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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...

Constipation is defined as difficult, painful or reduced defecation over a period of time ranging fr...

Imagine this clinical scenario: you create an analgesic protocol for your clinic to ensure rabbits e...

One of the most abiding impressions many new graduates retain about clinical dermatology is how long...

This is a question a lot of vets are facing when treating a dog with hip dysplasia. Surgical options...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cause of CHF in cats (Goutal et al., 2010). Som...

Part one of this series covered the diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). Part two...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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