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Content on the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a common condition once considered fatal in cats.

July 2023

FIP: treatment with financial limitations, and black market antivirals warning

Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Petra Černá, Stephanie Sorrell and Samantha Taylor discuss treatment for when cost is an issue, and warn of products claiming to be GS-analogues.

12 mins
FIP: monitoring, drug combinations, and treatment of cats with faecal shedding

Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Petra Černá, Stephanie Sorrell and Samantha Taylor conclude this article by stressing the importance of monitoring, hypothesising the use of drug combinations, and warning against the treatment of cats with faecal shedding of coronavirus.

14 mins
Degenerative joint disease: diagnosing arthritis in cats

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS provides an overview for how vets can optimise options for a challenging and overlooked condition.

38 mins
Chronic kidney disease in cats: early dietary intervention and needs

Marge Chandler outlines the factors involved with treating this condition early on and at different stages.

40 mins

June 2023

Cardiology: genetics of canine heart disease

Matthew Keane and Emily Dutton review latest information on genetic mutations associated with this affliction.

75 mins
Advancements in diets controlling pet obesity and owner compliance

Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

28 mins
Barriers to the implementation of risk‑based parasite control: part 1

Amy Bagster and Hany Elsheikha, in the first of a two-part article, share insights into the attitude of UK small animal vets towards this approach.

25 mins
The cat with three testicles – a case of interstitial cell tumour

Kate Parkinson discusses this unusual occurrence in a domestic shorthair feline patient that presented with cat bite abscess.

24 mins
Communicating with owners of pets suffering from maladaptive pain

Diego Rodrigo Mocholi describes the clinical metrology instruments, and quality of life checks designed for cat and dog owners.

39 mins
Pancytopenia outbreak in UK cats

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS reports on research by Glanemann et al on an unusually large number of cats with severe pancytopenia in 2021 in his latest Research Review.

Ep 95: Canine atopic dermatitis, with Victoria Robinson

“We've got a whole generation of vets who have never seen Demodex in real life, which is amazing – but it also means that they don’t think to check for it.”

2 mins
Ep 94: Companion animal dentistry, with Hannah van Velzen

“I think, historically, dentistry has always been the underdog of the veterinary world. I think a lot of vet practitioners out there would agree that the teaching they've had at university has been pretty minimal.”

2 mins
Role of endectocides in risk-based approaches to parasite control

Ian Wright emphasises the need for assessment of environmental contexts when considering appropriate treatments.

32 mins
Widespread outbreak of FIP in Cyprus with a suspected highly virulent...

With an increasing number of cases since January 2023, the authors urge serological testing of cats to avoid its spread outside of Cyprus, and the implementation of travel requirements for animals travelling to the UK.

10 mins
Cytology findings from a leg skin mass in a dog

Francesco Cian’s Diagnostic Dilemmas series continues by discussing the case of a German shepherd dog that presented with a large mass on its elbow.

10 mins

May 2023

Atopic dermatitis treatment options

Victoria Robinson and Matt McHale provide a case-by-case guide to treating this frustrating skin condition, which requires lifelong management.

40 mins
Dentistry: the more you look, the more you find

Hannah Van Velzen, MRCVS, covers some of the most common oral problems found in cats and dogs, and how they may be treated.

Exciting updates in UK radiotherapy for pets

James Elliott discusses advancements that can improve the management of cancer – and reduce side effects – in patients.

48 mins
Seizures in dogs: causes, diagnosis, treatment and management update

Simona Radaelli covers latest developments in the treatment of this disorder, including medicines and management plans.

42 mins
Parasite prevention in the globetrotting pet

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

34 mins