North West Ireland Specialist Vets

09/06/2025

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19/02/2025

Fractures are common in cats and dogs, and they can be caused, for instance, by road traffic accidents or falling from a building. They can also suffer fractures due to other illnesses that can make the bones weaker and increase the likelihood of fractures. 🩻

Here at Noah Vet, our multi-disciplinary team can treat all types of fractures. Our service includes proactive diagnosis, effective treatment and quality post-surgical care.

We’re capable of handling complex fractures, including those that require inserting all types of plates (including locking) or external fixators to provide successful healing and reduce short and long-term suffering.

Head over to our website for more information 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/fracture-repair/

10/02/2025

A CT scanner is an invaluable diagnostic tool that allows us to detect various medical conditions with a high level of accuracy without the need for invasive procedures.

This tool provides us with a 3D image of the inside of your pet’s body, allowing our qualified team of veterinary surgeons to perform an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s condition.

Find out more on our website 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/ct-scanning/

03/02/2025

Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is most commonly seen in large dogs, such as Great Danes and Dobermans, although any dog can be affected. Initially, the stomach fills with gas, causing abdominal dilatation or “bloat”. This can be accompanied by gastric torsion, which is a life-threatening condition.

As the stomach distends with gas and/or fluid, the abdominal pressure increases, resulting in a severe compromise of the respiratory and cardiovascular functions.

Clinical signs include:

🐾 Restlessness and pacing

🐾 Excessive drooling

🐾 Distension of the abdomen

🐾 Breathing difficulties

🐾 Retching without vomit or just vomiting thick saliva

🐾 Collapse

To try to prevent GDV, a gastropexy can be performed, where the stomach is surgically attached to the body wall to prevent it from twisting.

⚠ If you see your dog is distressed and looking bloated, get in touch with us immediately. Early treatment is essential for a good prognosis! ⚠

You can read more about our soft tissue surgery services on our website 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/soft-tissue/

21/01/2025

Is your furry friend facing mobility issues or discomfort? At Noah Vet, we provide specialised orthopaedic exams and surgery to ensure your pet stays active, healthy and comfortable.

We have advanced imaging equipment, such as a CT, to reach an orthopaedic diagnosis, but if your pet has already been diagnosed, our team of veterinary surgeons can help you with:

👉 Cranial cruciate ligament rupture

👉 Spinal problems, such as intervertebral disc herniation

👉 Elbow dysplasia

👉 Hip dysplasia

👉 Bone fractures

👉 And more!

Head over to our website for more information about our services 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/

15/01/2025

❔ What is a CT?

CT stands for Computed Tomography and a CT scanner allows us to obtain high-quality 3D images of the inside of your pet’s body.

❔What can a CT scan detect?

A CT scan allows us to check for orthopaedic injuries, a range of internal abnormalities, and soft tissue damage.

❔ Does my pet need to be put under anaesthetic for this procedure?

Since your pet must stay still during the procedure for us to get high quality images, they need to be put under general anaesthesia for the scan. Our highly qualified team of veterinary surgeons monitor your pet throughout the exam, ensuring everything goes smoothly for them.

You can read more about our CT scan services on our website 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/ct-scanning/

02/01/2025

We understand how stressful receiving a cancer diagnosis for your pet can be. However, cancer treatments have evolved a lot in veterinary medicine and can be effective in achieving a cure, depending on the cancer your pet has and its stage at diagnosis.

At Noah Vet, we will take the time to discuss the most practical and effective treatment options with you. Other than treatment targeted at the disease, we will include pain management and controlling any possible secondary illnesses.

You can be sure we will handle your pet’s needs, as well as your own, in a compassionate way, and that your pet’s quality of life will always be our number one priority.

Read more about our cancer diagnosis and treatment services on our website 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/cancer-treatment/

21/12/2024

Is your pet in need of an endoscopy? 🤔

Endoscopy is one of the diagnostic tools we offer at Noah Vet. It works by putting a tiny camera through the nose or the mouth.

This allows us to see inside some organs or structures with great detail, with live images displayed on a screen. Using this tool, we can look for anything out of the ordinary, such as signs of inflammation, bleeding, ulcers or even tumours.

Would you like to know more about this service? Get in touch with us for more information 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk

11/12/2024

A CT scan allows us to detect and diagnose an extensive range of health issues, including musculoskeletal problems, thoracic and abdominal disease, and more.

By using a CT scanner, we can get a much more accurate understanding of the issue at hand. This will help us reach a proper diagnosis, put together the right treatment plan, and ultimately achieve the best outcome for your pet.

At Aceso Vet Clinic, we provide our specialist pet CT scanning services for clients across a wide area including Belfast and surrounding areas.

Head over to our website for more information 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/ct-scanning/

01/12/2024

Just like our own, our dogs' spines have discs between the vertebrae that help cushion the impact caused by movement and allow for a wide range of motion.

Over time, these discs can suffer degenerative changes and can end up compressing the spinal cord, leading to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). Depending on where this occurs, it can cause problems like:

👉 Signs of pain or discomfort

👉 Muscular weakness

👉 Difficulty walking

👉 Paralysis of two or more limbs

👉 Inability to control bowel movements

Even though intervertebral disc disease is more common in older dogs, chondrodystrophic breeds, such as Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, Shih Tzus, and Pekingeses, are more susceptible to it and can show clinical signs at a young age!

Get in touch with us if you spot any of these signs in your pet!

You can read more about our spinal surgery services on our website 🔗 https://www.noahvet.co.uk/spinal-surgery/

29/11/2024