Vet Times articles

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

June 2023

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.

25 mins

Kate Parkinson discusses this unusual occurrence in a domestic shorthair feline patient that presented with cat bite abscess.

24 mins

Jesse McCall, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and RCVS Knowledge, advancing the quality of veterinary care, set out why and how to build up camaraderie in your veterinary practice

26 mins

In this column in Vet Times Livestock, Miranda Timmerman explains the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone.

Kristina Pollock MVB, CertSAS, PhD, MRCVS offers a preview of the CPR training for both veterinary schools and practices due to take place at VetEd2023 in July.

Diego Rodrigo Mocholi describes the clinical metrology instruments, and quality of life checks designed for cat and dog owners.

39 mins

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.

Kayleigh Cook BVSc, CertAVP(ESST), MRCVS outlines the various forms of this common skin neoplasia and some of the treatments under development.

“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.”

2 mins

“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.”

2 mins

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

32 mins

Rachel Kenvyn carefully considers the pros and cons of introducing this technology into veterinary colleges and universities.

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.

10 mins

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.

10 mins

Hany Elsheikha and Charlie Farrer explain how a combination of methods could benefit herds in the UK and abroad.

68 mins

May 2023

This is part four of a series being presented by David Charles. Having discussed ectoparasites, nematodes and trematodes of note in sheep, part four looks at cestodes. The series will conclude with part five, which will discuss Coccidia.

This is part three of a series being presented by David Charles. Having discussed ectoparasites in part one and nematodes in part two, part three looks at trematodes of note in sheep. Future parts will look at cestodes and Coccidia.

Victoria Robinson and Matt McHale provide a case-by-case guide to treating this frustrating skin condition, which requires lifelong management.

40 mins

George Lindley, Hannah Fitzsimmonds and Stephanie Prior look at understanding these minerals – as well as how to diagnose, treat and prevent deficiencies – in cattle health.

36 mins

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