Optimising Canine Orthopaedic Health: Insights from Veterinary Specialists

In this episode, we welcome two European Diplomats in Small Animal Surgery: Padraig Egan, from the orthopaedic referral clinic East Neuk Vets, and Scott Rutherford, the founder and Clinical Director of Frank. Pet Surgery.

Our experts discuss managing a dog’s orthopaedic health from a vet professional’s perspective throughout the dog's life. They address weight management, diet recommendations, breed-specific health considerations, exercise guidelines, and the importance of seeking early diagnosis for lame dogs.

Padraig Egan

Padraig is a European Diplomat in Small Animal Surgery. He currently works at East Neuk Vet Clinic, an orthopaedic referral clinic in rural Fife, which receives cases from all over Scotland. Padraig’s career pathway has been varied with time spent in the charity sector, as a mixed vet, and as a dedicated OOH vet followed by the specialist training pathway of internship and residency. To contact Padraig Egan regarding cases and referrals: padraig.egan@envc.co.uk. To find out more about East Neuk Vet Clinic https://www.eastneukvetclinic.co.uk/.

Scott Rutherford

Scott Graduated from University of Glasgow in 2001. He gained ECVS diploma in 2013 and became RCVS recognised Specialist in Surgery in 2014. Scott is the founder and now clinical director of Frank. Pet Surgeon which joined the IVC Evidensia network in 2020. To contact Scott Rutherford regarding cases and referrals: srutherford@frankpetsurgeons.com. To find out more about frank. Pet surgeons www.frankpetsurgeons.com

Daniella Dos Santos:

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College and has since worked in first opinion small animal and exotic pet practice across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient on the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the animal welfare charity SPANA and the PetPlan Charitable Trust.

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Links:

East Neuk Veterinary Clinic https://www.eastneukvetclinic.co.uk/

Puppy buyers checklist from the National Animal Welfare Trust: https://www.nawt.org.uk/news/the-puppy-buyers-checklist/

Research paper discussed in this episode: Diet restriction and ageing in the dog: Major observations over two decades:https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/d iet-restriction-and-ageing-in-the-dog-major-observations-over-two-decades/3DDCC1DDF5A7D85518684AA687FBA63E