News from across the network: June 2024

Interventional Radiology at Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush

ARH Homebush’s Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr Tim Hugo BVSc (Hons 1) FANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) recently undertook specialised training in cardiac interventional radiology procedures in the USA led by renowned professor of cardiology at Colorado State University Dr. Brian Scansen. Focused on treating common congenital heart diseases such as patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonic stenosis, the training emphasised catheter-based treatments.

Interventional Radiology offers new possibilities for conditions previously treated with open surgery, resulting in reduced patient morbidity and shorter hospital stays. ARH Homebush provides various interventional radiology treatments, including stenting and coiling for intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.

For enquiries or referrals contact (02) 9758 8666

New Airvo system at Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Moorabbin and AEC Frankston

The Airvo 2 system is now available at AEC Moorabbin and AEC Frankston, offering high-flow nasal oxygen therapy for veterinary patients. This advanced treatment delivers a steady flow of humidified and warmed oxygen at up to 60 L/min, significantly benefiting those with respiratory distress, pneumonia, or severe pulmonary conditions. The high flow rates create a slight positive airway pressure, helping to reduce the work of breathing and aid in alveolar recruitment. By optimising oxygenation and enhancing mucociliary clearance, Airvo 2 therapy marks an important step forward in veterinary respiratory care.

For enquiries or referrals to AEC Moorabbin contact (03) 9532 5261, and for AEC Frankston contact (03) 9770 5555

Ureteral Stenting Surgery at the Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE)

Ureteral obstruction is increasingly recognised as a cause of acute renal dysfunction in cats. Fortunately, there is a range of options for renal decompression using tubing, or stents, to divert urine past the site of obstruction to external collection systems (percutaneous nephrostomy) or to the bladder, placed either within the ureter (endoluminal) or external to it (Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass). Dr Guy Yates  BVSc (Hons), MVS, FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery) and the surgery team at CARE regularly perform ureteral stenting surgery and have recently published an evolution of a common stenting procedure that minimises post-operative complications and simplifies surgical placement. Many factors influence the post-operative prognosis, however, re-establishment of urine flow from the kidney preserves renal function and achieves a favourable outcome in many patients.

For enquiries or referrals contact (03) 9417 6417

Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Kedron is now open 7 days a week!

Recently re-opened, AEC Kedron is now open seven days a week to enhance its support for local pets. As a committed provider of emergency and critical care services for pets, AEC Kedron caters to the needs of the Kedron community and surrounding regions. The team collaborates closely with general practice veterinarians to deliver after-hours veterinary care for their patients.​

AEC Kedron has emergency vets available from 5pm to 8am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. ​For enquiries or referrals contact (07) 3350 1333