Vet Times articles

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

July 2019

Identifying chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats

Alix McBrearty describes methods of detecting renal conditions, including blood and urine testing, as well as imaging.

46 mins
Multimodal approach to chronic pain in companion animals

Ian Self discusses management and, using various case examples, treatment options in canine and feline patients.

46 mins
Misuse of antibiotic drugs part 3: applications in surgical patients

Kelly Bowlt-Blacklock and James Warland consider situations where antibiotics are appropriate in patients undergoing surgery (part 3 of 3).

17 mins
Case study: souvenirs from holiday

Francesco Cian presents haematology slides from another case in the latest in his Veterinary Times series.

6 mins
Lower urinary tract disease and other urethral disorders in cats

Sarah Caney describes how accurate diagnosis of urinary disorders in patients is often vital to successful management.

24 mins
Persistent vitelline duct cyst in dog

Chris Palgrave and Annedine Conradie present the case of a young cocker spaniel with a malformation on the omphalomesenteric duct.

6 mins

June 2019

Fleas and ticks: latest thinkings and innovations

Ian Wright takes a look at the importance of accurate parasite control, as well as latest data findings and innovations for tackling household infestations.

31 mins
Companion animal analgesia

Karen Walsh looks at uses and latest developments in analgesics, as well as types available in canine and feline patients.

51 mins
Unexpected findings in a dog with peripheral leukocytosis

Francesco Cian discusses a blood sample from an adult neutered poodle in the latest Haematology Hub.

7 mins
What’s your diagnosis in this case?

Fiona Adam and Marco Armellini present history, physical examination and ultrasound findings to help diagnose a cat's behavioural problem.

15 mins
Use of blood smears to diagnose vector-borne pathogens of cats and...

Ian Wright advocates the blood smear as a useful screening tool for immediate results on a broad range of parasites.

44 mins
Pyelonephritis in a dog

Andrea Holmes looks at this condition in a canine patient, and outlines recommended management and monitoring.

8 mins
Borreliosis prevention vaccine efficacy in dogs

Alex Gough looks at a study into a borreliosis vaccination and another on levothyroxine supplementation, among others, in the latest Research Review.

19 mins

Professor Duncan Lascelles describes a new approach to managing canine osteoarthritis (OA) and introduces a new way to target canine OA pain.

10 mins
Pradofloxacin: a feline fluoroquinolone – part 2

Lotfi El Bahri discusses indications, resistance, interactions, dose and administration, and toxicity of this antibiotic in cats.

30 mins

May 2019

Maintaining anaesthesia in dogs and cats – comparing techniques

Jo Murrell discusses types, uses and latest developments in canine and feline patients, including endotracheal tubes.

35 mins
Non-ambulatory dog prognosis

Georgina Harris presents the case of a four-year-old, neutered dachshund that presented with a 24-hour history of acute onset, progressive paraparesis.

11 mins
Exploring tooth fracture risks in canine patients

Lisa Milella discusses studies into forces a dog’s teeth can withstand when chewing and the likelihood of dental injury.

22 mins
Chronic pain: latest treatment and management in small animals

Ian Self discusses acute and chronic forms, assessment using recognised scales, and treatment option.

46 mins
Regenerative anaemia in a cat

Francesco Cian discusses another interesting case in his latest haematology hub.

6 mins