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It is important to locate and rectify the cause of any behavioural change and to prevent any worsening of the condition and the eventual development of health issues

Telemedicine has helped us maintain our professional obligations and holds exciting sustainability potential

When we act out of gratitude instead of guilt, our actions bring us a sense of warmth and happiness

With many dog owners spending more time at home recently, we are expecting to see an increase in separation anxiety issues once they can return to work

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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