Small animal

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

LAURENT FINDJI begins a two-part article with a review of the epidemiology, presentation and diagnosis of these highly metastatic tumours which are frequently associated with hypercalcaemia of maligna…

CAROLINE BOWER reports on the BVBA’s study day prior to the main BSAVA congress, which had a series of lectures on aspects of behaviour as well as five presentations on original research

BLAISE SCOTT-MORRIS of Virbac examines the causes and effects of this highly contagious virus which commonly affects dogs in the UK, along with treatment and vaccination protocols vets should follow

Dr JO MURRELL discusses the use of pain scoring tools in various species and says that more widespread adoption of them in veterinary practice would bring significant benefits to animal welfare

STUART CARMICHAEL discusses the need for improved awareness and skill in identifying the signs of pain and discomfort and treating with both pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures

JOHN BONNER reports on the latest One Health Congress where it was noted that many in the human medical profession still fail to understand the importance of zoonotic diseases for their patients

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI continues her series on rehoming cats and dogs with a review of the factors that need to be taken into account when seeking a home for an animal with behavioural problems

GWEN COVEY-CRUMP examines the myriad of considerations and treatment options available to veterinary surgeons as pets live longer, beginning in the home with client education

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI argues that while re-homing is a perfectly valid potential solution for some animals with some behaviour problems, it is an area with a considerable list of dos and don’ts…

WENDY TAYLOR presents a third report based on the proceedings of a joint APBC/BVBA symposium which had the theme “One Health – people and pets’ behaviour” – this time looking at cat cafés

JAYNE LAYCOCK reports on her ‘pick of the month’ CPD webinar, The Importance of Behavioural Advice in the First Puppy Consult, with veterinary behaviour specialist Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy

ROBIN FEARON reports on a session at the London Vet Show in which delegates were advised that if they stick to basic surgical principles and medical treatments there are few wounds that will not heal …