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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 ...
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 ...
40 min webinar
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...
9 min read
Canine insulinoma: from suspicion to treatment
This article reviews the current evidence and provides a practical, step-by-step approach for clinic...
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...
1 hour webinar
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...
17 min read
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...
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 ...
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...
30 min webinar
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...
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...
5 min video
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...
19 min read
Webinar: Nursing Pelvic Fractures in Cats
Pelvic fractures are relatively common emergency presentations in felines, often caused by road traf...
1 hour webinar
Pocket Guide: Dental Nerve Blocks
In small animal practice, dental procedures are incredibly common, but local anaesthetics are not us...
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...
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...
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...
8 min read
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...
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...
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...
11 min read
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...
10 min read
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...
1 hour webinar
Beyond medication: why nutrition matters in parasite control in dogs
In companion animals, parasitic infections remain a pressing health concern, impairing digestive hea...
22 min read
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...
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...
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...
10 min read
Building strong customer relationships: preventing and resolving disputes
Strong customer relationships are vital to running a successful veterinary practice, supporting posi...
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...
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...
24 min read
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...
16 min read
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