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A practical guide to endotracheal tube selection in small animal practice
Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is an essential part of safe anaesthesia in cats and dogs as it al...
14 min read
The use of fish oil supplements in small animal veterinary practice
Fish oil supplements are commonly used in human medicine to prevent and manage disease, as well as b...
15 min read
Epidural methylprednisolone acetate in dogs for treatment of lumbosacral stenosis
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis is a complex acquired condition. It corresponds to degenerative ch...
10 min read
How to Make Sure Your Veterinary Crash Kit is Ready to Go
A good veterinary crash kit is pivotal in any emergency situation and every practice should have one...
23 min read
Mistakes happen: How to bounce back from a mistake
Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS Vets are often perfectionists – we’re used to achieving well academ...
10 min read
Diagnosis and treatment in veterinary near-drowning cases
By Rosalind Wright BVSc BSc GPCert(EMS) MRCVS
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Surgical management of gastrointestinal obstruction in rabbits
Rabbits presenting with gastrointestinal obstruction are not uncommon in clinical practice, especial...
18 min read
The fundamentals of anaesthetic monitoring in rabbits – a guide for veterinary nurses
For many in general practice, the thought of monitoring a rabbit under anaesthesia might immediately...
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A review of intervertebral disc disease classification in dogs: a fast-changing field!
Intervertebral disc disease is a well-known condition to the veterinary surgeon in practice because ...
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Congenital cardiac defects in dogs: patent ductus arteriosus, ventricular septal defects and subaortic stenosis
In the second instalment of this series discussing common congenital cardiac defects in dogs, we wil...
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Congenital cardiac defects in dogs: pulmonic stenosis and atrial septal defects
Congenital cardiac diseases present significant challenges in veterinary medicine. This series aims ...
20 min read
Can trazodone be used to manage stress in hospitalised canine patients?
Imagine this clinical scenario: you work in a companion animal practice with a high surgical caseloa...
10 min read
Traumatic brain injury in companion animals
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur in many different cases; it has been reported that up to 20 p...
20 min read
Stem cell therapy for refractory feline chronic gingivostomatitis and beyond
The development and regulatory approval of stem cells for human applications has largely outpaced th...
12 min read
Recovery speed of LFTS vs conservative treatment for canine cruciate ligament disease
Imagine this clinical scenario: you examine a seven-year-old Labrador Retriever with a confirmed com...
8 min read
Diagnosing and managing Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Cushing’s syndrome, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a relatively common endocrine condition in middle-ag...
20 min read
Dentistry of small companion mammals
Dental disease is a common presenting issue of small companion mammals, perhaps because the unique a...
16 min read
Six ways to support menstrual health in the veterinary workplace
Navigating our careers and menstrual cycles is intrinsic to our journey as resilient women in any pr...
10 min read
Use of feeding tubes in small animal general practice
Nutritional support has long been regarded as a key part of managing hospitalised people with many d...
12 min read
Hyporexia and unintentional weight loss in cats
According to a survey of EU vets, weight loss and inappetence are one of the most common reasons for...
12 min read
Navigating the festive season - a guide to managing mental health at Christmas
The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, fo...
5 min read
Recognising signs of pain in cats
There are sensory and emotional aspects of pain, and, as such, every individual can experience pain ...
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Meloxicam or prednisolone for feline interstitial cystitis?
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client has brought in their pet cat after spotting blood in its ur...
10 min read
Impact of surgical margins on cutaneous mast cell tumour recurrence
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in a four-year-old neutered male Pug with a 1cm cuta...
12 min read
Advancing veterinary care in practice: what are the opportunities and challenges in the current climate?
A willingness to adapt and contribute to advancing standards of veterinary care and a desire to impr...
14 min read
Teenage tearaways! Behaviour changes related to adolescence in dogs
What is adolescence? It is a long period of development wherein a juvenile becomes an adult, behavio...
14 min read
Managing trauma and shock in exotic patients
Emergency presentations in exotic patients are as unique and varied as exotic species themselves. Wh...
17 min read
Everything you need to know about feline injection-site sarcomas
Feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS) occur with a prevalence of up to 16 per 10,000 cases, and the ...
20 min read
Behaviour management in a post-pandemic world
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound behavioural impact on many companion animals and presented uniq...
10 min read
Anaesthesia protocols for caesarean sections in small animals
Anaesthesia of the caesarean section patient is complicated because the anaesthetist must consider t...
18 min read
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