Archive for November 2021
FRENCH BULLDOG BROTHERS MICKEY AND STITCH UNDERGO LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES
Two French bulldog brothers suffering from severe pulmonic stenosis have successfully had life-changing surgery here at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service. Mickey and Stitch were referred to our specialist-led cardiology team here at Willows for treatment of the congenital disease, which is characterised by a narrowing of the pulmonic valve. The pulmonic valve divides…
Read MoreAutumn Dog Walking Tips
As the leaves begin to brown and the frost begins to fall, autumn offers us a lovely time of year to wrap up warm and enjoy some walks with our dogs. However, with shorter days and plunging temperatures, it’s also a time of year to make sure you are well prepared when you’re out and…
Read MoreDOUBLE TROUBLE TERRIER CHALLENGE FOR OUR SOFT TISSUE TEAM
There was a double dose of trouble for our soft tissue team after two border terriers were admitted in quick succession, both suffering from a serious gall bladder complaint. Morgan and Barney were referred to us here at Willows within two weeks of each other displaying identical symptoms – pain, vomiting, and weight loss. Our…
Read MoreBETTER IN THAN OUT: LIFESAVING SURGERY ON ONE-HOUR-OLD PUP
Antibiotic Awareness
Help us to keep antibiotics working… What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a…
Read MoreAlabama Rot
As we head into the autumn and winter months, we want to help dog owners and make them aware of the symptoms of Alabama Rot. The disease, which originally appeared in the late 1980s, was first detected in the UK in 2012. When it affects the kidneys, it, unfortunately, has a 90 per cent mortality…
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