February 2016
For dogs weighing less than 15kg, cranial cruciate disease can be managed conservatively – weight loss … more
January 2016
It is advisable to always spay a bitch having a mastectomy. Approximately 50% of malignant … more
1 minsTyzzer’s disease is caused by Clostridium piliforme and can cause severe disease in many animal … more
Interrupted labour is common enough in queens, especially primagravida and domestic breeds, as to be … more
Starting treatment for epilepsy in dogs is slightly controversial as the adverse effects of medication, … more
December 2015
Most effective are the chlorhexidine based rinses. Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic which reduces inflammation … more
1 minsCats with hyperthyroidism are more vulnerable to bacterial UTIs. One study reported bacterial lower UTIs were … more
Capillaria aerophila and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus are two of those most commonly found lungworm in cats. … more
November 2015
Resolution of the hypovolaemia is the primary concern. Two large bore catheters are placed in … more
Syringomyelia is a condition where fluid filled cavities develop within the spinal cord. It is … more
Reptiles, being cold blooded, are dependent on the environment to provide sufficient heat. If they … more
October 2015
Histiocytomas are common, benign skin tumours that begin in the immune cells. They usually present … more
2 minsAnorexia in rabbits is a medical emergency and should be treated aggressively. Subcutaneous, intraperitoneal or … more
Nurses are usually great at radiographic technique, with the flip side that vets are often … more
Giardia lamblia is a protozoan parasite found in the small intestine of vertebrates. The most … more
Angiostrongylus vasorum is the most common cause of haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents in dogs. Bleeding in … more
September 2015
Meshed skin grafts have several advantages over non-meshed grafts. Meshing is the creation of several … more
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