September 2015

A venipuncture site should be chosen where the skin is clean and has no obvious … more

3 mins

Recently I met up with some of my university friends. This doesn’t happen as often … more

14 mins

Around 10 years ago (it seems more, but recently time seems to have fewer divides) … more

13 mins

I was surprised to learn our local authority is getting rid of its dog warden, and that … more

5 mins

Have you ever noticed that, sometimes after starving, the haematocrit (Hct) and haemoglobin (Hgb) levels appear … more

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August 2015

Further to my previous article (VT45.34) where I introduced you to my first experiences with … more

22 mins

There is an unwritten rule that, at the end of each clinical placement (or, in some … more

Dave Nicol turned his world upside down when he moved to Sydney in 2009 to … more

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We live in troubled times – economically, politically, and socially. This blog being mostly focused on … more

9 mins

Hopefully, the title of this piece will have succeeded in drawing you in – so … more

26 mins

Cats, particularly long-haired varieties, can be carriers of ringworm but show no clinical signs at … more

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Following the publication of my recent post about crowdfunding to pay vet bills, I got … more

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Eighty years ago a woman spotted a painting of her future husband in the office … more

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“Prognose, prognose, prognose” is a phrase uttered regularly by a vet I’ve spent a lot … more

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a rapidly growing adjunctive therapy in companion animal practice. Low-level laser … more

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I deliberately left writing this article until after the general election – the repercussions of … more

13 mins

Despite my continued annoyance at the non-appearance of hoverboards, the 21st century is truly a wonderful … more

It’s always a real pleasure welcoming new graduates to our practice team, and we have … more

On a balmy summer’s day, what could be more quintessentially English than a picnic on … more

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At our usual holiday destination there is an annual dog show, run by a small … more

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