Could we improve animal welfare by harnessing human culture? 11 Feb 2019 Mark Fisher, author of Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics: The evolving story of our relationship with farm animals, explains the complexities of farm animal welfare
Canine Malassezia dermatitis 6 Feb 2019 How to identify the infection and tackle it with systemic and topical therapy
Is canine lungworm infection a risk? 6 Feb 2019 An overview of the life cycle, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of the parasite in the UK
Fads and trends in pet nutrition 6 Feb 2019 With a rapidly expanding market, it is important to look past the marketing claims and determine the nutritional value of pet food products
Nutrition requirements of senior pets 4 Feb 2019 A focus on protein requirements and sarcopenia related to ageing in cats and dogs
“Many animals across all classes are increasingly becoming victims of folklore husbandry” 4 Feb 2019 "Folklore husbandry” is an emerging term describing the phenomenon of unevidenced, pseudoscientific, convenience-led habit and opinion handed down from one ill-informed animal keeper to the next. Kev…
Revalidation and grandfather rights 4 Jan 2019 Improve International answers questions on companion animal and small animal exports revalidation for OVs with grandfather rights
Topical therapies and environmental management 2 Jan 2019 What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?
What will animal health look like post-Brexit? 27 Dec 2018 There were mixed emotions at the 2018 NOAH Brexit Conference as the industry gathered to discuss developments
Cutaneous adverse food reactions 19 Dec 2018 The variable and non-specific nature of food reactions in cats and dogs can make them difficult to diagnose
Healthy feline ageing 17 Dec 2018 It may be possible to increase the period of healthy life in feline patients through regular visits to the clinic
Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO): an overview 11 Dec 2018 Sponsored The tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) purpose is to eliminate the joint instability caused by the cranial cruciate ligament rupture (LCCr) by performing a radial osteotomy of the proximal tibi…
Let’s protect our golden oldies this winter! 10 Dec 2018 Sponsored Agria is hosting an “age amnesty” to encourage those looking for a new pet to adopt an older animal
A procedure-specific approach to recovery after surgery 5 Dec 2018 What techniques can be used to enhance recovery from surgery?
The role of vets in animal charity work 5 Dec 2018 How can veterinary practices work with animal charities to help with the rescue of wildlife and pets?
Times to consider surgical staplers during small animal surgery 4 Dec 2018 Sponsored Surgical staplers are widely used in human medicine and are becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine since they significantly reduce the duration of surgical interventions and the risk of …
Frightful fireworks and tempting treats 1 Dec 2018 Sponsored From chocolate ingestion to noise phobias and firework injuries, this time of year can be challenging for vets
The best surgical retractor for each access 27 Nov 2018 Sponsored Surgical retractors are essential tools to ensure good exposure to the surgical field and optimise access.
Prognosis and treatment of intervertebral disc herniation in dogs 20 Nov 2018 Sponsored Intervertebral disc herniation, secondary to premature disc degeneration, is a common cause of pain and neurological signs in dogs.
Busting pet nutrition myths 17 Nov 2018 Tips for guiding clients away from misinformation and biases and towards better feeding decisions
