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Vestibular syndrome: peripheral and central neurological signs
The main function of the vestibular system is to adapt the position of the eyes and the body with re...
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Reliability of CT scans in the diagnosis of intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a Dachshund with acute onset paraplegia that ...
8 min read
Pain management in the avian patient
The requirement for effective and suitable pain management is as necessary for avian species as it i...
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Looking at the bigger picture – sociocultural, technological and environmental influences
In the first part of this series, we looked at the PESTLE process, followed by exploring some of the...
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Assisting the clinician with an otitis case in a 15-minute consult
Statistics show that 32 percent of canine consults are skin cases in general practice, and that 20 t...
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Inside allergy testing: a guide to canine atopic dermatitis
Diagnosing and treating skin disease in pets can be extremely frustrating for vets and nurses as wel...
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Looking at the bigger picture – what influences how your practice runs?
There is no doubt that the landscape of the veterinary sector is changing rapidly. If you can identi...
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Interpreting testing for primary hypothyroidism in dogs
Canine primary hypothyroidism is both an under-diagnosed and an over-diagnosed condition, with an es...
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Reptile anaesthesia: a refresher for the general practitioner
Reptile medicine, and by extent surgery, is becoming more common in veterinary practice. Reptile own...
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Monitoring the feline diabetic with a continuous glucose monitor
Feline diabetics can be challenging to manage. We know that monitoring response to insulin and avoid...
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Avoiding hypothermia in patients under general anaesthesia for dental and oral surgery
Dentistry and oral surgery are some of the most common surgeries performed within the veterinary pra...
16 min read
Effects of neutering on undesirable behaviours in dogs
The use of surgical neutering is widespread, utilised for its health benefits (Forsee et al., 2013; ...
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Nutritional recommendations in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease
Heart disease affects 10 percent of dogs in general practice (Keene et al., 2019), with myxomatous m...
22 min read
Auscultation: back to the basics
Auscultation is a key skill as part of the physical examination, but recent data suggests that most ...
14 min read
Breathing new life into a familiar problem – new approaches to BOAS
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is an increasingly common condition facing general...
17 min read
A cherry on top: a look at prolapsed glands of the third eyelid
Prolapse of the nictitating gland or “cherry eye” is the most prevalent third eyelid condition affec...
18 min read
Atopic dermatitis in the dog – is treating the itch enough?
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a disease that has been recognised by veterinary dermatologists fo...
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Sampling and packaging techniques for histology samples, and how to deal with unusual biopsy specimens
Surgical biopsies taken for histological examination should be fixed in 10 percent neutral buffered ...
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Surgical spontaneous haemoabdomen in dogs and splenectomy
Trauma is an uncommon cause of intra-abdominal haemorrhage in dogs and this article will focus on sp...
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Compassion fatigue in the veterinary profession
Most of us became vets and nurses out of a love of animals and a desire to help them.
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Is perfectionism decreasing your worth?
Striving to be the best veterinary professional and/or person that you can be is always an asset to ...
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Diagnostic tests for canine osteosarcoma - what should you use?
Canine osteosarcoma is the most common malignant bone tumour in dogs, accounting for up to 85 percen...
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Rabbit and guinea pig urinary tract disease
Urinary tract disease is a common presentation in companion rabbits and guinea pigs. While some pres...
14 min read
Nutritional management of feline calcium oxalate uroliths
Uroliths account for approximately 20 percent of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) (Gerber ...
14 min read
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