An incredible resource for gorilla vets and pathologists20 Jul 2018Students spend innumerable hours studying cats and dogs in vet school; they see these animals every day during their placements in small animal practice and once graduated, are encouraged to follow an…
The importance of behavioural medicine to animal welfare20 Jul 2018Behaviour problems often lead to pets being relinquished or euthanised; it is important that behavioural medicine is taken seriously and animals are referred where necessary
Does evidence support raw food diets?17 Jul 2018Recommendations stating the nutritional and health benefits of raw food diets are based on very weak or even non-existent evidence
Reflux and regurgitation17 Jul 2018Why is the issue so common in small animals during anaesthesia and how can it be prevented?
Improving efficiency in labs17 Jul 2018Laboratory information management systems can improve the lab process, enabling instant recall of results
An update on antibiotic susceptibility testing17 Jul 2018A summary of the methods currently used and the benefits of understanding intrinsic resistance, which is essential in initial treatment choice
Dealing with conflict17 Jul 2018At the Cx Congress, Andy Roark explained six key tools to “keeping calm and carrying on” when faced with difficult situations in practice
Anorexia in tortoises17 Jul 2018Exotics expert Neil Forbes discussed the causes, diagnosis and management of anorexia in tortoises at the 2018 Vet Festival
Is your practice working well as a team?17 Jul 2018At VetsNorth 2018, Carolyne Crowe took delegates through the steps to creating a happy, high-performing team
“Should insurers insist on a minimum of a case controlled study before paying out?” 26 Jun 2018As vets, we are always trying to find the best treatments for our patients. This often leads to us trying something relatively new. When considering new treatments, we need to think about what evidenc…
Funding options for growth24 Jun 2018How to decide between the funding options available to help grow a practice
How to motivate practice staff24 Jun 2018Having highly motivated staff will lead to a better environment at work, improved staff retention and a more efficient workplace
“All too often we test students as individuals”24 Jun 2018Summertime, and the living is… well, pretty stressful if you’re a student and it is exam time! We’ve all been through them, haven’t we? GCSEs, A levels, innumerable tests at vet school. What are all t…
The diagnostic minefields of PPID and EMS24 Jun 2018How to choose the best diagnostic tests for equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and equine metabolic syndrome
A look inside Sussex Equine Hospital24 Jun 2018Having moved to new premises in Ashington, Sussex Equine Hospital held an open day to show off its new facilities
Equine welfare on a global scale24 Jun 2018A look at the welfare issues facing horses worldwide and the importance of continuing education in tackling them
Bovine TB and the “whoomph” effect24 Jun 2018If bovine TB testing was reduced today, would the incidence of the disease suddenly increase?
Antibacterials in canine gastrointestinal disease24 Jun 2018How to treat canine gastrointestinal disease responsibly based on the nature of the condition
Cats under pressure22 Jun 2018Feline hypertension can cause target organ damage if it isn’t managed early, but is the condition going undiagnosed?
Diagnosing feline ureteral obstruction22 Jun 2018How to diagnose ureteral obstruction is covered in the first of a two-part series on the under-recognised condition
