Manchester Veterinary Specialists opens new Pain Management Clinic for cats and dogs in the Northwest
Manchester Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is opening a new Pain Management Clinic for cats and dogs in the Northwest of England, who may need specialist treatment.
Pain is common in cats and dogs. It is a complex condition, experienced differently by every animal. Even young dogs[i] can suffer chronic pain – such as that cause by osteoarthritis, which becomes more prevalent in both dogs and cats as they grow older.
The new Pain Management Clinic will offer an individualised and comprehensive approach to pain management. It will treat patients with; chronic pain - such as osteoarthritis, neck, back and facial pain; along with those suffering nerve or muscular pathologies, cancer pain, neuropathic pain or pain associated with certain neurological conditions.
The clinic is being run by a highly trained Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Oscar Bautista. To ensure a holistic approach, he will also work closely with the hospital’s team of orthopaedic surgeons and experienced nurses, to diagnose and treat each animal.
Cats and dogs coming to the MVS clinic will receive the highest level of care. A first consultation will involve a thorough review of each pet’s background, living conditions, current medications, diet, and levels of activity and exercise. This will allow for a comprehensive evaluation of each patient’s condition and pain.
After this initial assessment, a tailored management plan will be created to improve the patient’s pain and quality of life. MVS will offer a range of treatments for the management of chronic pain. This may include adjustments to medications, acupuncture, lifestyle modifications, or Referrals to other Specialists - such as our orthopaedic surgeons, or a neurologists, or physical therapists.
Oscar said:
[i] Of less than 4 years of age
“Many cats and dogs will experience pain - especially as many animals are now living longer. And we are aware that some cases can be very challenging to diagnose and treat, when both the local vet and owner have attempted various different therapies and are getting desperate.
“These difficult cases need to be thoroughly investigated to ensure that the cause of pain is properly identified and the right treatment provided - as instigating early management can help to reduce and regulate pain.
“So we are very pleased to be able to open our new Pain Management Clinic. With our specialist facilities and equipment - along with our depth knowledge multidisciplinary approach - we hope that it will provide an essential service for cat and dog owners in the Northwest.”
Opening in 2017 and based on the outskirts of the city, Manchester Veterinary Specialists is a dedicated companion animal referral centre. With a team of over twenty, including European-boarded specialist orthopaedic veterinary surgeons and veterinary anaesthetists, the centre offers total hip replacement, patellar luxation corrective surgery, fracture repair, arthroscopy, tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (cruciate disease surgery), angular limb deformity corrective surgery, arthrodesis (joint fusion) services, and many other complex procedures relating to the musculoskeletal system. As a bespoke site, the hospital is equipped with the best facilities and equipment to allow the clinicians to manage patients to a very high standard of care. Facilities include a modern theatre suite with two operating theatres equipped with climate control; state-of-the-art monitoring and anaesthesia facilities; a recovery ward with one-to-one patient monitoring; dedicated patient kennels with glass-fronted doors; a digital radiology suite, a Siemens 16 slice CT scanner, a fluoroscopic extremities C-arm - facilitating minimally invasive surgery; and high definition arthroscopy equipment. All of which provide the referring GP vets with peace of mind that their patients are in expert hands. For further information on MVS visit: Manchester Veterinary Specialists | (mvsvets.co.uk) .