A much loved cat belonging to a family member is in trouble with a non healing deep corneal ulcer. A large sequestrum (dead tissue) had formed and the eye is in danger of rupturing. Referral costs 2000 euro since our trusted ophthalmology referral practice sold to a corporate; which is a fair fee for a […]
We were delighted to help so many patients yesterday. We started the day with some radiographs for a beautiful staffie whose owner travelled over an hour to get to us. He had a TPLO surgery for cruciate disease on his right hind leg with us a few years back; and sadly his left stifle has […]
With the new XL Bully ownership rules; they must be neutered. We have had a flood of enquiries for neutering. We love the breed. They are a gentle dog; and very loyal. We have so many that come to see us; and we delivered so many puppies safely in our clinic. But there’s no doubt […]
Jack sustained a superficial ulcer to his cornea a number of weeks ago. Although his owner has been so good at applying his medicated drops; and attending all his checkups; it’s failing to heal. Most uncomplicated ulcers heal within five to seven days. So we performed an ocular surgery which involves debriding away dead tissue; […]
Poor little Heidi had a very difficult few weeks. Firstly we diagnosed her with bilaterally ruptured cruciate ligaments; and both of her knees were unstable. That was a shock. That means double surgery. We discussed the pros and cons of doing staged procedures; but we opted for a bilateral repair on the same day. We […]
Many of our clients are requesting laparoscopic spays; and we are also receiving enquiries from across the country. ‘Laparoscopy’ describes keyhole abdominal surgery – a minimally invasive technique that is used to achieve the same goals as we would with traditional surgery. The difference is in the technique. Pets are with us for the day […]
We do a lot of cruciate repairs; and this case would break your heart! This little doggy is only five weeks post op on the first side; and healing beautifully; from TTA surgery.. which involves implanting a titanium implant and reconstructing the stifle joint. But he’s lame again! We admitted him for sedation and radiographs; […]
Cola was rushed to us as an emergency with severed arteries and tendons. She sustained an horrific injury in long grass near her home. Her story made it into the local newspapers. She was happily bounding around on her walk when her foot was slashed open by a glass bottle. She emerged from the grass […]
Well we had a game of Easter bunny this year.. but instead of chocolate eggs we delivered some puppies! The mum was in trouble. Labour had not progressed. A radiograph showed a large litter! These doggies certainly keep us on our toes. Mum and pups all well thank goodness.
We have had a lot of interesting cases this week. Two dogs presented to us in the past two days with life threatening sepsis as a consequence of uterine infection (pyometra) and both had to have emergency surgery. Both dogs are doing well. Elective ovariohysterectomy or ovarectomy (removal of the ovaries) at a young age […]
