September 2022

Kennel cough beyond the kennel – CIRD and COVID-19’s parallels

Emi Barker BSc(Hons), BVSc(Hons), PhD, PGCertTLHE, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS explains how coughing diseases are spread and which lessons from the pandemic can be applied to animal care.

32 mins
Addressing inappetence issues in hospitalised cats

Samantha Taylor explains how professionals can encourage felids to eat and why it is important to act rather than wait.

38 mins
Surgical management of disc disease in dogs

Bartosz Ropelewski – referencing a case – covers the clinical symptoms, diagnostics and treatment options of this intervertebral condition.

12 mins

August 2022

‘Swimmers syndrome’ in a cross-breed dog

Alexander Bartlett BA, VetMB, MRCVS and Lauren Walker BSc(Hons) recount the case of a 23-day-old female Jack Russell terrier-poodle cross puppy that presented due to being unable to weight bear on her splayed hindlimbs

10 mins
Degenerative myelopathy in dogs: symptoms and treatments

Zach Norton describes how to recognise the symptoms of this neurodegenerative disease and takes a look at the various treatments aimed at delaying degeneration and improving quality of life for patients.

23 mins
Persistent right aortic arch and regurgitation in weaning puppies

Tim Charlesworth explains how this condition forms in young dogs, and how clinicians can successfully diagnose and treat it.

15 mins
Incomplete pentalogy of Cantrell in a border collie

Robert Weekes BVSc, MRCVS and Gerald Olivares DVM, MVetMed, DipACVIM, MRCVS discuss the case of a four-year-old male neutered border collie in this Case Notes piece from Vet Times.

21 mins
Obesity: long-term strategies for weight issues in cats and dogs

Mike Davies discusses how veterinary professionals can work with owners to reverse and prevent this major issue in UK pets.

17 mins
An update on monitoring diabetes mellitus in dogs

Ian Ramsey BVSc, PhD, DSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FHEA, FRCVS covers developments in the methods for which veterinarians and owners can keep track of this disease in dogs.

47 mins
Hypocobalaminaemia in cats and dogs: a case study

Katie McCallum BVM&S, PGCertSAM, AFHEA, DipECIM-CA, MRCVS outlines the clinical signs of cobalamin deficiency and shares a unique example of a patient with this condition.

17 mins
Companion animal neurology: a review of the latest thinking

Simona Radaelli explains how technological developments are aiding neurological advancements in small animal care.

25 mins
Therapeutic pet foods: benefits and nutritional innovations

Cecilia Villaverde covers some of the developments in diets intended to help manage health conditions in companion animals.

28 mins

July 2022

Latest in canine stifle conditions – diagnosis and treatment

Valentina Brioschi DipECVS, MRCVS outlines the most common issues afflicting this joint and provides a comprehensive insight into treatment.

92 mins
Impact of steroid-containing eye drops on plasma concentrations

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, runs through some of the latest research for companion animals in his latest column from Vet Times.

20 mins
Renal disease in small animals – benefits of early diagnosis

Laura Bree outlines initial symptoms of this condition in cats and dogs, helping vet surgeons spot it before it develops.

61 mins
Geriatric cats – care and management of older felids

Ellie Mardell discusses various key considerations, innovations and advice to offer owners.

52 mins
Challenges of no pets accommodation

Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, CF discusses issues around companion animals and housing, and the role of vets in addressing some of these issues.

43 mins
Interventional cardiology – definition, usage and role

Luca Ferasin and Heidi Ferasin provide a comprehensive overview of this particular medical branch, its history and common procedures

52 mins

June 2022

Cytology findings from multiple skin nodules seen in a young dog

Francesco Cian presents the case of an 11-month Labrador retriever with wart-like aplopecic lesions in his latest Diagnostic Dilemmas column.

5 mins
Gastrointestinal disorders of cats and dogs: latest innovations

Luis Miguel García Roldán, Robert Weekes and Gerard Olivares discuss some of the latest findings for diagnosing and treating these common conditions in cats and dogs.

34 mins