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Dec 2009
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Oak Tree's X-ray go digital. Just like the change from photographic film cameras to digital cameras, radiology is going that way too, though not quite so fast. We've decided it's time to upgrade. Click here for further information
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Oct 2009
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Edinburgh's Evening News celebrates a clinical success involving
petphysio.co.uk We were delighted to provide the hydrotherapy for Guinness, a collie, unfortunate enough to fracture his neck. He was a frequent visitor for a while and made a spectacular recover. To read the article click here If you have difficulty reading the text click here |
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| March 2009
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Biba's puppies arrive Biba, Alistair's daughter Phoebe's Hungarian Vizsla had her puppies on Friday 27th March. She has five bitches and three dogs. Some will be available in six weeks or so for loving homes all ready to go, micro chipped and with first vaccination completed. Please ring reception on (0131) 539 7539 or email reception@oaktreevet.co.uk , if you are interested. 3rd May 2009 All of the puppies have now been chosen by their new families - three already have a Vizsla and it is most likely that all will be homed in 2-3 weeks. Click the thumbnail picture for a better view |
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| Sep 2008 |
New vet, Malcolm Leitch MRCVS joins the staff We are delighted to welcome Malcolm to the practice. A 1996 Edinburgh graduate he has been working in a predominantly small animal practice in Dingwall, coincidentally working for two of Alistair's contemporaries from the Dick Vet, Jim and Charlotte Fraser. Malcolm brings a wealth of experience to the practice and we are delighted to have him. |
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| July 2008
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Cruciate Ligament injury service Alistair has always had an interest in orthopaedics, gaining his post graduate certificate in radiology back in 1984 and adding the certificate in orthopaedics in 1994. With opening the hydrotherapy service earlier this year, he and the practice are well placed to offer a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation programme for this common and most troublesome injury |
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| July 2008
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Edinburgh's Evening News give petphysio.co.uk an enthusiastic write up | |
| July 2008
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Petphysio.co.uk us now complete with the comissioning of our water
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First in Edinburgh for Canine Hydrotherapy |
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| March 2008
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We have opened Edinburgh's first hydrotherapy service. | |
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We have embarked upon a major expansion to enable us to offer hydrotherapy
and physiotherapy. Please excuse our appearance during the transformation
and we are sure you will approve of the final result when we hope you will
take up our offer of a personal tour.
Click here for the big build page
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| 10-Sep-2006 |
Edinburgh Super Dog 2006 was bigger and better with perhaps twice as many
attending, helped by a delightful sunny afternoon. Again, Oak Tree Vet
Centre was delighted to be asked to be a major sponsor and we met many
friends both old and new.
We gave away a big box of torches to all the kids who were able to see all ten differences (with our clues if necessary!) in our "Spot the Difference Competition" The breed competition was, I think, more difficult this year which was reflected in lower scores. However the tip six were delighted to win their bags of food and doggy towels courtesy of Purina Pro Plan Click here of you would like to see the answers and how many guessed each one.
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| 25-Aug-2006 |
Double Exam Success ! We are delighted to announce that Catriona Irvine, who joined the permanent staff in January, has been successful in her finals and will be formally admitted onto the Veterinary Nursing list held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Many of you have also met Alex Fitzgerald, who has spent many weeks with us doing her practical training, in association with her studying at Napier University. She too was successful in her Veterinary Nursing finals. All of us at the surgery are really pleased for our friends and colleagues.
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Edinburgh Super Dog 2006 Once again Oak Tree Vet Centre is one of the main sponsors of this new event now in it's second year. Come along to Cammo Park from noon to 4pm on Sunday 10th September and bring your canine companion
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Digital Recording Facility So that we might archive and share the still images and video clips from the colour video endoscopes, the ultrasound and the microscope we have now the facility to record CDs and DVDs of your pet's investigations and show you exactly what we have seen when you see us to collect your pet after treatment.
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Research Grade Microscope To further our ability and interest in diagnostic cytology, the practice invested in a research grade Prior trinoccular microscope and digital camera system. This has allowed us not only to make a better interpretation of samples we have taken here but to share the information gleaned electronically with specialists in the field.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound. Following Alistair's attendance at the North American Veterinary Conference, in January 2006, he was able to survey all the new ultrasound machines on offer and shortly afterwards our chosen selection arrived at Oak Tree. From pregnancy diagnosis to more involved techniques we are developing this very interesting and non invasive treatment modality to enhance our diagnostic capability.
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Blood pressure Measurement We have invested in a blood pressure measurement to assess this important health parameter in our patients, particularly our feline ones. It is much more technologically demanding to assess the blood pressure in a pet compared to the readily available devises sold in chemists for people and our device uses a Doppler crystal to actually detect the blood flow in the tiny arteries below the cuff. Just like ourselves and the doctor, we have found that lower and more accurate values are often secured by our team of veterinary nurses.
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Video Endoscopy We have invested in video endoscopy. Endoscopy to allow us to look inside your pet without conventional surgery. Although a general anaesthetic is needed, there is none of the discomfort or risk associated with conventional surgery such as laparotomy. We decided on video equipment which gives a far superior view compared to the older and cheaper fibre-optic endoscopes commonly found in veterinary practice. The video scopes have a tiny camera in their tip and this can be steered by the hand controls and allow us to see lesions and take biopsies or retrieve foreign bodies. The image is produced in magnified view on a TV screen and we can record the procedure allowing you to see what we've got up to or, if required, send the DVD to an expert for a second opinion for something strange.
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Dog Trike featured in National Press The dog trike received national coverage in four papers on 19th July.
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Edinburgh Superdog Oak Tree Veterinary Centre was one of the named supporting sponsors of the inaugural Edinburgh Superdog , held in Cammo Estate on 18th September. An enjoyable time was had by the large turnout and we hope that the event will become an annual celebration of dog ownership. We organised two competitions one for the adults who were invited to try and name the 20 breeds. The winner, winning the "Milbemax" picnic back pack was Anne Hutchison with a very commendable 14.5 out of 20 Runners up winning a "Metacam" fleece body warmer were Jeanette Abernethy, Irene Allan and Karen Homes. Well done to them and thank you to all who entered. It was a popular idea and will be back if we are so start swatting up now! There was also a "spot the difference" competition for the juniors and one winner won a cool Polaroid Camera and ten runners up winning beanie babies. Thanks to all who entered.
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