Doxy gets adopted

08/17/10
Nancy Doyle, MPT assists the Houston SPCA fit Doxy for her new wheels. Read More...

GCVS Sponsors Humane Society Fun Run

03/24/10
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Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is proud to be the "Top Dog" sponsor of the Houston Humane Society's 29th Annual K-9 Fun Run and Walk. Please come out with your four-legged friends to Sam Houston Park on March 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. to support the Houston Humane Society for this important event and help them continue to provide care to sick, injured and unwanted animals in Houston. For more information on this year's Fun Run please visit the Houston Humane Society's website. Also, please remember to stop by the Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists booth to say hello and pick up some great promotional items.

Dr. Liska performs the world's first THR-Nano surgery.

02/18/10
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On February 16, 2010 Dr. Bill Liska
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of Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery, Orthopedics & Neurology performed a total hip replacement (THR) in a 5 pound Yorkshire Terrier. This patient was the first in the world to receive the newly developed THR-Nano prosthesis (BioMedtrix) designed for animals weighing between 4-8 pounds. This technology opens the door for definitive treatment of debilitating hip injuries and disease to a whole new population of animals. For more information on total hip replacement contact your family veterinarian or visit information posted on our site.

New clinical trial for dogs with diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease begins at GCVS

02/17/10
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is conducting a clinical trial for the investigation of a novel therapy for diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Inert clay substances have been used in veterinary and human medicine to reduce the severity and frequency of chemotherapy-associated diarrhea, and may be of benefit in reducing clinical signs associated with IBD as well. If you have a canine patient that you are referring for possible endoscopic biopsy of the GI tract, he or she may be eligible for enrollment in this study. For additional information, please feel free to contact drmcalister@gcvs.com, or ask your client to inquire about study participation at their initial appointment.

Dr. Abigail Lockwood receives surgical residency.

01/18/10
Dr. Abigail Lockwood, a surgical intern with Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery, Orthopedics and Neurology, received a position as a Resident in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Illinois. Congratulations to Dr. Lockwood.

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists sponsors the Houston Cat Club 2010 Cat Show

01/09/10
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists sponsored the Houston Cat Club's 58th Annual Charity Cat Show on January 9-10, 2010. Read More...

Dr. Polf authors article in Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound

01/04/10
Dr. Holly Polf authored a case report on a dog with duodenal diverticulum in the January 2010 issue of Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound. Read More...

Dr. Antinoff honored as Speaker of the Year at the Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference

08/15/09
Dr. Natalie Antinoff was honored by receiving the Best Speaker Award for presentations given at the Association of Avian Veterinarians annual meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Read More...

Dr. Liska receives an award as the Texas Veterinary Medical Association's Specialty Practioner of the Year.

08/01/09
Dr. Bill Liska was honored as the 2009 Texas Veterinary Medical Assoiciation's (TVMA) Specialty Practioner of the Year. This award recognizes a board-certified veterinarian in specialty practice for their outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine in the state of Texas. An article honoring Dr. Liska and his accomplishments was published in the August 2009 TVMA Texas Veterinarian. Read More...

Dr. Liska wins AVMA Practioner Research Award

07/14/09
Dr. Bill Liska won the 2009 AVMA Practioner Research Award for his work on joint replacement in dogs and cats. This is a national award presented for outstanding research by a veterinarian in private clinical practice. Dr. Liska is an internationally recognized leader in joint replacement surgery in veterinary medicine. Read More...