Paul Burr and Danièlle Gunn-Moore look at the zoonotic potential of some members of this pathogen group, as well as the complexities in diagnosing infection and tests available in the UK.

Ariane Neuber considers the causes of skin allergy in dogs, including ectoparasites, bacteria, environmental factors and stress, and measuring the patient’s pruritus threshold.

Gerhard Putter focuses on the importance of spotting the early signs of oral disease in small animals and ways education on this subject should be taken more seriously.

Holger Volk focuses on potassium bromide, an often forgotten second line treatment and the oldest antiepileptic drug, which is not always used to its full potential.

James Guillem discusses the case of eight-year-old Zac, and asks: what do the radiographs show, and how would you confirm diagnosis?

Septic peritonitis is life-threatening if intervention is not rapid. Here, Andrew Linklater explains how guidelines from a human medicine campaign can help direct patient management.

Olivier Taeymans looks at the similarities and differences between the two techniques – and explains why both are needed in a state-of-the-art imaging department.

Daniela Murgia outlines the indications of a splenic issue in companion animals, precautions to take before and after removal, and potential side effects.

The CVS Group has joined forces with the Dachshund Breed Council in an x-ray screening programme aimed at reducing the prevalence of a crippling back disease in the species.

Kenichiro Yagi explains why the ability to recognise abnormalities during a blood transfusion – using knowledge of both the clinical signs of complications and appropriate interventions – is vital for a positive outcome.

After comparing Hong Kong and UK veterinary medicine in part one (VT46.38), Jason Kimm discusses diseases presenting in dogs and cats in the Asian territory.

Providing a choice to pet owners. Explore the role of GnRH and the use of deslorelin with the Suprelorin hormone implant.