Webinar: Are we overusing omeprazole in small animals?
Omeprazole is a commonly used drug in small animal practice, but it is both overused and misused. In...
30 min webinar
Video: How to place a naso-oesophageal or naso-gastric feeding tube
Placement of a naso-oesophageal (N-O) feeding tube or naso-gastric (N-G) feeding tube is well tolera...
5 min video
Diagnosis and nutritional support of gastroenteric disorders in cats and dogs
Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are a frequent reason for seeking consultations. Alimentary tract fun...
17 min read
Diagnostic imaging for intestinal obstructions - which is best?
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in their pet dog that is presenting with acute abdom...
11 min read
Get to the bottom of it: a veterinary nurse’s guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the operator to look inside an organ or stru...
14 min read
Acute abdomen in rabbits and guinea pigs
Presentation of small mammals for abdominal pain and gastrointestinal stasis is common in clinical p...
20 min read
Lactate level as a predictor of survival to discharge in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a dog whose clinical and radiographic finding...
18 min read
What is the impact of dietary fibre and prebiotics on the microbiome and gastrointestinal health?
Dietary fibre is defined as edible carbohydrate polymers with three or more monomeric units, includi...
15 min read
Managing gastrointestinal stasis in small mammals
Gastrointestinal stasis is a common presenting problem of small herbivorous mammals. One study showe...
19 min read
Should we prescribe oral metronidazole or probiotics for acute gastroenteritis in dogs?
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with an 18-month-old female spayed Labrador Retrie...
10 min read
Nutritional management of feline chronic enteropathy
Feline chronic enteropathy (CE) covers a number of conditions including food-responsive enteropathie...
14 min read
Nursing patients with gastrointestinal emergencies
The gastrointestinal (GI) system comprises the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines (duodenu...
13 min read
Five things that might change how you manage gastrointestinal emergencies
Gastrointestinal emergencies are common in general practice and the underlying problem may be overt ...
10 min read
Beginner’s guide to gastrointestinal surgery in companion animals
Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is commonly performed in both first opinion and referral practices. Th...
11 min read
Acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats: causes and faecal analysis
Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Despit...
26 min read
Acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats: considering the use of antibiotics
Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Whilst...
24 min read
Constipation in cats
Constipation is defined as difficult, painful or reduced defecation over a period of time ranging fr...
10 min read
What to do if you suspect liver disease
Canine hepatopathies are a common problem encountered in primary care practice; however, the diagnos...
14 min read
Working together on gut stasis in rabbits
Gut stasis is one of the most serious conditions a rabbit could have, and it deserves to be taken se...
8 min read
Diagnosis and treatment of feline pancreatitis
According to cat specialist Susan Little, pancreatitis in cats can be classified into three forms: 1...
5 min read
Pancreatitis: first steps and dietary essentials...
Pancreatic disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice, with pancreatitis the most common disea...
11 min read
