Eden Veterinary Referrals

Eden Veterinary Referrals Eden Veterinary Referrals is an independent, purpose built, state-of-the-art veterinary practice based in Shavington, Cheshire.
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We are proud to offer a team of highly skilled and experienced Advanced Practitioner Surgeons and Internal Medics. With extensive onsite facilities featuring cutting-edge technology, our multi-disciplinary team and 24/7 nursing support we can deliver gold standard care to all who are referred. EVR accept referral clients from Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Merseyside.

Such a lovely review 💜 Proud to have been able to help Bella and her family!
11/03/2025

Such a lovely review 💜 Proud to have been able to help Bella and her family!

Nala was referred to us following complications with a mass removal on her hind leg at her own vets. Unfortunately the s...
09/03/2025

Nala was referred to us following complications with a mass removal on her hind leg at her own vets. Unfortunately the sutures placed to hold the tissue together were restricting the blood supply to her foot, resulting in aggressive swelling and an infection developping.

Our referral surgeon Ginnie was abke to assess the foot and determine there was still blood flow and sensation to the area, but was very concerned that releasing the sutures would allow all the inflammatory cells and chemicals, plus infection, to flood her system and make her unwell.

Nala was hospitalised and started on IV antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and pain relief before sedation to remove the constricting sutures and plaque of infected material. Her wound was thoroughly lavaged before being bandaged with an anti-microbial silver dressing. Nala stayed with us for several days to continue her medications and change her dressing daily. Happily she remained bright and comfortable throughout, with no sign of systemic disease.

Nala was discharged and revisited regularly for bandage changes, initially every 2 days, then stretching to twice a week. Her wound has now fully healed and she still loves coming to see us! We have all loved seeing her progress and having cuddles with such a lovely girl, and are thrilled with her recovery - well done Nala!

Wednesday means Dermatology Day at EVR! Today we’re going to talk about out Ear disease and video-otoscopy. Chronic ear ...
05/03/2025

Wednesday means Dermatology Day at EVR!

Today we’re going to talk about out Ear disease and video-otoscopy.

Chronic ear disease in dogs, commonly known as chronic otitis, is a long-lasting condition that affects the ear canal. It can stem from a variety of underlying issues, such as allergies, infections, or structural abnormalities. This condition often requires ongoing management and may persist due to incomplete or ineffective treatment, or a failure to identify the root cause.

To enhance treatment, we frequently use specialised equipment known as a video otoscope (rigid camera passed down the ear canal), which offers outstanding clarity for evaluating the ear canal, eardrum, and sometimes the middle ear. This camera is connected to a video screen and fluids to allow for active flushing and cleaning of the ear canal. There are also biopsy and equipment ports to allow the passage of devices to aid with treatments.

This procedure typically necessitates anaesthesia because of the delicate nature of the ear and the need for the patient to remain completely still.

In many instances, this examination is needed only once, while some cases may require multiple assessments to effectively address specific infections or complex conditions.

Our new video otoscope allows diagnosis and topical treatment of ear disease in dogs and cats and is an integral part of our otitis investigations .

If you have a case and you wish to refer to Dermatologist, Viorela , just head over to our website to find out more!

https://eden-veterinaryreferrals.co.uk/

03/03/2025

🔊 Sound on! 🔊

Listen to Thor, only 6 weeks post upper airway surgery to aid with his brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

Thor had just completed a 3 minute exercise tolerance test which our surgeons use to assess their breathing and response to treatment.

Thor was a grade 2 pre-op and now was re-graded as zero or clinically unaffected. Go Thor!

He will require annual checks and lifetime environmental changes to ensure his condition doesn’t deteriorate.

We often see a spike in BOAS cases in Summer when these cases decompensate in the heat. Surgery at cooler times of the year is massively beneficial for the patient and owners. If you have a case you suspect is suffering from BOAS please don’t wait to refer them to us today!

We’re here to help!

27/02/2025

Misty, only 8 weeks post Pan-tarsal Arthrodesis. Can you tell which hind-leg was operated on?!🐾

Stay tuned to read more about misty’s story soon. 💙

It’s derm day! Today we’re going to discuss what to expect should you refer a patient to us… When attending our dermatol...
26/02/2025

It’s derm day! Today we’re going to discuss what to expect should you refer a patient to us…

When attending our dermatology service, each visit will include an initial consultation lasting 60 minutes. During this time, important details will be discussed, including the history of your pet's skin condition. While it is helpful to have some background information, it is not essential for the owner to provide all details upfront, as we will thoroughly review the pet’s history together.

