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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...
4 min read
Feather plucking in parrots
An article in the Scottish Daily Record (2019) brought to light the damage that parrots can do to th...
9 min read
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease - diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) has regained attention recently due to a new strain causing out-br...
12 min read
How to take and interpret avian radiographs
Radiographs can be an excellent tool to assess avian patients, given their non-invasive nature and e...
13 min read
Considering quality of life in dogs with epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs and humans, with many similarities...
9 min read
What to do if you suspect liver disease
Canine hepatopathies are a common problem encountered in primary care practice; however, the diagnos...
14 min read
Dental caries lesions in dogs
To many, dental caries, also known as “dental decay” or “cavities”, is better recognised from person...
9 min read
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...
8 min read
Managing humeral intracondylar fissure
Humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) is a condition that is most often seen in Spaniel breeds, partic...
8 min read
Diagnosing and treating feline demodicosis
Feline demodicosis is a disease associated with three Demodex mites. These are Demodex cati, Demodex...
7 min read
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 ...
8 min read
Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions
Skin cases benefit from a detailed history, a physical examination to determine the health status of...
9 min read
Dealing with the painful eye
If you have been unlucky enough to experience a corneal ulcer, you will know how excruciatingly pain...
7 min read
Minimising stress during rabbit examinations
Rabbits are becoming one of the more common animals seen in practice, and with this comes a rising e...
8 min read
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...
5 min read
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...
11 min read
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...
9 min read
Diagnosis and treatment of feline pancreatitis
According to cat specialist Susan Little, pancreatitis in cats can be classified into three forms: 1...
5 min read
Pancreatitis: first steps and dietary essentials...
Pancreatic disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice, with pancreatitis the most common disea...
11 min read
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...
16 min read
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