In-House Laboratory
We have the facilitie on-site to examine a wide range of samples to aid in the diagnosis of your pet's condition.
X-ray Machine
This is perhaps our most used piece of medical equipment. It is not only used for the diagnosis of fractures of bones but can be used for abdominal images e.g.to check for foreign bodies in the stomach and intestines.
Soft internal organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder can also be monitored for size, position and shape. Bladder stones are regularly recognised. The size and shape of the heart, and the condition of the lungs can be monitored. The presence of fluid in the chest can be observed. In many cases x-ray machines are not portable, although the one we use at our Stourport surgery is, and can be taken out to farms and stables.
Ultrasound Scanner
Unlike an x-ray machine the ultrasound scanner is readily portable. It shows us an image of the internal organs through a monitor. It is exactly the same type of scanner which is used to check the progress of babies in the womb. When used by a skilled operator it is very good for examining soft tissues within the body e.g. pregnancy diagnosis and investigating growths and swellings within the abdomen. The ultrasound scanner is particularly useful when investigating and monitoring tendon injuries in horses.
Cryosurgery
This involves freezing small areas of the skin using liquid nitrogen. The tissues are ?frozen? in the area to be treated and allows rapid removal of small skin lumps. It can be used for treating superficial growths, growths which are difficult to remove surgically due to their position on the body, or small growths on patients that need to avoid an anaesthetic.
ECG
This specialist piece of equipment measures the electrical impulses of the heart. Special electrodes are connected to specific points on the pet's body and a the veterinary surgeon can then interpret the wave-pattern produced to diagnose a variety of heart conditions. The procedure is usually performed without the pet being sedated.
Endoscope
The endoscope is a flexible tube with a light running down the centre. It is extremely useful for directly observing the throat, larynx, air ways, oesophagus, stomach and intestines. Endoscopes have the huge advantage of allowing the operator to examine ?hidden? parts of the body that are not normlly accessible. Horses may be sedated for the procedure, but cats and dogs require an anaesthetic.
Computer System
Both of our Surgeries are fully computerised, so that any member of staff can instantly access your pet's details.
Anaesthesia
We use a variety of anaesthetic techniques in the practice tailored to suit the needs of the individual patient. These range from local anaesthetic, through light to heavy sedation, and then for more major surgery general anaesthesia is required.
We routinely follow the ?Gold Standard? anaesthesia protocol. This involves the use of an effective pre-operative sedative, followed by an anaesthetic injection and routine intubation and the administration through an anaesthetic machine of inhaled gas called isoflourane together with oxygen. Trained nurses monitor the anaesthetic throughout the entire operation and afterwards until the patient is awake. Because the patient is intubated with an endotracheal tube exact oxygen and anaesthetic gas flow rates can be adjusted to requirements as they change. All patients receive a pre-operative pain killer as routine. The oxygen gas is piped throughout the building directly into our gas machines. Oxygen is therefore available for emergency use in all our operating theatres, x-ray rooms, preparation rooms and isolation kennels.
Our anaesthetic protocols ensure that your pet is kept as safe, and as stress and pain free as possible.
Air Driven Sonic Dental Scaler
This is an indispensable tool. It actually works by producing sound waves, which disintegrate the damaging hard tartar, which builds up on your pet?s teeth. The sound waves are of a very high frequency and remove the tartar but leave the tooth enamel intact. Manual breakdown of the tartar was laborious, time consuming and could damage the enamel of the teeth if done too enthusiastically. The dental machine is also used for drilling, scaling and polishing.
Services | | In-House Laboratory | | Health Checks | | Radiology | | New Puppies & Kittens | | Ultrasound | | Breeding | | Haematology | | Ageing Pets | | Innoculations | | Biochemistry | | Orthopaedics | | Dietary Advice | | Cryosurgery | | Cat Neutering | | Dog Neutering | | Fertility | | Scanning | | Dental Hygiene | | Endoscopy | | Blood Tests | | Cardiology | | Micro-Chipping | | Pet Passports | | Pet Cremation | | Full Operating Facilities |
|