The consultation will cover general information about your pet, such as age, breed, and weight, as well as any previous medical treatments. We will discuss the skin condition, including how long it has been present, symptoms observed (e.g., itching, redness, hair loss), and any changes.

A detailed dermatological examination will be conducted, followed by in-house tests that will aid in forming a working diagnosis. Further tests and treatment options will be discussed based on the findings.

Head to our website to find out more about how we can help your patients!

https://eden-veterinaryreferrals.co.uk/

PART THREE: Barney's story!What is Aspergillosis?Aspergillosis is a fungal infection which most commonly affects the nos...
23/02/2025

PART THREE: Barney's story!

What is Aspergillosis?

Aspergillosis is a fungal infection which most commonly affects the nose or sinuses of dogs. Occasionally, it can cause lung infections or spread through the body but this is very rare. Spores are found in the environment, commonly in decaying leaves or compost. Luckily although the spores are common, clinical disease is rare, meaning most of the time it does not cause a problem when inhaled. Long nosed dogs or dogs with a compromised immune system are most at risk of developing clinical disease. When disease does occur it is quite destruction, destroying the intricate bony structure in the nose and often causing pain and nose bleeds. Treatment is usually successful, but recurrence is possible.

🌟PART TWO: Barney's story! 🌟We discussed the case with specialist colleagues, and they agreed the CT was suspicious enou...
23/02/2025

🌟PART TWO: Barney's story! 🌟

We discussed the case with specialist colleagues, and they agreed the CT was suspicious enough for aspergillosis to warrant a more invasive procedure to investigate the frontal sinus.

A hole is made through the skull into the sinus (trephination) and then the small endoscope can be passed inside to visualize the interior. Biopsies can then be taken and the sinus flushed and debrided before installation of an antifungal solution and then cream if fungal plaques are found.

Barney underwent this procedure last week and fungal plaques were clearly visible (which hadn’t been in the nose). Again, please see the attached images. The plaques were biopsied and then debrided and flushed out of the trephination hole before anti-fungal solution and cream were instilled. The procedure is quite painful, so we kept Barney in the hospital on some strong pain killers that evening. Barney is a super stoic dog though and was quite bright in the morning, so he went home then.

Barney has improved hugely since his treatment and when he was seen back six days later, he was fully back to his bouncy crazy self, begging for treats and greeting everyone with great enthusiasm.

The condition can recur so Barney may require a second treatment if that is the case, but fingers crossed, we have stopped this nasty disease in its tracks!

🌟🌟PART ONE: This week’s star patient is bouncy boy Barney. 🌟🌟Barney first presented with a snotty nose and sneezing in e...
23/02/2025

🌟🌟PART ONE: This week’s star patient is bouncy boy Barney. 🌟🌟

Barney first presented with a snotty nose and sneezing in early January. This only seemed to affect his left nostril. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories were prescribed but the signs then progressed to nose bleeds from his left nostril by mid-January. Barney remained bright and bouncy otherwise and seemed unbothered by the whole thing.

Nose bleeds are uncommon as a benign occurrence in dogs (unlike humans) and so further investigations were indicated to find the cause of the problem. Barney underwent blood tests to make sure his clotting function was fine and then imaging of his nose and chest (to assess the whole respiratory system) with CT. The CT showed focal changes with fluid accumulation and destruction of the maze if intricate bones in the nose (known as turbinates) in the left nasal passage (please see attached images). There was also fluid in the left frontal sinus (which connects with the nose).

A small camera was used to visualize the inside of Barney’s nose (rhinoscopy) and take biopsies of the affected area. We cannot get our scope into the sinus so initial investigations were limited to the nose. Please see attached images. The findings were highly suspicious for a fungal infection called Aspergillosis, but biopsy and detection of the fungus is required for confirmation.

Barney was discharged from home pending results on daily anti-inflammatory medication. Unfortunately, the results showed inflammation, but no fungal elements and tissue culture was negative for a bacterial or fungal cause. Biopsies were repeated but findings were similar. During the weeks whilst we were waiting for results Barney lost a lot of his bounce and started to show signs of headaches. He was eating less and was very subdued and quiet at home, despite an increase in his analgesia medications.

Something had to be done… Read part two to find out what we did to help Barney.

Did you know we’re a donation centre for the Pet Blood Bank?! New donor registrations have been really low recently, and...
21/02/2025

Did you know we’re a donation centre for the Pet Blood Bank?!

