1. A referral letter broadly indicating the nature of the referral, diagnostics performed and discussion with the owner together with a computer print-out / photocopy of the relevant patient notes is a vital part of the referral process.
2. Please send us as much detail as you can even if they are reported as normal, including:
   
           • Recent medications,
           • Full laboratory results
           • Ultrasonographic reports
           • Original radiographs
           • ECG traces

Should we need to repeat some of the investigations; it can be very useful to have access to previous clinical data for comparison.

If the animal is already on medication (for example antibiotics, NSAIDs or steroids) please speak to the clinician as we may ask for the medication to be stopped prior to the appointment.