Davies Therapy and Fitness Centre at Davies Veterinary Specialists

🌟 CPD EVENING — WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL, 7PM! 🌟

We’re really excited to invite you to “Approach to the Recurrently Lame Young Dog”, taking place on Wednesday 15th April at 7pm at the lovely Gerrards Cross Golf Club.

This joint event in partnership with Pawra brings together an outstanding panel of speakers — Rufus Hammerton, Alex Krekis, Matt Gurney, Clare Kavanagh and Louise Clark — who will be sharing their expertise on everything from diagnosing young dogs with recurrent lameness, through to surgical options, regenerative medicine, pain management and rehabilitation.

If you see young dogs with lameness in practice, this evening is packed with practical advice, real‑world insights and up‑to‑date approaches you can take straight back to your patients.

✨ With such an incredible line up and a highly relevant topic, this is set to be a very popular event — definitely one to get in the diary!

👉BOOK HERE: https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/events/approach-to-the-recurrently-lame-young-dog/

✨ A Heart‑Warming Update: Bella’s Miracle Journey, 9 Years On ✨

Every so often, we receive an update that fills our hearts right up — and Bella’s story is one we’ll never forget. 💛

Bella, a beautiful crossbreed, first came to Davies nine years ago with severe back pain. She was diagnosed with discospondylitis, a serious infection of the intervertebral disc. Despite intensive antibiotics and pain relief, Bella remained in significant discomfort. Further tests revealed that the infection had caused instability in her lower back.

Faced with a difficult decision — and knowing there were risks due to the infection — our team, led by Emilie, chose to stabilise Bella’s lumbosacral joint using screws and bone cement. It was complex surgery… but Bella showed us just how strong she really is. 💪🐾

To our delight, her pain eased shortly after surgery, and she went on to live a wonderfully happy life.

And today?
We’re overjoyed to share this message Bella’s owner recently sent to Emilie:

“Thank you so much for all your help with Bella 9 years ago. Bella is now 10 years old and without your help she wouldn’t have seen one — let alone ten — years old. She is my little miracle. She’s a little (ok, a lot!) wonky, but she’s still very happy and living a comfortable life with her sister Rosie. We’re so grateful she’s still with us after everything she went through. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts — we will never forget what you did for Bella.”

💛🐶 Bella may be a little greyer now, but she has grown older with such grace — and we couldn’t be prouder of the life she’s living.

Thank you to Bella’s family for sharing this beautiful update. Stories like hers remind us why we do what we do.

🌟 What an incredible year! 🌟

The Davies team came together in 2025 to support Vetlife and a range of other charities, raising over £7,500 through creative fundraising and meaningful awareness events. 💙🐾

From bake sales to book swaps, Neurodiversity Celebration Week to Secret Santa donations for Appledown Rescue Centre — our team truly made a difference.

👉 Read the full story and celebrate the amazing achievements of 2025: https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/blog-post/a-year-of-giving-celebrating-davies-charity-achievements-in-2025/

Throwback to 2016 - Davies Veterinary Specialists Top 10 Unforgettable Moments! 🐾✨

A year of innovation, teamwork, compassion and a lot of cake. As posts take over our feeds, we’re looking back at the top 10 moments that shaped Davies Veterinary Specialists — and still influence who we are today.

1️⃣ Saving Police Dog Finn

One of the most defining cases in our history. Emergency surgery, outstanding teamwork, and a patient who went on to inspire Finn’s Law. A moment that reached far beyond our hospital. 🐕‍♂️🛡️

2️⃣ Opening of the Davies Therapy Centre

A huge milestone — expanding rehabilitation, pain management and recovery support for our patients. A clear step forward in truly multidisciplinary care. 💙🐕‍🦺

3️⃣ Advanced Cardiac Innovation

Our cardiology team adapted cutting-edge human techniques to treat life-threatening heart disease in dogs — pushing boundaries in referral medicine. ❤️🔬

4️⃣ Mission Rabies

Davies team members supported international rabies vaccination and education programmes — using veterinary skills to make a global impact. 🌍🐾

5️⃣ Charity Fundraising for Ovarian Cancer

In 2016 we came together to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer — proving care extends beyond our patients and into our wider community. 💙🎗️

6️⃣ The Davies Photography Competition

Celebrating creativity, storytelling and the human-animal bond — with some unforgettable images shared by our team and clients. 📸🐶

7️⃣ The Great Davies Bake Off

Competitive? Yes. Messy? Absolutely. For charity? Of course. A reminder that teamwork and fun are part of what makes a strong hospital culture. 🧁😄

8️⃣ Sharing Knowledge with the Profession

From case discussions to wider learning, 2016 saw Davies continuing to contribute to the veterinary community through collaboration and education across the world. 📚🐕‍⚕️

9️⃣ Growth Behind the Scenes

Service development, expanding teams and refining processes — laying foundations that still support our patients today. 🏥

🔟 A Year That Still Shapes Us

2016 wasn’t just about milestones — it was about values: compassion, curiosity, teamwork and care. And those haven’t changed. 💫

💬 Which 2016 moment do you remember most?

Or were you part of one of these events? We’d love to hear your memories.

Meet the Speaker: Emily Foot
Registered Veterinary Nurse

📢 Session Topic: Regenerative Medicine: The use of Stem Cell Therapy

Join us for expert insights and CPD at Davies Congress 2026

📅 Date: Saturday 17th January

📍 Location: Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine

✅ Book your place now and secure your spot!
👉 https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/events/davies-congress-2026/

Meet Louise: Leading the Way in Veterinary Pain Management

At Davies, ensuring every patient’s comfort is a true team effort—supported by Specialists like Louise, our Clinical Lead for Pain Management. Louise has over twenty years' experience as a European and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She gained an MSc (with Distinction) in the Clinical Management of Pain 10 years ago, as well as more recently being awarded the RCVS Fellowship for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice.

What inspired Louise to specialise in this field?

“Anaesthesia is a technical and equipment driven Specialty, where physiology and pharmacological (medicines) knowledge is important when managing patients undergoing complex procedures. Patients who can also be anxious, worried and painful. We are here primarily to ensure they receive the best possible experience throughout their stay, however complex their medical and pain management needs".

What makes Davies special?

“Our team brings together many individuals who all want the best for their patients. By working collaboratively, we can ensure every animal receives the very best care—whether in surgery, intensive care, or our multidisciplinary Pain Clinic.”

📣 Meet Davies Veterinary Specialists at London Vet Show!

We’ll be on the Linnaeus stand on Thursday 20th November from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

✨ Come and say hello and meet Katherine Clarke, our Internal Medicine Specialist!

She’ll be hosting an open “Meet the Medic” session with case discussions – or bring along your own medical questions for expert advice.

Will you be there? We’d love to see you!

🎉 Davies Annual Congress – Now Open for Booking! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that the Davies Annual Congress is back on Saturday 17th January at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine!

After such a fantastic event last year, we can’t wait to welcome you for another day packed with:

✅ Engaging sessions
✅ Expert speakers
✅ Vet & Nursing streams
✅ CPD opportunities across oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatology, anaesthesia, cardiology and more!

📅 Date: Saturday 17th January
📍 Location: Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine

Spaces are limited – book your place today!

👉 https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/events/davies-congress-2026/

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