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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
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...
26 min read
Reducing stress for reptiles in veterinary practice
Guardians of pet reptiles generally have a lack of knowledge about the welfare, behaviour and needs ...
16 min read
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 ...
17 min read
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...
25 min read
Congenital cardiac defects in dogs: pulmonic stenosis and atrial septal defects
Congenital cardiac diseases present significant challenges in veterinary medicine. This series aims ...
20 min read
Feline eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis: an interesting corneoconjunctival condition in cats
Consider this clinical case: a four-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presents to your c...
23 min read
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...
7 min video
Dispelling common myths about inter-dog aggression
Aggression (including barking, growling, lunging, snapping and biting) directed towards unfamiliar d...
17 min read
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...
10 min read
The importance of neonatal and paediatric care for kittens and puppies
Because every young patient deserves and will benefit from the best start in life, it is crucial tha...
11 min read
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...
20 min read
Canine cognitive dysfunction and its relation to osteoarthritis: common comorbidities in ageing veterinary patients
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), also known as dementia, is a common comorbidity in ageing arthri...
17 min read
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...
12 min read
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