Arthritis in dogs
Arthritis in dogs!
A study has shown that 34% of dog owners mistook the signs of arthritis in their dogs for ageing, meaning they could be missing an opportunity to improve their pet’s wellbeing and quality of life.
This Thursday evening, we have a technical vet from Norbrook coming to talk to clients about arthritis; how to recognise it and how treat it.
We are also very excited to be hosting Natalie from @northpawsrehabreferrals and Jo, the Yorkshire Integrated Vet. They will discuss complementary therapies including physio, hydrotherapy, laser and acupuncture, and how they can be used alongside conventional medicines.
Watch our reel to learn about the subtle signs to watch for, why your dog might be “slowing down”, how we can diagnose arthritis and how we can treat this painful condition.
If you think your dog might be struggling with their mobility and no longer as active, give us a call and get them booked in for a consultation with one of our vets.
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Continuing on with the theme of ears from last week, here’s a little insight into how we perform ear cytology in-house. It’s so simple but helpful when treating these tricky ear cases. #clarohillvets #localvets #independentvets #indievets #indiebusiness #harrogate #harrogatebusiness #vets #veterinary #veterinarysurgery #softtissuesurgery #orthopaedics #diagnosticimaging #advancedimaging #veterinarymedicine #dogs #dogsofinstagram #cats #catsofinstagram
“Ear all about it!”
“Ear all about it!”
We are seeing a lot of ear problems in dogs at the moment, and these poor dogs are coming into us with tender, red, inflamed ears, often with excessive wax and smell!
You may wonder why we do ear cytology?!
Ear cytology is so simple but so helpful. It just involves taking a swab from your dog’s ear(s), rolling it onto a microscope slide, drying it and staining it with a special stain.
Then our vets or nurses examine the slides under the microscope. At 100x magnification, we are able to see if bacteria or yeast are present, contributing to the dog’s otitis (inflammation of the ear).
We can then choose the most appropriate ear cleaners and medicated drops to be able to treat the infection and inflammation.
We may also recommend sending a swab to an external lab for culture and sensitivity, to see what bacteria are cultured. Again, this allows us to choose the correct treatment regime and to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Speak to our staff if you think your dog may have an ear infection and also ask about the best routine ear cleaner for your dog to try to prevent flare ups.
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StaceyCam!
Check out “StaceyCam” to see the lovely Ronnie (Debbie’s dog) having his senior health check with Stacey and Molly.
A wellness clinic at Claro Hill Vets includes:
✅ Physical examination - we look for changes in your pet’s oral health, weight, joints, skin and ears.
✅ Diagnostic screening tests - we check your pet’s internal health via diagnostic screening tests including bloods, blood pressure measurement, stool and urine tests. These results help us manage and track your pet’s overall health.
The senior checks also include thyroid testing and full urine cytology.
✅ A review of results - we look for changes in results from year to year. Changes can act as early warning signs of health problems.
Contact us on 01423 228080 to book your dog or cat in for a wellness check.
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Meet Luna
Lovely Luna had been struggling with her breathing for several weeks when she came to us for investigations.
Watch our reel to see the huge polyp we found as the cause of her snuffling and snorting.
Nasopharyngeal polyps are benign masses that originate in the middle ear due to inflammation. The polyp can burst through the ear drum or extend down on a stalk into the nasopharynx, the hollow area at the back of a cat’s mouth.
The cat will feel like there’s something at the back of its throat above the soft palate, causing wretching and gagging. Also when the cat breathes through its nose, there’s an obstruction to airflow.
Secondary infections can develop causing a snotty nasal discharge.
Treatment is usually straight forward, the polyp can be removed by traction, pulling it off its stalk. There is however a chance of recurrence and in these cases more complex surgery may be required.
Luna’s response to treatment was immediate. On recovery, she was breather quietly, brighter and eating well.
And great news for Luna’s owner, the histology from the lab confirmed it was a benign, non-cancerous lump.
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Double the cuteness!
Double the cuteness!
Meet brothers Toffee and Fudge. Follow their day with us at Claro Hill Vets, from admit to discharge, when they came in for castration.
Fudge had a retained testicle so neutering was recommended, as there is a greater chance of the retained testis becoming cancerous.
The pair started off the day with an admission appointment and clinical examination. They had numbing cream put on their leg before an intravenous cannula was placed in a pain-free way. Next they received their premedication drugs, which provided them with strong opioid pain relief and a mild sedative, before being anaesthetised and a tube passed down into their airway to provide anaesthetic gas.
Once asleep, they were clipped and scrubbed to make the surgical site sterile, local anaesthetic was injected to numb the area before moving them into theatre.
While under anaesthetic, they were monitored closely throughout by one of our registered nurses Kathryn. A quick change into surgical scrubs for vet Laura, hands scrubbed, gloved and gowned, ready for their operation.
Once their castration was complete, they were returned back to bed for some lunch and plenty of TLC!
They were star patients ⭐️ and we think you’ll agree they’re an adorable pair!
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Arthritis in dogs!
Arthritis in dogs!
A study has shown that 34% of dog owners mistook the signs of arthritis in their dogs for ageing, meaning they could be missing an opportunity to improve their pet’s wellbeing and quality of life.
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, a national campaign to recognise that animals experience pain just like humans do, how to recognise it and how treat it.
Watch our reel to learn about the subtle signs to watch for, why your dog might be “slowing down”, how we can diagnose arthritis and how we can treat this painful condition.
If you think your dog might be struggling with their mobility and no longer as active, give us a call and get them booked in for a consultation with one of our vets.
We are offering a month’s free trial of a pain-killer injection for new cases, please ask us about this.
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September is Animal Pain Awareness month
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, a national campaign to recognise that animals experience pain just like humans do, how to recognise it and how treat it.
Starting with our feline friends… Did you know 4 out of 10 cats suffer from arthritis and over 80% cats of cats over the age of 10 years old have osteoarthritis?
Watch our reel to learn about the subtle signs to watch for, why your cat might be “slowing down”, how we can diagnose arthritis and how we can treat this painful condition.
If you think your cat might be struggling with their mobility and no longer as active, give us a call and get them booked in for a consultation with one of our vets.
We are offering a month’s free trial for new cases for a monthly injection for arthritis, please ask us about this.
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Road closures!
We are open as normal this morning but we have been informed by the local workmen that the road closures outside Claro Hill will continue into next week. ⛔️
To reach us, you can come via the roundabout off the A61 and down the hill passed Vida Nursing Home (HG3 1FE).
Please ring us on 01423 228080 if you are lost or running late (only if safe to do so!).
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