March 2014
Vegetarianism can be quite the controversial topic, with many people choosing not to eat meat … more
9 minsI am just coming to the end of a six-week course run online by the … more
Normal hepatic function is essential for conversion of ammonia to urea. Increasing resting ammonia concentration … more
My thanks to fellow blogger Will Easson – we seem to think alike on many … more
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a transient bowel dysmotility that occurs following many types of operations … more
As graduates, one of the most routine surgeries that we will be expected to be … more
February 2014
Susie Samuel from Vet Help Direct (an online symptom checker for pet owners) discusses how … more
1 minsSticky bottom syndrome in rabbits is most often caused by feeding a badly balanced diet, … more
An update to my previous post, entitled “Planning the RVN/SVN year” for you… OSCE dates … more
In January, I attended my first AVS (the Association of Veterinary Students) congress. It was … more
A common abnormality in canine dentition is retention of deciduous teeth. This occurs when the … more
The first part of a two/three-year slog started this month – the “A” module part … more
American cocker spaniels with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are often taurine deficient and responsive to taurine … more
On December 23, 2013, an important announcement was made by the Royal College of Veterinary … more
The gravel sign is seen radiographically as multiple, variously sized mineral fragments in the stomach … more
January 2014
Lectures on legislation regarding veterinary-related issues are never the most interesting, often involving endless lists … more
5 minsPeripheral neuropathy is the most common chronic complication of diabetes in cats. This degenerative disorder … more