October 2015

It’s the end of the weekend shift when Jazz, a three-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, is … more

6 mins

Managing the diet of a dog with cardiac disease depends on the animal’s clinical signs … more

29 mins

In the first part of this article, the principles of radiation biology, treatment planning and … more

41 mins

In a 2005 survey for the RSPCA, 49 per cent of UK dogs were found … more

29 mins

ABSTRACT Obesity is a common condition in dogs and cats, ultimately caused by an unbalance … more

20 mins

Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs almost exclusively in left atrial enlargement secondary to acquired heart disease. … more

21 mins

ABSTRACT The clinical signs associated with immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) can be variable and this may … more

58 mins

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common tumour affecting the oral cavity in cats … more

19 mins

Lamotrigine (Lamictal, GlaxoSmithKline), a phenyltriazine compound – 1,2,4–triazine-3,5-diamine, 6- (2,3-dichlorophenyl) is a second-generation antiepileptic drug … more

12 mins

In part one of this article, I outlined how primary infectious conjunctivitis was rare in … more

23 mins

Sound-related fears and phobias are common in companion animals, with 49% of dog owners reporting … more

24 mins

September 2015

The latest generation of pet owners have grown up with the internet and it’s the … more

13 mins

ABSTRACT Immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a form of inflammatory joint disease of non-infectious aetiology characterised … more

45 mins

ABSTRACT Radiotherapy is an increasingly used treatment in veterinary medicine. It remains the second most … more

27 mins

Head trauma is often associated with severe morbidity and mortality. In a retrospective case series, … more

9 mins

Despite the new regulations requiring all dogs are microchipped, an owner’s failure to do so … more

11 mins

ABSTRACT Dogs and cats are commonly presented to veterinary practices after traumatic incidents. These patients … more

27 mins

Optimising the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD; Figure 1) can significantly impact on … more

31 mins

Antimicrobial resistance is a major health threat of our time. Concerted efforts towards reducing inappropriate … more

25 mins

The rehoming of both stray and unwanted cats through veterinary charities and practices is a … more

23 mins