Monty’s story – bilateral antebrachial growth deformity
On 8th November we celebrate World Radiography Day – the anniversary of when x-rays were first discovered. Since that all-important day in 1895, x-rays have found an integral role in…
Section: Pet Owners/Case Studies
Ellie’s story – intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE)
The smallest gestures by our animal friends, like the wag of their tail, may seem insignificant, but for little Dachshund Ellie here, it signals hope for her future on four…
Snowy’s story – left tibial fracture repair
Four-month-old Bengal kitten Snowy had taken himself on a curtain-climbing adventure when he sadly fell and became acutely lame on his left pelvic limb. External fixation was chosen as the…
Gizmo’s story – Atlanto-axial subluxation
Meet Gizmo, a sweet 1.5-year-old Japanese Chin whose stature is even smaller than his mum’s kind thank you card! Last summer, Gizmo was referred to our neurology service for chronic…
Ralphie’s story – chronic hip joint dislocation due to severe hip dysplasia
Back in the summer, newly adopted rescue dog Ralphie was referred to our orthopaedic service to investigate the treatment options available to him for his recently diagnosed severe hip dysplasia.…
Jack’s story – middle / inner ear infection
Sweet Somali cat Jack lapped up all the fuss from Prep Veterinary Care Assistant Emily whilst at Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, recently. 14-year-old Jack was referred by his local…
Harrison’s story – forelimb lameness
Much-loved staff dog Harrison is used to occasionally being at Fitzpatrick Referrals – usually found happily snoozing under his mum’s desk! CT scans showed signs of mineralisation and inflammation in…
Juno’s story – humeral condylar fracture
On a recent visit to the wards at our orthopaedics and neurology practice, colleagues passing by in the corridor whispered “have you come to see Juno? You must visit Juno!”,…
Wellington’s story – multiple intervertebral disc protrusions & spinal surgery
We said a fond farewell to sweet Basset Hound Wellington recently, after a 16-day stay with us, he was ready to return home. Eight-year-old Wellington has been recovering from spinal…
Fenra’s story – new skateboard wheel amputation prosthesis
Exciting new generation of amputation prosthesis implant using a skateboard wheel for Fenra. Fenra is a full of life 12-year-old Belgian Shepherd who is the recipient of our latest generation…
Doug’s story – spinal tumour
Meet the delightful Doug, a 10-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who was referred to our specialist neurology team after a five-month history of spinal pain, progressed to paralysis. Doug’s mum…
Kenji’s story – pelvic fracture
Adorable eight-month-old Cocker Spaniel puppy Kenji came to Fitzpatrick Referrals after he was seriously injured in a road traffic accident. Referred as an emergency by his local vet, Kenji was…