MORE Technical Facilities here at :
Elm Veterinary Group

Endoscopy
The use of an endoscope enables us to look at areas not immediately accessible to us. For example, by passing an endoscope down a patient's throat we can see if there are any blockages, inflammation or infection. We are also able to take swab samples which can then be cultured or examined under a microscope to help with the diagnosis. We are able to use two types of endoscope here at Elm Cottage, a rigid one and a flexible one.

Ultrasonic Dental Scaler
This provides a fast and efficient method of teeth scaling. The mobile dental machine deals with scaling and removal of plaque and has a tooth cutter for a less painful removal of diseased molar teeth plus a polisher for cleansing and freshening teeth. Most patients requiring dental treatment are elderly and the scaler reduces the anaesthetised time.

Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory enables us to carry out many blood, urine and faecal tests: these provide information with respect to kidney and liver functions, diabetes or pyometra (infection of the uterus) or even when would be the best time to mate your bitch. The results are available within approximately 10 minutes, which could be life saving because the vet can immediately commence any treatment that is required. Urine analysis will identify the presence of crystals (a cause of urethral obstruction). Faecal examination will determine whether or not worm eggs are present. Our laboratory can provide a considerable number of tests. Other tests may need to be carried out on different equipment and, when this is considered necessary, samples are sent to specialist laboratories: delay is minimal.

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