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Specialist-led veterinary orthopaedics & neurosurgery in the North West🐾
Exceptional care | Fixed prices | Supporting our patients, owners and veterinary community.💙

17/03/2026

Archie, a spaniel, arrived non-weight bearing on his right forelimb.
X-rays confirmed an elbow fracture through a Humeral Intracondylar Fissure (HIF) — a condition we see commonly in spaniels.
Using a plate, multiple screws, and a transcondylar screw, we stabilised the fracture from the inside out.
Thanks to careful post-op care and his family’s dedication, Archie has made a full recovery and is back to doing what spaniels do best — running, exploring, and enjoying life!

Dogwood Referrals – working alongside referring vets to change outcomes.

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04/03/2026

Cassie was referred to us by Crosby for ongoing hip pain. Radiographs confirmed bilateral hip dysplasia with secondary osteoarthritis.

Following discussion with her owner, we proceeded with a left Total Hip Replacement – the gold standard treatment for hip disease where medical management has failed.

We’re delighted to see Cassie comfortably weight-bearing on her left hindlimb following recovery. Her right hip will be addressed later this year.

Working alongside our referring vets to deliver the best possible outcomes.

19/02/2026

🌟 Dogwood Star(s) of the Week 🌟

Marley 🐾 & Peanut 🐾

Working alongside our referring vets to restore stability, comfort and confidence.

Just before Christmas, Marley and Peanut were both referred to Dogwood Referrals on the same day… with the same diagnosis.

Hip dislocation. 🦴

As an orthopaedic and neurosurgery centre, we see a high volume of complex orthopaedic cases. Even so, hip dislocations are relatively uncommon. Two in one day was certainly memorable.

🦴 Educational Insight

Hip stability in dogs depends on three key structures:

🔹 Joint capsule
🔹 Acetabular rim
🔹 Ligament of the head of the femur

If two of these three structures fail, the hip will dislocate.

Management options include:

✨ Closed reduction (non-surgical)
✨ Open surgical stabilisation

For both Marley and Peanut, surgical stabilisation using a hip toggle technique was indicated.

This procedure recreates the function of the damaged ligament by placing a toggle within the pelvis, passing a high-strength fibre through a drill tunnel in the femur, and securing it externally with a button. It is a technically precise procedure designed to restore joint stability and allow predictable healing.

Eight weeks later, both patients are back on their feet and progressing beautifully. 🐕✨

Outcomes like this are only possible through early recognition, timely referral, and strong communication between practices.

Thank you to the referring teams for trusting us with Marley and Peanut’s care. We are proud to work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our shared patients.

Well done Marley and Peanut — true stars ⭐

17/02/2026

Two referrals. Same day. Same diagnosis.

Hip dislocation is relatively uncommon, but when two key stabilising structures fail, the hip becomes unstable and painful.

Both Marley and Peanut underwent surgical stabilisation using a hip toggle technique to recreate the function of the damaged ligament and restore joint stability.

Eight weeks later — both are back on all four paws and progressing beautifully.

Thank you to our referring teams for your trust and collaboration. Early recognition and strong partnership make outcomes like this possible.

10/02/2026

Maggie first came to Dogwood Referrals with a fissure in her right elbow (a humeral intracondylar fissure), which was stabilised with a screw.

Six months later, she returned… this time lame on her left forelimb. With her head lifting as the left foot hit the ground, we were suspicious of the same condition affecting the opposite elbow.

A CT scan confirmed it: a left-sided HIF.

Maggie was promptly treated with a 4.5mm screw placed across the left elbow, using patient-specific guides from our friends at Fusion Implants.

And just six weeks later… Maggie is happier than ever and ready to return to normal exercise 🐕💙

Well done, Maggie.
Another great example of specialist-led care and teamwork changing outcomes. 💪

05/02/2026

⭐ Dogwood Referrals Star of the Week: Pixie ⭐

Meet Pixie 💙
Adopted with multiple challenges, one was immediately clear, a very painful limp associated with her right hip joint.

Pixie was referred to Dogwood Referrals by Vets4Pets Stockport where assessment confirmed avascular necrosis of the femoral head and neck (Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease). This hereditary condition causes progressive destruction of the hip joint and significant pain.

In cases like Pixie’s, surgery offers the best outcome, with Total Hip Replacement considered the gold-standard treatment. This specialist procedure replaces both the femoral head and pelvic socket, restoring comfort and function.

Pixie’s surgery went smoothly, and her recovery has been a joy to watch. At her 8-week check, she was walking confidently and pain-free, something she’d never experienced before.

Well done, Pixie 🐾
And thank you to Vets4Pets Stockport for being part of our referral community 💙

22/01/2026

Dogwood Referrals | Patient Stories 🐾

From unable to walk… to back on all fours 💙

Meet Fred, a cheeky pup 🐶 referred to Dogwood Referrals by Medivet Ashton 24 hour 🤝 after an accident left him unable to weight-bear on his left hindlimb.

Clinical examination and X-rays 🩻 confirmed a femoral neck fracture — a challenging injury due to its location within the hip joint.

Expert insight 🧠
Proximal femoral fractures are classified as intra-capsular or extra-capsular. This distinction relates to the blood supply to the femoral head and can help guide prognosis, with intra-capsular fractures generally carrying a higher risk of complications.

Fred underwent specialist surgical repair 🦴, with careful realignment of the fracture and stabilisation using two pins. Following six weeks of strict rest ⏳, his follow-up X-rays showed excellent healing ✨

Fred has now been given the all-clear ✅ and is back to enjoying life exactly as a young dog should 🐾

👏 Well done Fred
🤝 Thank you Medivet Ashton 24 hour for the referral and your continued care

20/01/2026

Meet Fred 💙
This cheeky pup was referred to Dogwood Referrals by Medivet Ashton after an accident left him unable to weight-bear on his left hindlimb.

Examination and X-rays confirmed a femoral neck fracture — a challenging injury due to its location within the hip joint.

Our specialist surgeon carefully realigned the fracture and stabilised it using two pins. After six weeks of strict rest (which Fred clearly loved 😅), his follow-up X-rays showed excellent healing.

Fred has now been given the all-clear to return to full activity and is back to enjoying life on four paws 🐾

👏 Well done Fred
🤝 Thank you Medivet Ashton for the referral and your ongoing care

31/12/2025

✨ So much more than numbers — it’s about exceptional care. ✨

As we welcome the New Year, we’re reflecting on what has been an exceptional 2025 at Dogwood Referrals.

This year, we were privileged to care for:
🐾 750+ patients

And to have performed over:
🔧 400 surgeries
🦴 200 TPLOs
🧠 75 spinal surgeries
💪 530 physiotherapy sessions
💦 665 hydrotherapy sessions

None of this would be possible without our incredible team. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise ensure every patient receives not only exceptional clinical care, but also the exceptional service we pride ourselves on. Thank you for all your hard work, every single day.

To our referring veterinary community — thank you. From the relationships we’ve built through referrals and advice requests, to entrusting us with your patients and clients, we truly value working alongside you as an extension of your team.

And to the pet owners who trust us to care for animals who are family members — thank you. It’s a privilege we will never take lightly.

Here are just a few of our VIPs (Very Important Pets) from 2025 🐶🐱

Here’s to continuing specialist-led, exceptional care and service in 2026 and beyond.

✨ Happy New Year from the Dogwood Referrals Team ✨

04/12/2025

From a serious elbow fracture to walking beautifully — look at him now! 💪🦴
Here’s how far he’s come. 🧡🎃

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9 Lawson Grove, Sale
Manchester
M336JN

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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https://www.dogwoodreferrals.co.uk/

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