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Recovery speed of LFTS vs conservative treatment for canine cruciate ligament disease
Imagine this clinical scenario: you examine a seven-year-old Labrador Retriever with a confirmed com...
8 min read
Diagnosing and managing Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Cushing’s syndrome, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a relatively common endocrine condition in middle-ag...
20 min read
Dentistry of small companion mammals
Dental disease is a common presenting issue of small companion mammals, perhaps because the unique a...
16 min read
Stem cell therapy for elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia (ED) is one of the most common causes of thoracic limb lameness in Labradors and oth...
19 min read
Six ways to support menstrual health in the veterinary workplace
Navigating our careers and menstrual cycles is intrinsic to our journey as resilient women in any pr...
10 min read
Use of feeding tubes in small animal general practice
Nutritional support has long been regarded as a key part of managing hospitalised people with many d...
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Diagnostic imaging for acute intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs
Dogs sustain acute injuries to the spinal cord for several reasons, including trauma, ischaemic even...
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Hyporexia and unintentional weight loss in cats
According to a survey of EU vets, weight loss and inappetence are one of the most common reasons for...
12 min read
Five ways to build great workplace relationships
Relationships are a fundamental part of human existence: humans feel an innate need to belong and to...
11 min read
Navigating the festive season - a guide to managing mental health at Christmas
The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, fo...
5 min read
Is hormone replacement therapy a risk to pets?
As a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) user, I am particularly interested in this subject matter; ho...
13 min read
Identifying and managing pain in exotic pets
Identifying signs of pain in exotic animals is of the utmost importance in order to preserve animal ...
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Recognising signs of pain in cats
There are sensory and emotional aspects of pain, and, as such, every individual can experience pain ...
19 min read
Meloxicam or prednisolone for feline interstitial cystitis?
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client has brought in their pet cat after spotting blood in its ur...
11 min read
Mental well-being and positive psychology for veterinary professionals
Earlier this year, Laura Woodward, counsellor to the veterinary profession, published a book – Menta...
14 min read
Managing rude behaviour – an incivility toolkit for veterinary staff
“It totally affects your day because you start to question, ‘Was it me? Was it something I did? Is i...
9 min read
Diagnostic sampling for infectious diseases in avian patients
When avian patients present with illness, they usually show non-specific symptoms which makes pinpoi...
21 min read
An update on diagnosis and treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common primary malignant bone tumour in dogs, comprising around 85 pe...
14 min read
Impact of surgical margins on cutaneous mast cell tumour recurrence
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in a four-year-old neutered male Pug with a 1cm cuta...
12 min read
Diabetic ketoacidosis in emergency and critical care
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when a patient with diabetes mellitus is severely uncontrolled; i...
13 min read
A practical guide to low-flow anaesthesia in veterinary practice
Low-flow anaesthesia is generally considered to be anaesthesia with a fresh gas flow (FGF) of 0.5 to...
16 min read
Advancing veterinary care in practice: what are the opportunities and challenges in the current climate?
A willingness to adapt and contribute to advancing standards of veterinary care and a desire to impr...
15 min read
Teenage tearaways! Behaviour changes related to adolescence in dogs
What is adolescence? It is a long period of development wherein a juvenile becomes an adult, behavio...
14 min read
Managing trauma and shock in exotic patients
Emergency presentations in exotic patients are as unique and varied as exotic species themselves. Wh...
17 min read
Everything you need to know about feline injection-site sarcomas
Feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS) occur with a prevalence of up to 16 per 10,000 cases, and the ...
20 min read
An emergency diagnosis of septic peritonitis in dogs
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are working the out-of-hours shift when a client brings in their...
11 min read
Behaviour management in a post-pandemic world
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound behavioural impact on many companion animals and presented uniq...
10 min read
Chronic pain in companion animals: is it chronic, acute or osteoarthritis pain?
The International Association for the Study of Pain – the leading global organisation supporting res...
13 min read
Fear-free avian practice – minimising stress for birds in veterinary practice
It is well known that a visit to a veterinary clinic is a stressor for the majority of our patients....
24 min read
The importance of cat-friendly practices in veterinary medical care
Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world. Nevertheless, pet owners do not seek veterin...
15 min read
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