23/03/2026
Today is and we're celebrating Bertie! At just 10 months old, this miniature dachshund developed a visible growth on his nose. Referred to the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital, our neurology team diagnosed Bertie with a nasal dermoid sinus cyst.
The growth was attached to Bertieās brain through a tubular structure, requiring complex surgery from our Soft Tissue and Neurosurgery teams to remove it safely. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to fund the CT scanner used as part of Bertieās diagnosis and treatment, giving specialist teams the detailed imaging they need to plan life-saving procedures like this.
Bertieās recovery went smoothly, and heās now back to his old self ā causing chaos at home!
Your support helps us fund advanced equipment and improve our hospitals, so more pets like Bertie can receive the specialist care they need. Find out more about how we help support our hospitals here: rvcact.com/hospitals
