September 2017

Bronchoalveolar lavage in a dog

Francesco Cian asks for your diagnosis when presented with two images from a bronchoalveolar lavage of an adult male dog with a history of chronic cough.

6 mins

August 2017

Controlling tapeworms – hydatid disease threat and economic loss

In the first of a two-part article, Ian Wright looks at established and emerging tapeworms causing zoonotic and financial risk.

34 mins
Gastric emptying delay discovery

Alex Gough presents a review of some of the latest research in veterinary medicine.

16 mins
Cat vaccination protocols part 1 – understanding adverse reactions

Martha Cannon, in the first of a two-part article, discusses guidelines and possible negative effects to look for regarding feline vaccines.

32 mins
Digit mass in an elderly dog

In his latest Cytology Corner, Francesco Cian discusses the images from an aspirate from a mass on a digit of a 12-year-old dog.

6 mins
Brachycephalic breed mutation study in dogs

Third-year veterinary student Rosana Caianiello looks at a study from The University of Edinburgh that revealed a link between a dog’s genes and the shape of its skull.

8 mins
Treatment of strays or lost pets in vet practice – covering...

Ellen Lavender reflects on the case of an injured lurcher to discuss the challenge of treating stray or lost animals – and how financial considerations play a part in decision-making.

18 mins
Diagnosing immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in a dog

Katherine Clarke discusses the clinical examination and blood results for an 11-year-old cocker spaniel with worsening haematuria.

8 mins
CrCL disease part 2: signalment, signs and diagnostic techniques

Albane Fauron and Karen Perry, in the second of a three-part article, discuss how to spot this condition in dogs and methods of examination.

July 2017

Dermatology hot spots in dogs – treatment and advice for owners

Jon Hardy looks at the aetiology, clinical signs, management and prevention around pyotraumatic dermatitis in canines.

24 mins
Prevalence of right ventricular abnormalities in cats with HCM

Alex Gough looks at a study into the most common acquired cardiac disorders of cats, plus others, in his latest Research Review.

17 mins
Where are we going wrong with socialisation advice?

Clare Wilson discusses the importance of puppy socialisation in fostering desired behaviour to take through to adult life.

39 mins
Canine endocrinopathies – diagnosis and management

Yordan Fernandez and James Warland look at multiple endocrinopathies in dogs, diagnosing the various disorders and the management options.

47 mins
An unusual case of airgun pellet injury in a male cat

Kate Parkinson details the case of a feline patient that presented with a hard testicular swelling during routine castration, before discussing airgun injuries.

36 mins
Glucosamine and chondroitin in managing canine and feline OA

Mike Davies summarises evidence found on the use of these supplements in cats and dogs with this joint disease.

35 mins
Painful joints: sign spotting and diagnostic techniques

Karen Perry looks at detecting and testing for joint pain in small animals using an organised and systematic approach.

45 mins
Large shoulder mass in a dog

The two images are from an aspirate from a large shoulder mass in an adult dog. The author asks: "What is your diagnosis?"

5 mins

Anna Jackson BVetMed CertVD MRCVS, veterinary technical team manager at Elanco Animal Health, explores how to treat a common problem that can be difficult to manage.

15 mins
BVA offers advice after celebrity gives dog CPR

Advice comes after TV presenter and model Jodie Marsh posted a video to Facebook of her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie, who collapses "every couple of months".

4 mins
Approaches to feline cystitis

Sarah Caney looks at causes, management and treatment of urinary tract disease in cats, including diet and nutraceuticals.

30 mins