Surgery

If you are the owner of a large or giant breed dog, then you may well be aware of a condition known as gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) or bloat. A GDV is potentially very serious. It can develop very quickly and can sa…

Arthritis is a common condition that will affect many dogs at some point in their life. One large study (Anderson et al, 2018) found that approximately 2.5% of dogs in the UK are affected every year. This is 200,000 dogs…

You might have heard that veterinarians can do surgery for cataracts in pets, it's true! As human surgery advances, so does veterinary surgery, albeit often at a slower pace. …

Did you know that the most common orthopaedic disease in dogs is cruciate ligament disease of the stifle joint, the dog equivalent of the knee? The knee joint in dogs (and people) contain a pair of ligaments that form an…

Cats may be rumoured to have nine lives, but broken limbs are not uncommon in this mischievous species. The treatment options are varied; would you know what the options are? If you’ve ever broken a leg yourself, or know…

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see broken (fractured) legs in horses. We often associate broken legs with sport horses and racehorses being injured in competition. But we also see them in riding and companion horses…