New donor registrations have been really low recently, and we need to ensure we have enough blood in stock for any dog that needs it 😢

Could you help us to spread the word by sharing this post?

If your dog meets the following criteria, they could become a lifesaving blood donor and help other dogs in need:

🎂 Between 1 and 8 years old
⚖️ Weigh over 25kg
💪 Fit and healthy
🐶 Confident and enjoy meeting new people

Coming to a donation session takes only 45 minutes and each donation can help save up to four other dogs ❤️

Register today to start making a difference!

www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

Wednesday is dermatology day at EVR! Our dermatologist, Viorela, is on hand to offer investigations into a wide array of...
19/02/2025

Wednesday is dermatology day at EVR!

Our dermatologist, Viorela, is on hand to offer investigations into a wide array of skin conditions, including the following…

• Atopic dermatitis
• Alopecia investigations
• Chronic otitis externa
• Otitis Media
• Pododermatitis
• Feline skin conditions
• Dermatological manifestations of endocrine disease

Just follow the link to refer your patient today!

https://eden-veterinaryreferrals.co.uk/online-referral-form/

18/02/2025

Feline Vet Laura and her nurses performing retrograde Rhinoscopy on a feline patient who had a grass blade lodged up its nose!

The offending blade was removed and they were discharged the following day!

Our medical teams are highly trained at performing an array of endoscopic procedures all for the benefit of our patients 💜

Today we’re going to tell you about Daisy, who saw Dermatologist Viorela for recurrent Otitis (ear infections). Daisy ha...
16/02/2025

Today we’re going to tell you about Daisy, who saw Dermatologist Viorela for recurrent Otitis (ear infections).

Daisy had a long history of recurrent ear issues and had been prescribed different types of ear drops. Unfortunately, using multiple, repeated antibiotics had lead to gram negative infection (potentially resistant infection) and biofilm formation.

A biofilm is a syntrophic community of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and often also to a surface. This forms a thick, sticky mucous layer which adheres to the lining of the ear canal.

Removing a biofilm can be challenging, it needs to be broken down physically by thorough flushing and aspiration.

Video-otoscopy allows to clearly visualise the ear canal and most importantly, the tympanic membrane. It enables us to accurately place a flushing catheter to provide deep cleaning of the ear canal in a safe manner.

Daisy was placed into a tailored programme or oral and topical medications and will be seen regularly until this biofilm layer and her otitis is resolved. As with any otitis episode, the underlying cause should always be investigated.

Did you know we have several ways to leave us your feedback? 🐾You can use our website, Google, social media and via emai...
12/02/2025

Did you know we have several ways to leave us your feedback? 🐾

You can use our website, Google, social media and via email!

Let us know your EVR experience today! 💜

11/02/2025

Ida, walking amazingly well only 2 weeks post TPLO surgery for cranial cruciate ligament failure!

This week’s star patient is the gallant Rocky! Rocky was referred to us for assessment of a hindlimb lameness and an ora...
09/02/2025

This week’s star patient is the gallant Rocky!

Rocky was referred to us for assessment of a hindlimb lameness and an oral mass. It’s this mass that we’re going to talk about today!

Rocky’s owner had noticed small ulcerative mass on the rostral mandible which had also caused loss of his incisors. This had slowly grown between first identified and time of referral. We advised biopsy and a contrast CT scan to determine the type of neoplasia, align with local and regional metastatic assessments.

The biopsy results were interesting, superficial tissue analysis more convincing of a benign mass but deeper sections were concerning of an early fibrosarcoma. This is a potentially invasive malignant neoplasm, therefore a surgery called ‘Rostral Mandibulectomy’ was advised. There was also no evidence of local or distant metastatic disease.

Now Rocky being Rocky isn’t the easiest patient to deal with, behaviourally but, with the help of his owner and anti-anxiety medications we were able to perform this surgery for him with the least stress involved.

This surgery involved the surgical excision of the incisors, canines and PM1 +/- PM2 teeth. The canine roots extend to premolar 2 hence the need to remove up to this point. Luckily we were able to retain some of the mandibular symphysis in order to provide additional stability to the point of the jaw. The remnant canine roots were extracted completely.

Owners are often concerned about the post operative appearance and function their dogs will have. As you can see the surgery is barely noticeable once all of Rocky’s fur grew back and he can eat / drink normally as before! These dogs adapt amazingly well!

Rocky recovered amazingly well and his jaw healed beautifully! He came back recently for some additional hindlimb investigations and we were able to take a detailed look at his jaw which showed no concerns!

