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A young rescue dog with a bone tumour in her leg has beaten cancer following the successful trial of a new treatment Pepa, who was just one-and-a-half years old when her cancer diagnosis was confirmed, underwent ground-breaking immunotherapy treatment here at NDSR.  She had been referred to after her owner Sebastian Nejad, from Cannock Chase…

Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…

Please find below details of our opening times for the Christmas period. Friday 22nd Dec 8.30am – 6.30pm Saturday 23rd Dec Closed Sunday 24th Dec Monday 25th Dec Tuesday 26th Dec Wednesday 27th Dec 8.30am – 6.30pm Thursday 28th Dec Friday 29th Dec Saturday 30th Dec Closed Sunday 31st Dec Monday 1st Jan Tuesday 2nd…

By Head of Service, Michael Macfarlane I was recently asked to write an article on what makes the oncology service at NDSR stand out. Initially, it seemed like the right thing to focus on was being at the forefront of innovative treatments and being involved in multiple clinical trials. But, whilst this is a crucial…

What does antibiotic resistance mean? Antibiotics can be effective at treating bacterial infections. However, over time bacteria can evolve to become resistant to some antibiotics, making them less effective. The more we use antibiotics then the more quickly bacteria may adapt. It’s difficult to develop new antibiotics and the process can take many years. This…

A pioneering interventional pain management procedure has been used to successfully treat a dog suffering from chronic and severe back pain. Eleven-year-old Gus, a Miniature Schnauzer, was admitted to us around two months after the onset of a severe pain related to his lumbosacral intervertebral disc disease (a spinal disorder), which had not responded to…

We have recently seen an alarming spike in the number of cases of dogs who have come into contact with hormonal cream containing oestrogen (HRT) for use by humans.  Since the start of the year we have diagnosed five dogs with secondary exposure to HRT. HRT is widely used to relieve the symptoms of the…

Helping to give an ageing Labrador a new lease of life gave vet Adam Margetts a clear vision for his future. The beloved pet had severe cataracts and Adam referred her for emergency eye surgery. He was so thrilled by her transformation, it proved to be his inspiration to study to become an Ophthalmologist. Adam…

We’re delighted to announce that our very own RVN Emily Hooper is celebrating after joining the profession’s elite by becoming one of just four nurses in the country to be recognised as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in neurology. Emily is thrilled to have joined such a select group but admitted the magnitude of her…