Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow

10/08/2026

🐾 August is Itchy Pet Month! 🐾

Is your pet constantly scratching, licking their paws, rubbing their face, or suffering from recurring ear infections?

While occasional itching can be normal, persistent itchiness may be a sign of an underlying skin condition, allergy, infection, or parasite problem that requires further investigation.

At the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital, our specialist Dermatology Referral Service is led by Professor Ana Rostaher DVM, DipECVD, MRCVS, European Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, and helps diagnose and manage complex skin and ear diseases using advanced diagnostic techniques, including allergy testing, cytology, and parasite investigations.

If you think your pet may benefit from a dermatology consultation, please speak to your veterinary surgeon. As a referral hospital, patients must be referred to us by their primary care vet.



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08/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day! 🐱😍

Today we celebrate the incredible cats who bring so much joy, comfort, and companionship to our lives. From playful kittens to wise senior cats, each one has a unique personality that makes them truly special.

This International Cat Day, we'd love to see your feline family members. Share a photo and tell us what makes your cat one of a kind!

04/08/2026

This little angel is Connie, who just turned one last week 🥳 She was referred to our surgery team for lameness. Connie has faced challenges no puppy should have to endure but she remains a happy, affectionate Labrador
Here’s a glimpse into her story, shared by her loving owner…

"Connie is our beautiful yellow Labrador, and she'll celebrate her first birthday on 29th July 2026. She shares our home with our other yellow Labrador Maisy, who is eight years old. Maisy has been the perfect role model for Connie, and the two of them have formed a special bond. Watching them together has brought us so much happiness.

Like most Labradors, Connie is full of love, mischief and enthusiasm. She has the sweetest nature, loves everyone she meets, and has brought endless laughter into our lives.

From the beginning, Connie was a happy, playful puppy. Looking back, there were little signs that something wasn’t quite right. She would occasionally limp, but because she wasn’t limping very much and still wanted to play and enjoy life, we never imagined it could be anything serious.

Everything changed on 7th July 2026, when Connie was referred to the Small Animal Hospital for a CT scan. The results confirmed that she has bilateral elbow dysplasia along with osteoarthritis in both elbows. Hearing that diagnosis when she wasn't even a year old was devastating. It's heartbreaking to know that such a young dog is already living with arthritis.

Although it was one of the most stressful experiences we've ever been through, we cannot thank the team at the Small Animal Hospital enough. From the moment we arrived, every member of staff was kind, compassionate and reassuring. They took the time to explain every stage of Connie's investigations and diagnosis, ensuring we fully understood what was happening and what the future might look like. Their professionalism, patience and genuine care made an incredibly difficult day just that little bit easier, and we will always be grateful for the outstanding care they gave both Connie and us.

Since her diagnosis, life has changed completely. Connie is on strict exercise restriction, with only short lead walks, no running, no jumping, no climbing stairs and lots of rest. She's also taking pain relief and medication to help keep her calm, as asking an energetic Labrador puppy to stay quiet is no easy task.
Through it all, Connie continues to amaze us. She still greets every day with a wagging tail, loves her cuddles with Maisy, and reminds us just how resilient dogs can be. She doesn't let her condition define her, even on the days when we worry about what the future holds.

We're learning as we go, doing everything we can to manage her condition and give her the happiest, most comfortable life possible. While this wasn't the future we imagined for our little girl, Connie is surrounded by love, and we're committed to giving her the very best care every step of the way.
She may have elbow dysplasia and arthritis, but first and foremost, she's our Connie—our funny, gentle, determined, beautiful girl and we wouldn't change her for the world."




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03/08/2026

Pet Blood Bank UK had a great turn out at the SAH on Saturday, collecting 10 usable units from our lovely doggy donors 🩸if you would like more information about taking part then please contact them directly or visit their website.

01/08/2026

This cutie is Bootsy 😍 she was referred to our cardiology team last month. Her owners have shared a few pictures of them on their recent holiday - where she seemed to loves the sun and sandy beaches.

Bootsy fell ill with what we thought was kennel cough around 4 weeks ago. After a couple of worrying spells (rapid breathing and lethargy) we were referred to the Small Animal Hospital for Bootsy to have further tests carried out. Her Dr, Marta Salvati, has been amazing throughout. She’s been a kind and calm presence, and our teeny dog responds really well to her. Here’s a glimpse into her story, shared by her owners....

