January 2015
As a student on placement, I’m often in awe of the vets I’m working with. … more
Last Saturday I had a “walk in” – a very cute spaniel that was limping … more
So 2014 has come to an end – and before we begin our journey through … more
I have been teaching surgical nursing and during a recent oronasal session we covered dentistry. … more
Vets are always taught, quite rightly, the power of effective history taking. The value of it is … more
December 2014
The homeless come with a certain stigma – particularly those with pets at their side. Should we … more
I often see new graduate workshops and tutorials advertised where the seminar leaders address the problems … more
Last week I removed one of the largest, most pus-filled uteri from a large breed … more
I’ve not long come across a case of a middle-aged dog that had suddenly become unaccustomedly … more
I attended some great anaesthesia lectures at London Vet Show. The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists … more
Everyone had heard rumours third year at veterinary school was the worst. On coming back … more
We have now started to use Polydioxanone (PDS) to stabilise symphyseal fractures in cats. We … more
More commonly these days, our practice management systems (PMS) are able to distil a patient’s … more
We recently saw a 10-year-old, West Highland white that had developed a middle ear infection and facial … more
I’ve had an interesting week. I was at London Vet Show and enjoyed two good days of … more
In our practice, the preferred way to induce vomiting after ingestion of poisons (most commonly raisins, chocolate … more