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SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals11 hours ago
Last night Sian completed her ice water treadmill dip, joined by Rosie for support (for which she was very grateful!) - though Rosie seemed much more suited to the icy temperatures! Sian was slightly less keen and some themed editing has had to be done to be able to share this with you all 😉

It turns out 2 minutes is a very long time.....long enough to have some fun while they chilled!

This is our little nod to Bob as part of our 20th year celebrations and a way to keep raising funds and awareness for Motoron Cymru, a cause so dear to our hearts.

If you would like to donate to the cause you can do so here: https://buff.ly/3YV7Orp and if you are heading to clinic please help yourself to cake and have a punt on our 'guess the number of treat' jars....you could get lucky!

#SMARTturns20 #20years #celebrations #motoroncymru #mnd #rubberducks #icebath
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals2 days ago
If you are coming to the clinics this week, join us for a piece of cake, and help us celebrate 20 years of SMART!
Our Practice Manager Sian will also be taking the plunge into an ice bath in our treadmill on Wednesday, all in aid of MotorOn Cymru.
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals7 days ago
Just a reminder that next week we will be celebrating 20 Years of S.M.A.R.T!

We did not want this year to end without properly celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
Most of you will be aware that this year has been a very difficult one for us as a team, but we all want to take the time to celebrate all that makes the Smart Clinic what it is and invite you to join us for a week of merriment and fun in clinic, starting on Monday 4th November.

There will be cakes, party hats and decorations and a few competitions in clinic to help continue to raise funds for MotorOn Cymru and remember our amazing mentor, friend and boss Bob.
In honour of Bob, our Practice Manager Sian Baker will also be plunging into an ice bath in the clinic treadmill - all donations welcomed to spur her on! 🙂

Keep your eyes peeled on our social media pages, during the week of the 4th November, for updates on all the celebrations and the funds raised, and as always thanks to all of our clients, patients and friends of the clinic for all of your support over the years. Here's to the next 20! 😉

#celebration #rehabilitation #motoroncymru #20years #fun #icebath #anniversary #furryfriends
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals2 weeks ago
Celebrating 20 Years of S.M.A.R.T

We did not want this year to end without properly celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
Most of you will be aware that this year has been a very difficult one for us as a team, but we all want to take the time to celebrate all that makes the Smart Clinic what it is and invite you to join us for a week of merriment and fun in clinic, starting on Monday 4th November.

There will be cakes, party hats and decorations and a few competitions in clinic to help continue to raise funds for MotorOn Cymru and remember our amazing mentor, friend and boss Bob.
In honour of Bob, our Practice Manager Sian Baker will also be plunging into an ice bath in the clinic treadmill - all donations welcomed to spur her on! 🙂

Keep your eyes peeled on our social media pages, during the week of the 4th November, for updates on all the celebrations and the funds raised, and as always thanks to all of our clients, patients and friends of the clinic for all of your support over the years. Here's to the next 20! 😉

#celebration #rehabilitation #motoroncymru #20years #fun #icebath #anniversary #furryfriends
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals2 weeks ago
Lost Property:
We have recently found a couple of items in our Swansea clinic car park-

-1 silver pendant
-1 gold earring

If you have lost any item that fits in these descriptions please call the clinic on 01792 931239 so our staff can help identify these and return them.
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals
SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals3 weeks ago
Our Pet of the Month for October is Zeus!

Favourite activities: going on new walks with lots of good sniffs
Favourite toy: his Kong
Favourite treat: cheese
Special talent: outsmarting his parents

Owners report: Zeus is a very relaxed old boy, who loves sunbathing even if it's raining. He enjoys swimming but only on his terms, usually without the treadmill. Treats are welcomed, especially if they crunch. He has improved so much, physically and mentally since going for his regular spa treatments and buffet, he gets excited for every visit to the wonderful team at the smart clinic.

This big eared beautiful boy started coming to see us at Smart Clinic in December 2023. He had suspected polyarthritis and lameness in his right hind leg. Polyarthritis is the medical term for having arthritis that affects five or more of your joints at the same time. Zeus had also had two surgeries in 2023 – a toe amputation and cruciate ligament surgery – what a year!

Zeus’ owners had noticed weakness and muscle loss in his hind limbs. X-rays showed subluxation of the hip on his right side which meant that the ball was not fully in the socket of Zeus’ hip joint. This condition can cause limited range of motion of the hip. The x-rays also showed spondylosis of the spine.

Our aim was to make Zeus as comfortable as possible so that he could enjoy the things he loved doing such as going on adventures for the freshest of sniffs and going for a dip in the water!

Managing Zeus’ combination of medication was the first port of call to help address all the different pain pathways that were present for him. Soft tissue massage, laser therapy, acupuncture, gait training and exercises to do at home were also vital components, each playing their part to help this handsome shepherd live his life to the fullest! Well done to Zeus and his very dedicated owners.