Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

June 2017

Palatable oral chews have transformed the ectoparasite market in the USA, and the same trend is happening here in the UK.

8 mins

Parasitologist Ian Wright discusses the evolving parasite risks facing dogs, including the growing threat of lungworm and ticks.

28 mins

Recent research at the University of Salford shows that questing Ixodes ticks were found almost every month of the year.

10 mins

Miele Professional shares how you can control the risk of infection in your practice with a commercial laundry system.

1 mins

May 2017

Marge Chandler looks at the factors impacting on canine and feline weight gain to help equip VNs with the information they need in battling the pet bulge.

26 mins

Richard Morris looks at the stages of diagnosing and treating equine dermal allergic reactions, along with the VN's role in achieving these, using case studies as examples.

21 mins

RVN Louise O’Dwyer uses May’s Nursing Notes to take a (condensed) look at the Rule of 20.

5 mins

Jenny Helm, senior veterinary clinician at University of Glasgow, discusses the recent tick media attention and the stats vets should be aware of.

13 mins

April 2017

Ariane Neuber discusses the ways VNs can help cats, dogs and their owners prevent or combat allergic skin diseases.

30 mins

Hany Elsheikha advises VNs on how to relay worm control information to their clients, using his so-called "ten commandments for effective worm control".

36 mins

March 2017

Louise O’Dwyer discusses the details of blood pressure monitoring in cats and dogs in March's Nursing Notes.

9 mins

February 2017

RVN Clare Jones discusses the importance of providing parrots with environmental enrichment, and outlines common signs of illness.

16 mins

Kelly Bowlt Blacklock discusses the latest modalities for treating wounds in cats and dogs.

40 mins

RVN Shakira Miles, in the first of a two-part article, looks at the prevalence of this organised activity and the potential resulting wounds.

15 mins

Emergency and critical care superstar Louise O'Dwyer looks at the veterinary nurse’s role in pre-anaesthesia planning.

10 mins

January 2017

RVN Diane Westwood describes a training day she took part in for volunteers willing to respond to marine mammals in danger.

14 mins

RVN Louise Buckley shares her seven golden steps to compiling, developing and honing critical appraisal skills in evidence-based veterinary medicine.

17 mins

Learn how the new puppy growth charts could help pave the way for a healthier dog population, simply by tracking growth against reference standards.

38 mins

December 2016

Emma Gerrard RVN offers key recommendations to help implement and maintain infection control protocols.

27 mins

Clare Jones, in the first of a two-part article, familiarises VNs with parrot handling, diet, environment and illness.

28 mins