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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...
21 min read
Video: How to perform an advancement flap for large skin defects
Advancement flaps (sometimes called 'single pedicle advancement flaps') are a useful surgical techni...
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...
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...
19 min read
Pericardial effusions in small animals: causes and diagnosis
Pericardial disease includes various disorders affecting the pericardium, the double-walled sac cont...
19 min read
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...
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,...
1 hour webinar
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...
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...
24 min read
Fact-checking the latest trends in pet nutrition
Clients are becoming more concerned about their pets’ diets, and social media, rather than veterinar...
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...
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...
17 min read
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 ...
19 min read
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...
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...
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...
11 min read
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...
14 min read
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...
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...
10 min read
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 ...
22 min read
Diagnosis and management of canine thyroid carcinomas
Canine thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy in dogs (Barber, 2007). This neopla...
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...
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...
13 min read
Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome
Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...
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...
6 min read
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...
11 min read
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 min read
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