MSK Vets

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

A little update on our Thames Valley Police retiree boyo, Pacer 🐾

Retired Thames Valley Police Dog Pacer has had a bit of a rough week with his tummy. Pacer has an ongoing issue with his pancreas, which can occasionally make him feel quite poorly.

Thankfully, today, he was feeling a little brighter and was able to visit his good friend Adam at MSK Vets. These wonderful specialists help keep Pacer’s veteran body moving more comfortably and make sure he continues enjoying the retirement he has earned.

A huge thank you to the team at MSK Vets for always taking such great care of our retired heroes. Your support means the world to dogs like Pacer. 💙

Rest up, big lad. We’re all rooting for you.

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06/03/2026

MSK Vets is growing, and we’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team 🐾

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a musculoskeletal clinic focused on advancing the management of osteoarthritis through innovative, evidence-based care. You’ll work closely with our veterinary team to support advanced diagnostics, patient care and client engagement, while developing your skills in areas such as mobility assessment, gait analysis and multimodal pain management.

Role details
• Monday–Thursday working week
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Salary based on experience (discussed at interview)

What we offer
• Generous CPD allowance and specialist training
• RCVS fees covered and full VDS cover
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension and employee discounts
• Paid half-day off on your birthday

If you’re passionate about patient care and interested in developing your skills in musculoskeletal medicine, we’d love to hear from you.

Find the full job description here: https://nupsala.com/careers/

To apply, please send your CV to: [email protected]

27/02/2026

Why ‘on and off’ lameness is still lameness

Some of the dogs we see aren’t limping all the time.
They’re stiff after rest.
They slow down on walks.
They have “good days and bad days”.

Intermittent lameness can be one of the earliest signs of:
• Joint disease
• Ligament strain
• Stress fractures
• Spinal discomfort

Because these changes are subtle, they’re easy to miss - or easy to dismiss.

Monitoring movement over time and investigating early can make a big difference to long-term comfort and mobility.

If your dog seems just a little “not quite right”, it’s worth paying attention.

25/02/2026

Meet Audi 🐾 - a true hero enjoying his well-earned retirement

Audi is a retired police dog who recently visited us for imaging and treatment of long-standing joint and back pain.

Despite his tough working background, Audi was calm, relaxed and happy in the consult room - a big contrast to how stressful vet visits can be for him elsewhere, when he usually has to be muzzled. With plenty of time, patience and gentle handling, we were able to fully assess him and make a plan to help keep him comfortable.

Imaging showed arthritis in his elbows and changes affecting his lower back.
He’s now had:
✔ Joint injections to help ease elbow pain
✔ A spinal injection to help manage his back discomfort

We’ll be keeping a close eye on how he responds over the coming weeks.

Audi’s story is a lovely reminder that working dogs give so much during their careers - and they deserve just as much care and kindness in retirement.

You can read more about Audi’s incredible journey here:
https://www.thinbluepaw.org.uk/dogs/rpd-audi

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23/02/2026

Cat Fact #2 🐱 Cats are becoming even more popular - and their arthritis care is improving too

There are now over 10.5 million cats in UK homes, and their health needs are getting more attention than ever.

Did you know that arthritis in cats can now be managed in lots of different ways, including:
✔ Weight control
✔ Home changes (ramps, low litter trays, warm bedding)
✔ Pain relief medication
✔ Monthly injections for joint pain
✔ In some cases, treatments delivered directly into sore joints

Cats are very good at hiding pain, so changes like jumping less, sleeping more, or becoming grumpier can be early signs something isn’t right.

If you’re worried your cat may be struggling, speak to your vet, and they can refer you to us if extra investigation or support is needed.

Because cats deserve comfortable, active lives too 💙

20/02/2026

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! As if we needed an excuse! Here are some photos of some of the beloved pets of our MSKVet team and Nupsala Veterinary Services

Feel free to share photos with us of your pets and tell us what you love about them!

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year - welcome to the Year of the Horse! 🐎✨

The horse symbolises strength, movement and endurance - values that resonate across all species.

Our sister company Nupsala Veterinary Services helps vets care for horses and companion animals alike, supplying imported and hard-to-find products and supporting clinics with the tools they need to keep pets and horses healthy and active.

At MSK Vets, we bring that same commitment to dogs and cats, using advanced diagnostics and musculoskeletal care to help them stay mobile and comfortable for longer.

From horses to household pets, it’s all about keeping animals moving and living their best lives 💙

13/02/2026

Working dogs give everything - and their bodies work just as hard

From police dogs and assistance dogs to search-and-rescue and sporting dogs, working dogs place huge physical demands on their joints and muscles every day.
Because of this, they are more likely to develop:
• Joint injuries
• Arthritis
• Muscle and ligament problems
• Sometimes even serious bone disease

At MSK Vets, we’re proud to help care for these incredible dogs, like Norman pictured here who works in security, with advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment plans to keep them comfortable, mobile and doing the jobs they love for as long as possible.

Whether your dog works hard or just loves to run, jump and play, early investigation of lameness and stiffness can make a huge difference.

11/02/2026

Meet Wallace 🐾 and why regular movement checks can make such a difference

Wallace has been with his family since he was a puppy and is now nearly 3 years old. His owners had always noticed a slight difference in the way one of his back legs moved, but because of some early vet experiences, Wallace doesn’t tolerate physical examinations very well.

Instead of forcing stressful tests, we used our treadmill and gait analysis system to record how he moves and create a baseline picture of his movement six months ago, with a review to repeating this regularly to be able to detect change immediately.

When Wallace returned recently, we repeated the test at the same speed so we could compare the results directly. The great news? There has been no significant change.

Wallace will come back for another check in 12 months so we can continue to spot any subtle changes early.

This case shows how regular, gentle monitoring can be especially helpful for dogs who don’t cope well with hands-on exams - and how early changes can be picked up before problems become serious.

09/02/2026

Some journeys really are worth it 💙

Nikki and Eddie travelled a five-hour round trip to visit us in December and told us the drive was “totally worth it”.

We’re so grateful to the families who come from far and wide to access care that isn’t available everywhere, and for the trust they place in us and their own vets.

Thank you for your lovely review, Nikki. It means the world to our team 🐾