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Jordi Lopez-Alvarez recalls the case of a seven-week-old cocker spaniel puppy that presented with a fast heart rate, before discussing how a patent ductus arteriosus develops.
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.
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.
Ian Wright looks at frequently asked questions from owners and veterinary professionals on protecting pets from
parasites in the household and when travelling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dan O'Neill analyses presentations that demonstrated how an RVC resource shares information to understand companion animal disorders and improve welfare.
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.
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.
