Posts by Jan
INTRODUCING: ALFIE GARRETT
Alfie is a 7-year-old springer spaniel sent to us for investigation of his rapid breathing. An ultrasound scan showed infected fluid in his chest and a CT scan showed massive inflammation in the tissue around his lungs and heart. He was taken to emergency open-chest surgery but, during the operation, the MostCare monitor, an advanced…
Read MoreWhy is my dog so itchy?
It is common in our daily practice as veterinary surgeons to see dogs presented with pruritus (itchy skin) which is often driving the patient and the owner mad! Nowadays we often think that an allergy is the most likely cause especially in those breeds in which allergy is common. More and more frequently I see…
Read MoreCPD in Eastern Europe
Our Head of Soft Tissue Surgery, Jackie Demetriou, has just returned from the Eastern European Regional Veterinary Conference, in Bucharest, where she presented 6 lectures on the topics of wound reconstruction and oncology. With over 1,600 delegates attending from all over Europe, she has contributed greatly to DWR’s aim of sharing our knowledge as widely…
Read MoreA butterfly in the spine, the hemivertebrae problem
Congenital malformations of the vertebrae causing spinal deformity have been reported in dogs and occur during the pre-birth phase. The causes are not fully elucidated, but there is quite a broad opinion that multiple factors such as genetic defects, abnormal vascular blood supply of the vertebrae and insult during the pregnancy are implicated singularly or…
Read MoreINTRODUCING: COCO BOLLU
Coco Bollu, a 6 year old Yorkshire terrier, first came to DWR at the beginning of 2016 because he had breathing difficulties on exercise. He was diagnosed with mild tracheal collapse which was managed very well medically for about 18 months. Recently however, the condition worsened significantly, to the point that his trachea was becoming…
Read MoreHip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common diseases leading to osteoarthritis and lameness in dogs. Lameness and pain in young dogs (3-12 months) affected by hip dysplasia is typically secondary to joint laxity leading to joint subluxation. In mature dogs progressive osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip joint is the main source of pain and…
Read MoreDick White Academy Celebrates Exam Performance
The Academy was established in 2016 to address the widespread shortage of qualified veterinary nursing staff. This shortage is recognised throughout the profession and, as a busy referral practice, DWR’s need for a well trained nursing team is greater than most. Currently employing around 100 veterinary nurses and nursing assistants, we needed to be sure…
Read MoreUrethrocystoscopy – a new approach to lower urinary tract conditions
Urinary tract problems are a frequent occurrence in dogs and, in many cases, a clinical examination or diagnostic tests such as blood counts, x-ray and ultrasound are unable to provide a definitive diagnosis. Now, thanks to the recent purchase of a specialised rigid endoscope, we are able to perform keyhole assessment of the bladder and…
Read MoreMajor Expansion Due for Completion in 2020
Already one of Europe’s largest veterinary referral centres for small animals, we are now set to double our existing size with the construction of a 3,000 square metre expansion. On Wednesday 25th April, the first turfs were cut by the clinic’s Founders – Professor Dick White and his wife Christine. The site had already been…
Read MoreAdder bites – a springtime danger
Having recently had a case referred to us following an Adder bite, we thought that a reminder about the possibility of this type of injury might be timely. Adders are the only venomous snakes native to the UK. Varying in size from around 40 to 70 cm long, they can be distinguished from other, non-poisonous…
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