Hemilaminectomy and MRI Coco was presented to Dr John Parker with suspected spinal pain this Monday. An MRI was performed, identifying a slipped disc. MRI stands for “magnetic resonance imaging”. Unlike a traditional xray or CT scan, the Veterinary MRI does not use ionizing radiation so there is no harm to the pet undergoing the procedure. Instead, it uses magnetic fields and radio waves to form an image of the…

CT imagining – suspected foreign body – Matt UPDATE Matt, a Cypriot rescue, had a lump on his flank. He had a CT to examine the area to find a foreign body that may be causing the lump to reoccur. Dr Alasdair Hotston Moore performed surgery to remove the lump and some of the surrounding tissue, hopefully removing the foreign body completely. We are pleased to hear Matt is fully…

Skin complaints Archie (who has previously been under the care of Dr Azzurra Naso and Dr Alasdair Hotston Moore for urinary problems) was in today to see our dermatologist Dr Carly Mason. He had skin slides taken from his tail, ears and toes, and was started on antibiotics. Archie was very good today. He’s previously been a little hard to handle in the veterinary environment but he’s starting to understand…

Mast Cell Tumours – Lomustine chemotherapy Erik, the happiest Staffordshire Bull Terrier, comes to see Dr Azzurra Naso and the RVNs for regular Lomustine chemotherapy treatments. Erik has a history of Mast Cell Tumours, A mast cell tumor (MCT) is a type of tumor consisting of mast cells. A mast cell is a type of white blood cell that is found in many tissues of the body. Mast cells are…

Ultrasonography Winston, a beautiful and very loving Boxer , came in today for an abdominal ultrasound scan with Dr Audrey Petite (DrMedVet, DVDI, DipECVDI, MRCVS EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging). He was having the ultrasound to investigate reoccurring pancreatitis and vomiting at home. After having his ultrasound scan, Winston gave RVN Charlie a big cuddle on the floor (Charlie didn’t have…

MRI Margot, an 11 month old Cane Corso, came in to see Dr John Parker as she had intermittent neck pain. An MRI was performed. The MRI showed that Margot had overgrown cervical vertebra joints. It was decided that Margot should be closely monitored and strictly rested to see if she improves, due to the intermittent pain and her young age. Margot was a star patient who allowed us to…

Centrilobular Myopathy Maui is a 1 year old Labrador Retriever. He was diagnosed at 5 months old with Centrilobular Myopathy. This is a hereditary myopathy of Labrador Retrievers resulting from a mutation in the genes. Signs of Centrilobular Myopathy include generalized loss of muscle tone and control, exercise intolerance, and an awkward gait. Signs of muscle weakness start to occur from 6 weeks up to 7 months of age, and…

TPLO Gorgeous Charlie was presented to Dr Christoph Stork (Dr.med.vet., DES ChirPA, DipECVS, MRCVS) with a limp. This was diagnosed as a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). One of the most common injuries to the knee of dogs is tearing of the CCL. This ligament is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. There are actually two cruciate ligaments inside the knee: the cranial and the caudal cruciate…

Who are we and what can we offer? Opened in 2016, The Veterinary Referral Centre offers a variety of specialist services and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as the latest medicines and therapies to diagnose and treat many conditions. If your pet is referred to us by your primary vet, you can rest assured that we will provide you and your pet with the best care possible. We are a multi-disciplinary…

Hemilaminectomy – Feline **WARNING SURGICAL PHOTOS INCLUDED** Thunder, a beautiful Maine Coon cat was brought in to see Dr John Parker, as his owner had noticed he was unstable on his hind limbs. An MRI was performed, and showed Thunder was suffering from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). He required s surgical procedure called Hemilaminectomy. Also known as decompression surgery, a hemilaminectomy is a type of surgery commonly used to manage…