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Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals Our ethos is straightforward. We will provide pet owners with the level of care and service we would

Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals was established in 2005 by Ralph Abercromby and Angus Anderson two of the most experienced veterinary orthopaedic surgeons in the UK with over 50 years of combined experience of working in academic institutions and private referral practices. The goal of the Practice is to provide an excellent level of care and service to primary veterinary practitioners and their clients. We will provide pet owners with the level of care and service we would expect if one of our own pets were in need of specialist care.

Meet little Eira - a gorgeous 4month old Cavapoo puppy who was referred to us after sustaining an injury to her right ra...
14/10/2026

Meet little Eira - a gorgeous 4month old Cavapoo puppy who was referred to us after sustaining an injury to her right radius and ulna (forearm).

Eira was treated by her salt and pepper double, Mike 😉 who managed the fracture with a short term external fixator.

As puppies are still growing they heal much quicker from a fracture repair and the fixator was removed just 10 days later! 😮

See the radiographs taken before and then ten days later, and a cute photo of the salt and pepper pair together 🥰

Here are some lovely photos of Layla when she was referred to Anderson Abercromby Referrals. She is with her emotional s...
07/10/2026

Here are some lovely photos of Layla when she was referred to Anderson Abercromby Referrals. She is with her emotional support Panda and nursing assistant Jess is taking time to encourage Layla to eat 😍

These are just some of the ways behind the scenes that our wonderful team provide TLC to our patients.

Layla visited us for a TPLO procedure following a ruptured cruciate ligament. Six weeks later we are pleased to report she is making excellent progress and is now able to start increasing her exercise routine, and then eventually off lead exercise can be re-introduced.

Well done Layla on your recovery and thank you for being such a lovely patient to take care of.

Say hi to Fudge 👋Fudge is a lovely 5year old Cocker Spaniel who was referred to us with a lateral humeral condyle fractu...
24/09/2026

Say hi to Fudge 👋

Fudge is a lovely 5year old Cocker Spaniel who was referred to us with a lateral humeral condyle fracture.

This is a fracture within the elbow.
The elbow joint is made up three bones; the humerus (upper bone), radius and ulna (bones of the forearm).
The humerus connects the elbow to the shoulder, the lower end is described as the humeral condyle.

Lateral and medial are terms used to describe whether it is closer to the midline of the body (medial) or further away (lateral).

Fudge had her fracture stabilised under general anaesthesia using a locking plate and screws and has been sent home to recover whilst the bone heals.

She has since come back to visit us at Anderson Abercromby to review her progress and we are so pleased to report that she is doing well - Fudge is now allowed to start gradually increasing the duration of her walks over the upcoming weeks.

Well done Fudge you were an absolutely star patient and we loved taking care of you 🩷
With thanks to Vets for Pets for this referral

One of our incredible nurses, Crystal is fundraising for Bliss!Bliss is a UK charity that supports the families of prema...
14/09/2026

One of our incredible nurses, Crystal is fundraising for Bliss!

Bliss is a UK charity that supports the families of premature and sick babies.
Crystal is undertaking a challenge where she will be walking 60 miles in September to raise money for this special charity.

Here are Crystal’s reasons behind her fundraising:

‘I’m doing this walk as the cause is very close to my heart and I wanted to give something back, my girls where born at 33weeks and required a few weeks stay in NICU where all the staff worked so hard and were so amazing and helped us as well as the girls. Not only that I have family, friends and work colleagues who have been in similar situations. Ever since the girls were born I’ve wanted to give something back and when I saw this not only can I give something back but it’s helped me get outside and enjoy walking again’

If you would like to support Crystal please see the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/crystal1785959207921?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_transactional_--_donation_received_--_nth_donation

Maxwell is a 1year old cat who was referred to us at Anderson Abercromby after jumping from a balcony and sustaining fra...
04/09/2026

Maxwell is a 1year old cat who was referred to us at Anderson Abercromby after jumping from a balcony and sustaining fractures to his left metacarpal bones.

Radiography revealed digits (fingers) 3,4 and 5 were fractured, otherwise Maxwell was healthy and uninjured following his leap of faith!

Surgery was performed to stabilise the fractures using some 0.9mm arthrodesis wires. Following his operation he stayed in overnight for pain relief and observations before being discharged the following day.

Maxwell was rested at home for three weeks before returning for a follow up appointment where we assessed his movement and repeated some radiography. The findings were excellent stability, with very good bone alignment and reduction.

Well done to Maxwell for being such a sweet patient, and many thanks to Molesey Vets for this referral

Little Mavis here is a 1year 9month Griffon Bruxellois 🥰She was referred to Anderson Abercromby for surgery to stabilise...
27/08/2026

Little Mavis here is a 1year 9month Griffon Bruxellois 🥰

She was referred to Anderson Abercromby for surgery to stabilise her luxating patella.

