Vet Times articles

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

August 2015

Of all the treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary modification has the most positive … more

24 mins

After a long day at the clinic, Ralph is your last appointment. He is an … more

5 mins

ABSTRACT Sleep disorders are infrequently encountered in small animal practice, but can mimic common conditions, … more

23 mins

Urinalysis is an essential component of patient assessment. In general, especially for sick cats, cystocentesis … more

17 mins

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

1 mins

Osteoarthritis (OA) is being increasingly recognised as the most common cause of progressive chronic pain … more

21 mins

Nutrition plays a vital role in health yet, despite inappetence being a common presenting sign … more

30 mins

ABSTRACT Few areas in companion animal medicine are as contentiously debated as how we could … more

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When I attended the North American Veterinary Conference back in January, I was surprised to … more

2 mins

July 2015

Time for a controversial one, I feel… I have three dogs, and other than those … more

2 mins

ABSTRACT Iatrogenic hypothyroidism (IH) is an acknowledged potential complication following treatment of hyperthyroidism. Although previously … more

19 mins

I recently saw a challenging dermatology case involving a 14-month-old Shar Pei bitch.

I’ve just discovered the “respiratory rate calculator” by Boehringer Ingelheim, which acts as a useful tool … more

Exercise is an essential part of a weight loss programme in overweight and obese animals. … more

19 mins

June 2015

Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) can be a useful tool in cats. I see a number of … more

1 mins

While not exactly a major sign of food allergies, the number of times a day a patient … more

As spring warms up, my own nose and sinuses have detected increasing pollen levels, and there’s … more

2 mins

May 2015

ABSTRACT Canine T cell epitheliotropic lymphoma is a rare disease with a variable clinical presentation. … more

21 mins

Many dogs affected with atopic dermatitis suffer from clinical disease at particular times of the … more

15 mins

As an almost innocent new graduate vet 13 years ago, I was harangued early one … more

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