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“We all have it in us to be a hero and help others”

1 May 2020

Inclusion, diversity and culture are buzzwords that have been widely discussed within the veterinary profession over the last couple of years. Every day I am truly thankful that the majority of the pr…

Maintaining good client relations during lockdown

1 May 2020

With practices altering the way they function, there are things you can do to communicate with your clients

What do I need to consider as landlord of a practice?

1 May 2020

Certain aspects of the landlord’s responsibilities can often be overlooked

Better utilising your nurses

1 May 2020

No practice can work efficiently without veterinary nurses – so why are so many practices still not maximising their potential?

What are the options for managing pain in a different way?

1 May 2020

Non-conventional analgesics may be useful when traditional drugs are insufficient or need to be avoided

Equine hospital in lockdown

1 May 2020

In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, veterinary practices across the world are having to adapt to new ways of working

Navigating our way through uncharted waters during the COVID-19 crisis

1 May 2020

Only time will tell what will happen once the pandemic subsides, but it is clear that things will look different

Nematodirus in springtime lambs

1 May 2020

As the spring progresses and lambs are out at pasture, we must remain mindful of Nematodirus

COVID-19 and cattle vets

1 May 2020

How is the current global pandemic affecting the work of cattle vets in the UK?

“How much of that getting better is us and how much is biology resolving matters on its own?”

1 May 2020

We do like to think we make a difference, don’t we? The animal comes in ill, we treat it and most of the time it gets better. And there’s the rub… I was going to say “we cure it” but in reality, how m…

Evaluation and treatment of horses with back pain

1 May 2020

Back pain is commonly implicated by owners as a cause of poor performance but it is challenging to arrive at a secure diagnosis

Local anaesthesia in small animal practice

1 May 2020

Locoregional anaesthesia can prove to be a valuable tool for both intraoperative and post-operative analgesia

Getting the best out of your surgical biopsies – canine mast cell tumours

1 May 2020 Sponsored

When presented with a skin mass, one of the main concerns is to rule out a possible mast cell tumour. If a mast cell tumour is present, then it is helpful to find out whether it is cutaneous or subcut…

Nail pathologies

1 May 2020

Broken nails are common but it is another matter when all the feet are involved and nails start falling out

Investigating haematuria

1 May 2020

Urinalysis and routine blood tests play a crucial role in the investigation of haematuria and very frequently have to be followed up with diagnostic imaging

Using topical products as part of a multimodal treatment plan for skin diseases

1 May 2020

Topical therapy can be a very helpful aid when managing allergic, infectious and seborrhoeic disorders

Managing cutaneous vasculitis

1 May 2020

History and clinical signs are essential for a definitive diagnosis of vasculitis, as well as determining a treatment plan

Evidence-based analgesia in exotic pet medicine

1 May 2020

Options for analgesia in our exotic species are numerous, although not always well known

Meloxicam as analgesic for rabbits

1 May 2020

What dose of meloxicam should be used for rabbits for safe and efficient pain relief?

Coping with anxiety during the pandemic

1 May 2020

Acceptance of the anxiety we feel, rather than trying to push it away, goes a long way to defusing it and reducing its hold over you