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Pericardial effusions in small animals: causes and diagnosis

Pericardial disease includes various disorders affecting the pericardium, the double-walled sac cont...

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19 min read

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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...

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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...

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12 min read

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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...

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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,...

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1 hour webinar

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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...

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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...

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24 min read

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Fact-checking the latest trends in pet nutrition

Clients are becoming more concerned about their pets’ diets, and social media, rather than veterinar...

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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...

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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...

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17 min read

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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 ...

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19 min read

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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...

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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...

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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...

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11 min read

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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...

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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...

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13 min read

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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...

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19 min read

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Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: a guide for vets and nurses

Anaemia has three broad causes (Mills, 2012): haemorrhage (blood loss due to bleeding), dyserythropo...

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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...

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10 min read

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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 ...

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22 min read

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Diabetes mellitus in degus: diagnosis, management and care

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia due to ...

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14 min read

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Diagnosis and management of canine thyroid carcinomas

Canine thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy in dogs (Barber, 2007). This neopla...

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22 min read

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An introduction to interventional radiology in veterinary medicine

Interventional radiology (IR) involves the use of real-time imaging modalities, such as fluoroscopy,...

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11 min read

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How to manage Addisonian crisis in veterinary practice

Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrine disease in dogs, with a reported prevalence of around 0...

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19 min read

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Common neurological toxicities in small animal practice

Neurological toxicities are common emergencies in veterinary practice. Toxins that cause neurologica...

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9 min read

Emergency triage for small animal veterinary nurses: a guide

Emergency triage is an essential skill that veterinary nurses must master. In the veterinary practic...

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13 min read

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Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome

Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...

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25 min read

What are the risk factors for and prevalence of gingivitis in cats?

Periodontal disease is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in cats, affecting 13.9 percent o...

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11 min read

When calling in sick is necessary: Self-care in veterinary practice

As a vet or nurse, there’s immense pressure to show up for work, no matter the circumstances. In fac...

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6 min read

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Moving away from antimicrobials for otitis externa cases

Otitis externa is a very common problem, seen in over 10 percent of dogs attending primary care prac...

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11 min read

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