Vet Times articles

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

May 2022

Peripheral IV catheter-related risks in small animal patients

Christopher Scudder BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS, Eleanor Haskey BSc(Hons), PGCert, VPAC A1, VTS(ECC), RVN and Vicky Maund BSc(Hons), Cert VN ECC, CVN, DipAVN, DipHE CVN, PGCert Vet Ed, VTS(SAIM), RVN review current knowledge around the complications associated with this procedure in feline and canine patients, and make an appeal to the profession to aid their study with the aim of minimising the risks.

40 mins
Supporting four-month-old neutering of client-owned cats

Jenni McDonald PhD, MSc, BSc and Jane Clements MSc, RVN discuss work being done to encourage this practice to become the norm for feline patients, and the profession’s role.

19 mins
Dry eye in dogs – causes, diagnostics and treatment

Moranne Frejlich, MRCVS, outlines the clinical signs and diagnosis of this common condition, and the treatment options available.

30 mins
Anaesthesia and analgesia for patients with cancer

Collette Dempsey and Miguel Martinez argue for the consideration of these processes when treating cancer in pets.

31 mins
Pets abroad: what are the risks?

Simon Tappin MA, VetMB CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FRCVS raises awareness of some of the most common diseases threatening UK animals travelling in Europe.

37 mins
Unusual canine urolithiasis cases

Helen Sumner recalls two patients suffering from this rare condition, and the steps taken to diagnose and treat them.

30 mins
Feline chronic kidney disease: advice for owner compliance

Sarah Caney notes research updates on this condition, and explains how professionals can support pets and pet owners.

31 mins

April 2022

Thoughts on using spironolactone in dogs with MMVD – part 2

Mark Patterson and Anna Beber, in the second of a two-part article, offer a practical guide to the use of this medication in canine heart disease.

42 mins
It’s all in the name – should we rename FIC and CDS?

Danièlle Gunn-Moore BSc(Hons), BVM&S, PhD, MANZCVS, FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS and Michelle Moore BA(Hons), MA discuss the benefits of simplifying the names for feline idiopathic cystitis and cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

18 mins
Airgun injury in a cat

Anna Tauro DVM, GPCert(Neuro), DipECVN, MRCVS and Adelina Proteasa DVM, PhD, PGCert(SAS), MRCVS recount the case of a feline patient and discuss the law against such weapons.

18 mins
Dermatology: latest findings in companion animal skin disease

Diana Ferreira explores some of the latest research and innovations in the treatment of skin conditions in dogs and cats.

18 mins
Thoughts on using spironolactone in dogs with MMVD – part 1

Mark Patteson and Anna Beber cover the evidence for using this medication to treat the most common canine congenital heart disease.

29 mins
Understanding epilepsy in dogs

Simona Radaelli outlines how to diagnose this disorder, including the classification of seizures, and how it can be treated.

52 mins
Case of Chiari-like malformation requiring surgical management

Bart Ropelewski endeavours to grow the understanding of Chiari-like malformations, their clinical presentation and treatment options.

25 mins
Pain relief in companion animals – an update on all of the options

Nuria Quesada Vicent comprehensively covers the various pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical therapies currently available to vets.

79 mins
Canine pancreatitis causes

Ferran Valls Sanchez discusses evidence behind the aetiology of this disease in dogs and whether anything can be done.

13 mins
Gastric lavage: more harm than good?

Despite research associating gastric lavage with worse patient outcomes, Gerardo Poli says some uncommon cases may benefit from the technique.

6 mins

March 2022

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound sentinel lymph node mapping

Quentin Fournier DVM, DipECVIM-CA(Oncology), MRCVS shares a case study where advanced ultrasound technology provided the basis for a successful procedure.

11 mins
Feline aldosterone-secreting adrenocortical tumour studies

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS reports on some of the latest research in companion animal medicine.

21 mins
Tumour margins – quantity vs quality

Rachel Hattersley describes the six-step approach to planning surgery for maximising patient outcome – including consideration of tissue type and the biological behaviour of the lesion in decision-making.

33 mins