Angus’ Orthopaedics

Gorgeous Angus was suffering from carpal instability so had “Carpal Arthrodesis” surgery with Matthieu to support the joint after he ruptured his ligaments. The surgery fixes the joint in one position and so Angus needed to have 6 weeks cage rest after surgery – but is now doing well although we did have a battle with him to keep his bandages in place – he kept taking them off! Never try telling…

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Here for you over the Holidays…

The Christmas period is traditionally a time when many companies wind down and take a break from work. Many companies work ‘holiday hours’ which means reduced opening hours and/or a smaller team of staff on duty. The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Centre however, is a specialist partner with your primary vet so not only are we available for referral specialist consultation over the holidays, we offer a full Emergency Out…

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Eric

Eric visited us here at The Veterinary Referral Centre to see one of our mobile clinicians Elise Robertson. Eric had chronic nasal discharge and right sided epistaxis (nose bleeds). A nasal mass was suspected; visible in the lower of the three images. This handsome gent was kindly rescued by Croydon Animal Samaritans, but quickly won the hearts of Elise and our team.Elise anaesathised Eric and performed a Rhinoscopy to  examine his nasal…

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Harry The Cat’s Emergency Trip To The Veterinary Referral Centre

Harry, a 7-year old male neutered Domestic Short Haired cat presented as an emergency with a two day history of progressive weakness and abnormal behaviour several days after a reported cat fight. Our neurologist, John Parker, assessed Harry and found that he appeared depressed, occasionally fell to the left and was borderline ambulatory. The postural reactions were delayed in all four limbs (worse on the left). The spinal reflexes were…

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Penny The Bouncy Boxer

Penny, the very bouncy Boxer was an overnight guest after having a severe ventricular episode at the end of October. Alex, one of radiology interns can be seen carrying out an ultrasound of her abdomen. His magic touch means that she is having this done fully conscious and without being held. Penny is now doing well and back home with her very relieved owner but the string vest is not a fashion…

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Moving Premises!

To all our loyal customers over the years we would like to thank you for all of your love and support over the years… We would like to thank you for all of your love and support over the years. And to all of you who would like to join the fun we look for to being of service to you in the coming months and years! We would like…

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