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How likely is a localised histiocytic sarcoma in dogs to disseminate and metastasise? How common is ...

Alopecia is the loss of hair in areas which were previously haired. There are many causes of hair lo...

Mammary tumours are extremely common in dogs and cats, and these can be emotive cases as clients are...

Lameness in dogs due to musculotendinous and ligamentous injury is commonplace and although diagnosi...

This article is the second in a short series - please see the article on diagnosing malocclusions he...

In general practice the term interdigital cyst is commonly used to describe a range of conditions af...

Fractures which require internal fixation are relatively common in veterinary practices and the vete...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease and its prevalence is increasing (Box 1). The mainstay of...

Imagine this clinical scenario: the owner of a geriatric cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is seeki...

Feline patients present regularly for oral surgery, ranging from a simpler scale and polish to surge...

“She still eats, plays and shows no signs of any pain” and “the breeder told me that it is normal” a...

Malassezia dermatitis (also referred to as Malassezia overgrowth syndrome) and otitis may be more pr...

I have often given presentations at Vets North and Vets South on nursing the ophthalmic patient. “Wh...

Ophthalmic disorders are extremely common in Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds. Indeed, along wit...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is defined as fluid accumulation caused by an inability of the heart ...

Animal physiotherapists are highly skilled members of the veterinary multidisciplinary team (MDT). U...

Cats with mite infestations present with “reaction patterns”. Unlike dogs, where associated lesions ...

The gastrointestinal (GI) system comprises the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines (duodenu...

Gastrointestinal emergencies are common in general practice and the underlying problem may be overt ...

Mast cell tumours are the most common form of skin cancer in dogs, accounting for up to 21 percent o...

Exotic animals are inherently prey species and as such hide evidence of minor illnesses. Because of ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological diseases in dogs with a reported prevalence ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is commonly performed in both first opinion and referral practices. Th...

A common query received at the VDS is whether as a veterinary surgeon we should sign a form authoris...

Imagine this scenario: a post-audit survey of cat owner compliance with annual vaccination recommend...

Disorders of micturition can be caused by diseases affecting the innervation of the bladder (neuroge...

In cases of epileptic seizures in dogs, survival is often more dependent on quality of life and fina...

Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Despit...

Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Whilst...

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