Casenotes Vol. 3 – weight loss tips, “canine autism” and making decisions in medicine

29th April 2018 Newsletter

This week- some tips on managing weight in dogs, a response to ITV and making decisions based on evidence

Hello ,

This week ITV came up with a humdinger: “Does vaccinating your dog cause canine autism?” After I stopped laughing I managed to pull together a video to look at the evidence.

I’m also pleased to feature Lola and Daisy, two dogs that have managed to lose a huge amount of weight and now have healthier, more active lives.

Cycling in Jalon

After a week of cycling in Valencia it’s great to be back in the saddle at the surgery again :)John

Weight loss in dogs

Weight loss can be tricky sometimes- in this article Mel Loveridge tells us how she worked with Lin here at the surgery to get her two dogs, Daisy and Lola, lighter and heathier.

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Video: A response to ITV

Vaccination is always a tricky topic- not helped by sensationalist reporting about “canine autism”. In this video I discuss why these stories are so attractive, any why they’re so dangerous.

Making evidence based decisions

The internet is a wonderful resource, but it’s fair to say we should view a lot of it with a certain amount of scepticism. Whilst hypotheses and theories make good gossip, we need hard evidence to base decisions on.The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has a wonderful website “RCVS Knowledge” where contributors are invited to present their evidence for various questions as “Knowledge Summaries”For instance to the question “In adult dogs, does feeding a raw food diet alter urine composition compared to a kibble diet?”, the answer is that evidence is lacking, and we need to be cautious in our advice (link).It’s easy to read and a great educational resource for owners and vets.

Check out their website

Jennie Fortnum

Welcoming and calm atmosphere attention to detail the feeling that David had checked Ted’s history and knew all about him . Ted is a 13 1/2 year old English cocker but we were never made to feel old is not worth worrying about....big thank you
3/03/2019
Cassie C Colquhoun

From the receptionist to the vets they are all so wonderful. The receptionist are so friendly and show there concern for my my two hyper Boxer pups, The vets are wonderful and their consulations are spot on, hey have never let me down. Moving from London from a great vet, I am so lucky to have found Mansion Hill Vets who are also fantastic.
8/16/2019
sharon stacey

My dog has been cared for, for many years. By the wonderful staff at Mansion Hill vets, they really are very caring and treated my dog Toby as if it were their own pet. Sadly Toby was put to sleep through old age and illnesses. David was the most kind and considerate man to of helped me through the last few minutes (and afterwards) when Toby finally left me. Absolutely brilliant and caring!

Thank you all so very very much, for everything....😢
6/23/2019
Doug Connor

Cordiality, Competence, Care - for both me and my pets! - These are the key strengths of this practice.
12/06/2018
Michelle Smith

Good, friendly vet surgery, hardly ever too busy in the waiting room, which is great for nervous animals, and after a big operation that took 6mths to heal, the after care from john was brilliant, giving us his mobile number in times of urgency or just advice, thank you.
2/11/2019
Karl English

Fantastic people and a fantastic practice been brilliant with my dog how has epically 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
4/15/2019
Jordan Wynne

Registered my pup today , what a great team and practise. 5 stars from me 👌
9/19/2018
Cathy Nash

Friendly people from the receptionist to the vet

So helpful

Wants what’s best for your pet rather than there bank balance
1/30/2019
Renee Bridge

Totally amazing got sent here from vets 4 Pets as my pup needed surgery I could not of wished for him to have gone to any better place. John who did op was so caring and explained everything that was going to happy then when we picked him up Ewan was amazing had all the time for us to go threw his care etc and answered all worrys we had all staff friendly very warm friendly practice

Thanks all for helping my pup after his nasty fall
8/24/2018
Vic Fitzwater

I’m so pleased I have my animals registered here. My dog had a worrying symptom last night. The surgery contacted me first thing this morning. We saw John and by mid day my girl was so much more comfortable, just as John said she would be. This is a lovely surgery. Individualised care, genuine and thorough. Can’t ask for more. Thank you.
12/27/2018