News
Welcome to our blog page where we will add new articles to keep you up to date with the latest practice news.
Successful removal of a chronic foreign body in a dog
by Magda Gerou-Ferriani
Successful removal of a chronic foreign body in a dog: A case highlighting the power of advanced imaging & collaborative care We’re excited to share the successful outcome of Sugo, a canine patient referred to Medivet Godstone for a non-healing wound caused by a suspected muscular foreign body. This case underscores the crucial role…Read more
What is Wrong With This Eye?
by Shannon Gaffaney
What is Wrong with this Eye? Corneal ulcer Corneal foreign body Corneal sequestrum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caramel is a 5 year old female neutered British Shorthair cat. Reason for presentation: She was presented to MGR for concerns about her sore left eye with a dark patch and non-healing ulcer. Relevant history: Caramel had a sore left eye for…Read more
Ophthalmology Conundrum
by Shannon Gaffaney
Shannon Gaffaney RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Ophthalmology presents a clinic case that was referred to her at Medivet Godstone Referrals.Read more
Corneal Foreign Body Removal at Medivet Godstone Referrals
by Shannon Gaffaney
Peggy- 1 year female neutered DSH Peggy was seen by her local vet for a sore eye. A corneal foreign body with a penetrating thorn was quickly identified, and she was referred to MGR as an emergency. Although the offending thorn was small, it was deeply embedded in the cornea,…Read more
Celli's Radiodiodine (I-131) Treatment for Feline Hyperthyroidism
by Magda Gerou-Ferriani
Celli's story of treatment for feline hyperthyroidism with radioiodine (I-131) at Medivet Godstone Referrals.Read more
🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Azzurra! 🎉
by Medivet Godstone Referrals
Medivet Godstone Referrals congratulates Azzurra Naso on earning her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and recognition as an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine.Read more
Meet Our Latest Case: A Brave Pup Facing T-Cell Lymphoma
by Magda Gerou-Ferriani
A 5-year-old canine crossbreed presented with persistent PU/PD (polyuria and polydipsia) and mild hypercalcaemia, leading to a diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma. While hypercalcaemia caused concern for kidney function, a thorough diagnostic workup—including lymph node cytology and PARR testing—helped us pinpoint the underlying cause. T-cell lymphoma, often paired with paraneoplastic hypercalcaemia, presents…Read more
👀 Peek-a-boo, I can't see you! 🐾 Medivet Godstone Referrals CPD Evening
by Magda Gerou-Ferriani
On the 3rd of December, despite the cold and dark weather, we had a fantastic time at Medivet Godstone Referrals, diving into the mysterious world of feline blindness! We followed a beautiful cat’s journey from impaired vision to a complex diagnosis of hypertension, retinal detachment, hyperthyroidism, and CKD stage Iris…Read more
Our NEW Branding! Medivet Godstone Referrals
by Medivet Godstone Referrals
Medivet Godstone Referrals – Your Local Specialist-Led Veterinary Referral Team in the heart of Surrey! We’re excited to announce that Medivet Godstone Referrals has relaunched (formerly the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Centre - VREC) and is now ready to support your practice with expert care just around the corner. Whether you’re dealing with…Read more
Radioiodine Service Relaunched!
by Medivet Godstone Referrals
Exciting News: Our Radioiodine Treatment Centre for Cats has Relaunched! Are you concerned about your feline patients' health, particularly if they've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism? We have fantastic news for you! We are thrilled to announce the re-opening of a state-of-the-art Radioiodine Treatment Centre for Cats, offering a long term solution for…Read more
Ophthalmology Examination – Senile Cataract – Titina
by Kim Edwards
Titina was brave for her eye exam on Tuesday 11th June with Shannon. She is an elderly dog, just over 11 and a half, with diabetes and cataracts. Although she is completely blind in her right eye due to a mature cataract, her left eye still has some vision, albeit quite…Read more
Feline Ophthalmology Check Up – Minnie
by Kim Edwards
Feline Ophthalmology Check Up Minnie was brought in to see Dr Shannon Gaffaney to check her weepy left eye. Minnie is a British Short Hair and is just over 5 years old. She is also prone to sneezing which can cause mucous discharge but hasn’t done this for a while. She…Read more
Ophthalmology Check Up – Baxter
by Kim Edwards
Dr Shannon Gaffaney met Baxter, a Golden Doodle who is nearly 12 years old last week to check his eyes for ocular opacity. Baxter has age related lens changes but this does not affect his vision at all. He had a tear test done which measures both quality and quantity…Read more
Ophthalmology Assessment – Missy
by Kim Edwards
Ophthalmology Assessment Missy is a lively 3 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was presented to Dr Shannon Gaffaney for an eye health check. Her eyes are 100% healthy and nothing untoward was detected. Missy is a happy exuberant young dog who loves to play with her housemate Poppy. …Read more
Ophthalmology Examination – Smithy
by Kim Edwards
Ophthalmology Examination Meet Smithy who is an 11 year old deaf Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He was presented to Dr Shannon Gaffaney for a eye health check and was very brave during his examination. His eyes were stained to be able to see any issues. Shannon was very happy with the examination…Read more
Exciting New Ophthalmology Service
by Kim Edwards
We are delighted to introduce Shannon Gaffaney, Advanced Practitioner in Ophthalmology. She will be leading our new ophthalmology second opinion and referral service at Godstone. Shannon has been passionate about animals from a very young age. She grew up in California with dogs, cats, horses and a few other ‘smallies’. She…Read more
Welcome To The Team – Christoph Stork – Orthopaedic Surgeon
by Charlie Spearing
Dr Christoph Stork (DVM, DVetMed, DipECVS, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, EBVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery) will be joining us regularly from Wednesday 3rd May providing an orthopaedic surgical service. …Read more
CT Imagining – Matt (Update!)
by Charlie Spearing
CT imagining – suspected foreign body – Matt UPDATE Matt, a Cypriot rescue, had a lump on his flank. He had a CT to examine the area to find a foreign body that may be causing the lump to reoccur. Dr Alasdair Hotston Moore performed surgery to remove the lump and…Read more
Skin – Archie
by Charlie Spearing
Skin complaints Archie (who has previously been under the care of Dr Azzurra Naso and Dr Alasdair Hotston Moore for urinary problems) was in today to see our dermatologist Dr Carly Mason. He had skin slides taken from his tail, ears and toes, and was started on antibiotics. Archie was very good today.…Read more
Mast Cell Tumours – Lomustine Chemotherapy – Erik
by Charlie Spearing
Mast Cell Tumours – Lomustine chemotherapy Erik, the happiest Staffordshire Bull Terrier, comes to see Dr Azzurra Naso and the RVNs for regular Lomustine chemotherapy treatments. Erik has a history of Mast Cell Tumours, A mast cell tumor (MCT) is a type of tumor consisting of mast cells. A mast cell is…Read more
Ultrasonography – Winston
by Charlie Spearing
Winston, a beautiful and very loving Boxer , came in today for an abdominal ultrasound scan with Dr Audrey Petite (DrMedVet, DVDI, DipECVDI, MRCVS EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging). He was having the ultrasound to investigate reoccurring pancreatitis and vomiting at home. After…Read more
TPLO - Charlie
by Charlie Spearing
Gorgeous Charlie was presented to Dr Christoph Stork (Dr.med.vet., DES ChirPA, DipECVS, MRCVS) with a limp. This was diagnosed as a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). One of the most common injuries to the knee of dogs is tearing of the CCL. This ligament is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament…Read more
