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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
Is AI OK? AI use in veterinary practice
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables computers to simulate human intelligenc...
12 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
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