September 2015
You have just heroically placed an oesophagostomy feeding tube into a seven-year-old anorexic cat called … more
8 minsABSTRACT Laser therapy (LT) acts when the photons of particular wavelengths interact with certain molecules … more
One would think making a diagnosis of conjunctivitis and treating it appropriately would be one … more
Last year in China, while at Zhejiang University Veterinary Hospital, Hangzhou after winning the BSAVA … more
ABSTRACT A three-year-old, male shih-tzu, weighing 8.3kg, was presented with acute onset paraplegia post-exercise. The … more
August 2015
Once a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism has been made, decision making turns to management. Research by … more
24 minsKeira may look like your average Staffordshire bull terrier, but we discovered she was very … more
In part one of this feature (VT45.34), the author considered dietary therapy for chronic kidney … more
Of all the treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary modification has the most positive … more
Opioid analgesics are often the mainstay of perioperative pain management, but have become increasingly popular … more
ABSTRACT Sleep disorders are infrequently encountered in small animal practice, but can mimic common conditions, … more
Urinalysis is an essential component of patient assessment. In general, especially for sick cats, cystocentesis … more
Osteoarthritis (OA) is being increasingly recognised as the most common cause of progressive chronic pain … more
Nutrition plays a vital role in health yet, despite inappetence being a common presenting sign … more
Cats with heart failure are poorly served by published evidence regarding the most effective therapy. … more
ABSTRACT Few areas in companion animal medicine are as contentiously debated as how we could … more
July 2015
In dog terms, senior depends on breed and size. Generally, for small and medium-sized breeds, … more
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