Posts by Chameleon
Cooper’s spinal instability surgery
Cooper, a 10-year-old male Labrador, presented to EBVS Specialist in Neurology Marcos Raposo Galvan, with a 4-week history of progressive severe pelvic limb ataxia and clicking of the vertebral column when walking. A neurological examination indicated a lesion affecting the T3-L3 spinal cord segments and MRI documented changes consistent with a T13-L1 discospondylitis with subluxation…
Read MoreNephroblastoma in Dogue de Bordeaux, Bella
Bella, a young Dogue de Bordeaux, presented to EBVS Diplomate in Veterinary Neurology Chloe Fisher, following a 2-day history of acute onset left-lateralised paraparesis. Neurolocalisation, based on examination, was to the T3-L3 spinal cord segments. An MRI documented a well-defined mass at L1-2 (left-sided), with imaging characteristics raising suspicion for a nephroblastoma. The mass was…
Read MoreDentistry – leading through education
As Europe’s largest dentistry team, we continue to lead the way with research and education within this discipline. To support colleagues in developing their understanding of this field, the latest articles written and published by our Dentistry team can be found here:
Read MoreAllie Celebrates ECVS Diplomate Status
We’re delighted to announce that small animal surgeon Allie Matchwick has successfully passed her exams to achieve European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) diploma status. Speaking about her success Allie said: “I’m thrilled to have passed the ECVS diploma exams which means I’ve now joined a select group of veterinary professionals. Passing the exams is…
Read MoreEastcott Invests £1.4m in Hi-Tech MRI Scanner
We have added to our advanced, state-of-the art facilities by investing £1.4m in a new MRI scanner. Back in December we installed a MR5300 1.5T MRI Scanner from Philips in a purpose-built relocatable unit, with an additional anaesthesia pod. This addition to our diagnostic services will benefit pet owners and referring vets across central and…
Read MoreWelcome to “Eddie” Our New Surgery Intern
We’d like to welcome Odyssefs ‘Eddie’ Patouchas, who has just joined us at Eastcott having completing a rotating internship at our sister hospital North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Bletchingley, Surrey. Eddie said he learned a huge amount while advancing his skills at NDSR and is already enjoying life at Eastcott, as he continues to…
Read MoreTeam Raise Money In Memory Of Former Colleague
Shown in the picture from left to right are Sarah McCombie, Assistant Nursing Manager and Educational lead; Niki Burton, Hospital Director; Dan Lane, Student Veterinary Nurse; Clare Sparling, Head of Nursing, Primary Care; Vicki Day, Operations Manager, plus corgis Gary and Wendy. The recent tragic loss of a much-loved colleague has inspired team members to…
Read MoreHusky eyes a bright future after blinding cataracts removed
The grateful owner of a diabetic Husky who had gone almost totally blind has hailed their treatment as “remarkable” after we were able to restore her pet’s sight. Eight-year-old Tinx’s eyesight problems started when she developed diabetes mellitus, causing diabetic cataract formation. She started tripping and bumping into objects when she was walking as her…
Read MoreTearful puppy is now happier than ever
A much-loved Great Dane with multiple eyelid problems, one of which was causing chronic tear overflow, has had her eyesight restored thanks to our ophthalmology surgeons. Poor 11-month-old Eve’s vision was being affected due to the severity of her eye conditions until she underwent an intricate operation by Head of Ophthalmology Ida Gilbert. The most…
Read MoreEddie – a minimally invasive cardiac surgery case
Eddie, a French bulldog, was diagnosed with severe pulmonary valve stenosis (PS) after investigation of episodes of fainting whenever he was excited. He was diagnosed with early heart failure, and prescribed medication to reduce fluid accumulation. His heart scan showed an over-loaded right side of the heart, and an under-filled left heart. Severity of PS…
Read MoreNew addition to Internal Medicine team
We’re delighted to announce that Pedro Alves has joined our Internal Medicine team Pedro’s move to Eastcott comes after previously working at two other Linnaeus-owned veterinary hospitals – Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire and DWR Veterinary Specialists in Cambridgeshire. Pedro, who graduated from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2014, explained: “First of all,…
Read MoreImportant Information
Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…
Read MoreEastcott Christmas Opening
Our Clinical Team are available throughout Christmas We just wanted to let you know that we will be open and accepting cases throughout the Christmas period. Our vets, nurses and client care team remain on hand throughout this time to support any urgent referrals and emergency cases that may need our care. We are also…
Read MorePet antibiotic resistance – how can we safeguard our future?
