Sarah Collins, International Society of Feline Medicine programme manager at International Cat Care, explains how to work out energy requirements for your hospitalised feline patients.

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware suggests prevention and management strategies for elevated levels of uric acid in the urine of this breed.

Emma Gerrard shares tips for RVNs to pass on to owners of young cats and dogs.

Emily Gardiner-Warren reflects on 2020 and its impact on student vet nurses, colleges and teaching staff.

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

Charlotte Fennell discusses how nurses can advise owners on how to avoid any medical catastrophes during the festive season.

Amy Henson considers the motivations behind food treats and how it affects dogs, advising mindfulness as Christmas approaches.

Jessica Beckett discusses emerging options for treating a variety of such conditions presenting in cats and dogs.

Vedrana Nikolic discovers how owning a dog aids human well-being in difficult times.

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Doreen Lawrence looks back on her incredible career and shares some anecdotes of practice life in the 1970s.

Laura Lacey explains the importance of encouraging owners to treat these parasites throughout the year and how to do this.

Evidence-based veterinary medicine is about everyone contributing to our knowledge. Kit Sturgess, editor-in-chief of RCVS Knowledge’s open access journal Veterinary Evidence, encourages VNs to get involved.

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware looks at key information to aid this.

BVNA president Jo Oakden reflects on 2020 and teases an exciting 2021 for vet nurses – with the association leading the way.

Claire Devlin shares her three-month volunteering experience with African Wildlife Vets.