Digital Radiography

by | Mar 26, 2015 | Donaldson's Vets

In the same way that Digital Photography has almost entirely taken over from 35mm film, Digital Radiography is replacing old X ray films.   Although many Veterinary Practices still use X ray films that are processed in chemical baths, our Hospital Surgery at...

Crufts

by | Mar 12, 2015 | Donaldson's Vets

As Crufts drew to a close this weekend, Vets have listed the top 6 factors they believe would impact a dog’s health and welfare. 448 small animal and mixed practice vets were asked “Thinking about the dogs that you see and treat, what impact would the following have...

Lambing Time

by | Mar 5, 2015 | Donaldson's Vets

I just love caring for animals. From a very young age, I always wanted to be a Vet and I always dreamed of living on a farm.   After nearly 20 years in Veterinary Practice, I still get a buzz from my job and, although I do not live on a farm, we do have a...

Non-Stun Slaughter

by | Mar 2, 2015 | Donaldson's Vets

A part of the Hippocratic Oath which every Vet must commit to, before acceptance as a member of the profession in the UK, requires that he or she  pledges to act at all times to relieve suffering in the animals under their care; and so the veterinary profession is...