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At Hexham we have a Digital Radiography Suite that allows us to radiograph even the biggest dog. The images produced are of excellent quality and can instantly be sent when a second opinion is required. As well as taking diagnostic radiographs, we regularly X-ray dogs for the British Veterinary Association Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Schemes.

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Orchard House is one of few practices in the UK with digital dental radiography. It is impossible to perform quality dentistry without access to and the use of radiography. Over 50% of the tooth structure is covered by bone and gum. X-rays allow us to check for disease below the gum-line such as fractured roots, painful holes in the enamel at the base of the crown, plus the make proper planning of surgical extractions of diseased teeth.

We have Dental Radiography and Air Driven Dental Units at all our Centres, comprising of high and low speed drills, ultrasonic scaler and polishing equipment. Dentistry is always done under general anaesthesia.

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Most people are familiar with the use of ultrasound for pregnancy diagnosis and examinations in people. Ultrasound has become one of the most important tools in veterinary diagnostics in the last 10 years. Previously, surgery would have been necessary to examine and take samples from internal organs. We can now image the abdomen and heart without surgery and can often take samples with non-invasive techniques such as needle biopsy.

We have an on-site small animal ultrasound unit, but for most cases we utilise a referral ultra-sonographer, Sophie Betts from North East Veterinary Imaging. Sophie comes to Hexham weekly, and in an emergency as required.

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Endoscopy is an instrument used to examine the interior of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. For instance, at Orchard House we regularly ‘scope’ the airways, the stomach and gut and the inside of the nose. Gastroscopy can be used to retrieve “foreign bodies” that have been swallowed, to check for ulcers or tumours or to take biopsies from the inside of the bowel.

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Laparoscopic keyhole spay 

In contrast with traditional neutering, keyhole surgery is less invasive and a less traumatic method. It is performed by placing a camera and specialised instruments through two small incisions in the abdomen. During a keyhole bitch spay the two ovaries are removed (called an ovariectomy).

The main benefits of keyhole surgery are: 

• Less post-operative pain and discomfort
• Quicker healing/recovery time
• Smaller incisions
• Reduced risk of complications and infections

We are extremely proud to be one of only a handful of practices in Northern England who can perform this surgery. This service is now available to clients of Orchard House Vets and we also accept referral cases from other veterinary practices.

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