February 2016

Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is a challenging, but rewarding disease to diagnose and treat. It is a … more

8 mins

You are anaesthetising Bullo, a two-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, for an exploratory laparotomy to remove … more

6 mins

Cats are easily stressed in the practice environment and this can affect their health and … more

27 mins

January 2016

Ocular conditions account for about 10% of canine consultations in first opinion practice (1). With … more

2 mins

ABSTRACT Systemic hypertension is recognised as a common problem in elderly cats. It is often … more

28 mins

ABSTRACT Fleas, ticks and worms are arguably the most prevalent parasite groups in companion animals … more

37 mins

Lisa Weeth considers the reasons for patients having a lack of appetite and examines the support options available.

22 mins

Cytological evaluation of solid masses, lymph nodes, internal organs and body fluids is an effective … more

30 mins

ABSTRACT Cats and dogs can maintain a narrow core body temperature range in a wide … more

20 mins

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, painful condition of dogs that can be challenging to manage … more

18 mins

December 2015

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, painful condition of dogs that can be challenging to manage … more

35 mins

“What vaccination protocol should we use for dogs and cats in our practice?” is not … more

25 mins

Have you ever struggled with deciding on the best diet for a difficult case? Perhaps … more

20 mins

November 2015

ABSTRACT Lactate is a by-product of anaerobic metabolism, and the past 10 years has seen … more

21 mins

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the first step is to seek advice from … more

19 mins

Can you guarantee your clients will give antibiotics responsibly? Poor compliance is likely to compromise … more

Lymphoma is a neoplasm arising from the malignant transformation of lymphocytes. Generally, this is a … more

36 mins

Tia, a three-year-old female, neutered cocker spaniel, is presented at your practice as an emergency … more

8 mins

A recently rehomed kitten presented with multiple ocular abnormalities, most notably bilateral upper eyelid agenesis. … more

16 mins

ABSTRACT Toxocara species are a group of intestinal nematodes infecting dogs (T canis) and cats … more

27 mins