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Davies Veterinary Professionals Forum We work in partnership with our referring veterinary colleagues providing the highest level of specialist care for your patients.

We are able to cover a huge range of disciplines, including anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic, therapy and fitness centre, and soft tissue surgery.

🎃 Happy Halloween to all those celebrating! 👻Halloween can be a ‘spooktacular’ time for many, but it can be a stressful ...
31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween to all those celebrating! 👻

Halloween can be a ‘spooktacular’ time for many, but it can be a stressful experience for pets. Here are some helpful tips to keep them safe and happy during the Halloween season:

🐶 Reassure your pets if you’re dressing up. Masks and makeup might be fun for you, but they could scare your pets if they don't recognise you.

🚪 Keep pets secure as doors open and close for trick-or-treaters. Make sure they stay away from escape routes, and ensure they're microchipped just in case!

🎆 If bright lights or loud noises are anticipated, provide a safe space where your pets can retreat and feel comfortable.

🍬 Keep treats out of reach—chocolate, sweets, and anything with xylitol can be dangerous for pets.

🎃 Decorations add to the fun, but keep them out of reach. Avoid open flames, small lights, or anything that could tempt curious pets.

We hope you and your pets have a safe and 'fang-tastic' Halloween! 💚

29/10/2024

We’re proud to be a centre of excellence in Orthopaedic care for dogs and cats. Cases typically referred to us include:

🔴 All forms of lameness
🔴 Trauma fracture repair (mostly road traffic accidents)
🔴 Correction of limb deformities.

Our team understands that an accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensuring the correct advice and treatment is given.

That’s why we always give a thorough 45-minute consultation. On-site access to conventional X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, electromyography, and arthroscopy, as well as easy access to CT and bone scanning, also ensures we provide exceptional service for every patient.

For more information on our orthopaedic service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/3TXYfFl

Today is National Black Cat Day, and we're on the lookout for feline superheroes! 🦸 Just as in human medicine, vets rel...
27/10/2024

Today is National Black Cat Day, and we're on the lookout for feline superheroes! 🦸

Just as in human medicine, vets rely on pet blood donations to ensure a readily available supply of safe blood products for pets who need transfusions or for use in emergency care. 🩸

We are urgently looking to recruit more cat blood donors to help save pets' lives. You can find out more about eligibility criteria and the pet blood donation process here >> https://bit.ly/3zIVq49

Even if your pet isn't eligible to donate but has a pet blood transfusion success story, we'd love it if you shared it with us in the comments below.

Does your dog suffer from seizures? Seeing your pet go through a seizure can be scary and you should speak to your loca...
21/10/2024

Does your dog suffer from seizures?

Seeing your pet go through a seizure can be scary and you should speak to your local veterinary practice immediately.

They might refer you to a referral centre, such as Davies, and, after tests, we may discover the seizures are caused by epilepsy or paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD).

We have some fact sheets on epilepsy and PD, which you can read:

🔴 Treatment for epilepsy in dogs fact sheet >> https://ow.ly/bqyk50Tv4Ay

🔴 Paroxysmal dyskinesia fact sheet >> https://ow.ly/mM7N50Tv4Ax

Is your cat a superhero? 🐱🦸‍♀️ We are urgently looking to recruit cat blood donors who can help save the lives of pets l...
10/10/2024

Is your cat a superhero? 🐱🦸‍♀️

We are urgently looking to recruit cat blood donors who can help save the lives of pets like Nugget. 🩸👇

Nugget came to Davies Veterinary Specialists struggling with severe anaemia. The percentage of red blood cells in her bloodstream was critically low, having dropped to 8% (a healthy range is 27-50%). This meant that Nugget didn’t have the necessary red blood cells to deliver enough oxygen to her brain and the tissues around her body – a potentially life-threatening situation.

Thankfully, due to the generosity of cat blood donors, we were able to provide Nugget with a life-saving blood transfusion to increase her red blood cell count immediately. With additional treatment for the underlying diseases causing her anaemia, Nugget is now back on four paws and has made a full recovery. 🐾

To learn more about Feline Blood Donors, click here >> https://ow.ly/7SNM50THKUa

If your cat could help out a pet in need like Nugget, call us on 01582 883950 for more information.

💤😴 The science of sleep is the topic for our first free CPD of the new year - and it's a session you'll definitely not w...
17/01/2024

💤😴 The science of sleep is the topic for our first free CPD of the new year - and it's a session you'll definitely not want to miss.

Guest speaker Josh Piper will will focus on sleep physiology, looking at why sleep is the most important aspect of your wellbeing and how best to prioritise sleep in a world that doesn’t want you to.

Josh has spent nearly a decade working within sleep medicine, both within the NHS and privately. This has included delivering workshops and presentations to improve understanding and appreciation of sleep.

Spaces are limited, so book now!

📅 Thursday 18 January 2024
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Lecture Theatre, Davies Veterinary Specialists, Higham Gobion, SG5 3HR
🖥️ Booking link: https://bit.ly/3TTPLQm

🟢 Applications for our outstanding Rotating Internship Programme are now open! 🟢Our programme is designed for highly-mot...
28/12/2023

🟢 Applications for our outstanding Rotating Internship Programme are now open! 🟢

Our programme is designed for highly-motivated veterinary surgeons looking to expand their clinical knowledge, skills and experience, working under supervision in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital and providing an emergency out-of-hours service.

We offer a wealth of experience and expertise in different specialities, vast learning opportunities and a great team and culture that supports career development tailored to the individual.

The application deadline is fast approaching. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity and to apply, click here >> https://bit.ly/3WznI78

🏥 We're hiring! As the first point of contact, our Client Care team are a vital part of customer and client relationship...
05/12/2023

🏥 We're hiring!

As the first point of contact, our Client Care team are a vital part of customer and client relationships and experience. We're currently searching for an outstanding individual to join our team. Could it be you?

No two days are the same. Greeting clients and their pets, talking to veterinary practices, arranging appointments and helping clients who call us are just some of the things you will be involved in.

If you're intrigued and would like to learn more about the Client Care Administrator position, and to apply, click here >> https://bit.ly/483s9wx

NOMINATE A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM FOR A PETPLAN VETERINARY AWARD!��Can you help us recognise our team for the prestigious Pe...
01/11/2023

NOMINATE A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM FOR A PETPLAN VETERINARY AWARD!��

Can you help us recognise our team for the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards? Whether it's an individual or our hospital, if a member of our team has gone above and beyond for you and your pet, we want to give them the recognition they deserve.

Every nominee will receive a certificate, which means a lot to the entire team. ��

If you'd like to nominate our practice or one of our team, you can do so here >> https://tinyurl.com/4puwyzcr

Meet Daisy, one of our cancer warriors, who is currently under the care of our oncologist receiving chemotherapy for a ...
30/10/2023



Meet Daisy, one of our cancer warriors, who is currently under the care of our oncologist receiving chemotherapy for a carcinoma.

Daisy is pictured here proudly wearing her new bandana!

🌼 As our wildflower area is in full bloom, our green group has set up a project on iNaturalist to monitor the levels of ...
27/10/2023

🌼 As our wildflower area is in full bloom, our green group has set up a project on iNaturalist to monitor the levels of biodiversity seen on our site.

And the good news? You can join in too! If you're on site, you can upload images or sound files of flora and fauna seen found on our hospital grounds.

Discover what we have already found, and find out more here >> www.inaturalist.org/projects/davies-biodiversity

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