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Constipation in cats
Constipation is defined as difficult, painful or reduced defecation over a period of time ranging fr...
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Meloxicam as analgesic for rabbits
Imagine this clinical scenario: you create an analgesic protocol for your clinic to ensure rabbits e...
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How can you fit a dermatology consultation into general practice?
One of the most abiding impressions many new graduates retain about clinical dermatology is how long...
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When should we consider total hip replacement for dysplastic dogs?
This is a question a lot of vets are facing when treating a dog with hip dysplasia. Surgical options...
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Approaching cases of congestive heart failure in cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cause of CHF in cats (Goutal et al., 2010). Som...
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Nutritional management of early feline chronic kidney disease
Part one of this series covered the diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). Part two...
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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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Ocular pain in veterinary patients: 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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