Well done Rocky!

Due to Jampa's anxiety when it comes to vets, we had to take a special approach to his care. He has been under our care ...
07/02/2025

Due to Jampa's anxiety when it comes to vets, we had to take a special approach to his care. He has been under our care most of 2024 with several orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. We are committed to being able to assess even the most anxious of patients to provide a comprehensive approach to their care.

Its wonderful to see Jampa happy to come in to see us, despite the level of intervention he has required! 💙

So proud to be able to help this wonderful charity save lives! We recently sent them a lot of consumables that we wouldn...
04/02/2025

So proud to be able to help this wonderful charity save lives!

We recently sent them a lot of consumables that we wouldn’t think twice about locating and ordering. But out in India simple equipment is often hard to come by and difficult to pay for.

It’s wonderful to see all the equipment going to great use and for the benefit of patients across the globe! 🐾

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Eden Vets, 416 Newcastle Road
Crewe
CW25JF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441270439277

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RVN Katie, seen here providing a patient with a fracture with regional anaesthetic via a Nerve Block. 💉 A nerve Stimulator is a compact device allowing nerves localisation by the emission of a low intensity electric current. This is used to locate the nerves and subsequently inject local anaesthetic agents down the needle. The effects can be seen for up to 6 hours. 🐾Nerve blocks provide complete and reliable analgesia of the entire leg. What’s more, we have greater anaesthetic stability from lower levels of anaesthetic gas, which is better for the environment and patient. 🎉 This is all part of our desire to reduce morbidity levels and increase recovery times in our patients undergoing major orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. (The limb movement is involuntary and is caused by the stimulation of the nerves. The patient is always under general anaesthetic for this procedure so doesn’t feel a thing!)

🔊 Sound on! 🔊 Listen to Thor, only 6 weeks post upper airway surgery to aid with his brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Thor had just completed a 3 minute exercise tolerance test which our surgeons use to assess their breathing and response to treatment. Thor was a grade 2 pre-op and now was re-graded as zero or clinically unaffected. Go Thor! He will require annual checks and lifetime environmental changes to ensure his condition doesn’t deteriorate. We often see a spike in BOAS cases in Summer when these cases decompensate in the heat. Surgery at cooler times of the year is massively beneficial for the patient and owners. If you have a case you suspect is suffering from BOAS please don’t wait to refer them to us today! We’re here to help!

Misty, only 8 weeks post Pan-tarsal Arthrodesis. Can you tell which hind-leg was operated on?!🐾 Stay tuned to read more about misty’s story soon. 💙

Feline Vet Laura and her nurses performing retrograde Rhinoscopy on a feline patient who had a grass blade lodged up its nose! The offending blade was removed and they were discharged the following day! Our medical teams are highly trained at performing an array of endoscopic procedures all for the benefit of our patients 💜

Ida, walking amazingly well only 2 weeks post TPLO surgery for cranial cruciate ligament failure!

See how the team use rhinoscopy with flexible grasping forceps to be able to retrieve the lodged foreign body!

Can you guess what was lodged up this poor spaniels nose? Did you know we have a range of endoscopes therefore are able to investigate and treat a wide range of patients! This chap was referred for constant sneezing and epistaxis after a walk. See the following videos to find out more! 🐶

Last year Maggie suffered a gastrocnemius avulsion to her left hind limb which left her with a moderate lameness. With the use of intralesional regenerative medicine (PRP) injections, physiotherapy and laser therapy, Maggie’s lameness resolved and this is her at her last appointment. Maggie is now signed off and can go about her daily life being a mad Kelpie! 💜

We would like to wish our clients a very happy and healthy 2025! We have lots of exciting news for the year ahead so watch this space! 🍾🥳🎊🐾💜

Check out Minnie at her 14 day appointment with surgeon Edd, it’s like she never fractured her elbow! 💝

Little Rocket was referred to us after being up all night with intense reverse sneezing! Typically whenever we attempted to film the episodes he turned camera shy but we were able to get a short snippet of his clinical signs… What would your next steps be? Answers tomorrow…

Look how amazing Thor sounds after his recent BOAS surgery! Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) refers to a group of conditions which affect the airway system of certain breeds of dogs. Dogs which have typical "short noses" are prone to this anatomical deficit, with breeds such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Shih Tzus most commonly associated with BOAS The good news is that BOAS can be reduced with surgical intervention, giving dogs a new lease of life! Refer your patient today! 🐾

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