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 2019

Getting the most from companion animal eye examinations

Josie Parker describes her approach to ocular cases, including how to examine for manifestations of systemic disease.

43 mins
Precursor targeted immune mediated haemolytic anaemia

Deirdre Mullowney discusses this haematological condition in a feline patient, including diagnoses and treatment.

10 mins
Treatment of canine otitis externa – latest thinking

Jeanette Bannoehr summarises the factors that cause this common issue in dogs and describes the management options available.

38 mins
Constrictor knot ligatures in small animal veterinary surgery

Steven Hancox gives a step-by-step guide to this type of surgical ligature and offers some examples of how to use it in surgery.

41 mins

April 2019

Reducing zoonotic parasite risk: a one health approach

Hany Elsheikha discusses why interdisciplinary partnerships should be considered the way forward in mitigating the risk of infection faced by humans from cats and dogs.

48 mins
Canine case of metaldehyde toxicosis

Lotfi El Bahri recounts a dog whose owner reported vomiting prior to consult, excessive salivation, panting and starting seizures.

20 mins
Treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs: an update

James McMurrough discusses the importance of staging this disease of the heart to provide treatment and management.

55 mins
Tissue expansion as an effective method of distal limb wound closure

Ryk Botes looks at the development of this procedure by detailing the diagnosis, surgery and outcome in an English springer spaniel.

23 mins
Dog with peripheral leukocytosis

Francesco Cian asks what is the most likely explanation for causing the condition outlined in this latest case from his Haematology Hub.

6 mins
Case of pyothorax in a cat

Max Foreman recalls a feline presentation of a history of lethargy, inappetence and adipsia.

5 mins
Uniting in Uganda for rabies

Joy Howell recounts her role in a volunteering trip to Africa to help locals in their ongoing mission to eliminate this viral disease.

31 mins
Gastrointestinal disease: new technologies aiding diagnosis

Kerry Peak and David Walker summarise clinical applications of some more novel diagnostic tests for these concerns in small animals.

62 mins
Flea and tick control: advice for compliance in reluctant owners

Ian Wright discusses methods vets can use to get clients on board with continuing to apply parasite treatments to their pets.

39 mins
Applying use of 3D printing for appendicular surgery

Kevin Parsons investigates how 3D printing can aid in surgery, focusing on the manufacture of custom implants and prosthetics.

24 mins

March 2019

Diagnostic approach to liver disease

James Warland describes taking a logical route to diagnosing this condition, including laboratory work and imaging methods.

40 mins
Cervical spondylomyelopathy in dogs – diagnosis and treatment

Steven de Decker discusses two forms of this disorder, including presentation, and therapeutic approaches and their challenges.

41 mins
Glaucoma: treatment of a leading and painful cause of blindness

Ron Ofri discusses the causes of this eye condition and their clinical implications – as well as diagnosis methods, the aims of treatment and indications for surgical intervention.

37 mins
Feline hyperthyroidism and concurrent disease

James Warland describes approaches to manage and treat this common yet complicated disorder in cats.

67 mins
Case of dog with severe anaemia

Francesco Cian presents the case of an adult male cocker spaniel with a clinical history including lethargy and anorexia in his latest Haematology Hub.

8 mins
Telemedicine advances: putting specialist help in all practices

Yaiza Forcada and Stijn Niessen use research data and real world examples to assess how telemedicine can give a direct line to specialists.

33 mins