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Talking about pet obesity - how to communicate with pet owners
Bringing up a pet’s weight can be awkward, with some owners reacting defensively or ignoring your ad...
15 min read
Options for practices in financial trouble
It’s a fact of life that every business will suffer the odd bump in the road financially from time t...
16 min read
Recognising pain in ageing dogs: why early intervention matters
Advances in veterinary medicine, nutrition and overall awareness of all aspects of pet care mean dog...
11 min read
Is clomipramine or fluoxetine more effective for reducing anxiety-related behaviours in dogs?
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a client-owned dog that exhibits anxiety-rela...
10 min read
Webinar: Head trauma in cats - practical tips for general practice
What's your approach when a feline head trauma case comes through the door? Do you carry out a modif...
1 hour webinar
A guide to neuromuscular disorders in cats
Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) in cats represent a broad and complex spectrum of diseases that affec...
19 min read
Beyond medication: why nutrition matters in parasite control in dogs
In companion animals, parasitic infections remain a pressing health concern, impairing digestive hea...
22 min read
Pets that go bump in the night: why understanding the nocturnal activity of our companion animals is crucial to providing good care
Many common species of companion animal can be active at night. Think of the ubiquitous domestic cat...
13 min read
Webinar: Normal and abnormal dentistry in exotic pet species
Would you know what to look for in a badger's mouth? Or common dental diseases of bearded dragons? Y...
45 min webinar
5 Ways to Make Your Practice Low Stress & Fear Free
As vets and nurses, none of us want our patients to be stressed. Not only is it not nice for the ani...
10 min read
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
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