March 2023

Continuing on from her previous blog post about many dogs' unfortunate penchant for underwear, Jane Davidson discovers there may be a plausible, biological reason for this behaviour.

7 mins

Veterinary student Eleanor Goad describes her time abroad for EMS in a Goan rescue centre, where she learned valuable lessons and honed skills she will carry with her throughout her career.

10 mins

Gerardo Poli follows last week’s explanation of what the curve means by discussing how it indicates a change in haemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen, as well as contributory factors.

9 mins

By focusing on the graph of a typical, healthy individual, Gerardo Poli demonstrates how the curve is a graphical representation of the movement of oxygen around different parts of the body.

10 mins

February 2023

In the second of his posts on pulse oximetry, Gerardo Poli looks at issues that can undermine the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings and discusses how to overcome such problems.

7 mins

Jane Davidson explains how presenting the results of surgery to remove a foreign body can often lead to shock, disgust and even marital disputes.

8 mins

Gerardo Poli describes how best to assess the overall oxygen status of a patient and explains why pulse oximetry values should be assessed in the context of the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve.

7 mins

As 2023 begins to trundle along in earnest, Jane RVN takes a final look back at her previous decade of blog posts for Vet Times and what affect they had moving forward.

11 mins

Gerardo Poli concludes this series by summarising that with quick identification and management of this condition, target organ damage can be prevented and prognosis improved.

17 mins

January 2023

Gerardo Poli continues this series by outlining the various ways to classify this condition and highlighting the clinical signs to help diagnose it.

12 mins

Gerardo Poli begins his series about this condition with a rundown of the basics and the ways in which the vulnerable organs are affected.

8 mins

…that is the question when assessing intestinal viability. To help, Gerardo Poli discusses the five criteria he uses when deciding whether to remove a section of small intestine.

8 mins

From a success first time to failing halfway, catheters have the potential to throw up various quandries. To help ensure success, Gerardo shares a trick that often delivers big results, and encourages readers to try it for themselves...

3 mins

Gerardo Poli provides a brief rundown of this condition and some of the symptoms to consider during diagnosis.

2 mins

In the course of her studies, Jane Davidson suggests the 19th century version of the RCVS employed a bulletin board system similar to that used by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

5 mins

For his latest Tip of the Week, Gerardo Poli describes a popular technique for those who want to combat procrastination, boost productivity, and generally get things done – preferably in 25 minutes or less.

8 mins

December 2022

Whether your clients show confusion of treatment plans or a lack a trust with your advice, Gerardo Poli has some pointers to help get pet owners on your side.

9 mins

As the winter weather begins to bite and the temperature plummets, Eleanor Goad highlights some of the dangers this time of year presents our pets, particularly in the shape of toxins, temperatures and treats.

10 mins

Gerardo Poli discusses ways of educating owners of dogs that may suffer from stress and anxiety during Christmas gatherings – to ensure they stay away from the emergency room.

8 mins

As Christmas draws near, Jane Davidson delves into her beloved history books to find a festive theme that relates to her PhD on the professionalisation of animal medicine in the UK.

8 mins