Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists

WARNING ‼️ WARNING ‼️ I want to share my experience and WARN pet owners of the potential risk.. My pet sharpei received Dogstem injections in both elbows on 29th October at Movement referrals based on their advice. Days after noticed swollen lymph nodes. He was diagnosed with an aggressive B cell lymphoma and despite all our best efforts and such a brave fight Rocky had to be euthanized. DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS BASED ON THE FACTS ABOVE AS AN UPDATE TO OTHER READERS; Please note my original post was somehow removed without any notification to myself as a result of this i have removed names from this post.. It brings into question how many other negative reviews have also been removed ??? I feel extremely let down by Movement referrals and my own personal beliefs are such that if my dog had not received treatment at Movement Referrals he would be alive today. Rocky did not deserve to have his life cut short and die in such a cruel harrowing way. This is currently under review with the Royal Colllege of Veterinary Surgeons. I’ve included pictures of Rocky before and after treatment. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS COMPANY !!!!!!! INACURACIES AND FALSE ASSUMPTIONS YOU STATE in your response.How dare you write such nonsense in an attempt to mask over the truth. Based on what exactly ..YOU HAVE NO SCIENTIFIC PROOF TO BACK UP YOUR STATEMENT. The fact of the matter remains A FIT AND HEALTHY DOG HAD THE ONESET OF THE DISEASE 48HRS AFTER RECEIVING TREATMENT AT MOVEMENT REFERRALS WHICH RESULTED IN THE PAINFUL DEATH OF ROCKY. More over the specialist that treated Rocky acknowledged it was entirely possible the treatment could have caused the Lymphoma.

Thank you wonderful team for looking after our Milo ,10 year old Frenchie. Mark and John thank you for support and ensuring speedy surgery and nurses for a safe recovery. We really appreciate you all expecally during busy period and surgery on Christmas Eve and couldn’t be more greatful that he’s home just in time for Christmas.

Outstanding clinical skills and customer service . Recommended without hesitation.

We were referred to movement after our dog Sullys back legs became weak and unsteady. We were worried about leaving him as he becomes very nervous in the vet and his breathing was also deteriorating so we didn’t want him too stressed out. We muzzled Sully and Beth immediately got stuck in with him! He was sent for a CT scan and MRI scan that same day. We weren’t local to the area so we stayed in Runcorn waiting for him. Beth kept us updated and even let us through the back to help with his IV when he got tangled up - (not because they couldn’t manage but because it was better for Sully this way to prevent him getting too stressed, especially when his breathing was quite bad!) we really appreciated them letting us help and keeping us updated throughout. Beth and the nurses who took care of Sully that day were so lovely and really helped put us at ease. Sully was referred to a different firm as he needed further investigations but Beth kept in touch providing us with his blood results and checked in on Sully. It makes such a difference when you deal with someone so kind and understanding. Thanks to everyone at movement!

We were so pleased with the expert care our little dog received at this practice. The surgeon in particular was excellent and phoned us straight after surgery. Thank you

Douglas was referred after dislocating his hip chasing a ball. Mark arranged to see him quickly and after outlining our options surgery was arranged the same day .All the staff very friendly and helpful. Dougie back home the next day on crate rest but already much better. Thank you

It’s always trauma that brings you here but the kindness to both me and my girl, second to none. I was fully prepared what to expect and well informed, I was updated frequently. I had insurance and they were able to bill directly meaning I didn’t need to be involved. First class service , thank you John and Team Movement. I will recommend you

Can’t recommend enough. Xena was treated for elbow dysplasia earlier in the week. They got her in for her arthroscopy days after having her CT scan. Talked us through everything beforehand and given great aftercare advice. You wouldn’t even know she’d had surgery, one happy pup! 😊 thankyou to David and the team!

William had Spinal surgery mid March and has now got his life back😍thanks to all the fantastic staff who looked after him post surgery, and a big thank you to Mark the Surgeon who advised us and kept in contact throughout his recovery and beyond, fantastic animal loving people.