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Clinical presentations, and the use of pain scoring and telemedicine for diagnosing lameness in cats and dogs.

October 2021

Diagnosing lameness – ‘a science of uncertainty and an art of...

Ross Allan explores what should be considered when reaching a diagnosis of this common small animal presentation.

21 mins
Use of spironolactone for congestive heart failure

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS presents the latest companion animal research in this latest column from Vet Times.

19 mins
Transmissible venereal tumour

Jack Reece discusses the establishment, treatment and prevention of this cancer in dogs.

26 mins
Managing canine infectious respiratory disease complex

Emi Barker BSc(Hons), BVSc(Hons), PhD, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS, discusses treatment, diagnosis and containment options for this acute, contagious cause of cough in dogs.

66 mins
Cytology findings from a skin mass in a feline patient

Francesco Cian presents the Diagnostic Dilemma of an 11-year-old female domestic shorthair cat that presented for a long-standing 4cm solid interscapular mass.

12 mins
Senior cats – key considerations, treatments and management

Lorena Sordo discusses what to be aware of when presented with older feline patients, including advice for pet owners.

38 mins

September 2021

Canine and feline pyothorax – treatment and management

Anais Allen-Deal BVetMed, MRCVS and Daria Starybrat MRCVS describe the diagnosis of this issue in cats and dogs, as well as medical and surgical management, and prognosis.

38 mins
Latest thinking on endocrine disorders in equine patients

David Rendle BVSc, MVM, CertEM(IntMed), DipECEIM, FRCVS provides an update on the diagnosis on two commonly seen conditions, as well as their treatment and management.

38 mins
Enhanced recovery after surgery

Miguel Martinez LdoVet, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS and Victoria Twist RVN discuss how relevant aspects of this human health care concept can be adapted for use in a veterinary setting.

44 mins
Vitamin B12 deficiency in a dog on medication for heart failure

Rory Thomson recounts steps taken to diagnose and treat this case of a male black Labrador retriever puppy with a heart murmur.

35 mins
Pancreatitis in dogs

Ferran Valls Sanchez discusses prevalence of and treatment options for this condition in canine patients, including latest thinking.

20 mins
Trauma case considerations

Neus Elias-Santodomingo and Matias Moreno-Torres summarise triage, diagnosis, treatment and referral options surrounding physical injury as a result of an external force affecting canine and feline patients.

34 mins
Distal femoral osteotomy for treatment of femoral retroversion

Fay Cameron BSc, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS recounts the case of a Russian toy terrier presenting with medial patella luxation and right hindlimb lameness.

12 mins

August 2021

Monoclonal antibody technology and pain pathway in canine OA

John Innes explores the development of this technology, including clinical trials, and how it can help osteoarthritic patients.

26 mins
Latest leaks on urinary incontinence in bitches

Dan O'Neill and Camilla Pegram detail the results from a VetCompass paper exploring the prevalence and risk factors associated with this issue.

19 mins
FIP: hope on the horizon for cats

Sam Taylor and Emi Barker summarise thoughts on this disease’s presentation and diagnosis, plus introduce a new era of treatment.

37 mins
Reviewing Holter monitoring duration to measure arrhythmias

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS reviews more research in his latest column from Vet Times.

21 mins
Challenges in Giardia treatment and control

Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS considers the challenges of treating and managing infections of this flagellate protozoan in cats and dogs.

36 mins
Companion animal patient eye conditions part 2: cats

Mike Rhodes BVM&S, CertVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS provides an overview of the most common feline disorders, including clinical signs, causes and treatment.

50 mins
Neurological disorders in dogs affecting the CNS

Guillaume Albertini and Fabio Stabile update readers on information published surrounding the most common of these conditions that have an impact the central nervous system in canine patients.

85 mins