Feline medicine and surgery

Mammary tumours are extremely common in dogs and cats, and these can be emotive cases as clients are more aware of breast cancer and may have some personal experience. Throughout the oestrus cycle th…

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

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

Whilst there is some evidence to support this, it is not always effective and there is a lack of compelling evidence to suggest a resolution of clinical signs in the long term

There are many ways we can encourage water intake in cats susceptible to dehydration

Water supplements offer a novel approach to encourage fluid intake in feline lower urinary tract concerns

Non-specific reaction patterns as well as grooming behaviours can make mite infestations in cats difficult to find

From anaesthesia to post-operative monitoring, there are many considerations when approaching an exploratory laparotomy

T. foetus is a well-known cause of infertility in cattle, but rarely diagnosed in cases of long-term diarrhoea in cats

Detecting CKD in its earlier stages is beneficial for enabling the prompt implementation of therapeutic interventions

Patients with neuro-intoxication can often be the most challenging and require intensive nursing care, but can also be the most rewarding

It is important that animals do not develop complications, often due to incomplete bladder emptying

Epileptic seizures are a common neurologic disorder in dogs with short- and long-term management challenges

When are antibiotics indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in small animal medicine?

There are many indications for gastrointestinal surgery, including neoplasia, mechanical obstruction, abnormal positioning or failure of motility

Gabapentin may be useful for reducing acute stress in cats stressed by veterinary interventions

Constipation can be managed medically, surgically and through a high fibre diet

It can be difficult to ascertain whether isolation of potentially pathogenic bacteria is of clinical relevance

Dental radiography offers patients a high standard of care, whilst also providing practices with higher diagnostic yields and an increase in procedures

Considering how food is delivered as well as the diet itself can be beneficial when managing a cat’s weight