Vet Times articles

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

June 2016

Cecilia Villaverde Haro discusses various means of getting small animals admitted to hospital to eat and how to calculate diet options to bring pets back up to their ideal weight.

26 mins

Karen Perry in the second of a two-part article, explains how results from research into drug treatments for osteoarthritis-related pain in dogs looks encouraging.

39 mins

Ian Wright looks at frequently asked questions from owners and veterinary professionals on protecting pets from parasites in the household and when travelling.

35 mins

Matt Matiasovic and Mark Bush outline the recommended treatment for a damaged canine carpus, as well as possible complications.

28 mins

Ben Walton investigates how weight affects osteoarthritis in dogs and suggests diet options to help ease symptoms.

27 mins

Florence Vessieres and David Walker, in part one of a two-part article, discuss how to assess intestinal disorders in cats and dogs and ways of managing the clinical signs of developing diseases. 

32 mins

Pedro Oliveira and Stephen Collins describe an electrophysiology study and ablation to correct excessive heart rate in a Labrador retriever.

19 mins

May 2016

Ariane Neuber outlines the factors involved in ear inflammation in canines and explains the importance of cytology in choosing the correct antibiotic and cleaning method.

24 mins

Suzhy Winfield recounts a case of a mouth injury caused by a fish hook in a young husky to highlight the dangers of leaving this item of fishing equipment lying around.

7 mins

Toby Gemmill and Bill Oxley discuss methods of assessing and diagnosing a common orthopaedic disorder that usually affects small breed dogs, and the treatment options available.

26 mins

Ian Wright details ticks posing the most threat to UK dogs and their owners, and emphasises the veterinary profession’s role in limiting new disease outbreaks.

45 mins

Nick Thompson discusses why no evidence exists to explain why raw food diets are dangerous or damaging to pet health and suggests some benefits of this feeding plan.

25 mins

Mathilde Granger looks at a multimodal approach of using both medical and non-medical therapy options when presented with canine and feline patients with chronic pain.

30 mins

Dan O'Neill analyses presentations that demonstrated how an RVC resource shares information to understand companion animal disorders and improve welfare.

25 mins

Marina Dominguez looks at ways to diagnose a defect that carries blood around the liver, instead of through it, and the prognosis in cats and dogs with medical and surgical management.

22 mins

Dan O'Neill reveals the results of a study identifying dog disorders and injuries most commonly presented in practice.

16 mins

Hany Elsheikha looks at the use of repellents and control measures that help prevent infection, in part two of his article.

17 mins

Jane Dobson, Sarah Mason and Antonio Giuliano review the potential causes of a cancer rarely seen in cats, outline diagnosis methods and explain why treatment is tailored for individual cases.

16 mins

Our knowledge of ticks and tick borne diseases is growing, but so are the risks. Get informed and find out how you can fight against ticks now.

20 mins

April 2016

My blogging career has been kind to me. As well as being invited to express my opinions, for what they are worth, on this website twice a month, I receive intermittent offers to write blogs for companies or to cover pet-based events.

13 mins