Vet Times articles

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

May 2016

Lesa Thompson discusses the ways rabbit health can be assessed at home and in the veterinary surgery as a means to prevent diseases and improve overall demeanour

15 mins

Martin Atkinson shares highlights of this year’s successful Snowscene CPD and skiing trip held by the SPVS in Tignes, France.

15 mins

Roger Evans discusses use of antibiotics in dairy cow feed as well as the myths surrounding why it is considered the norm.

13 mins

Marina Dominguez looks at ways to diagnose a defect that carries blood around the liver, instead of through it, and the prognosis in cats and dogs with medical and surgical management.

22 mins

Dan O'Neill reveals the results of a study identifying dog disorders and injuries most commonly presented in practice.

16 mins

Natalie McGown discusses her post-university career and the support and benefits received while starting her first vet job.

13 mins

Sarah Pellett reports on a joint event that included expert speakers on invertebrate care as well as a first-aid workshop.

14 mins

Chanticleer tackles the issue of owners self-medicating their pets – and why it isn't just an issue in the UK.

15 mins

Joanna Taylor advises on various ways veterinary staff can keep anxiety to a minimum in the working environment.

16 mins

Hany Elsheikha looks at the use of repellents and control measures that help prevent infection, in part two of his article.

17 mins

Jane Dobson, Sarah Mason and Antonio Giuliano review the potential causes of a cancer rarely seen in cats, outline diagnosis methods and explain why treatment is tailored for individual cases.

16 mins

Jonathan Anderson discusses the range of tendon injuries that can lead to a loss of potential in performance horses, as well as various therapies that help reduce recovery time.

59 mins

Ali Budgell introduces the Veterinary Christian Fellowship by explaining its objectives and how they are achieved.

3 mins

Our knowledge of ticks and tick borne diseases is growing, but so are the risks. Get informed and find out how you can fight against ticks now.

20 mins

April 2016

UK veterinary practices are being urged to sign up for a free equine flu testing scheme in the knowledge they will also be furthering valuable research into the condition.

5 mins

My blogging career has been kind to me. As well as being invited to express my opinions, for what they are worth, on this website twice a month, I receive intermittent offers to write blogs for companies or to cover pet-based events.

13 mins

Elisabetta Mancinelli looks at issues surrounding the recognition, assessment and management of pain in selected companion animals, in the latest "Exotic Encounters" column.

18 mins

Emma Baker is surveying UK vets on cat and dog behaviour after a media project interview helped her consider animals’ mental well-being, as well as their physical health.

17 mins

William Garton discusses the advantages, procedures and equipment options relating to vaccinating poultry via spray or aerosol, in the first of a three-part article.

11 mins

Karen Perry discusses and evaluates some of the novel treatments available for dogs suffering with osteoarthritis, including platelet therapy and the use of stem cells.

28 mins