Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre

09/06/2026

A busy week at USVC last week. TPLOs, L’il Prince given the 👍to run about, jaw reconstructions, and the big hero - Piper - for donating his DEA negative blood to save another life, and the ultimate joy - new surgical lights in the dental suite!

30/05/2026

17/05/2026

Gosh has it been 3 weeks and no Little Prince update? He’s been doing so well, almost ready for his second surgery. What was his problem? His left kneecap kept slipping out when he was a puppy. We tried to schedule a corrective surgery early on but he had other more significant health problems to address 😭. As he grew the groove in the femur never developed (no knee cap to help it form) and the pull of the thigh muscle distorted his whole leg so it grew inwards like a banana. His right leg was fine, but in the last couple of months has had the kneecap start doing the same thing. MPL (medial luxating patella) is common in little dogs and early intervention is KEY! Keeping the little fellow exercise restricted is very difficult! He just wants to run and play

06/05/2026

Spot the patient! It gets pretty busy in the orthopaedic theatre!

29/04/2026

For all L’il Prince followers - he had his first correctional surgery yesterday!! Well done to our specialist orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ellie ably assisted by Dr Monique, and our wonderful anaesthetist Nurse Emmanuel - who had the weight of the teams’ worry and stress on his shoulders! More updates and stories about him to come - like and follow along!

22/04/2026

Vets and nurses!

22/04/2026

Veterinary surgeons and qualified nurses, we are hiring!

21/04/2026

🐾 What is Elbow Dysplasia? 🐾

Elbow dysplasia is a common developmental joint condition in dogs. It occurs when the elbow joint doesn’t fit together properly, leading to:

- Inflammation and pain of the elbows
- Abnormal early wear of the joint

Which dogs are affected?
Elbow dysplasia is most commonly seen in large and giant breeds, such as:
• Labradors
• Bernese mountain dogs
• Rottweilers

It usually develops during growth but signs can appear at any age. Elbow dysplasia can result in early arthritis.

Signs to look out for:
🐾 Front leg lameness (often intermittent at first)
🐾 Stiffness, especially after rest

Some dogs show only subtle signs and may still seem otherwise well.

What should you do?
If you notice any limping or stiffness, it’s worth having your dog assessed. Early diagnosis allows for:
✔️ Better pain management
✔️ More treatment options
✔️ Improved long-term comfort and mobility

Your dog may not show obvious pain — but changes in movement are often the first sign something isn’t right.