Posts by Samantha Macdonald
MOGGY MICKI FELINE FINE AFTER RARE KEYHOLE KIDNEY CARE AT WILLOWS
Owners have praised our expert small animal surgery team after we successfully cured their cat’s rare kidney condition. The 14-year-old cat, called Micki, was suffering after large perirenal cysts had developed around her kidneys and was referred for specialist care at Willows. Erika Villedieu, an RCVS recognised specialist and European diplomate in small animal surgery,…
Read More‘MIRACLE GIRL’ ELLA STILL TOP DOG – DESPITE HAVING HALF A LUNG
A ‘miracle’ dog is continuing to defy the odds – scooping multiple agility awards despite having nearly half of her lung removed. Cocker Spaniel Ella Brisco was rushed to our state-of-the-art hospital following unexpected and uncommon complications from a routine operation. The pup had gone into renal failure and received treatment from our industry-leading emergency…
Read MoreLABRADOR LILY EATING AGAIN AFTER VETS REMOVE TENNIS BALL SIZE TUMOUR
A food-mad golden retriever is back enjoying her meals after our expert team successfully removed a cancerous mass the size of a tennis ball which had left her unable to eat. Ten-year-old Lily from Telford began coughing and bringing up her food around a year ago, but initial tests came back clear, leading owner Alix…
Read MoreWILLOWS HAILED ONCE AGAIN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK
We are delighted to have seen our environmental credentials recognised for the second time. We have recently received our second Green award from Investors in the Environment (iiE), the national accreditation scheme for businesses working to reduce their carbon footprint. The prestigious Green award is the iiE’s highest accolade and given to companies which have…
Read MoreSURGERY SUCCESS FOR PUPPY WITH RARE EYE CONDITION
Our Specialist-led team successfully operated on a Jack Russell puppy who was suffering from a rare eye condition. The six-month-old pup, called Ralph, was referred to us here at Willows for investigations into a suspicious lump under his right eyelid. Our Specialist-led Ophthalmology team discovered the family pet had a cyst on his tear duct…
Read MoreTHREE-MONTH OLD PUPPY GIVEN SECOND CHANCE THANKS TO LIFE-SAVING SURGERY
A puppy who was not expected to survive past the age of one has been given another shot at life thanks to surgery by our world-leading Cardiology team. Sprocker Spaniel Aria was just three months old when owner Luke Shoer brought her to us with an enlarged heart and Patent Ductus Arteriosus – an extra…
Read MoreWILLOWS CREAM OF THE CROP ONCE AGAIN FOR CAT CARE
The team here at Willows are celebrating an incredible 14th year of recognition as the purr-fect place for the care of sick and injured cats. Our state-of-the-art hospital has once again been awarded a coveted gold award by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). It is the ultimate recognition for excellence in feline treatment…
Read MoreWILLOW LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE THANKS TO RARE EYE SURGERY
A young Golden Retriever is once again full of ‘fun and mischief’ following incredibly rare eye surgery carried out here at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service. Willow, a beloved one-year-old family pet, was referred to us for expert care when it was suspected she may have been born without a punctum (tear drain) in…
Read MoreDOG CHAMPING AT THE BIT AFTER SEVERE DENTAL DISEASE TREATED
An elderly Chihuahua who needed to have all of her teeth removed due to severe dental disease is now chewing over a new lease of life thanks to our vets. In fact, thirteen-year-old Thalula was one of the first patients seen by our recently-opened Dentistry service. Thalula already had 15 missing teeth when she was…
Read MoreWILLOWS CROWNED ‘BEST UK REFERRAL CENTRE’ FOR FOURTH YEAR RUNNING
Our team here at Willows are once again toasting award success after being crowned ‘Best UK Referral Centre’ for the fourth year in a row in the BestUKVets Awards. A delighted Tom Reilly, Hospital Director said: “This is an incredible achievement by the team and I’m incredibly proud of every single one of them. “To…
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