06/04/2026
Meet Shadow, a brave senior dog who came to us very sick with vomiting, lethargy, and a life-threatening gallbladder mucocele — a condition where thick sludge and mucus fill the gallbladder, potentially causing rupture, bile obstruction, severe infection, and sudden death.
Using our advanced in-house diagnostics including abdominal ultrasound, in house lab we were able to diagnose the condition quickly right here at Bridgeview
Shadow underwent an advanced and complex abdominal surgery performed at our hospital called Cholecystectomy. Cholecystectomy can include following steps:
Removal of the diseased gallbladder (cholecystectomy)
Duodenotomy to access the bile duct opening
Placement of a stent/catheter through the common bile duct to restore bile flow and confirm patency
Flushing and decompression of the biliary system
Today, Shadow is recovering well and continuing to improve every day ❤️
At Bridgeview we are proud to offer advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures locally in Niagara Falls, including:
Advanced abdominal & chest ultrasound ,Advanced Abdominal Soft Tissue Surgery
Shadow’s story is a reminder of how early diagnosis and advanced veterinary care can truly save lives. 🐶