Vet Times articles

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

March 2020

Sarah Garven BVM&S, PhD, PgCert (Conservation Medicine), MRCVS, is back in practice following a 14-year career break. Here, she describes the steps she took to return – and how she discovered time is no barrier.

21 mins

Due to a combination of factors, many dogs with rescue backup microchips are unnecessarily euthanised, campaigners claim.

5 mins

Ian Wright considers a risk-based approach for establishing whether this endoparasite regime is essential, and other strategies.

67 mins

Ruth Wadsworth describes the unusual out-of-hours case of a six-year-old feline patient that presented vomiting blood.

7 mins

Albane Fauron, in the second of a three-part series, discusses this technology’s applications in clinical and educational settings.

47 mins

Nick Bacon, MA, VetMB, CertVR, CertSAS, DipECVS, DACVS, FRCVS, is clinical director, oncologic and soft tissue surgery at Fitzpatrick Referrals – but has recently branched out into a new sector in a bid to help the homeless population’s pets. Here, he explains what inspired him to get involved with non-profit animal welfare charity StreetVet, and why he believes it is important the veterinary profession gives back in such a way.

21 mins

Michael Day looks at pathogens old and new associated with this condition, as well as diagnosis and vaccination.

36 mins

Maria-Christine Fischer DVM, DipECVO, MRCVS in the final of a two-part article, discusses essential steps for examining and treating this ocular condition.

48 mins

Not everything is as straightforward as it seems in the confusing world of veterinary recruitment. Here, former AVS president David Charles offers a beginner’s guide to translating graduate job ad jargon.

12 mins

Systemic and miscellaneous diseases in winter 2019-20 are the focus on Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest monthly update.

25 mins

Jenny Allan offers prevention and treatment advice to prepare farmer clients for the summer turnout.

18 mins

Marge Chandler concludes this article by discussing the nutritional management of a selection of disorders common in older pets.

38 mins

Emi Barker BSc(Hons), BVSc(Hons), PhD, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS discusses the existence, definition and prevalence of glucocorticoid-deficient hypoadrenocorticism in canine patients.

29 mins

In his latest article, Dave Beeston writes about one of his proudest moments of the year so far.

21 mins

Rich Casey will be a busy man during the next 12 months after replacing Gillian Page as VMG president at SPVS/VMG Congress. He is also head of clinical development at Blue Cross – but found time to step into the Examination Room to tell us about his life and work in the veterinary industry…

13 mins

February 2020

Mike Rhodes BVM&S, CertVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS in the first of a two-part article, provides an overview of the most common canine ocular disorders, including clinical signs, causes and treatment.

65 mins

Ana Bach DVM, CertSAS, CertSAO, MRCVS explains what this therapeutic ocular technique involves, its aims and studies

10 mins

Jamie Prutton discusses insect bite hypersensitivity and atopic dermatitis and equids, and options for controlling the seasonal ills.

21 mins

Karen Walsh discusses the importance and process of detection and treatment in both canine and feline patients.

49 mins

Have you ever attended a CPD course that was fulfilling, but left you wanting broader coverage or a practical angle? International Society of Feline Medicine Academy of Feline Practitioners lead Sam Taylor, BVetMed, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, explains how the International Cat Care division has strived to tailor its new annual congress to provide such an offering for vets and VNs – and make time for your well-being, too.

16 mins