Cruciate Ligament Disease General Information

Cruciate Ligament Disease General Information

Cruciate ligament injuries are one of the most common joint problems seen in dogs. Damage to the cruciate ligament is thought of more as a disease process that weakens the ligament, rather than a true traumatic injury. They can present in a number of ways from acute...
Cruciate Ligament Surgery Information

Cruciate Ligament Surgery Information

CRUCIATE LIGAMENT SURGERY   Please read on for a guide to cruciate surgery and the post-operative period The aim of surgical treatment of a torn cruciate ligament is to • Provide stability to the knee which in turn will reduce further damage • Reduce pain and...
TPLO Post-Op Info

TPLO Post-Op Info

POST-OPERATIVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Tibial Plateau Leveling Procedure / Tibial Wedge Ostectomy   SURGERY: A tibial Plateau leveling procedure aims to reduce the instability of the stifle joint after tearing or rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Another...
Cat Spey – Post Op Home Care Information

Cat Spey – Post Op Home Care Information

SPEY – POST OP CARE INSTRUCTION A Spey procedure involves a full ovariohysterectomy. It is an internal abdominal surgery and therefore needs time to heal. Our surgical experience and up to date anaesthetic protocols do result in a very quick recovery however,...
Dog Spey – Post Op Home Care Information

Dog Spey – Post Op Home Care Information

SPEY – POST OP CARE INSTRUCTION A Spey procedure involves a full ovariohysterectomy. It is an internal abdominal surgery and therefore needs time to heal. Our surgical experience and up to date anaesthetic protocols do result in a very quick recovery however,...