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$Teal presented to Swift referrals for treatment of a fracture of the left hind limb. The injury was sustained following ...$

11/04/2023

Teal presented to Swift referrals for treatment of a fracture of the left hind limb. The injury was sustained following a road traffic collision with a slow moving vehicle and Teal was not weight bearing on that limb.

X-rays were taken under general anaesthetic and revealed a short oblique mid-diaphyseal fracture of the femur (blue arrow) and a mid-diaphyseal fracture of the tibia (red arrow) in the left hind limb.

Teal was treated surgically; the femoral fracture was reduced and stabilised with an intramedullary pin and a locking plate. The tibial fracture was similarly reduced and stabilised with two surgical plates.
Post operative radiographs showed good reduction of the fracture and good implant position.

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10/04/2023

Meet the team Monday!

Rory Bell
MVB DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
FHEA Internal Medicine Specialist

RCVS and European Recognised Specialist (in Veterinary Internal Medicine), Rory, graduated from the Veterinary College of Ireland, University College Dublin.

He completed his internship there and following a period of time in first opinion small animal practice in West London, undertook residency training at the University of Glasgow.

He was awarded the RCVS and European College Diplomas in small animal medicine in 2006. He subsequently became head of the small animal medicine service and senior lecturer at the University of Glasgow prior to joining Dick White Referrals as a senior clinician.

Rory joined Wear Referrals in 2016 to establish the medicine service there before leaving to develop Swift Referrals.

He is currently Chairperson of the Speciality of Internal Medicine within the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

When not at work he enjoys spending time with friends and family, surfing and occasionally hillwalking.

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09/04/2023

Happy Easter from everyone at Swift!

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08/04/2023

Molly was referred for investigation of a sublingual mass that had developed 6 weeks after an oropharyngeal (sublingual) stick injury.

There was a firm, relatively mobile subcutaneous mass located between the mandibular bodies (of the lower jaw).

Blood tests including haematology, biochemistry and CRP (C-reactive protein) were normal.
Cytology showed neutrophils, macrophages and intracellular rods, suggesting an abscess.

CT scans showed a contrast-enhancing heterogenous soft tissue mass (blue arrows) in the intermandibular tissues consistent with a chronic abscess cavity. There was a linear hypoattenuating foreign body within the abscess.

The soft tissue mass was excised en bloc via a ventral intermandibular approach. Incision of the mass confirmed the CT diagnosis of a chronic abscess. Three small pieces of wood were retrieved (blue arrow).

Molly recovered uneventfully from her op and was seen back for suture removal 14 days after surgery. Surgery was expected to be curative and her own said she has bounced back.

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07/04/2023

It’s Good Friday and we want to let you know that we are open for emergencies over the whole Easter Bank Holiday.

Referring Vets can contact us in one of 3 ways:
By phone 01937 374888
By email [email protected]
Or via our referrals page on www.swiftreferrals.co.uk

For existing clients with concerns or for updates on inpatients, please call the number above as well.

Our first opinion Out Of Hours service is also open for clients of our partner practices when your own Vets are closed. You will be diverted through to us or will be instructed to call the same number, 01937 374888, for advice or to arrange a consultation with one of our Vets.

We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Happy Easter from everyone at Swift!

06/04/2023

This year our Client Care Team, lead by Leah Jordan, organised an Easter egg collection. The donations are for the children and families at Martin House Children’s Hospice, just down the road from us in Boston Spa.

Martin House are an incredible charity, who provide family-led hospice care, free of charge for children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses.

Our staff donated a selection of Easter eggs, and Leah and Chloe from Swift delivered the chocolate treats to the team at Martin House today.

For more information about the amazing work they do, please visit www.martinhouse.org.uk.

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05/04/2023

Loki was referred to surgeon Bob Pettit, 2 weeks after jumping over a 5 metre cliff!!! He had suffered a carpal hyperextension injury to his right carpus (wrist).

He had been wearing a support brace on his right carpus, which he was tolerating well, but he was still very lame even with the brace on and with anti inflammatory pain killers on board.

On examination, he was 5 out of 10 lame and there was excessive movement in the right carpus when it was extended. X-rays were taken which showed a carpal hyperextension injury and instability at the level of the intercarpal /carpometacarpal joint on stressed views. There was no evidence of any fractures.

Bob performed a Pancarpal Arthrodesis (PCA). This procedure involves surgically approaching the radius, carpus and toe region, then deriding the cartilage on the carpal bones with a high speed burr. Two plates were then applied to the radius and the metacarpals. Autologous bone graft from Loki's humerus was packed into the joint spaces. The aim of this surgery is to fuse the joint and prevent instability.

When Loki returned for post op x-rays 8 weeks later, he had made a good recovery and the x-rays showed the surgery had been successful. He can now enjoy exercising again, as long as he avoids cliff edges!

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04/04/2023

Jarvis was referred for investigation of a left perineal swelling. Surgical exploration at his own Vets had revealed a fibrous tract extending towards the pelvic diaphragm, but no foreign body was found. Last July, there had been an abscess on the right flank; but it was unclear if these two problems were related.

When Jarvis came to Swift, there was a small abscess cavity at the proximal end of the surgical wound. A firm fibrous tract in the left ischiorectal fossa and pelvic diaphragm was palpable per re**um.

The CT scan showed there was a linear foreign body extending from the skin wound, through the pelvic diaphragm to the level of the prostate gland.

The left ischiorectal fossa was explored via the original wound. The fibrous tract was explored and a cocktail stick retrieved!

The route via which the cocktail stick had migrated was unknown, but Jonathan presumed it was enteric (via the bowels) and it had left the gastrointestinal tract in the colon or re**um. The link, if any, to the previous abscess on the opposite flank is equally unclear.

A bit of a mystery but one that could be resolved!

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03/04/2023

Meet the Team Monday!

Jonathan Bell graduated from the R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh in 1997. After a period in small animal general practice he gained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2003. Following this he completed a 3 year surgical residency and passed the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (EVCS) board examination in 2009, making him a Diplomat of the ECVS.

He is recognised as a specialist in small animal surgery by the European Board of Veterinary Specialists and the RCVS.

Jonathan is an experienced soft tissue surgeon with a particular interest in brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and surgical oncology.

When not working he enjoys spending time with his family and supporting Sunderland AFC.

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01/04/2023

This naughty cat, Mango, belongs to one of our vets, Bethan, and was forced to accompany her to work a few weeks ago after stealing a hot cross bun for breakfast.

She was given an injection to make her sick, placed on intravenous fluids and given a dose of activated charcoal (see the black moustache in the photo!).

Luckily this preventative treatment meant no damage was done and Mango was soon home.

Mango would like to remind everyone, especially in the run up to Easter, that hot cross buns are toxic to dogs and cats. This is because they contain grapes, raisins and sultanas which can cause kidney damage.

Swipe left to learn about other Easter treats that can be dangerous to our pets.

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30/03/2023

Following on from another successful day with the Pet Blood Bank last week, here are some facts about IMHA (immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia). This is just one of the conditions we treat at Swift which may require a blood transfusion.

Swipe for more information about the cause, the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis!

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29/03/2023

Our Next CPD Evening !!
" Upper Airway Disease BOAS- Laryngeal Paralysis" With Rhys Treharne
"Pre/Peri/Post Nursing care of upper airway patients" With Kellie ByWater-Taylor

Please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday 20th April

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