Welcome to the clinical library!

It’s that time of year again, and for many, the next few weeks will be filled with seasonal beverage...

Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in their pet dog that is presenting with acute abdom...

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the operator to look inside an organ or stru...

As a vet, it’s likely you take radiographs most days. Veterinary radiology is a great tool in your d...

Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) is a common and often challenging condition in small exotic mamma...

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

At first glance, vet ultrasound machines can appear complicated and the sheer number of buttons, kno...

Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses are a common presenting complaint in first opinion practice. Such ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Obesity in cats is defined as being more than 20 percent over their ideal body weight, and it is est...

Status epilepticus and cluster seizures are common neurological emergencies in both primary and spec...

Chemical restraint in everyday veterinary practice includes both sedation and general anaesthesia. T...

Feather destructive behaviour (FDB) is a prevalent and distressing issue in captive birds, especiall...

Returning to veterinary practice after maternity leave can be a daunting business. What with leaving...

Medical patients can present as emergencies due a variety of conditions including acute kidney injur...

Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is an essential part of safe anaesthesia in cats and dogs as it al...

When I was growing up in Ireland, I was always told to “treat others as you would wish to be treated...

Fish oil supplements are commonly used in human medicine to prevent and manage disease, as well as b...

Anaesthesia is a complex and challenging aspect of veterinary medicine, particularly for small anima...

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

On a daily basis, it is very common to be called to administer general anaesthesia to elderly animal...