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 2022

Incomplete pentalogy of Cantrell in a border collie

Robert Weekes BVSc, MRCVS and Gerald Olivares DVM, MVetMed, DipACVIM, MRCVS discuss the case of a four-year-old male neutered border collie in this Case Notes piece from Vet Times.

21 mins
Obesity: long-term strategies for weight issues in cats and dogs

Mike Davies discusses how veterinary professionals can work with owners to reverse and prevent this major issue in UK pets.

17 mins
An update on monitoring diabetes mellitus in dogs

Ian Ramsey BVSc, PhD, DSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FHEA, FRCVS covers developments in the methods for which veterinarians and owners can keep track of this disease in dogs.

47 mins
Hypocobalaminaemia in cats and dogs: a case study

Katie McCallum BVM&S, PGCertSAM, AFHEA, DipECIM-CA, MRCVS outlines the clinical signs of cobalamin deficiency and shares a unique example of a patient with this condition.

17 mins
Companion animal neurology: a review of the latest thinking

Simona Radaelli explains how technological developments are aiding neurological advancements in small animal care.

25 mins
Therapeutic pet foods: benefits and nutritional innovations

Cecilia Villaverde covers some of the developments in diets intended to help manage health conditions in companion animals.

28 mins

July 2022

Latest in canine stifle conditions – diagnosis and treatment

Valentina Brioschi DipECVS, MRCVS outlines the most common issues afflicting this joint and provides a comprehensive insight into treatment.

92 mins
Impact of steroid-containing eye drops on plasma concentrations

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, runs through some of the latest research for companion animals in his latest column from Vet Times.

20 mins
Renal disease in small animals – benefits of early diagnosis

Laura Bree outlines initial symptoms of this condition in cats and dogs, helping vet surgeons spot it before it develops.

61 mins
Geriatric cats – care and management of older felids

Ellie Mardell discusses various key considerations, innovations and advice to offer owners.

52 mins
Challenges of no pets accommodation

Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, CF discusses issues around companion animals and housing, and the role of vets in addressing some of these issues.

43 mins
Interventional cardiology – definition, usage and role

Luca Ferasin and Heidi Ferasin provide a comprehensive overview of this particular medical branch, its history and common procedures

52 mins

June 2022

Cytology findings from multiple skin nodules seen in a young dog

Francesco Cian presents the case of an 11-month Labrador retriever with wart-like aplopecic lesions in his latest Diagnostic Dilemmas column.

5 mins
Gastrointestinal disorders of cats and dogs: latest innovations

Luis Miguel García Roldán, Robert Weekes and Gerard Olivares discuss some of the latest findings for diagnosing and treating these common conditions in cats and dogs.

34 mins
Case of a perirenal pseudocyst in 15-week-old female cat

Kate Parkinson BVSc, MRCVS demonstrates a rare occurrence of this condition in a young patient, and how practitioners can successfully treat it.

Fleas – three cases of control breakdown and how to rectify it

Ian Wright shares examples for how to identify, eliminate and prevent the return of these common parasites.

41 mins

May 2022

Exercise-induced collapse in canine patients: an update

Mark Lowrie describes when to suspect this syndrome, what conditions may mimic it, diagnosis and management.

42 mins
When avoiding anaesthesia becomes a welfare issue

Matt Gurney discusses why vet surgeons should think carefully before cancelling a procedure due to concerns about anaesthesia.

25 mins
Modified live vaccination usage for feline panleukopenia virus protection

Alex Gough, MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, runs through the latest developments in the April Research Review from Vet Times.

18 mins
The power of cytology: regional lymphadenomegaly in a dog

Francesco Cian looks at the case of an eight-year-old Labrador retriever with rapid onset unilateral facial swelling in his latest Diagnostic Dilemmas.

12 mins