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At first glance, ultrasound machines can appear complicated and the sheer number of buttons, knobs and sliders might seem daunting. If you’re sat thinking “how do I use this vet ultrasound machine?” you aren’t alone! Although each machine can look very different, the basic principles are the same. This article will provide you with some […]

Learn how vet nurses can champion veterinary physiotherapy for small animals, helping owners understand the benefits and guide them in at-home exercises to support recovery and long-term health

We review the licensed and unlicensed noise phobia medications for pets as a reminder of what’s available as firework season starts.

Written by Dr Jacqui Victor BVSc MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)  Are you looking to expand your feline medicine skills? A Feline Practice Postgraduate Certificate may be for you! Test your knowledge with this free feline medicine case study!  History and Clinical Exam An 11-year-old FS DSH presents with a one-week history of intermittent general weakness […]

Often, it is the role of the veterinary nurse (VN) to perform the initial triage and support when emergency patients arrive, passing the information gained to the veterinary surgeon and implementing the interventions they prescribe as a result. In this article you will find some top tips on how you can best support medical emergencies...

By Rebecca MacMillan BVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS   Are you looking for free neurology CPD? Walk through this veterinary neurology case study with Dr Rebecca MacMillan and see if you can work out what’s wrong with the dog. When you’re finished, don’t forget to log your CPD on 1CPD and reflect on what you’ve learned – […]

A good veterinary crash kit is pivotal in any emergency situation and every practice should have one. When it comes to effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), having the right drugs and equipment on hand can make the difference between life and death. But it’s not as simple as just stocking a vet crash box. Ensuring the kit is well-organised and providing written aids and suitable staff training will vastly improve the efficiency of your CPR efforts.

Drowning is a rare but often fatal condition that most veterinary professionals will encounter at some point in their career. Evidence regarding animal drowning is sparse and much of what we know is extrapolated from human medical literature.

Understanding the behavioural patterns of our beloved canine and feline companions is key to fostering a harmonious relationship between pet and owner. As vets and vet nurses, we’re not often consulted about common training problems until they get out of hand, but supporting pet owners with training and preventative behavioural therapy is key. Unfortunately, half […]

Pruritus is one of the most frequent complaints that leads to small animals presenting to the vet. A dog or cat with an allergic disorder causes not only stress to the animal itself but also to its owners, since diagnosis is frequently difficult and can include multiple trips to the vet until a definitive diagnosis […]

Domestic rabbits infected with Encephalitozoon cuniculi can be asymptomatic or even show neurological or renal signs of disease. Diagnosis and prevention of parasitic transmission is extremely important because there can be a significant number of asymptomatic carriers.  Out of all parasitic disease, this is the most prevalent in this species. The high morbidity and potential […]

Neutering of male and female dogs has become a routine practice both in the United States and in Europe, increasingly performed at 6 months of age or earlier. At the same time, it has been observed that joint disorders and some cancers may increase in association with neutering in males and/or females. A study with […]