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The carbon footprint of the animals under our care

1 Mar 2021

Small changes can have a very significant environmental impact when applied on a large scale

What can we expect from the virtual BSAVA Congress 2021?

1 Mar 2021

With its new virtual format, balance of clinical and interactive content, wide range of practical topics, light-hearted socials and sessions on well-being, BSAVA Congress 2021 is a compelling offering for every member of the practice…

“It often takes a period of adversity to force change that, if guided and nurtured, will turn out to be change for the better”

1 Feb 2021

It is difficult to say what makes a practice. There are so many contributing factors. Buildings, staff, clients, leadership, equipment, ownership: they are all a part of it. Then there are intangibles…

Running a successful weight clinic

1 Feb 2021

Weight clinics can be an effective way to keep pets healthy, raise awareness of the benefits of healthy diets and exercise, and help bond clients to your practice

HR update on tricky disciplinary and grievance matters

1 Feb 2021

How to invoke a more formal process where an informal approach has failed

Encouraging client education

1 Feb 2021

Your educational content can be used in different ways to help improve the education of your clients

Working as a team to get the bill paid

1 Feb 2021

Whilst conversations about balances and payments can feel uncomfortable, they can make all the difference to the client’s experience if handled well

Blunders and blame: the secret burden of veterinary medicine

1 Feb 2021

If we reframe error as a learning event and refuse to give airspace to blame, then we can all change for the better

Successfully managing anaesthesia for feline patients requiring oral surgery

1 Feb 2021

Cats can be more technically challenging under general anaesthetic for oral surgery, and their management must therefore be carefully considered

How can we save our equine species from extinction?

1 Feb 2021

Experts discussed safeguarding equine species from decline at a webinar hosted by the National Equine Forum

The significance of equine diastemata

1 Feb 2021

A good understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical signs of diastemata is vital for the effective treatment of the highly prevalent disease

COVID-19 and equine practice

1 Feb 2021

In times with varying guidelines, it is important that we use our professional judgement to ensure work can be carried out safely without putting ourselves at risk

“Have you seen much pneumonia recently?”

1 Feb 2021

Prevention, early detection and prompt treatment of bovine respiratory disease is essential to minimise its impact

“Where is the evidence on the virucidal efficacy of hand sanitisers?”

1 Feb 2021

“Kills 99 percent of all known germs”, “kills 99.9 percent of all germs and viruses!” – we’ve got used to such advertisements for hand sanitisers these days, haven’t we? But where is the evidence behi…

Oral examinations in the consult room

1 Feb 2021

An oral examination should be performed at all consultations to minimise the risk of painful dental disease later on

iM3 introduces ACE – the Advanced Centre for Education

1 Feb 2021 Sponsored

Specifically designed for teaching veterinary dentistry, the state-of-the-art facility was built to promote engaging education

Recognising malocclusion in dogs and cats

1 Feb 2021

There are many causes of malocclusion in our patients and it is important to recognise the signs in order to treat the condition effectively

A heavy burden: weighty resolutions needed to open the dialogue

1 Feb 2021

There are multiple reasons why nutrition may not always be top of our discussion list – but it really needs to be to tackle the obesity crisis

Feline Malassezia dermatitis and otitis: are we missing it?

1 Feb 2021

Unless one specifically looks for them, Malassezia organisms can be missed, which results in difficult to manage primary diseases and ongoing client dissatisfaction

Small mammal dental disease

1 Feb 2021

The unique anatomy and dentition of exotic herbivorous species can predispose them to developing dental disease