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…

Exploratory laparotomy – foreign body Ernie was presented as an emergency, as he was vomiting blood. It was suspected that he had a foreign body. The term foreign body refers to any non-food object located within the digestive tract of a dog or cat. Pets have the tendency to play with or chew on non-food objects and, in the process of doing so, these objects can be inadvertently ingested. An…

Laser therapy Laser therapy involves directing infra-red radiation into inflamed or damaged tissues to accelerate the body’s natural healing process. The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables light photons to penetrate the tissue. Laser helps to create an increased local blood supply, a reduction in inflammation and an increase in the speed of tissue repair. What are the benefits? There are many benefits to laser…

Achilles tendon Indi was presented to surgeons Dr Pierre Barreau and Dr Maria Bovis with hind limb lameness. Indi was diagnosed with having Achilles tendon weakness, which was causing the lameness. Surgery was recommended. During surgery, Pierre and Maria tightened the Achilles tendon by placing sutures, and then placed an external fixator to prevent movement of the tarsus. The external fixator will stay in place for 6-8 weeks and may…