March 2015

Have you ever been presented with a cat you are certain has hyperthyroidism, but you can’t … more

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February 2015

Obesity is a huge welfare problem that is rapidly increasing. We all know this. That … more

I’ve come across a couple of cases of Sarcoptes this winter. Both cases were young dogs with intense … more

The industry is awash with advice on using social media. In fact, it’s now so … more

One of the big discussion topics within the veterinary profession at the moment is the RCVS … more

We had a very sad case lately of a little kitten that developed the classic … more

I write the day after the Charlie Hebdo atrocity in Paris: not surprisingly, it fills the … more

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I recently discovered a veterinary practice in southern England that advertises the fact they have … more

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We do a lot of work for the local branch of the RSPCA and come … more

As part of a course I’m studying, I have been looking at feedback in clinical … more

Quiet, lethargic, not eating very much and just generally a bit slow? It’s worthwhile tapping … more

I’ve never kept a diary – I’ve rarely led that sort of orderly life. The only time … more

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Oobie is a pedigree bullmastiff, but she will never win Crufts because of her “unique … more

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January 2015

The AVS (Association of Veterinary Students) Congress marks one year since my involvement with the … more

I recently saw a very large, and very friendly bull mastiff that presented with what appeared to be … more

I worked New Year this year, and we had a busy one. Raisin ingestion was … more

I am currently stuck at home with a bad back, so I’ve had plenty of … more

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I suspect we have all come across that tricky Pseudomonas otitis case that just seem … more

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As a student on placement, I’m often in awe of the vets I’m working with. … more

Last Saturday I had a “walk in” – a very cute spaniel that was limping … more