Respiratory Referrals

It may sound obvious, but the correct diagnosis of heart or lung disease is every bit as important as its subsequent treatment. If the diagnosis is inaccurate, the 'treatment' won't work. We are a referral centre specialising in the diagnosis of all these difficult and complicated cardiac and respiratory problems The symptoms of coughing, breathing difficulties or fatigue on exercise, can all be attributed to either a heart or a lung disease. For this, nothing counts more than our clinician's in depth experience and knowledge. However, we also benefit from leading state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that helps us to diagnose heart and lung problems accurately.

Cardiology

We have all the cardiac equipment you would expect from a leading cardiology centre, from simple blood pressure devices, ECG machines and monitors, to the latest high tech ultrasound system which is used in human cardiac hospitals. We also have strap-on heart rate monitors (Holter) to monitor the heart rhythm over several days. These help us diagnose the cause of collapse or intermittent weakness.

Respiratory Medicine

We have high resolution x-ray machines, that can show us fine lung detail not seen with ordinary machines. We have an amazing range of endoscopes of all sizes. With these we can see inside the nose of most pets, look inside the windpipe and down into the airways. If there is mucus or a foreign body – we'll find it. Motion x-ray (fluoroscopy) to show if airways are collapsing. And of course we have years of experience in anaesthetising dogs and cats with all sorts of problems. We use a ventilator during all anesthetics, to maximise the safety of this for your pet.

About us

Martin Referrals is one of the leading centres for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung conditions in dogs and cats. We are a small close-knit team and so can provide a personal service with efficient communication. Your pet will not be under the care of someone in 'training', but by a vet with post-graduate qualifications in Veterinary Cardiology and many years of experience that is paramount to the diagnosis or treatment of your pet. To find out more about us, visit us at www.martinreferrals.co.uk