Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty

12/01/2025

Say hello to Ashton — a 17-week-old Boxer baby with the softest face and the biggest puppy vibes. 🐶💙

He came in with a femur (thigh bone) fracture and also got neutered while he was here. Dr. Phil Zeltzman handled both at HRVSS!

Shoutout to Caring Hands Animal Hospital for trusting us with his care.
Vet referrals → www.HRVSS.com

12/01/2025

Meet Tova, an adorable 10-week-old Pitbull puppy who came to HRVSS after breaking her femur (thigh bone). 💔🐶

Dr. Phil Zeltzman repaired her fracture and this tough little girl is already on the road to recovery. 💪✨

Thank you to PETZ R Us Express Care – York for trusting us with her care!

If your pet has sudden limping or can’t use a leg, your vet can send a referral anytime at www.HRVSS.com

11/30/2025

Meet Biggins, a 4-year-old male skunk ambassador from Raven’s Ridge Wildlife Rescue — and yes, he’s just as cool as he sounds. 🦨💙

Dr. Phil Zeltzman and Dr. Pete Baia teamed up at HRVSS to repair his femur (thigh bone) fracture, helping this handsome guy get back on all four paws again.

Huge thanks to for trusting us with his care!

👉 If you notice your pet suddenly refusing to use a leg, yelping when touched, or unable to put weight on a limb, it may be a sign of a fracture — ask your vet about a referral to www.HRVSS.com for a surgical consultation.

11/02/2025

Can you imagine being a playful puppy but having your kneecap pop out of place? 😢

That was the case for Poochie, a sweet 10-month-old Jack Russell mix who came to us for surgery to fix her second kneecap dislocation, a condition that makes it hard (and painful) to run and jump.

Dr. Phil Zeltzman performed her procedure at HRVSS, and now this energetic pup is ready to get back to her bouncy self! 🐾

A big shout-out to for trusting us with her care.

👉 If your dog is skipping steps, hopping on 3 legs, or suddenly reluctant to play, ask your family vet about a referral to www.HRVSS.com for a surgery consultation.

10/19/2025

Guess who our surgery guest of honor was?

10/17/2025

Meet Lillie, a super sweet 9-year-old gray Domestic Shorthair who totally stole our hearts. 💕😻

Dr. Pete Baia performed surgery at HRVSS to fix her dislocated kneecap — that’s when a kneecap slips out of place and makes walking painful or awkward. Thanks to the procedure, she’s now all set for comfy, confident strutting again! 🐾

Huge thanks to for trusting us with her care!

👉 If your cat is limping, skipping a step, or suddenly avoiding jumps, don’t wait — talk to your vet about a referral to www.HRVSS.com for a surgical consultation.

10/06/2025

Pets are masters at hiding pain — but subtle changes in their behavior can reveal when something’s wrong.
Learn how to spot the signs early and help your pet stay comfortable and active.
👉 Read our latest blog: “How can I tell if my pet is in pain?”

How can I tell if my pet is in pain? by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog This is a very common question, which we will try to answer today. Granted, pain can vary dramatically from breed to breed, and from pet to pet. But here are some general guidelines about 4...

09/30/2025

Nala, a 10 year old kitty, had a back leg amputation because of a cancerous tumor.
The biopsy showed it was a soft tissue sarcoma, fortunately "low grade", which means less aggressive than others.
Thank you to our colleague at Pike Animal Clinic for her trust with Nala.
If your pet has a mass - anywhere - don't procrastinate and ask your family vet if a referral to www.HRVSS.com is in order.

09/29/2025

This adorable 3-month-old Terrier is Poppy.
She broke all of her toes in both front legs.
Both of our board-certified surgeons at www.HRVSS.com, Pete Baia and Phil Zeltzman, worked together to repair the fractures and set her up for a smooth recovery.
Big thanks to her family vet, Animal Hospital, for trusting us with her care.

If your pet is limping or not using a leg, don’t wait - sometimes even a “small injury” can lead to a broken bone.
Ask your vet if a referral to HRVSS is the right step.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTznGh35NFw

Four of her toes were repaired with pins by board-certified surgeons Pete Baia & Phil Zeltzman at www.HRVSS.com

09/23/2025

Miles, a sweet 10-year-old English Springer Spaniel came to HRVSS for help with a torn ACL. Dr. Pete Baia performed a TPLO to get him back on his feet.
We’re grateful to our friends at Animal Hospital for the referral.
If your dog is limping or reluctant to put weight on a leg, it may be more than just a “sprain.” Ask your family vet for a referral to www.HRVSS.com

09/18/2025

Esther, an adorable 8-month-old Setter, is back on her paws!
Dr. Pete Baia and Dr. Phil Zeltzman successfully performed corrective orthopedic surgery, straightening her crooked front leg (see preop and postop pictures) with a plate and screws at www.HRVSS.com
If you notice a puppy with a crooked or uneven leg, or if they limp or avoid putting weight on a leg, please consult your family vet - early correction can make a big difference.
We thank our colleagues at Veterinary Clinic for their trust in our specialty surgery services.