A luxating patella refers to a condition whereby the kneecap slips (luxates) out of its normal position.

Luxating patellas are graded from 1-4 depending on how mobile the knee cap is (i.e. how easily it moves out of place)

🦴Grade 1 -knee cap is in place but can be moved out with manual pressure
🦴Grade 2 - knee cap intermittently luxates
🦴Grade 3 - a permanently luxated knee cap, which can be moved back into place with manual pressure
🦴Grade 4 - a permanently luxated knee cap that cannot be moved back into the correct pace

As the kneecap slides in and out of position, it can contribute to cartilage wear and progressive osteoarthritis. Dogs typically present to the vets with a characteristic ‘skipping’ lameness.

Mavis underwent a surgical procedure with us at AAVR whereby Dr. Joni and the team deepened the groove where the patella sits, as well as a tibial tuberosity transposition - this aims to realign the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia.

Mavis recovered well from her surgery and we are pleased to report she is doing very well at 8 weeks post surgery.

Well done Mavis! You were a very sweet little lady and we are so glad we could help you get back to your usual self 🥰

A R T H R O S C O P YArthroscopy (sometimes referred to as ‘key-hole’) is a minimally invasive procedure which involves ...
21/08/2026

A R T H R O S C O P Y

Arthroscopy (sometimes referred to as ‘key-hole’) is a minimally invasive procedure which involves the use of a sterile camera to visualise internal structures.
This allows our clinicians to diagnose and manage a variety of orthopaedic conditions, such as elbow dyspladia, shoulder injuries, and joint inspection in dogs with cruciate ligament injuries.

At Anderson Abercromby we have a designated arthroscopy theatre, where we can perform both investigative and therapeutic procedures.

We host an 4k Synergy arthroscope which provides state of the art image quality using 4k resolution and offers 4 times the clarity and 64 times the colour depth compared with HD. This allows our clinicians to experience advanced visualisation with ultra-wide views.

In addition, for smaller joints we have our revolutionary Nano-needle.
The Nano-needle offers the newest evolution of surgical visualisation. It is the first medical grade 3-in-1 single use camera system.
Using minimally invasive, atraumatic, key hole surgery, the nano-needle scope is just the size of a needle at 1.9mm and uses the latest technology to deliver high definition images.

We continue to evolve with the newest and innovative technologies. Hosting both these two scope systems allows us to offer the highest level of arthroscopic investigation for your pet.

Let's talk about ... Medial CoronoidDisease !What is it ?Medial coronoid disease is the most common form of elbow dyspla...
06/08/2026

Let's talk about ... Medial Coronoid
Disease !
What is it ?
Medial coronoid disease is the most common form of elbow dysplasia in dogs and is also seen in cats, although it is much less common.
Elbow 'dysplasia' is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions affecting the elbow joint.
Elbow dysplasia means abnormal development of the elbow, meaning that the bones of the elbow do not grow normally and therefore the bones do not fit together perfectly.
The consequence of the abnormal development within the elbow joint is that it increases pressure in certain areas within the joint, causing discomfort and lameness.
There are three bones that make up the elbow joint; the radius, the ulna and the humerus.
The coronoid processes are two small protrusions on the end of the elbow.
Medial coronoid disease or a fragmented medial coronoid process, is a developmental defect of one of the coronoid processes, usually developing a crack or a fissure and separating away from the rest of the bone.
(Medial refers to the inner aspect of the bone).

What is the recommended treatment
Keyhole surgery using arthroscopy is recommended, it is minimally invasive and allows the small pieces of bone to be removed very delicately and the rest of the joint inspected in detail.
Despite removing the fragments of bone it doesn't change the fact the patient still has elbow dysplasia and the bones of the joint still will not sit perfectly together. In some cases surgery is recommended to cut and reset the radius and or ulna to change the loading on the joint and therefore minimise cartilage wear and arthritis.
There are multiple treatments for elbow arthritis, including conservative or medical treatments (weight control, exercise control, painkillers and physiotherapy) or surgical methods.

If you are noticing that your pet is displaying signs of lameness or there is a reluctance to exercise then an appointment with your veterinarian may be beneficial.
Your veterinarian may recommend referral, whereby it can be organised for you to be seen by one one of our veterinary surgeons who can examine your pet and discuss the options available and together make the right decision for your pet.

One of our sweet patients, Quentin is looking for his forever home 😍 Please share this post, or reach out to Southern Si...
31/07/2026

One of our sweet patients, Quentin is looking for his forever home 😍 Please share this post, or reach out to Southern Sighthound Rescue if you are interested or able to help 🩵🩵

We made into ‘The Tail’ magazine! This is an in house VetPartners magazine that shares company initiatives, highlights c...
30/07/2026

We made into ‘The Tail’ magazine!

This is an in house VetPartners magazine that shares company initiatives, highlights company news and celebrates successes!

Here is our feature ☺️

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Warnham
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