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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...
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...
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...
24 min read
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...
16 min read
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...
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...
8 min read
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....
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...
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...
10 min read
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...
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...
8 min read
Management options for glaucoma in cats
Glaucoma in cats remains a challenging condition to manage clinically, not least due to its often su...
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 ...
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...
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...
11 min read
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...
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 ...
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...
13 min read
10 signs your patient needs BOAS surgery
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common but serious condition affecting flat-f...
10 min read
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...
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, ...
45 min webinar
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
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 ...
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...
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
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...
1 hour webinar
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
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