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Diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Box 1) is a highly prevalent disease in older cats, estimated to affec...

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Canine cranial cruciate ligament ruptures: TPLO vs lateral suture

A seven-year-old neutered male crossbreed dog weighing 23kg presents with an acute history of unilat...

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Feather plucking in parrots

An article in the Scottish Daily Record (2019) brought to light the damage that parrots can do to th...

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Rabbit haemorrhagic disease - diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) has regained attention recently due to a new strain causing out-br...

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How to take and interpret avian radiographs

Radiographs can be an excellent tool to assess avian patients, given their non-invasive nature and e...

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Considering quality of life in dogs with epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs and humans, with many similarities...

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What to do if you suspect liver disease

Canine hepatopathies are a common problem encountered in primary care practice; however, the diagnos...

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Dental caries lesions in dogs

To many, dental caries, also known as “dental decay” or “cavities”, is better recognised from person...

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Working together on gut stasis in rabbits

Gut stasis is one of the most serious conditions a rabbit could have, and it deserves to be taken se...

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Managing humeral intracondylar fissure

Humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) is a condition that is most often seen in Spaniel breeds, partic...

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Diagnosing and treating feline demodicosis

Feline demodicosis is a disease associated with three Demodex mites. These are Demodex cati, Demodex...

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Nutrition requirements of senior pets

Senior pet nutrition is a growing focus as pets in the UK live longer and we recognise the key role ...

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Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions

Skin cases benefit from a detailed history, a physical examination to determine the health status of...

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Dealing with the painful eye

If you have been unlucky enough to experience a corneal ulcer, you will know how excruciatingly pain...

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Minimising stress during rabbit examinations

Rabbits are becoming one of the more common animals seen in practice, and with this comes a rising e...

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Canine impetigo in puppies - differential diagnosis and care

Canine impetigo is a common problem in young prepubescent dogs that have been kept in poor, unhygien...

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Hepatic encephalopathy in cats and dogs: A small animal vet's guide

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is described as a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities seen in pat...

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Treating canine scabies - a guide for veterinary professionals

Canine scabies (sarcoptic mange) is one of the oldest known skin diseases. It is caused by the super...

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Diagnosis and treatment of feline pancreatitis

According to cat specialist Susan Little, pancreatitis in cats can be classified into three forms: 1...

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Pancreatitis: first steps and dietary essentials...

Pancreatic disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice, with pancreatitis the most common disea...

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The nurse’s role in the treatment and management of the dyspnoeic patient

The main purpose of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the lungs and remove carbon dioxi...

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