We take referrals for a number of conditions and are always willing to help our colleagues in every way possible. Individual specialities are listed below:

Surgery: James Dunne MVB Cert SAS MRCVS

• All fractures, including spinal/pelvic/elbow fractures
• Myelograms and spinal surgery
• TPLO and other cruciate surgery
• Total hip replacement from June 2010
• Patellar luxations
• Laryngeal Tieback, Total Ear Canal Ablation, thyroid surgery
• Brachycephalic obstructive airway surgery

Medicine: Aidan Miller MVB Cert SAM

• All internal medical cases
• Cardiology: radiograph, ultrasound scanning 3.5 to 10MHz and ECG
• Ophthalmology, including eye surgery for deep ulcers
• Intradermal skin testing
• Investigation and treatment of all abdominal disease
• Cytology and tumour investigation and surgery

We are able to admit animals at any time. Please note, however, that many conditions are labour-intensive and are mainly performed on weekdays.

If a case is clearly outside our remit, we will refer the client to a tertiary centre. In the near future we will have visiting consultants to expand the range of treatments we offer.

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy, Cruciate Surgery (TPLO)

TPLO is a surgery that has revolutionized the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs. Rather than seeking to replace the damaged ligament as other techniques do, it alters the shape of the knee joint to eliminate the need for a cruciate ligament.

The advantages include rapid return to weight bearing, increased likelihood of return to normal activity, reduced progression of arthritis and, compared to other operations, less chance of cartilage tears after surgery.

The surgery is specialised and some problems can occur, most of which are minor. Infection is the most common complication, occurring in about 2% of patients. If we have to remove the prosthesis afterwards, the bone will still have healed in place and the overall result should still be good. This is not the case in ligament replacement operations where the joint becomes unstable again if implants have to be removed.

Dogs that benefit include those with large tibial plateau angles of any breed, active agility or working dogs, large breed dogs and very active pets.

Please contact us if you require further information.

Referral Clients: What you Need to Know Before you Arrive

• Consultations are by appointment only
• Please ensure your vet has contacted and communicated with us
• Please bring a referral letter and any blood work and x rays that you have
• If your pet is insured, please bring the insurance details
• Please have your pet fasting from 8pm the evening before treatment. A drink of water can be given at bedtime
• A deposit of 50% of the procedure fee will be required before any procedure or investigation can be performed
• All fees need to be settled on collection of your pet
• A reduced fee is charged for all revisit consultations
• A small fee is charged for any bandage changes that may be required