IVS Ltd is an independent veterinary referral service providing acupuncture and pain clinics in SW UK
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Excellent to have this available locally 🙏
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is becoming an important tool to investigate physical examination findings of pain from soft tissue structures.
We recommend sedation to improve the sensitivity of the examination
Patients are monitored by a dedicated member of staff with the aid of multiparameter patient monitor
Depending on the area being assessed scans usually last 1 hour
With River Teign Rowing Club – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
Love working with these guys. So caring and professional 🥰
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What is 'normal' behaviour for dogs?
Molony & Kent (1997) defined pain in veterinary species as:
"... an aversive sensory, [cognitive] and emotional experience...representing an awareness of the animal of damage, or threat of damage, to the integrity of its tissues..."
In this context 'emotion' would include fear, frustration and leading to stress and suffering. Following on from this pain is also described as a 'biobehavioural disease', where pain and behaviour have an interdependent effect on each other.
Behaviour has an important role in pain assessment, as clinicians and owners draw inferences from their observations of dogs' behaviour. Signs of pain may include obvious signs, such as lameness, or more subtle changes to a dog's 'normal behavioural pattern'.
Well, what is normal behaviour? All dogs are different, but this is a rough breakdown:
Sleeping - 12 hours (several spells, day and night).
Exercising - 3 hours
Eating - 2.5 hours* (incl. scavenging and 'hunting').
Play - 1.5 hours
Rest - 1.5 hours
Grooming - 0.5 hours
Social behaviours - 3 hrs (time with the family)
* Of course, some dogs finish their food in 30 seconds.
In this context 'eating' includes hunting for treats and so on.
With acknowledgments to Pippa Hutchison
The University of Cambridge are looking for participants for their research study over the summer.
If you are interested in participating, use the QR code on poster.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RESEARCH PROJECT THAT THE WIN CLINIC ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN*
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⭐️⭐️ Come and join our team ⭐️⭐️
We are excited to announce we are looking for an ACPAT Physiotherapist to join our team. If you are a newly qualified ACPAT Cat A this summer or a current ACPAT Cat A and think this could be you please keep reading...
We are looking for someone with a passion for physiotherapy, a passion for the animals and clients that we treat, and an unfaltering drive to better yourself and the profession that we stand for. You need to have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and have advanced clinical skills.
The diary will predominantly be canine based (possibly some equine work), and you will ideally see some human clients as well. Initially the role will be on self-employed basis working, two evening clinics (possibly a weekend) with the potential for employment, and more hours for the right candidate longer term.
In return, we can offer:
🔹Full admin support
🔹Excellent clinical support and learning opportunities
🔹A wide range of clinical cases ranging from neurological cases to sporting and working dogs
🔹Regular CPD
🔹The possibility to get involved with research
🔹Access to a range of electrotherapy equipment including Indiba, in house splinting and a fully equipped gym
🔹Support from an in house acupuncture and pain management vet
🔹A great team environment
If you are interested or would like an informal chat please email [email protected]. with your CV and a covering letter. Closing date Wednesday 31st July.
Lovely walk on Dartmoor, then lunch at The Rugglestone Inn. Great way to start a Sunday 🥰
Mr Murphy. My boy 💜
We're delighted with our new high-frequency linear ultrasound transducer, which enables us to identify issues such as this shoulder tendon inflammation
One bedroom holiday let available near Teignmouth for winter let from November 2024. Ideally someone who can help with looking after our terriers for 4 weeks whilst we are away overseas please. References required. Pm me if interested
ONE WEEK TODAY!!
We are thrilled to announce that for our June Member Zone special Facebook live our esteemed advisor Dr. Duncan Lascelles will be joining us to discuss how pain drives disease.
THURSDAY 20th JUNE - 7:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/W4fhjitCoNLagBAq/
Dr. Lascelles is Professor in Small Animal Surgery and Pain Management at North Carolina State University. His research program (Translational Research in Pain [TRiP]) develops methods to measure pain associated with spontaneous disease in animals, and seeks to understand the underlying neurobiology. His work improves pain control in companion animals, and facilitates analgesic development in human medicine.
He is director of the Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre (CPREC). He has authored over 200 peer reviewed research papers and reviews and 250 research abstracts, as well as over 30 book chapters. He is co-founder of AniV8, a company dedicated to developing innovative methods of measuring pain.
Hannah about Duncan:
I first met Duncan Lascelles in a lift at an ESVOT conference. I remained silent in the corner which is very unlike me!!!
I thought it more likely I would see unicorns dance, than getting a reply to an email to Duncan, so I was blown away when he not only agreed to be interviewed but also to be part of the CAM advisory board.
We are very very lucky to have this OA guru on the team.
Duncan joined us before so have a look at all the great FB lives:
Canine arthritis myths with Duncan Lascelles
https://youtu.be/M_adx3azXT0
Objective monitoring techniques to manage pain and mobility issues with Duncan Lascelles
https://youtu.be/YvSQK_fIZC8
This is a member zone only event - If you haven't already please head over to our website for more details and to sign up! https://caninearthritis.co.uk/log-in
We are so excited about this years IAVRPT CONFERENCE being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa .
Comment INFO and we will send you more information .
I will always remember this case as it taught me first hand what we should all already know... A lovely middle aged female Boxer was not doing well.
Her lethargy, lack of enthusiasm, and social distancing was attributed to her heart disease and the comprehensive array of finely tuned medications she was on. The owners were close to making the hard decision.
Through reviewing her, aware of her heart disease but also considering her outside her heart disease, we identified she was in significant pain. A multimodal approach elicited dramatic changes quickly and she lived many more months.
We must not be blinded to the bigger picture - a truly holistic understanding.
The collaboration between CAM and IVAPM represents a significant step forward in the realm of veterinary care.
Our partnership is built on a shared vision of excellence in animal pain management, drawing upon the expertise of professionals from diverse medical fields.
From general practice to anesthesia, surgery, oncology, and beyond, IVAPM members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring that every aspect of pain relief is carefully considered.
Together, we strive to redefine the standards of care for animals in need, offering innovative solutions and compassionate support. Join us in our quest to make a difference!
Head over to their website to find out more:
https://ivapm.org/
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Last few jobs underway to get the clinic ready to provide specialist pain assessment and treatment, including musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint and nerve injections, expert medication reviews. Can't thank the building team enough👏
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