Vet Times articles

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

January 2017

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

Providing vets and final year veterinary students with valuable "hands-on" canine neutering experience. Book now!

6 mins
Diagnosis and management of canine nasal tumours

James Elliott assesses methods of discovery for this condition and suggests treatments.

28 mins
Atypical hypoadrenocorticism

Stephanie Lalor discusses the case of Ollie, an 18-month-old male entire great Dane, in the latest of our Practice Notes series.

5 mins
Maintenance and treatment of feline lower urinary tract disease

Sarah Caney examines ways to identify causes of this condition to assign the correct treatment and management options.

24 mins

Learn how the new puppy growth charts could help pave the way for a healthier dog population, simply by tracking growth against reference standards.

38 mins

Clinical reasoning skills form the cornerstone of vets' daily diagnostic and treatment decisions. Jill Maddison discusses how those decisions can be enhanced.

17 mins

December 2016

Minimising pet stress at veterinary practice visits

Tamara Montrose, Grace Carroll and Alison Wills suggest ways in which pets can be put at ease during appointments, such as waiting room management.

17 mins
Diagnosis and management of canine lymphoma on a budget

Ana Lara looks at defining the essential versus desirable aspects of treating this common type of cancer in dogs, to help keep costs down for owners.

28 mins
Canine metacarpal pad trauma – salvage and reconstruction case

Nigel Dougherty revisits lessons learned and options considered from a dog that presented following a vehicle-induced injury.

15 mins
Sebaceous adenitis management

Victoria Robinson discusses the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of this condition seen most frequently in dogs.

20 mins
Loperamide – investigating a human medication toxic to pets

Lotfi El Bahri discusses how this low-cost medication can be dangerous for small animals and how to spot signs of intoxication.

13 mins
Diagnosing demodicosis in dogs

Jon Hardy introduces us to Stanley, and his two-week history of pruritus, alopecia and erythema, in the latest Case Notes.

5 mins
Do dogs bite without warning – or should we see it coming?

Sarah Heath looks at the emotional motivation for dog bites and explains the profession’s role in improving understanding of canine mental health.

23 mins

November 2016

Bayer’s third canine ophthalmology training video is now available: examining the cornea.

22 mins
Latest developments in breed diets for companion animals

Lisa Weeth considers modern thinking on how diet impacts on a variety of health aspects in canine and feline breeds.

14 mins
Mycobacterial infections in cats – disease and diagnosis challenges

Paul Burr and Danièlle Gunn-Moore look at the zoonotic potential of some members of this pathogen group, as well as the complexities in diagnosing infection and tests available in the UK.

14 mins
Attitudes to and opinions of dog castration – vet survey results

Vicki Adams discusses the methods of and responses to a canine reproduction questionnaire completed by 411 vets.

26 mins
Highlighting flare factors in canine atopic dermatitis

Ariane Neuber considers the causes of skin allergy in dogs, including ectoparasites, bacteria, environmental factors and stress, and measuring the patient’s pruritus threshold.

27 mins