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News and updates from the Hospital for Small Animals

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Expanding tube helps repair dog’s damaged throat

16 June, 2025Small Animals

New approach allows pets to be treated at home and avoids multiple operations.

xray of dogs oesophagus showing blockage, alongside a photo of a yellow Labrador lying contentedly in a garden

Covid drug turns the tables on fatal cat disease

05 May, 2025Small Animals

Cats with feline coronavirus-associated disease now have a survival rate of over 85 per cent,…

two pictures of a healthy ginger and white cat, one of it sitting onto of a climbing tower and another of it sleeping on its back on a sofa

Treatment offers relief for dogs with gut disease

27 March, 2025Vets Small Animals

Bacteria transplants can help dogs with chronic bowel inflammation, research shows.

Two dogs - a spaniel and an akita breed

Specialist surgery saves dog with rare brain tumour

10 March, 2025Small Animals

Spaniel makes full recovery after tumour is removed through the top of his mouth.

spaniel sitting on a rock near some water

Diploma success for Dick Vet duo

06 February, 2025Small Animals Vets

Veterinary nurse and exotic teaching facility manager are first in Scotland to achieve leadership…

pic of Shirley Simpsn and Emma Boyd

Rabbit and Exotic Animal Service expanded

27 November, 2024Vets Small Animals

The Hospital for Small Animals has expanded its exotic animal veterinary services to meet its…

three clinical staff standing outside of building

Chihuahua benefits from growth hormone treatment

25 November, 2024Small Animals

Young dog with rare dwarfism condition responds well to regular injections to boost growth and…

two images of the same Chihuahua. the first she is seriously underweight, the second she is bigger and healthy weight

Royal accolade for record breaker ultra-runner

31 October, 2024Small Animals

Senior vet’s accomplishments in sport are recognised with MBE.

A vet treating a cat

Drug trial studies plant-based oral cancer therapy for dogs

07 October, 2024Vets Small Animals

Vets to investigate effectiveness of treatment derived from berries on canine oral melanoma.

Happy dog on the beach

Gold status recognises quality feline services

11 September, 2024Vets Small Animals

Hospital proud to hold Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status for over 10 years.

cat lying calmly in the bottom of it's cat carrier with a blood pressure monitor attached to its lower leg
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