Vet Times articles

With the elderly pet population increasing and, for some practices, providing up to 60% of … more

The first part of this article on new or updated treatments for veterinary patients with … more

Daniela Murgia explains the procedural options for clearing excess fluid and air from the chest cavity in cats and dogs – and any complications the drainage may cause.

A key step towards responsible antibiotic use is selecting the appropriate antibiotic. Responsible use will … more

ABSTRACT Weight loss is a common presenting sign in elderly cats. Common conditions such as … more

ABSTRACT Glaucoma is a severe neurodegenerative disease and represents a range of disorders. Any “glaucoma” … more

Making a confident diagnosis of canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) can be a challenge. This may be … more

ABSTRACT Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important emerging vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite … more

It’s the end of the weekend shift when Jazz, a three-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, is … more

Managing the diet of a dog with cardiac disease depends on the animal’s clinical signs … more

In the first part of this article, the principles of radiation biology, treatment planning and … more

In a 2005 survey for the RSPCA, 49 per cent of UK dogs were found … more

ABSTRACT Obesity is a common condition in dogs and cats, ultimately caused by an unbalance … more

Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs almost exclusively in left atrial enlargement secondary to acquired heart disease. … more

ABSTRACT The clinical signs associated with immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) can be variable and this may … more

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common tumour affecting the oral cavity in cats … more

Lamotrigine (Lamictal, GlaxoSmithKline), a phenyltriazine compound – 1,2,4–triazine-3,5-diamine, 6- (2,3-dichlorophenyl) is a second-generation antiepileptic drug … more