Buyers Guides

Burtons tub tables, made in the $\text{UK}$ from corrosion-resistant 304-grade stainless steel, feature long-length grills for safety, integrated storage options, and comfortable knee space for accessibility. All models are convertible for left or right-handed use upon installation, with a standard $13\text{ cm}$ or deep $48\text{ cm}$ twin tub option.

Burtons UK-made anaesthesia machines are engineered from high-grade, recyclable stainless steel or WCB for durability and hygiene. Key features include free commissioning, an emergency O₂ flush with dual safety valves, a concentrator changeover switch, and user-focused design for optimal visibility and cleaning.

Choosing a multi-parameter monitor requires assessing portability, required parameters ($\text{ECG}$, Temp, $\text{BP}$, Capnography type), and species range (small animal vs. exotics). Consider the $\text{Edan X12}$ for reliable daily small animal use or the adaptable $\text{Vetronic Lightning}$ for practices needing to add advanced parameters later.

Burtons offers four cage types: 'Lifetime' stainless steel for extreme durability; 'Quiet Time' polypropylene for warmth/low reflection (ideal for cats); hygienic, long-stay 'Cat Cubes' (WCB); and the Avian Cage (WCB) with $\text{IR}$ heat for exotics, all featuring sound-deadening, configurability, and easy cleaning.

Direct Radiography (DR) is a major upgrade from CR, providing instant image viewing via a detector panel, eliminating processing time and dramatically reducing costly retakes and patient anaesthesia time. DR is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly long-term investment, ideal for small animal, mixed, and equine practices.

The Vetronic Lightning multi-parameter monitor is designed to grow with a practice, allowing users to add internal parameters later, justifying the long-term investment. It includes free, advanced $\text{PC}$ software ($\text{Vital Monitor/Store}$) for customizable, remote monitoring, and is uniquely adaptable for patients ranging from birds to large animals (e.g., elephants).

To choose a dental machine, prioritise a compact, mobile, lockable unit with a sufficient onboard water reservoir (running all tools) and accessible storage. The control panel must include a high-speed handpiece, a low-speed handpiece, and an air/water syringe. Always confirm warranty and after-care support.

The Big Cat Sanctuary (BCS) opened a new on-site veterinary theatre to support their conservation and breeding efforts (e.g., Amur leopards). The facility includes bespoke, heavy-duty operating tables (Pro-Lift), a mobile Burtons Adaptable Anaesthesia setup, and a Motic Digital Microscope for cost-saving, in-house sampling, dramatically improving patient care.

For safety, Burtons exclusively uses medical-grade copper piping for piped gas systems—the standard, durable material that mitigates the risk of unseen leaks common with flexible hosing. The system is custom-designed, with minimal anti-static tubing only in visible, checkable areas (cylinder store) to ensure staff and patient safety.

Choosing a veterinary table involves selecting a base (Mobile $\text{Lo-Lift/Pro-Lift}$, or Tilting Op Table) based on mobility and procedure needs. Tops range from standard Flat (including heated or lead-lined for $\text{X-ray}$), to V-Tops for positioning, and Dental/Ultrasound tops designed for specific procedures, all made from easy-to-clean stainless steel.

Airway devices are used to secure and maintain and protect a patent airway, provide a means to deliver oxygen and volatile gases, remove expired waste gases and support ventilation. Find out more about their uses + learn how to use the AG Cuffil.

Selecting a dental bur requires knowing its shank type ($\text{HP}$, $\text{FG}$, or $\text{RA}$) to fit the handpiece, and its head shape (Round, Fissure, Pear) for the procedure (e.g., cutting, polishing, bone removal). Carbide is the preferred bur material for efficient, smooth veterinary dental work.