Locking Plates

Anyone who knows me will know that all aspects of Veterinary medicine and surgery in all species interest me. Since a very young age, I have always been fascinated by all Veterinary work. While at Donaldson’s we are, in many respects a traditional Veterinary Practice,...

Bluebell the Cat

Bluebell is a beautiful Oriental cat with the most piercing blue eyes that sparkle like sapphires. But when Bluebell was brought into my surgery last week, those eyes had a distressed look and, coupled with her harsh breathing and her inability to stand, it was pretty...

Inca’s broken leg

          Japanese Shiba Inu’s are a relatively uncommon breed in the UK but their charms are obvious. They look like miniature foxes but are really confident, outgoing little dogs. They have a strong spirit and are an athletic breed that are...

Cruciate Surgery

One of my biggest Veterinary interests is Orthopaedics – the study of bones and joints. An injury we see in practice is rupture of the cruciate ligament in the stifle (knee) joint. The cruciate ligament is an important structure in dogs stifles as it holds the femur...