Vet Times articles

Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

Amy Bagster and Hany Elsheikha, in the first of a two-part article, share insights into the attitude of UK small animal vets towards this approach.

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS reports on research by Glanemann et al on an unusually large number of cats with severe pancytopenia in 2021 in his latest Research Review.

“We've got a whole generation of vets who have never seen Demodex in real life, which is amazing – but it also means that they don’t think to check for it.”

“I think, historically, dentistry has always been the underdog of the veterinary world. I think a lot of vet practitioners out there would agree that the teaching they've had at university has been pretty minimal.”

Ian Wright emphasises the need for assessment of environmental contexts when considering appropriate treatments.

With an increasing number of cases since January 2023, the authors urge serological testing of cats to avoid its spread outside of Cyprus, and the implementation of travel requirements for animals travelling to the UK.

Francesco Cian’s Diagnostic Dilemmas series continues by discussing the case of a German shepherd dog that presented with a large mass on its elbow.

Hannah Van Velzen, MRCVS, covers some of the most common oral problems found in cats and dogs, and how they may be treated.

James Elliott discusses advancements that can improve the management of cancer – and reduce side effects – in patients.

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

Erinn Mills BSc, DVM, Andrew Lewin BVM&S, DACVO and Renee Carter DVM, DACVO cover points for consideration when deciding to pursue this treatment.

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, looks at several more pieces of veterinary research in his latest Vet Times column.