Small animal

It had to come to an end sometime, I guess. Janice and I had been together for years – she had accompanied me wherever I went. But eventually I’m afraid to say she ended up just getting on my nerves. …

Blue Surgical Instruments wants to help you maintaining the original characteristics of your instruments throughout their regular use.

With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key

A quick guide to six rapid, inexpensive and invaluable diagnostic tests for the dermatology case

The importance of staying alert to Leishmania in dogs returning from sunnier climes

CEO of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Steve Nichols, explains his vision for the future of captive psittacines in the UK

As surgeons we rely on the absolute well-being of our hands to ensure excellent veterinary care to our patients. After several hours of surgery, fatigue and manual discomfort are common, and over the …

Ventroflexion of the neck is seen occasionally in cats and there are several known causes which need to be differentiated

Having developed with the times, the operative microscope is an essential piece of equipment in the modern neurosurgical theatre

How to identify and manage cases of white spirit exposure in small animals

The therapeutic success of bandages, splints and casts is highly influenced by the guardian's compliance in monitoring it and reporting any changes. Blue recommends simplifying guardian’s home care in…

Younger paediatric dogs and cats presenting to emergency clinics are less likely to survive than their older counterparts, according to a new study

Ocular discomfort with different conditions appears to vary between species, but it is best to use the precautionary principle in most cases

How to reach a diagnosis earlier and avoid the frustrating dermatology case in small animal practice

How to tell if a rabbit is agitated and considerations for keeping stress levels as low as possible during visits to the veterinary practice

How to make scientifically sound dietary choices for dogs and cats

Therapy dogs are becoming increasingly popular, but how could the interactions be improved for the benefit of the humans and the animals?

The second of a two-part series on feline allergic dermatitis considers therapy options for treating the disease

As the main constituents of the skin and coat, proteins should be given prime consideration in dermatology cases

An outline of the journey from dependence to independence in critically ill rabbit patients