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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
Veterinary burnout and the 'Christmas clear-out' - 12 tips for vet mental health over the holiday season
It’s that time of year again, and for many, the next few weeks will be filled with seasonal beverage...
9 min read
Diagnostic imaging for intestinal obstructions - which is best?
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in their pet dog that is presenting with acute abdom...
11 min read
Get to the bottom of it: a veterinary nurse’s guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the operator to look inside an organ or stru...
14 min read
Veterinary radiology: are you making diagnostic errors?
As a vet, it’s likely you take radiographs most days. Veterinary radiology is a great tool in your d...
13 min read
Lower urinary tract disease of small mammals: an introduction
Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) is a common and often challenging condition in small exotic mamma...
19 min read
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: a guide for vets and nurses
Anaemia has three broad causes (Mills, 2012): haemorrhage (blood loss due to bleeding), dyserythropo...
12 min read
How to use your ultrasound machine - 7 tips for vets
At first glance, vet ultrasound machines can appear complicated and the sheer number of buttons, kno...
10 min read
Surgical approach to cutaneous and subcutaneous masses: staging and surgical margins
Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses are a common presenting complaint in first opinion practice. Such ...
22 min read
Diabetes mellitus in degus: diagnosis, management and care
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia due to ...
14 min read
Diagnosis and management of canine thyroid carcinomas
Canine thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy in dogs (Barber, 2007). This neopla...
22 min read
How to manage Addisonian crisis in veterinary practice
Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrine disease in dogs, with a reported prevalence of around 0...
19 min read
Common neurological toxicities in small animal practice
Neurological toxicities are common emergencies in veterinary practice. Toxins that cause neurologica...
9 min read
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