Can hyperthyroidism in cats be managed using an iodine-restricted diet?
Imagine this clinical scenario: the owner of a geriatric cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is seeki...
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Feline Malassezia dermatitis and otitis: are we missing it?
Malassezia dermatitis (also referred to as Malassezia overgrowth syndrome) and otitis may be more pr...
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Treating the worst canine heart failure cases: beyond standard CHF therapy
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is defined as fluid accumulation caused by an inability of the heart ...
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Animal physiotherapy – a profession, not a technique
Animal physiotherapists are highly skilled members of the veterinary multidisciplinary team (MDT). U...
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Nursing patients with gastrointestinal emergencies
The gastrointestinal (GI) system comprises the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines (duodenu...
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Case study using an intratumoural injection to treat canine mast cell tumours
Mast cell tumours are the most common form of skin cancer in dogs, accounting for up to 21 percent o...
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Focal epileptic seizures in dogs
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological diseases in dogs with a reported prevalence ...
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Neurological causes of micturition disorders in small animals
Disorders of micturition can be caused by diseases affecting the innervation of the bladder (neuroge...
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A guide to managing cluster seizures in the clinic and at home
In cases of epileptic seizures in dogs, survival is often more dependent on quality of life and fina...
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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...
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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...
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Preventing separation-related behaviours developing in puppies
The dog is a social species that has a fundamental drive for social contact (McCrave, 1991). When se...
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Constipation in cats
Constipation is defined as difficult, painful or reduced defecation over a period of time ranging fr...
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Approaching cases of congestive heart failure in cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cause of CHF in cats (Goutal et al., 2010). Som...
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Nutritional management of early feline chronic kidney disease
Part one of this series covered the diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). Part two...
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Diagnosis of early feline chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Box 1) is a highly prevalent disease in older cats, estimated to affec...
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Considering quality of life in dogs with epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs and humans, with many similarities...
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What to do if you suspect liver disease
Canine hepatopathies are a common problem encountered in primary care practice; however, the diagnos...
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Canine impetigo in puppies - differential diagnosis and care
Canine impetigo is a common problem in young prepubescent dogs that have been kept in poor, unhygien...
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Hepatic encephalopathy in cats and dogs: A small animal vet's guide
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is described as a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities seen in pat...
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Treating canine scabies - a guide for veterinary professionals
Canine scabies (sarcoptic mange) is one of the oldest known skin diseases. It is caused by the super...
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Diagnosis and treatment of feline pancreatitis
According to cat specialist Susan Little, pancreatitis in cats can be classified into three forms: 1...
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Pancreatitis: first steps and dietary essentials...
Pancreatic disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice, with pancreatitis the most common disea...
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