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The dog is a social species that has a fundamental drive for social contact (McCrave, 1991). When se...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dogs and cats can be uncooperative for the eye exam due to fear, anxiety or stress (FAS), especially...

Every veterinary practice relies on teamwork. Whether you're in the consult room, the theatre, or be...

Due to advances in veterinary treatment and care, our feline friends are living to a much older age....

Dental operations are common in small animal practice, but a recent study (Shoop-Worrall et all, 202...

Most veterinary professionals (myself included) have long since felt that grain-free diets are a fad...

Glaucoma in cats remains a challenging condition to manage clinically, not least due to its often su...

Support is one of those words that means different things to different people. When it comes to new ...

Have you ever wondered if there’s any point in becoming a feline-friendly veterinary practice? With ...

There were nearly 67,000 serious antimicrobial-resistant infections in the UK in 2023, meaning antib...

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common but serious condition affecting flat-f...

Anaesthesia is a vital part of veterinary care, and veterinary nurses play a key role in ensuring pr...