Veterinary Orthopaedics
Veterinary orthopaedic specialists
When it comes to a full and active life, mobility plays an essential part in any animal’s wellbeing. We want to try and ensure that every pet is able to live life to the fullest, free from pain or discomfort for as long as they’re around.
Our specialist orthopaedics department is committed to providing the very best care for small animals. Made up of some of the most experienced surgeons in the field, our team can treat conditions ranging from hip replacements to growth deformities and spinal problems.
Hip dysplasia can often be treated via non-surgical means. This might include controlling your pet’s exercise, putting them on a diet if they’re overweight, or prescribing anti-inflammatory painkillers.
In 90% of cases, dogs will swiftly return to full levels of activity following successful TPLO or TTA surgery, including dogs in performance roles such as military and sniffer dogs.
The outlook for luxating patella surgery is generally very good, with 90% of dogs recovering from lameness and regaining
full movement.
A total hip replacement or THR in cats and dogs is a surgical procedure that involves removing the ball and socket of the hip joint and replacing it with an artificial version.
Myositis, also called inflammatory myopathy, refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the muscle.
A dog knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which proper and pain-free function of the knee joint is restored by replacing the damaged joint with an artificial version.
A joint condition, carpal hyperextension in dogs and cats affects the supportive ligaments and soft tissue in the wrist of both dogs and cats.
Canine elbow dysplasia is a common genetic condition caused by abnormal growth of the elbow joints.
Lumbosacral disease in dogs is a group of diseases caused by pressure on the spinal nerves that can affect mobility in dogs.
The right kind of care when you need it most
Surgery can seem like a very daunting experience, especially when it concerns someone you care about – after all, pets are part of the family.
We’re here to reassure you every step of the way, making sure both you and your pet are looked after to the best of our ability.
We keep you involved at every stage of your pet’s treatment. You’ll always have a say in what happens, and together we’ll come up with the right course of action for your circumstances.
Make a referral
If you’re a veterinary professional looking to make an orthopaedic referral, please fill in our online form. If you’re a pet owner and want to talk about our process and what you can expect, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
How other owners feel about us
We would like to thank Don and the rest of the Dogwood team for everything they have done for Casper. He is making an excellent recovery after his spinal surgery and is certainly getting back to his normal self again. Thank you!
Judith Storey and her 1 year old Shih Tzu Casper
I couldn’t be happier with the treatment Luna received from Don and the team. She had excellent care during her few days there and I think she enjoyed all the fuss – and now she’s home we can’t keep her still!
Marissa Lowe and her 2 year old cat Luna
Years of experience in the field
Incredible state-of-the-art facilities
Truly exceptional standard of care
Real humans, giving genuine advice
Our veterinary orthopaedic services
Depending on the type and severity of your pet’s condition, we’ll be able to recommend the best kind of treatment. We’re fully equipped to treat a number of orthopaedic conditions, including but not limited to:
