Warning: Surgical photos. Hip joint dorso-lateral luxation Clover was presented to Dr Pierre Barreau with chronic right hip joint dorso-lateral luxation, which happened after a fight with another dog approximately 3 weeks ago. Pierre advised a surgical procedure should be performed to prevent the hip from luxating. RVN Charlie scrubbed in to assist Dr Pierre during surgery. Lots of debris and fibrous tissue were present in the acetabulum which was…

Skin complaint Ripley was presented to Dr Carly Mason our Dermatologist. His owner reports that he is itchy, chews his feet and smells yeasty. Carly took some skin tapes and advised on some medication to help relieve Ripley’s itchiness. Ripley popped out the back to see RVN Charlie and PCA Maddy for a pawdicure! Isn’t he gorgeous

Cardiology Oreo was presented to Cardiologist Dr Babis Koffas, as his owner had noted abnormal breathing episodes at home. He’d previously had radiographs at his first opinion vets which had highlighted a possible mediastinal mass and an abnormal cardiac silhouette. Dr Babis performed a cardiac ultrasound and Electrocardiogram. Both showed normal cardiac function. The ultrasound did again, highlight the medistinal mass so a CT was advised. Dr Kaye Gugich performed…

CT and Laryngoscope Mr Biggles was presented to Dr Kaye Gugich and Dr John Parker after he started sneezing and having seizures at home. It was advised to start him on antibiotics for 1 week to see if the sneezing was a bacterial infection, but he had another seizure over the weekend. Dr Kaye performed a CT and laryngoscope on Mr Biggles to check for any infection or any other…

We are proud to announce 3 wonderful staff members received a #PetplanVetAwards this year Our nominees are: Vet of the Year: Azzurra Naso Vet Nurse of the Year: Charlie Spearing Practice Support Staff of the Year: Cass Luc Chapman We are grateful to those who nominated! Well done ladies

CT imagining – suspected foreign body Matt, a Cypriot rescue, was rehomed about 4 months ago. A lump was found on his flank, which burst. The referring vets surgically removed the capsule left behind and sent swabs and the capsule to external laboratory for diagnosis. Both results came back with nothing. The surgical site started to break down, despite a course of antibiotics, leaving Matt with a hole on his…

Herniated Disc Ruby was presented to surgeon Dr Pierre Barreau with spinal pain. A CT scan was performed to identify the problem. The CT showed a herniated sacral disc that required surgery. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a spongy, doughnut shaped pad in the main joint between the vertebrae. The disc lies just underneath the spinal cord in dogs and cats. Each disc has a semi-liquid center (nucleus pulposus) and…

Urinary conditions Archie was presented to Dr Azzurra Naso for ongoing urinary tract infections (UTIs). A full urinalysis has been started at our external laboratory and a CT scan was performed. UTIs are fairly common in dogs. Dogs with UTIs generally attempt to urinate very frequently whenever they go outside. They also may strain to urinate, drip urine, or frequently lick the genitals. Urine that has a very strong odor…

Herniated disc Pippa was presented to Dr Pierre Barreau for severe neck pain. On clinical examination Pippa was walking with an arched back and the neck kept in a lower position. Palpation of the spine was painful. Appart from pain, neurological examination was normal. A CT scan was performed. Disc herniation with severe spinal cord compression was present at C5-C6 intervertebral space. Surgical treatment would require corpectomy. A ventral corpectomy…

Liver investigation Mousse, a Sphynx, was presented to Dr Azzurra Naso. He was admitted for a CT, blood test and intravenous fluid therapy for a liver condition that requires investigating. He has mild anaemia as a secondary condition to his liver condition. As well as this, he is also jaundice. Jaundice is a yellow colour in the skin, mucous membranes, and/or eyes. The yellow color comes from bilirubin, a byproduct…