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<title><![CDATA[Medivet Dogwood Referrals]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[We are recruiting!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[At Dogwood Referrals we are looking to expand our team! If you&#39;re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are eager for a new challenge, this is the perfect role to advance your career. You will be part of a highly collaborative, expert team, where your input and ideas are highly valued.

We are looking for an RVN, ideally with referral experience and a board certified or board eligible neurologist. For more information please follow the links below:

Registered Veterina&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Orthopaedic CPD Night]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who came to our CPD night with Tom Cox last night. It was great to welcome so many of you to the clinic for Tom&#39;s talk on Orthopaedics and getting the most from your work up and approach.

Please do get in touch to let us know how you found the evening or to register your interest for the next CPD event.






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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vet/Nurse CPD Evening - Wednesday 26th March]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Teddy's Troublesome Knee]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dogwood&rsquo;s Case Digest




	Cranial cruciate ligament disease is a common issue in dogs
	Large and small dogs benefit most from a surgery called TPLO
	Outcomes after TPLO are good to excellent in the vast majority of dogs
	Rehabilitation is important in the recovery phase following surgery for cranial cruciate ligament disease


Meet Teddy! A handsome, 40kg, German Shorthaired Pointer who presented to Dogwood Referrals after his owner noticed he was struggling on his right hindli&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Marv's Marvellous Recovery]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dogwood&rsquo;s Case Digest




	Fractures of the fore-limb are common in toy-breed dogs
	Fractures of the fore-limb in toy-breeds are not suitable to bandaging or casting
	Surgery can be tricky due to small bones and issues with healing
	Prognosis is excellent


Meet the adorable Marv!

  


	
		
			
			
			

			Marv snuggling up to our nurse Jenny
			
			
		
	




Marv was spending time out and about with his family when he fell. Marv&rsquo;s owner immediately kn&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ted's Tricky Fissure]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dogwood&rsquo;s Case Digest:




	Humeral Intracondylar Fissure (HIF) is a stress fracture in the elbow
	HIF is common in Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels
	HIF can lead to elbow pain and severe elbow fractures
	Surgery most commonly involves placing a large screw across the fissure
	Patient-specific guides help accuracy of surgery
	Long-term prognosis is excellent


When Ted was referred to Dogwood Referrals, being a middle-aged Springer Spaniel, the experienced surgeons had a &hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lola's Long Back Causes Issues]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dogwood&rsquo;s Case Digest




	Spinal issues like slipped discs are common in dogs with long backs and short legs
	An MRI scan is the best way to identify and understand the issue
	Surgery involves removing the disc material
	Prognosis is associated with severity of clinical signs beforehand
	Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are crucial for the rehabilitation of spinal-injury patients


Lola&rsquo;s owners came downstairs one morning to a very quiet and upset Lola. One thing all Dach&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome - new branch partner Tom Cox]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dogwood Referrals are delighted to welcome to the team our new specialist Branch Partner, Dr Tom Cox.

Dr Tom Cox was previously Head of Orthopaedics at the University of Liverpool and is a European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery who will lead the Dogwood Referrals team from November 2024. He has published research in multiple international journals, continues to educate vets through contribution to the certificate in advanced veterinary practice and demonstration days,&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Clean a Dog Wound]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Due to dogs needing a lot of daily exercise, you&rsquo;re likely to be spending lots of time playing with your faithful canine but this increases the risk of your dog injuring itself.&nbsp;

When this happens, dog owners often panic and feel they need to contact their vets immediately. However, in some cases, minor wounds can be cleaned and treated at home.&nbsp;

Injuries are common in dogs, but you can avoid unnecessary vet bills if wounds are treated and cleaned correctly. In this guide, &hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to tell if a dog is in pain]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As a pet owner, it can be difficult to tell when your dog is in pain. More often than not, our dogs suffer in silence as they cannot speak to us, making it even harder to understand what they are dealing with. And, while there are some clear signs such as whimpering or yelping, others aren&rsquo;t quite as obvious. Read on for our guide on what to look out for, and how to tell if a dog is in pain.

Physical signs

If your dog is in pain, chances are they&rsquo;ll probably exhibit some physic&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can you give dogs paracetamol?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Giving pet dogs human painkillers is a very tempting thing to do if your pooch is in pain. We strongly advise not to and this guide will tell you why.

What is paracetamol?

Paracetamol is a common painkiller with an active ingredient &ndash; acetaminophen &ndash; that works to ease aches and pains and reduce temperature in humans.&nbsp;

While it&rsquo;s safe and effective for people, you should never be tempted to use it to treat your pet without veterinary advice, as it can poison them &hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Caring for a dog with a chronic illness]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s no secret that caring for a chronically ill dog is not easy, and requires a lot of time, effort and patience. While it&rsquo;s not uncommon for your dog to develop longstanding or chronic conditions during the course of their lives, for many pet owners, seeing a pet in distress can be very difficult to deal with.

For many pets and owners, chronic disease can have a huge impact on the quality of life. However, while chronic illnesses can&rsquo;t be cured, there are plenty of things &hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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