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Building strong customer relationships: preventing and resolving disputes

Strong customer relationships are vital to running a successful veterinary practice, supporting posi...

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8 min read

Does mesenchymal stem cell therapy improve chronic gingivostomatitis in felines?

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a client’s seven-year-old female domestic sho...

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10 min read

Diets and nutrition for cardiac disease in companion animals

Cardiac disease isn’t just about leaky valves or enlarged chambers – it’s a full-body metabolic uphe...

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24 min read

Article

Using the Feline Grimace Scale in veterinary practice

We all know that cats hide pain well. But what can we do about it? While validated pain scores are n...

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16 min read

Article

How to perform an eye exam in an uncooperative patient

Dogs and cats can be uncooperative for the eye exam due to fear, anxiety or stress (FAS), especially...

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21 min read

One team, many minds: neurodiversity in veterinary practice

Every veterinary practice relies on teamwork. Whether you're in the consult room, the theatre, or be...

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8 min read

Article

A vet nurse’s guide to feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome 

Due to advances in veterinary treatment and care, our feline friends are living to a much older age....

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16 min read

8 ways to reduce risk in veterinary dentistry

Dental operations are common in small animal practice, but a recent study (Shoop-Worrall et all, 202...

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8 min read

How to cope with imposter syndrome as a new graduate vet

Congratulations! You've made it through veterinary school, passed your exams, and now you're steppin...

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10 min read

Article

Grain-free diets in pets: where are we at with the evidence? 

Most veterinary professionals (myself included) have long since felt that grain-free diets are a fad...

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19 min read

Supporting veterinary investment in diagnostics

The veterinary sector in the UK has seen significant growth over the last few years. According to th...

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8 min read

Article

Management options for glaucoma in cats

Glaucoma in cats remains a challenging condition to manage clinically, not least due to its often su...

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19 min read

How to support new graduate vets in your practice

Support is one of those words that means different things to different people. When it comes to new ...

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10 min read

Gonadectomies may increase the risk of CCLD in dogs

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are a veterinary surgeon in first-opinion practice, conducting a...

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13 min read

Angiostrongylus vasorum: insights into bleeding diathesis and survival in dogs

Angiostrongylus vasorum (also known as lungworm and French heartworm) is a parasitic nematode that a...

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11 min read

Article

An introduction to the ophthalmology of exotic pets in general practice

Ophthalmological presentations in general practice can be some of the trickiest to diagnose and mana...

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21 min read

How becoming a feline-friendly veterinary practice could increase profits

Have you ever wondered if there’s any point in becoming a feline-friendly veterinary practice? With ...

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15 min read

9 strategies to promote responsible veterinary antibiotic use in your practice

There were nearly 67,000 serious antimicrobial-resistant infections in the UK in 2023, meaning antib...

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13 min read

10 signs your patient needs BOAS surgery

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common but serious condition affecting flat-f...

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10 min read

Article

Improving anaesthesia for veterinary nurses: 5 tips to enhance patient safety

Anaesthesia is a vital part of veterinary care, and veterinary nurses play a key role in ensuring pr...

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14 min read

Webinar: Lower urinary tract diseases in cats - top tips from a specialist

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a collection of symptoms, not a diagnosis. That said, ...

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45 min webinar

Article

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

Video

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

Starting up or starting again – what do I need to know?

After the corporatisation of the veterinary sector and the more recent focus by the Competition and ...

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10 min read

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

Article

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

Webinar

Webinar: How to make the most of your veterinary endoscopy kit

When was the last time you used your endoscope? Is it gathering dust? Or perhaps you're thinking abo...

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1 hour webinar

Article

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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