What does antibiotic resistance mean? Antibiotics can be effective at treating bacterial infections. However, over time bacteria can evolve to become resistant to some antibiotics, making them less effective. The more we use antibiotics then the more quickly bacteria may adapt. It’s difficult to develop new antibiotics and the process can take many years. This…
Read MoreExpanded Specialist-led Neurology Team
We’re delighted to announce that we have expanded our neurology team with two further appointments, to increase our capacity to care for patients with brain, spine and neuromuscular disorders. Residency-trained neurology clinician Chloe Fisher has joined us along with neurology intern Clare Drury. Both will work alongside newly-appointed head of neurology Tom Shaw, an RCVS…
Read MoreLife’s Looking “Rosie” After Brain Tumour Removed
A much-loved golden retriever who had a brain tumour removed is now completely cancer free thanks to our Neurology team. Often, when a brain tumour is removed, tiny remnants can remain after surgery which, over time, sees the tumour regrow and eventually cause future problems. However, our neurology team successfully removed all of the tumour…
Read MoreAnimal Heartbeat Podcast – Now Available
A podcast by our Clinical Director Kieran Borgeat has made an immediate impact among colleagues in the profession. The first episodes of The Animal Heartbeat, by RCVS Recognised Specialists in Cardiology Kieran and his colleague Jose Novo Matos, have already been downloaded over 1200 times. Kieran and Jose are delighted with the response and are…
Read MoreNew Head of Neurology
We are delighted to welcomed European and RCVS specialist Tom Shaw as our new Head of Neurology. Tom joins us from Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull. Tom, whose main area of interest is the application of 3D printing technology to solve difficult problems in spinal surgery, said: “I’m delighted to have joined…
Read MoreCase Study – Nasal planum swelling in a 5 year old cat
Presenting Complaint: A 5-year-old female, domestic shorthair cat presented with a three-week history of swelling of the nasal planum and nasal snuffling. She had otherwise been well in herself and she had not shown a response to courses of potentiated amoxycillin or prednisolone. She had limited access to the outdoors and was no known to…
Read MoreEmergency Surgery Saves the Life of Riley, After Rare Liver Condition
Riley, a 12-year-old golden retriever needed emergency surgery after being diagnosed with a rare liver condition. The treasured family pet had collapsed at home and local vets quickly referred him to us for specialist care. A CT scan revealed Riley was suffering from two liver lobe torsions (LLT), an extremely rare complaint in animals and…
Read MoreJoey’s a Vision of Surgical Success
A much-loved dog with severe eye problems which were rapidly deteriorating is now looking forward to a brighter future thanks to Ophthalmology team. Five-year-old Joey, a Pekingese, had significantly reduced vision and tear production but is now acting like a puppy again thanks to surgery. The cause of Joey’s eye problems included a nasal fold…
Read More‘Outstanding’ Eastcott in Awards Clean Sweep
We are delighted to have been recognised as one of the most “outstanding” vets in the country after a rare clean sweep of top industry awards. We recently received a glowing assessment from governing body the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). We swept the board after being ranked as “outstanding” in all six categories…
Read MoreBiliary mucocoele in Border Terrier – a case study from our Specialists
Cases of symptomatic biliary mucocoeles are a true emergency and while mortality rates have improved significantly in recent years estimated mortality remains at 30%. Our Internal Medicine team have written up details of a recent case of biliary mucocoele they found in a 10-year-old Border Terrier. Presenting complaint:5 days of progressive lethargy and hyporexia. He…
Read MoreTerms of Service Update
To improve our client experience and simplify things, we’re making a few changes to our Terms of Service on 2nd May. Click here to view the updated Terms of Service. If you have any questions, please get in touch with customer.service@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or by writing to us at Customer Service, Linnaeus Group, Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90…
Read MoreLaser Investment Boosts Treatment Options
We have invested in new laser equipment that will enable us to perform cutting edge treatments and improve patient recovery time. The new Delta Laser will ensure our surgery teams remain at the forefront of new surgical procedures. The new laser will be used to perform precision surgery in otherwise inaccessible places, such as within…
Read MoreAt Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, the health, safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and patients is our number one priority.
Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to deliver exceptional care to patients whilst doing our part to reduce the spread of Covid. We have put in place a few additional steps to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Wearing, where possible, a Type 2 R mask. These masks are available from Reception. If this is…
Read MoreEastcott Referrals | COVID-19 (coronavirus) update
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we are continually reviewing the resources we have available and the provision of services which are of most need to our clients and their pets.
Read MoreEastcott officially offering cats the gold-star treatment
We are delighted to have been recognised as a Gold level cat clinic by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). The award is a big honour for the practice, with Eastcott Veterinary Referrals being recognised as delivering the highest standard of care and facilities for cats, further enhancing our reputation for first-class care and treatment. Eastcott…
Read MorePet Blood Bank donation session | Sunday 10th January
Once again, we’re teaming up with Pet Blood Bank to provide a centre for them to perform regular blood donation sessions. Join us for our next session with Pet Blood Bank on Sunday 10th January. You do not need to be a registered client of Eastcott Vets for your dog to be able to help other patients. Your…
Read MoreChristmas Opening Hours
Please find below details of our opening times for the Christmas period Thursday 24th December Open as normal Friday 25th December Emergency and urgent referrals only. Please call 01793 528341 Saturday 26th December Sunday 27th December Monday 28th December Tuesday 29th December Open as normal Wednesday 30th December Thursday 31st December Friday 1st January Emergency…
Read MoreTop soft tissue specialist joins the team
We are delighted to announce that highly qualified and experienced specialists soft tissue surgeon Faye Swinbourne has joined the team. Faye is an ECVS specialist in small animal surgery, RCVS specialist in small animal surgery (Soft Tissue) and EBVS® European specialist in small animal surgery. She will team up with fellow specialists Tim Charlesworth and Andrew…
Read MoreEastcott completes £3 million expansion
We’ve just completed an 18-month, £3 million extension and refurbishment programme at our practice on Dorcan Way which means we can now deliver healthcare and facilities to rival those enjoyed by humans.
Read MoreMaxillofacial surgery in 10-month-old Cocker Spaniel
Lenny, a 10-month-old Working Cocker Spaniel, was sadly a little too inquisitive for his own good. Whilst exploring on a walk one day this young puppy startled a horse and received short shrift, in the form of a glancing blow to the jaw.
Read MoreLaunch of state-of-the-art neurology service
We’re delighted to now deliver a comprehensive Neurology service to treat patients with conditions of the brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular system.
Read MorePet Blood Bank donation session – Wednesday 7th October
We’re teaming up with Pet Blood Bank to provide a centre for them to perform regular blood donation sessions.
Read MoreBOAS surgery what’s involved?
Soft Tissue Veterinary Surgeon Hannah Prestwood explains why certain dog breeds have breathing difficulties and what can be done to help them.
Read MoreGrass seed danger for dogs
Dry sunny spells see a greater number of seeds falling to the ground, where they can work their way into the hair of a dog’s paw, ears, armpits, tail or skin.
Read MoreWhat’s your diagnosis? Computed Tomography Case 6
An 11-year-old cocker spaniel was referred to Eastcott Referrals for a chronic nasal discharge and soft tissue swelling in the dorsal aspect of the nose.
Read MoreWhat’s your diagnosis? Computed Tomography Case 5
A 3-year-old Siberian husky was presented for chronic nasal discharge. A CT scan of the head showed marked loss of turbinates in the rostral aspect of both nasal cavities, more severe on the left side (green arrowheads).
Read MoreWhat’s your diagnosis? Computed Tomography Case 4
A 8-year-old cocker spaniel was referred for polyuria/polydipsia and polyphagia. The abdominal ultrasound revealed bilateral symmetric adrenal enlargement.
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