January 2014

Chinchillas have 20 teeth from birth – 4 incisors and 16 molars. Teeth are open-rooted … more

We can start our good intentions now! Let’s make 2014 the year of pre-planning and … more

December 2013

For a nation of horse lovers, the discovery of equine DNA in food products earlier … more

4 mins

I can’t help thinking that efforts to improve “social mobility” and help people from all … more

Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) is associated with dogs that have been walked in wooded areas … more

Christmas is coming! So, emergency rotas, tinsel FBs and chocolate toxicity all to come! The … more

The opportunity to take part in sport, either competitively or recreationally, is an essential part of stress … more

7 mins

On a weekly basis my wife peruses the local newspaper. In the back – after … more

Exam results should mean celebration – but that won't be the case for everyone. The national average pass rate is usually between 70-80%. So, what should you do if it isn't good news?

2 mins

Vet students have their own little community, not only within their own university but also … more

5 mins

Thromboembolism is a severe uncommon complicating condition in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats. It can cause … more

November 2013

Communication in our profession interests me. Histories I receive as part of the referrals process … more

The prognosis of a cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is highly variable. Some cats may … more

A fellow Vetsonline blogger, Will Easson, recently wrote a post about the potential impact of an … more

4 mins

Kennel cough is an infection of the upper respiratory tract of the dog, and can … more

Following last year’s announcement that the University of Surrey is to open a new veterinary … more

7 mins

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is such a strong oxidiser it is highly reactive. Due to its … more

1 mins

Something I have noticed in the past few years (and mentioned in my last post) … more

7 mins

Jane Davidson reviews the positives and negatives of in-practice training for vets and VNs, and wonders whether the individual schemes could be more closely linked.

10 mins

For the first part of my career my “special interest”, and something I became gradually … more