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

March 2021

Cannabidiol: what is it, what can it do and why is it controversial?

Siobhan Menzies and Louise Clark, in the first of a two-part article, cover the history of hemp, phytochemistry and studies into this compound’s effects.

42 mins
Significant event audit: informed consent

RCVS Knowledge describes a quality improvement case example concerning human medication prescribed to a dog.

20 mins
EMS in COVID-19 times

Brin McNeill BVMS, MRCVS, of Castle Veterinary Centre in Nottingham, offers some thoughts on EMS for students amid the pandemic with help from her daughter Cara, a third-year student at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine.

33 mins
Gastrointestinal disorders in dogs

Ferran Valls Sanchez DVM, DipECVIM‑CA, MRCVS discusses key problems and diagnostic innovations, as well as the importance of a stable and healthy microbiome.

57 mins
Association between canine body condition and lifespan

Alex German looks at a study on this in pet dogs, plus weight loss benefits and a prevention strategy for those not overweight.

29 mins
Flea control breakdown

Ian Wright discusses the latest evidence on this issue and if its cause is due to resistance or lack of owner compliance.

27 mins
Canine congenital heart disease

Joon Seo discusses the case of a six-month male entire whippet in this entry into Vet Times’ regular Case Notes series.

10 mins
Use of toceranib in treating canine thyroid carcinoma

Alex Gough reviews more companion animal research, including a study on CT urethrography in female dogs.

16 mins
It’s a marathon, not a sprint

In his first article for Vet Times for 2021, Dave Beeston reflects on the importance of holiday time and remembering to pace yourself, before presenting another interesting case of the month.

27 mins
Significant event audit: drug calculation error

RCVS Knowledge, the charity advancing the quality of veterinary care, describes a quality improvement case example concerning an overdose of premedication in a canine patient.

20 mins

February 2021

Five hot topics in veterinary oncology

Petros Frezoulis and Aaron Harper highlight some of the many advances in diagnosing and treating canine and feline cancer patients.

27 mins
Communicating with customers

Nicola Ackerman offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins
Ovariohysterectomy and ovariectomy in canine patients

Will Robinson BVetMed, MSc, BSAVA PGCertSAS, DipECVS describes how to perform both these procedures in dogs and any potential complications that may occur after.

32 mins
Blood smear findings in a dog

Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of Staffordshire bull terrier in the latest Diagnostic Dilemmas from Vet Times.

7 mins
Obesity in pets – practical advice for the consult room

Mike Davies reviews recent literature that may help provide practical solutions to this issue, including handling reluctant owners.

25 mins
Feline intracranial meningioma

Guillaume Albertini DVM, MRCVS and Fabio Stabile DVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS detail the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this common primary brain tumour occurring in older cats.

42 mins
Cataracts in canine patients

Joy Ioannides BSc(Hons), BVetMed(Hons), PGDipVCP, MRCVS explores the categorisation, diagnosis and treatment of this condition that commonly causes blindness in dogs.

36 mins
Spinal fracture/luxation approach

Fernando Freitas DVM, MSc discusses initial steps, examination and treatment for breaks or dislocations of the spine in canine and feline patients.

27 mins
An enhancement to the traditional time capnogram

Keith Simpson describes the development of a colour coding system that means gas direction can be monitored on traces.

30 mins

January 2021

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS explains the importance of fluid intake in cats suffering from this disease and suggests various tactics to achieve this.

45 mins