Vet Times articles

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

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

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

19 mins

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

12 mins

In part one of this article, I outlined how primary infectious conjunctivitis was rare in … more

23 mins

Sound-related fears and phobias are common in companion animals, with 49% of dog owners reporting … more

24 mins

September 2015

The latest generation of pet owners have grown up with the internet and it’s the … more

13 mins

ABSTRACT Immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a form of inflammatory joint disease of non-infectious aetiology characterised … more

45 mins

ABSTRACT Radiotherapy is an increasingly used treatment in veterinary medicine. It remains the second most … more

27 mins

Head trauma is often associated with severe morbidity and mortality. In a retrospective case series, … more

9 mins

Despite the new regulations requiring all dogs are microchipped, an owner’s failure to do so … more

11 mins

ABSTRACT Dogs and cats are commonly presented to veterinary practices after traumatic incidents. These patients … more

27 mins

Optimising the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD; Figure 1) can significantly impact on … more

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