Vet Times articles

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

November 2015

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

ABSTRACT Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants may help cats and dogs, but there is debate about … more

19 mins

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

16 mins

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

37 mins

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.

29 mins

Skin diseases are commonly encountered in small animal practice (Hill et al, 2006) and can … more

24 mins

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

27 mins

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

21 mins

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

24 mins

October 2015

In the past few years, several exciting drug developments have been specifically marketed for treatment … more

20 mins

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

37 mins

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

6 mins

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

29 mins

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

41 mins

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

29 mins

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

20 mins

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

21 mins

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

58 mins