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4 recent papers in small animal ophthalmology and how they’ll change the way you practice

Whether you’re a new graduate or a general practitioner, keeping up with the latest evidence in vete...

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21 min read

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Video: How to perform an advancement flap for large skin defects

Advancement flaps (sometimes called 'single pedicle advancement flaps') are a useful surgical techni...

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5 min video

6 ways a veterinary nurse behaviour qualification can benefit your practice

When it comes to creating a great veterinary team, some of the biggest benefits can be found in trai...

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7 min read

Diagnosing feline atopic skin syndrome – 8 top tips

Itchy cats might not be as common as itchy dogs, but for some reason they strike fear into the heart...

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19 min read

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Pericardial effusions in small animals: causes and diagnosis

Pericardial disease includes various disorders affecting the pericardium, the double-walled sac cont...

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19 min read

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Clicker training as an enrichment method for cats

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are a vet working at a busy cat adoption centre. At a staff meet...

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8 min read

Webinar: Mastering dental x-rays - a hands-on guide

Dental surgeries are arguably the most common procedures we carry out in small animal practice. But,...

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1 hour webinar

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Humeral condylar fractures: are we “throwing the puppy out with the bathwater”?

Traditionally, humeral unicondylar (lateral or medial) fractures have been managed with internal fix...

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18 min read

The vet nurse's role in dental procedures: Making the most of your RVN team

With Pet Dental Health Month just around the corner, we thought we’d ask vet nurse Robyn Lowe RVN ab...

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24 min read

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Fact-checking the latest trends in pet nutrition

Clients are becoming more concerned about their pets’ diets, and social media, rather than veterinar...

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13 min read

Schedule 3 veterinary nursing: What does it mean for your practice?

Schedule 3 is an area of veterinary nursing that is gathering interest at the moment. However, there...

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14 min read

Diagnosis and nutritional support of gastroenteric disorders in cats and dogs

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are a frequent reason for seeking consultations. Alimentary tract fun...

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17 min read

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5 recent studies into small animal endoscopy and what they mean for your practice

Endoscopy is an often-underutilised tool in veterinary hospitals. We want to shine the spotlight on ...

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19 min read

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Urine trouble? A vet nurse’s guide to feline lower urinary tract disease

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is not a single disease process. Rather, it is an umbrell...

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15 min read

Veterinary burnout and the 'Christmas clear-out' - 12 tips for vet mental health over the holiday season

It’s that time of year again, and for many, the next few weeks will be filled with seasonal beverage...

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9 min read

Diagnostic imaging for intestinal obstructions - which is best?

Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in their pet dog that is presenting with acute abdom...

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11 min read

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Get to the bottom of it: a veterinary nurse’s guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the operator to look inside an organ or stru...

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14 min read

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Lower urinary tract disease of small mammals: an introduction

Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) is a common and often challenging condition in small exotic mamma...

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19 min read

How to use your ultrasound machine - 7 tips for vets

At first glance, vet ultrasound machines can appear complicated and the sheer number of buttons, kno...

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10 min read

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Surgical approach to cutaneous and subcutaneous masses: staging and surgical margins

Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses are a common presenting complaint in first opinion practice. Such ...

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22 min read

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Diagnosis and management of canine thyroid carcinomas

Canine thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy in dogs (Barber, 2007). This neopla...

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21 min read

How to manage Addisonian crisis in veterinary practice

Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrine disease in dogs, with a reported prevalence of around 0...

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18 min read

Emergency triage for small animal veterinary nurses: a guide

Emergency triage is an essential skill that veterinary nurses must master. In the veterinary practic...

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13 min read

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Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome

Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...

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25 min read

When calling in sick is necessary: Self-care in veterinary practice

As a vet or nurse, there’s immense pressure to show up for work, no matter the circumstances. In fac...

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6 min read

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Moving away from antimicrobials for otitis externa cases

Otitis externa is a very common problem, seen in over 10 percent of dogs attending primary care prac...

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11 min read

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Dietary management of cats suffering from obesity and associated comorbidities

Obesity in cats is defined as being more than 20 percent over their ideal body weight, and it is est...

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20 min read

Management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats

Status epilepticus and cluster seizures are common neurological emergencies in both primary and spec...

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11 min read

9 tips for returning to veterinary practice as a breastfeeding mum

Returning to veterinary practice after maternity leave can be a daunting business. What with leaving...

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10 min read

Top tips for supporting the medical emergency as a veterinary nurse

Medical patients can present as emergencies due a variety of conditions including acute kidney injur...

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6 min read

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