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Veterinary surgeons at Paragon Veterinary Referrals have saved the life of a cat who was shot in the face with a shotgun and is “incredibly lucky to have survived”. Six-year-old Dexter had his mouth rebuilt at Paragon using cutting-edge procedures and state-of-the-art equipment. It’s unknown how Dexter was shot but he suffered severe facial injuries,…

A registered veterinary nurse here at our award-winning animal hospital is toasting exam success which sees her join a very select group of peers around the world. Maddie Enderby has become one of only 591 nurses in the world to hold veterinary technician specialist in emergency and critical care (VTS ECC) status. Maddie, who has…

There are many hazards worth being aware of at Christmas which could require emergency treatment for pets over the festive period. Christmas can present a number of potential issues for pets as homes are decorated for the season and a range of food and drink is often left lying around. Items which present risks to…

Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…

What does antibiotic resistance mean? Antibiotics can be effective at treating bacterial infections. However, over time bacteria can evolve to become resistant to some antibiotics, making them less effective. The more we use antibiotics then the more quickly bacteria may adapt. It’s difficult to develop new antibiotics and the process can take many years. This…

Here at Paragon, we treated Bella who suffered from severe muscle and kidney damage after eating cattle bolus. Here’s her story: Eight-month-old Bella, a springer spaniel, was presented with weakness and salivation to Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals emergency service following ingestion of monensin, a slow-release cattle bolus, causing rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown). Her clinical signs included…

It was definitely a merry Christmas and happy new year for a poorly Cavapoo puppy who’s just undergone life-saving surgery at a leading UK animal hospital in Wakefield. Three-month-old Shelby was stricken with a congenital heart defect that claims the lives of 50 per cent of affected puppies every year. Thankfully, she was referred to…

We just wanted to let you know that we will be open and accepting cases throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Our vets, nurses and client care team remain on hand throughout this time to support any urgent and emergency cases that may need our care. We are also available for any clients that…

A dedicated dog owner has spent more than six years and driven more than 2,000 miles in a bid to save the sight of his treasured pet. Steve Deighton’s devotion to Sumi, his 12-year-old Japanese Akita, began in 2016 when the long-serving NHS therapy dog was diagnosed with Uveo-Dermatologic Syndrome (UDS). Steve, from Bolsover, Derbyshire,…

Meet Whiskers, who was referred to our internal medicine team after falling acutely unwell after a previous diagnosis of diabetes.  Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine, Jane Scott, led the care for Whiskers, who had collapsed and was unresponsive. Whiskers underwent blood tests, which revealed high blood glucose, low electrolytes and phosphorous, and a urine…