Val Strong, Karen Marsh, Ross Tiffin and Christine Ward explore how a novel form of dog food may help with stress and anxiety in these animals.

Laura Lacey details the disease processes that can affect small animal patients as they get older, and the importance of sharing with owners what is normal and what is not.

Whatever kind of nurse you are, evidence-based veterinary medicine can help you provide the best possible care for the animals in your trust – and RCVS Knowledge has a variety of free resources to help you do just this.

Laura Jane Richards shares her journey to becoming a BVNA council member.

Sarah Collins, International Society of Feline Medicine programme manager at International Cat Care, explains how to work out energy requirements for your hospitalised feline patients.

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware suggests prevention and management strategies for elevated levels of uric acid in the urine of this breed.

Emma Gerrard shares tips for RVNs to pass on to owners of young cats and dogs.

Emily Gardiner-Warren reflects on 2020 and its impact on student vet nurses, colleges and teaching staff.

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

Charlotte Fennell discusses how nurses can advise owners on how to avoid any medical catastrophes during the festive season.

Amy Henson considers the motivations behind food treats and how it affects dogs, advising mindfulness as Christmas approaches.

Jessica Beckett discusses emerging options for treating a variety of such conditions presenting in cats and dogs.

Vedrana Nikolic discovers how owning a dog aids human well-being in difficult times.

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Doreen Lawrence looks back on her incredible career and shares some anecdotes of practice life in the 1970s.