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Pain Management Nurse CPD event - Thursday 28th February 2019Join the Anaesthesia team at Anderson Moores for an evening on updates in pain management. The theme for the talks will be optimising the multimodal case approach and will cover use of opioids, NSAIDs and local anaesthetics, as well as several other options that can benefit your patients. Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To book, please click the button below. CRGV update - 6 further cases confirmedSix further cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (often termed CRGV and sometimes known as Alabama Rot) have been confirmed. The cases were from Woldingham and Caterham (Surrey), Putney (G.London), Portreath and Redruth (Cornwall) and Lostock, Bolton (G.Manchester). This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 177 since 2012, with 52 cases in 2018 and 2 in 2019. We are in the time of year when historically we have identified more cases of CRGV. Although this disease remains rare, we continue to advise owners to be vigilant and to seek advice from their local vet if their dog develops unexplained skin lesions/sores. For help recognising some of the signs and to see a map of confirmed cases, please click the button below. Vital research into the underlying cause of CRGV Unfortunately, the aetiology of CRGV is still unknown. With the number of cases on the rise, we are collaborating with Bayer and the Royal Veterinary College in order to try to establish the underlying cause. To find out more about the diagnoses and treatment of CRGV, click the button below to read our latest PDF. How you can help If you have a suspected case, please contact Anderson Moores on 01962 767920 or email medicine@andersonmoores.com. If a case you have seen is histopathologically confirmed by Anderson Moores, a link to an online survey will be provided, as part of a research project into the underlying cause. Please help by ensuring this simple 10 minute survey is completed by the owner of a confirmed case, as well as by owners of 4 unaffected control cases (following inclusion criteria provided by Anderson Moores). An Amazon Echo Dot can be claimed from Bayer by practices that complete a set of 5 qualifying surveys (for 1 confirmed case). Pratices should contact Anderson Moores intitally. Minimally invasive ectopic ureter surgery at Anderson MooresThe Soft Tissue Surgery service at Anderson Moores is now able to offer minimally invasive treatment for incontinent female dogs with ectopic ureters. The procedure is performed with a combination of cystoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance and avoids open surgery in most patients while achieving a comparable success rate. New addition to the Neurology team at Anderson MooresWe have continued the expansion of our Neurology department with the appointment of Sinead Hamilton-Bennett.Sinead has become the 5th neurologist to join the team, enabling the department to provide 24/7 specialist care and support to referring vets.Watch our Isoflurane Shortage webinar Recent reports suggest that the isoflurane shortage is coming to an end. If you are still short and looking for tips on optimising your anaesthesia and reducing your iso usage, watch this free webinar by our Joint Head of Anaesthesia, Matt Gurney. As well as survival tips, you will also find some useful lessons for the future. Helping Maia live a pain-free life By Matt Gurney - RCVS & EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia Maia is a cute little Parson Terrier who was referred by Portsmouth Vets4Pets to Anderson Moores with a long-term skipping lameness on her left pelvic limb. At one point, Maia became wary of the other dog in the house and would often attack him. I often attribute such behavioural changes as a sign of pain. Over time, the skipping became more frequent and a course of meloxicam was prescribed. This resulted in an improvement in behaviour towards other dogs. Keen to get to the bottom of the problem, Maia’s vet took some stifle radiographs, which were normal. Palpation for a patella luxation was unrewarding. With the obvious differentials ruled out, Maia then had an appointment with our Head of Orthopaedics, Andy Moores. After examining Maia, Andy was also a little perplexed, having been unable to find a specific source which could account for Maia’s problem... Don't forget to support Andy’s trip to the WVS Hicks International Training Centre in Goa by donating orthopaedic equipmentNext month, our Head of Orthopaedics, Andy Moores, will be spending 5 days in India with the Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) to teach orthopaedic techniques to vets at the WVS Hicks International Training Centre in Goa. As part of Andy’s mission with the charity, we are asking for any redundant orthopaedic equipment or implants to be donated to WVS. External skeletal fixation equipment (any old K-E clamps sitting at the back of the cupboard?) would be particularly useful. To donate, please contact the charity Liaison Officer, Lulu, with details of the equipment (make, model, size etc.). Once equipment is sent, the charity will keep you updated on where your equipment goes and photos of the animals it’s helped. You can also make donations to the charity here. Orthopaedics | Cardiology | Neurology | Dermatology | Advanced Imaging |