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Explore: Total ear canal ablation (TECA) and ventral bulla osteotomy

Have you ever wondered how to do a total ear canal ablation (TECA) surgery in a dog? And what about ...

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2 min read

Webinar: Top tips on bandaging of the surgical patient

Focusing on the essential principles of wound care and bandaging in surgical patients, this webinar ...

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40 min webinar

Article

Creating veterinary practice puppy parties with welfare, behaviour and owner education in mind

Puppies need the right start in life. Their experiences during the sensitive developmental period sh...

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9 min read

Article

Canine insulinoma: from suspicion to treatment

This article reviews the current evidence and provides a practical, step-by-step approach for clinic...

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54 min read

Webinar: Help! My patient needs a transfusion - what do I do?

When a blood transfusion is necessary, time is of the essence. Choosing the right product, collectin...

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1 hour webinar

Article

Anaesthetic monitoring and troubleshooting: a guide for veterinary nurses

Anaesthesia is a common element of patient care in veterinary practice; however, it can present nume...

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17 min read

Article

A roadmap for treating abnormal repetitive behaviours in dogs

This article aims to provide an overview of how abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs) manifest in do...

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11 min read

Video: How to perform a gastrotomy surgery

Gastrotomy is a common surgical procedure in small animal practice, often utilised for foreign body ...

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5 min video

Webinar: Are we overusing omeprazole in small animals?

Omeprazole is a commonly used drug in small animal practice, but it is both overused and misused. In...

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30 min webinar

Article

Feline congenital heart disease: understanding the clinical signs and managing care

Acquired heart disease in cats is relatively common in general practice, reported to affect about 15...

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17 min read

Video: How to place a naso-oesophageal or naso-gastric feeding tube

Placement of a naso-oesophageal (N-O) feeding tube or naso-gastric (N-G) feeding tube is well tolera...

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5 min video

Article

Firework fear first aid: a guide to common noise phobia medications for pets

It’s that time of year again – your consult list is starting to fill up with noise phobic dogs and t...

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19 min read

Webinar

Webinar: Nursing Pelvic Fractures in Cats

Pelvic fractures are relatively common emergency presentations in felines, often caused by road traf...

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1 hour webinar

Pocket Guide: Dental Nerve Blocks

In small animal practice, dental procedures are incredibly common, but local anaesthetics are not us...

Article

9 tips to cut plastic in your veterinary ops (while still being a great surgeon)

As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on our environmental footprint and ou...

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13 min read

Webinar: The periodontitis puzzle - are you missing the signs?

With periodontitis affecting 12.5% of dogs and 15.2% of cats in the UK each year (O'Neill et al, 202...

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1 hour webinar

Retaining vets and nurses: 8 tips for happier staff

The veterinary profession is feeling the squeeze. Demand is high, teams are thin, and diaries are st...

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8 min read

Article

Talking about pet obesity - how to communicate with pet owners

Bringing up a pet’s weight can be awkward, with some owners reacting defensively or ignoring your ad...

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15 min read

Options for practices in financial trouble

It’s a fact of life that every business will suffer the odd bump in the road financially from time t...

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16 min read

Recognising pain in ageing dogs: why early intervention matters

Advances in veterinary medicine, nutrition and overall awareness of all aspects of pet care mean dog...

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11 min read

Article

Is clomipramine or fluoxetine more effective for reducing anxiety-related behaviours in dogs?

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a client-owned dog that exhibits anxiety-rela...

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10 min read

Webinar

Webinar: Head trauma in cats - practical tips for general practice

What's your approach when a feline head trauma case comes through the door? Do you carry out a modif...

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1 hour webinar

Article

Beyond medication: why nutrition matters in parasite control in dogs

In companion animals, parasitic infections remain a pressing health concern, impairing digestive hea...

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22 min read

Article

Pets that go bump in the night: why understanding the nocturnal activity of our companion animals is crucial to providing good care

Many common species of companion animal can be active at night. Think of the ubiquitous domestic cat...

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13 min read

Webinar: Exotic Dentistry for Nurses

Would you know what to look for in a badger's mouth? Or common dental diseases of bearded dragons? Y...

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45 min webinar

5 Ways to Make Your Practice Low Stress & Fear Free 

As vets and nurses, none of us want our patients to be stressed. Not only is it not nice for the ani...

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10 min read

Building strong customer relationships: preventing and resolving disputes

Strong customer relationships are vital to running a successful veterinary practice, supporting posi...

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8 min read

Does mesenchymal stem cell therapy improve chronic gingivostomatitis in felines?

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a client’s seven-year-old female domestic sho...

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10 min read

Diets and nutrition for cardiac disease in companion animals

Cardiac disease isn’t just about leaky valves or enlarged chambers – it’s a full-body metabolic uphe...

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24 min read

Article

Using the Feline Grimace Scale in veterinary practice

We all know that cats hide pain well. But what can we do about it? While validated pain scores are n...

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16 min read

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