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The
practice has recently invested in upgrading our ultrasound scanner.
Ultrasound can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a wide range of
conditions.
Ultrasound helps us to detect abnormal fluid
accumulation with the body, e.g. within the pleural space, and many
different types of abnormalities affecting the major body organs.
Last
year on three occasions we were able to use the ultrasound to image
and assist with the removal of grass seed foreign bodies, which can
otherwise be a time consuming, and often very frustrating procedure.
There
are many advantages for us and our patients of ultrasound
investigation – it is a painless and stress free procedure, it is
non-invasive and, provided the patient is amenable, can be done on
conscious patients removing the need for anaesthesia
We have also just invested
in three Inditherm
warm mattresses. The mattresses are used routinely in all
surgery to prevent our patients losing body heat whilst they are
undergoing surgery and are new technology. We are one of the
first practice in the UK to install these high tech mattresses, and they cost
over £1,000 each. Because our patients are often quite small, they
lose heat quickly, and keeping them warm is essential for good
recovery
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We
would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance
of regular vaccination as we are currently seeing an upsurge in
cases of parvovirus this year.
 Although
parvovirus is a disease affecting dogs, do not forget the importance
of regular vaccination for both your cats and rabbits as they can
also contract some very serious and often fatal infectious
diseases. Vaccination is as important for young and old pets alike
so annual boosters after your puppy or kittens initial course are
necessary to maintain immunity, and rabbits in this area require
immunisation against myxomatosis every six months.
If
you have any concerns that your pet’s vaccinations are not up to
date then please do telephone the surgery and we will be happy to
advise you on the best solution for your pet.
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We are still hearing lots of reports about
cats being poisoned by the use of spot-on preparations designed for
dogs for the treatment of fleas, and had a very poorly cat in just
last month with this problem. These treatments are often
bought from pet stores and supermarkets and do state that they are
for dogs only, but we feel they should be more clearly marked or
removed from general sale. Affected cats are very poorly and
often die from the effects. This is now the most common
poisoning reported to the Poisons Units.
PLEASE make sure you read the
instructions very carefully on any treatments you buy for your pets
and if you think you have made a mistake, seek veterinary
treatment straight away.
Our vets and nurses are only too happy
to help with advice on any aspect of parasite control for your pets
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