Small animal

Gwen Covey-Crump discusses the control of pain and explains how a combined approach of pharmacological and non- pharmacologic therapies is required along with skilled recognition.

Sarah Heath discusses the challenges of detecting and managing chronic pain in dogs and cats and how behavioural signs can play an important part in dealing with such cases.

Dr Jo Murrell examines the evidence base for using adjunctive agents in cats and dogs and discusses the clinical application of adjunctives in veterinary practice.

Francesca Riccomini says it requires combined effort, clear thinking, enthusiasm, sensitivity and flexibility to deal with dogs who are fearful of the vet clinic and staff.

Ben Walton says that detecting and describing lameness properly can be challenging but that accurate assessment is easily achievable with some basic knowledge and technology.

James Howie of Lintbells says only by involving the whole team in a co-ordinated, holistic programme of care can we be sure that all the needs of pets and owners are met

Long term outcomes in 321 dogs undergoing total hip arthroplasty Luca Vezzoni and others, Vezzoni Veterinary Clinic, Cremona, Italy Total hip arthroplasty has been performed in dogs since 1976, first …

Francesca Riccomini urges colleagues to give owners of “travel-troublesome” cats a judicious push in the right direction to help bring about a reduction in the amount of carrier-related feline distres…

Shelly Jefferies discusses the nurse’s role in the management of wounds, providing a brief refresher on what needs to be known as well as a review of a challenging case

STUART CARMICHAEL introduces a sophisticated new web-based osteoarthritis management tool designed for veterinary practices that delivers a six-point plan and which, he says, will ‘improve results’

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI looks at the factors owners, breeders and veterinary practices should consider when moving rural raised dogs to environments which they may find overwhelming

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI looks at the issues arising when pet owners become too ill to look after their pets or even just socialise with them, as well as those which come with the end of owners’ lives

Dr SARAH ENDERSBY of Ceva Animal Health discusses the effects on pets of noise sensitivity and how veterinary practices can proactively help their clients to avoid unnecessary anxiety and upset

SÉVERINE TASKER examines the protocols and best practice when treating cats with antibiotics, taking into consideration owner compliance, dosing and efficacy

LIBBY SHERIDAN reports from the recent ISFM Congress in Porto, at which academic and dermatology specialist Dr Karen Moriello discussed her approach

JAYNE LAYCOCK reports on her ‘pick of the month’ webinar: a review of CRGV – known as Alabama Rot – a devastating disease of dogs which veterinary surgeons need to be aware of

LAURENT FINDJI concludes his two-part article with a review of the surgical approach to remove ASCs, the perceived benefit of adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy, and postoperative considerations…

ANDREW KNIGHT reports on a recent meeting which looked at principles of welfare assessment and their application to dairy cattle, farmed pigs, small ruminants, shelter animals and elephants in zoos

LUKE DUTTON and JOANNA DUKES-McEWAN list the questions to be answered following the history taking and the physical examination to identify the problem and initiate treatment in the suspected cardiac …

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI looks at the situations that can arise when animals may prefer one gender to another in certain circumstances but not in others, and how veterinary practices can deal with these