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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...

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Epidural methylprednisolone acetate in dogs for treatment of lumbosacral stenosis

Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis is a complex acquired condition. It corresponds to degenerative ch...

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When enough is enough – what is the appropriate amount of exercise for puppies?

Common advice given to puppy owners is to exercise their puppy for five minutes per month of age to ...

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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...

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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...

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Surgical management of gastrointestinal obstruction in rabbits

Rabbits presenting with gastrointestinal obstruction are not uncommon in clinical practice, especial...

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What to consider when dealing with vulnerable clients

When dealing with members of the public on a day-to-day basis, there will inevitably be times when y...

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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 ...

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Video: How to do a lateral approach to the femur

Thelateral approach to the femur is one of the most useful and repeatable surgical approaches in sma...

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Dispelling common myths about inter-dog aggression

Aggression (including barking, growling, lunging, snapping and biting) directed towards unfamiliar d...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Diagnosing and managing Cushing’s syndrome in dogs

Cushing’s syndrome, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a relatively common endocrine condition in middle-ag...

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Dentistry of small companion mammals

Dental disease is a common presenting issue of small companion mammals, perhaps because the unique a...

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Stem cell therapy for elbow dysplasia in dogs

Elbow dysplasia (ED) is one of the most common causes of thoracic limb lameness in Labradors and oth...

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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...

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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...

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Diagnostic imaging for acute intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Dogs sustain acute injuries to the spinal cord for several reasons, including trauma, ischaemic even...

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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...

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Five ways to build great workplace relationships

Relationships are a fundamental part of human existence: humans feel an innate need to belong and to...

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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...

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Is hormone replacement therapy a risk to pets?

As a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) user, I am particularly interested in this subject matter; ho...

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Identifying and managing pain in exotic pets

Identifying signs of pain in exotic animals is of the utmost importance in order to preserve animal ...

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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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