This is a selection of the latest articles and case reports that have been written by our staff and in some cases published in notable journals.
fig.2 - lateral skull radiograph. There is a metallic-density foreign body located within the ethmoturbinates.
fig. 1 - preoperative photo showing discrete soft-tissue-swelling over the nasal planum
A 15-year-old male, neutered DSH cat presented with a two-week history of right, unilateral epistaxis with concurrent swelling of the nasal planum (see fig. 1). Read More
A 2.2kg, twelve-month-old, male, entire Yorkshire Terrier was presented for assessment of generalised ataxia. Read More
A four-year-old female, neutered Labrador Retriever was presented with left thoracic limb lameness of several months duration. Read More
A two-year-old male, neutered crossbred (Labrador/ Greyhound) presented for assessment of a large mass situated over the right hemi pelvis. Read More
A six-year-old, male, neutered Scottish terrier presented with a two week history of acute onset, progressive, left thoracic limb lameness. Read More
Lumbosacral disease (a.k.a. lumbosacral syndrome; degenerative lumbosacral stenosis) is a relatively common condition, usually seen in active medium to large breed dogs Read More
fig. 1 - lateral radiograph of lumbar spine. There is extensive, bridging spondylosis of ventral spine with evidence of loss of mineralisation within the L7-S1 bridging bone ventrally, but the corresponding vertebral body end-plates appear intact.
fig. 2 - ventrodorsal radiograph showing moderate degenerative changes to the hips
A three-year-old male, neutered, Basset Hound presented to the referring veterinary surgeon with a history of spinal pain and pelvic limb weakness. Read More
A three year old, female neutered, domestic longhair cat was presented with acute onset collapse and pallor. Read More
Cranial Cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions encountered in dogs, with certain breeds (retrievers, rottweilers, mastiffs & terriers etc.) being over represented. While numerous techniques have been tried over the years, none has proved optimal in terms of limiting the progression of degenerative changes to the stifle joint or avoiding potential complications which may require further surgical intervention; published rates are quoted as high as 10-15% in some review papers. A relatively new technique in use at the Downs, shows early promise in addressing these concerns. Read More
A four year old, female, entire Springer Spaniel was presented with a history of progressive neurological signs. Read More
A 13 year old male, neutered DLH cat was referred for assessment of a ventral cervical swelling. Read More
There are several unique characteristics of young bone which should be considered when assessing fractures in patients less than 12 months of age:- Read More
A 20-month-old, male, neutered Corgi was referred for assessment of left facial swelling over the region of the zygomatic arch. Read More
fig. 1— lateral radiograph of cranial cervical spine. There is stepping of the neural canal with dorsal displacement of the main portion of Ce2.
A six-month-old, male, entire, Labrador Retriever presented with peracute onset tetraplegia following a collision with another dog five hours previously. Read More
Arthritis is a very broad term referring to any condition resulting in inflammation of the joints. It is generally subdivided into three major categories; osteoarthritis, immune-mediated arthritis and infectious arthritis. Read More