"Unfortunately, Bootsy was diagnosed with heart failure and stage C Mitral Valve Disease. We’re scheduled for regular checks with Marta, and we have medication to help manage the disease.

Bootsy’s just back from her holidays to Tiree where she played in the sand and ate mussels. We’re so grateful to Marta and the team for their support and care of Bootsy, and us, as we navigate this next phase of life for our teeny dog."



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31/07/2026

A day of farewells at the Small Animal Hospital 👋

Today we say goodbye to two valued colleagues as they embark on exciting new chapters in their careers.

After 10 years with the Small Animal Hospital, Margaux is leaving us for a new opportunity in Bristol. Her journey with us has been truly remarkable. Starting as a rotating intern, she progressed to Junior Clinician in Internal Medicine, completed her residency and Master's degree, and has spent the last few years as a clinician within our Internal Medicine service.

Throughout her time here, Margaux has made an enormous contribution to the hospital, our patients, students, clients, and colleagues. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved and grateful for the dedication, expertise, and kindness she has brought to the team.

We are also saying farewell to Clara, who leaves us having successfully completed her residency in Anaesthesia. We congratulate her on this significant achievement and wish her every success as she takes the next step in her career.

While we're sad to see them go, we're excited to see what the future holds for both of them.

Please join us in wishing Margaux and Clara all the very best in their next adventures. 🍀

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31/07/2026

The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is the first in the UK to use a groundbreaking treatment for dogs suffering from serious allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings

The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is the first in the UK to use a groundbreaking treatment for dogs suffering from serious allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings

28/07/2026

Everyone say hello to Sam 👋 he became really unwell last month and his owners travelled 500 miles for him to be treated by our internal medicine team.
This is his journey, told by the person who knows him best…

"We have had Sam since he was a puppy. From the day we met him, we knew he was going to be part of our family. He loves a cuddle and is a big softie.

Back in May, Sam became unwell. The first sign that something wasn't right was when he started collapsing on his walks.

We took him to our local vet, Northvet, and he was booked in a few days later for a scan. They found fluid in his abdomen and arranged for him to be transferred to the SAH in Glasgow.

We drove down from Orkney, which was a long journey for Sam. As he was so poorly, it wasn't an easy trip, but true to his nature, he never complained.

We arrived in Glasgow on the Monday morning. It was an emotional start, and we were preparing ourselves for the worst, including the possibility of having to say goodbye. It was heart breaking to leave him, but we knew he was in the best possible hands.

The team kept in touch with us every day, which meant so much and helped put our minds at ease.

After a few days in Glasgow, we went to collect him and couldn't believe the difference. He was like a completely different dog. The team worked absolute wonders with Sam.

Sam was diagnosed with heart failure. He now takes quite a lot of medication to help manage his condition, but we are just so grateful to still have him with us. He's restricted to short 10–15 minute walks, although he'd happily stay out much longer! We definitely get the side-eye when it's time to head home.

Sam is a very much loved member of our family, and we will always be grateful to everyone at the Small Animal Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion they showed him. Thank you for giving us more precious time with our boy."



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25/07/2026

This is Beau 💕 he was seen by our Neurology team last month. We are so happy that we could get him back to his playful self, and very grateful to his owner for sharing Beau's journey with us....

"Beau is a 13 year old cockapoo with a playful spirit. Despite his age, he is happiest when he is playing with his toys, particularly a battered old ball that we have tried replacing many times but he cannot be tricked, discards the new one and returns to his old faithful one. He also loves a paddle in the water.

He is friendly, loyal and full of character and brings joy wherever he goes. He is my shadow.

Over the past couple of years, it has been identified that Beau has had hip dysplasia since he was a puppy which wasn't detected. This has resulted in him having arthritis and is on pain relief medication. He regularly attends hydrotherapy to help with his discomfort.

He was referred to SAH as he was in a lot of pain and unable to walk well, dragging his paws which our own vet thought was neurological related. SAH identified that Beau had a slipped disc in his neck, which was operated on successfully and he is making a full recovery."



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