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Lameness in dogs due to musculotendinous and ligamentous injury is commonplace and although diagnosi...

Fractures which require internal fixation are relatively common in veterinary practices and the vete...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease and its prevalence is increasing (Box 1). The mainstay of...

“She still eats, plays and shows no signs of any pain” and “the breeder told me that it is normal” a...

I have often given presentations at Vets North and Vets South on nursing the ophthalmic patient. “Wh...

Ophthalmic disorders are extremely common in Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds. Indeed, along wit...

Animal physiotherapists are highly skilled members of the veterinary multidisciplinary team (MDT). U...

Cats with mite infestations present with “reaction patterns”. Unlike dogs, where associated lesions ...

Gastrointestinal emergencies are common in general practice and the underlying problem may be overt ...

A common query received at the VDS is whether as a veterinary surgeon we should sign a form authoris...

Imagine this scenario: a post-audit survey of cat owner compliance with annual vaccination recommend...

In cases of epileptic seizures in dogs, survival is often more dependent on quality of life and fina...

Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Despit...

Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Whilst...

Constipation is defined as difficult, painful or reduced defecation over a period of time ranging fr...

Imagine this clinical scenario: you create an analgesic protocol for your clinic to ensure rabbits e...

This is a question a lot of vets are facing when treating a dog with hip dysplasia. Surgical options...

Part one of this series covered the diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). Part two...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Box 1) is a highly prevalent disease in older cats, estimated to affec...

A seven-year-old neutered male crossbreed dog weighing 23kg presents with an acute history of unilat...

An article in the Scottish Daily Record (2019) brought to light the damage that parrots can do to th...

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) has regained attention recently due to a new strain causing out-br...

Radiographs can be an excellent tool to assess avian patients, given their non-invasive nature and e...

Gut stasis is one of the most serious conditions a rabbit could have, and it deserves to be taken se...

Humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) is a condition that is most often seen in Spaniel breeds, partic...

Feline demodicosis is a disease associated with three Demodex mites. These are Demodex cati, Demodex...

Senior pet nutrition is a growing focus as pets in the UK live longer and we recognise the key role ...

If you have been unlucky enough to experience a corneal ulcer, you will know how excruciatingly pain...

Rabbits are becoming one of the more common animals seen in practice, and with this comes a rising e...

The main purpose of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the lungs and remove carbon dioxi...