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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...
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
Emergency triage for small animal veterinary nurses: a guide
Emergency triage is an essential skill that veterinary nurses must master. In the veterinary practic...
13 min read
Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome
Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...
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...
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...
6 min read
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...
11 min read
Dietary management of cats suffering from obesity and associated comorbidities
Obesity in cats is defined as being more than 20 percent over their ideal body weight, and it is est...
20 min read
Management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats
Status epilepticus and cluster seizures are common neurological emergencies in both primary and spec...
12 min read
Principles of small animal geriatric anaesthesia: anaesthesia guidelines and recovery
Chemical restraint in everyday veterinary practice includes both sedation and general anaesthesia. T...
12 min read
Feather destructive behaviour in birds: understanding and managing the issue
Feather destructive behaviour (FDB) is a prevalent and distressing issue in captive birds, especiall...
21 min read
9 tips for returning to veterinary practice as a breastfeeding mum
Returning to veterinary practice after maternity leave can be a daunting business. What with leaving...
10 min read
Top tips for supporting the medical emergency as a veterinary nurse
Medical patients can present as emergencies due a variety of conditions including acute kidney injur...
6 min read
A practical guide to endotracheal tube selection in small animal practice
Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is an essential part of safe anaesthesia in cats and dogs as it al...
16 min read
Are you good enough? Setting that inner critic to rest
When I was growing up in Ireland, I was always told to “treat others as you would wish to be treated...
11 min read
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...
15 min read
Eight key terms to be aware of when drafting and implementing locum agreements
The current pressures on veterinary practices, including the skills shortage, have seen an ever-incr...
8 min read
Tips to prevent and manage peri-anaesthetic hypothermia
Anaesthesia is a complex and challenging aspect of veterinary medicine, particularly for small anima...
14 min read
Epidural methylprednisolone acetate in dogs for treatment of lumbosacral stenosis
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis is a complex acquired condition. It corresponds to degenerative ch...
10 min read
Principles of small animal geriatric anaesthesia: physiological age-related changes
On a daily basis, it is very common to be called to administer general anaesthesia to elderly animal...
9 min read
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 ...
12 min read
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...
21 min read
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...
10 min read
Diagnosis and treatment in veterinary near-drowning cases
By Rosalind Wright BVSc BSc GPCert(EMS) MRCVS
20 min read
Clinical approach to prepubic tendon rupture in cats and dogs
The abdominal wall extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis, encompassing the largest cavity within ...
13 min read
Dog-to-dog aggression: four initial considerations for vet and owner
Dog-to-dog aggression is a common behavioural problem that has the potential to result in dog and/or...
7 min read
Surgical management of gastrointestinal obstruction in rabbits
Rabbits presenting with gastrointestinal obstruction are not uncommon in clinical practice, especial...
19 min read
Complication rates for Penrose drains in dogs
Penrose drains are the most commonly used type of drain in veterinary practice, being readily availa...
7 min read
Ethical considerations in radical surgical oncology
Surgery has played a fundamental role in cancer treatment for thousands of years. Until the developm...
19 min read
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...
8 min read
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