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Fergus Coutts Veterinary Pain Management

Fergus Coutts Veterinary Pain Management Providing animals with safe and effective relief from pain. In Stirling, Aberdeen & Inverness. Appointments can be made in Stirling and Aberdeen.

I provide safe, effective and humane management of pain in animals, with the aim of providing solace and restoring your pet’s quality of life. To arrange/ discuss appointments:
Broadley Veterinary Hospital, Stirling - 01786 445665
Ardene House Veterinary Hospital, Aberdeen - 01224 740700

01/05/2025

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20/04/2025

🐣 Happy Easter 🐣

16/04/2025

Easter gives us the chance to spend quality time with our families, and enjoy plenty of Easter chocolate and tasty hot cross buns. Easter treats can pose a threat to our pets, however.

Chocolate poisoning causes lots of pet emergencies every year, especially around Easter time, when Easter egg hunts mean that chocolate is left lying around for them to find.

Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine, which can be deadly to cats and dogs. This is because, unlike us, they can’t metabolise theobromine effectively. Different types of chocolate have varying levels of theobromine, with dark chocolate containing more than milk chocolate.

The most common symptoms of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, urinating more, an irregular heartbeat, tremors and fits/seizures.

A large dose of chocolate can even induce a coma or death. Symptoms can occur within a few hours to up to a day after ingestion. If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate, contact your vet immediately.

Other Easter treats should also be kept out of your pet’s reach, including hot cross buns. These fruity buns contain ingredients such as sultanas, raisins, dried fruit, lemon zest and nutmeg, which are all toxic to animals. Easter sweets containing artificial sweeteners such as xylitol can also be dangerous for pets if ingested and should be kept away from animals.

09/04/2025

🎉🐾 Happy 9th Birthday, Phoebe! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating this beautiful girl with her wagging tail and endless love. But this year’s birthday is extra special because it marks a journey of resilience and healing 💖

Phoebe presented with complex limb lameness, which after thorough investigation, was discovered to include forelimb lameness, osteoarthritis in her forefeet, and a grumbling neck disc.

But thanks to the team work with Ashgrove Vets, Phoebe's pain is now fully under control. 🙌✨

A shoutout to Phoebe's referring practice for working together to give her the gift of a pain-free life. 🏥❤️

She’s now enjoying her 9th year with her usual joy and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Here’s to more tail wags, playtime, and love-filled days, Phoebe! 🐕🎂

01/04/2025

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30/03/2025

Happy Mothers Day 💜

29/03/2025

Don’t forget!

28/03/2025

Certain flowers, shrubs, wild plants and mushrooms can be extremely dangerous for your pet, so be aware of keeping your pets safe in the garden this Spring.

Species of poisonous plants that are common during springtime include lilies, daffodils, azaleas, amaryllis, snowdrops, aconite, cyclamen, rhododendron, poinsettia and tulips.

While it’s impossible to know where your pet is at all times, ensuring your garden is free from these plants will limit their exposure to potentially harmful flora.

As well as toxic plants, pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers all need to be kept in safe, inaccessible places, since these can lead to serious problems if swallowed. You should also prevent access to plants that have already been treated with such substances. In many cases, safer, non-toxic alternatives are preferable and are equally effective. You should also beware of snail and slug pellets, since a toxic compound in the pellets can cause poisoning for pets.

Outdoor flowers are one thing, but as many people like to decorate their homes with fresh flowers in spring, you should also be mindful of spring bouquets. For example, all parts of Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats, including the petals, leaves, stem and pollen. Ingesting even a small part of this plant can cause severe kidney failure. Before you buy flowers, check that they pose no risk to pets and advise guests to do the same before visiting your house.

10/03/2025

Blake was 7yo in these videos.
He was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia and had arthroscopic surgery to both joints. Further operations were ruled out and he was referred for pain management. X-rays showed advanced elbow arthritis and degenerative changes at the base of his spinal column.
Here he is after pain management.

04/03/2025

Dexter was 3yo in these videos.
He was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia two years earlier and had arthroscopic surgery to the left elbow.
Three months earlier he showed lameness localised to the right elbow. The surgeon ruled out further operations and he was referred for pain management.
Here he is 6 weeks after starting pain management.

27/02/2025

Snowy was 13yo in these videos.
She had rupture her right cranial cruciate ligament three months earlier. Her owners wanted to avoid surgery, quite reasonable given her age. Her vets started medical treatment, but she remained unable to use her right hind leg.
Here she is four weeks after starting pain management.

24/02/2025

Bracken was 12yo during lockdown. X-rays showed severe degenerative changes in his spinal column. He fell when trying to climb stairs, had a very stiff gait, and was unable to trot. Here he is after pain management and physiotherapy.

21/02/2025

Reed was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when he was under a year old, and he was also diagnosed with a hole in the heart. Orthopaedic surgeons advised against hip surgery.

Here he after pain management, running free again!

Address

Broadleys Veterinary Hospital
Stirling
FK77LE

Telephone

+447768110495

Website

http://www.ferguscoutts.co.uk/

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