Vet Times articles

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

March 2017

Acute oropharyngeal stick injuries in canine patients

Chris Shales looks at the presentation, prognosis and treatment options surrounding this category of wound in dogs.

17 mins
Uterus unicornis in a kitten

Victoria Brown recalls the search for a missing uterine horn during an irregular kitten spay.

5 mins
Developments in treatment of hypoadrenocorticism

Laura Macfarlane investigates how treatment of Addison’s disease has advanced and how to manage acute and chronic forms.

19 mins
Investigating second degree AVB in German short-haired pointer

Fernanda Camacho discusses the case of Ross, an 11-year-old male entire German short-haired pointer, who presented for further investigation of a second degree atrioventricular block (AVB).

7 mins

February 2017

Parasitologist Ian Wright, head of ESCCAP UK & Ireland, discusses human toxocarosis, its control and the role of cats in its transmission.

26 mins
Postoperative pain management in companion animals: an update

Alberto Palella Gómez looks at assessing pain in small animals after surgery and latest approaches to its management with or without drugs.

32 mins
Treating corneal ulceration in dogs part 1: superficial ulcers

Mateusz Jaksz and Claudia Busse, in the first of a two-part article, look at aetiology and clinical signs for this common eye issue, paying particular attention to superficial ulcers.

32 mins

Join the RVC’s feline endocrinology experts Stijn Niessen and Yaiza Forcada on a journey through the facts and myths of cats and their hormones in this webinar series.

14 mins
Efficacy of trazodone on canine stress from hospitalisation

Alex Gough provides a review of the latest studies in companion animal veterinary medicine.

14 mins
Small animal wound care part 2 – closure and topical therapies

Kelly Bowlt Blacklock in the second of this two-part article, discusses different techniques to close wounds in canine and feline patients.

13 mins
Case of linear oesophageal foreign body in a puppy

Ben Garland describes surgery to remove a foreign body from the oesophagus, looking at alternative methods, potential complications and recovery.

26 mins
Otitis externa and otitis media: treating a common challenge

Ariane Neuber looks at factors involved in canine ear disease, approach to investigation and therapy, and importance of early intervention.

29 mins
Approaches to treating OA

Scott Rutherford discusses a variety of management options for this common arthritic condition seen in canine patients.

38 mins
Hyperthyroidism in cats part 2 – treatment and owner advice

Kerry Simpson following part 1 based on diagnosis (VT47.03), suggests a selection of therapies and treatments for this condition.

23 mins
Intestinal linear foreign body

Sally Birch discusses the case of five-month-old male entire domestic shorthair cat called Simon.

9 mins

January 2017

A complicated spinal fracture case in a Patterdale terrier cross

Jerry Dunne describes a case in which a stray dog presented with a fractured spine after being involved in a road traffic collision.

9 mins
Adverse events around cancer treatment in companion animals

Alex Gough presents the latest research and studies in veterinary medicine.

14 mins
Hyperthyroidism in cats – part 1: nature, type and diagnosis

Kerry Simpson, in the first of a two-part series, outlines the nature, concurrent types and diagnostic approach to this condition.

22 mins
Canine acute renal failure

Carolina Arenas explains the investigative, treatment and follow-up protocols carried out in a miniature schnauzer emergency case

31 mins
Companion animal wound care – latest advances

Kelly Bowlt Blacklock looks at studies on companion animal wound care, focusing on emerging techniques (part 1/2).

12 mins