Shirley Simpson CertSAN, DipAVN (Surg), VPAC, AVLM, RVN, provides a comprehensive insight into – and a case study on – the treatment of this disorder, common in certain breeds, including a new technique created by Katia Marioni-Henry DipACVIM, PhD, DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS.

Mike Davies BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS shares some home truths about the manufacture of dietary products for dogs and cats – and the need for regulatory change to protect pet and human health.

Marie-Louise Ryan discusses four fundamental factors for good calving management on farm to prevent mortalities.

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, runs the rule of the latest studies in veterinary medicine in his latest Research Review.

Ron Ofri PhD, DECVO, DVM provides both a practical and simple explanation for how to conduct this series of tests on companion animals.

Tony Andrews BVetMed, PhD, DipECBHM, DipECSRHM, MRCVS presents a farm case study and invites readers to share their diagnoses before revealing the outcome in a future issue.

Lotfi El Bahri MSc, PhD, DVM presents a unique case study that required both swift medical intervention as well as aggressive treatment.

Dave Beeston reflects on his residency, and why he is a little nervous about being on the other side of the training programme.

After a long spell away from the quill and ink, Dave Beeston BVetMed(Hons), PGDip(VCP), MRCVS, reflects on his RVC emergency and critical care residency, and what it has taught him, as it nears its end.

Chickens are being increasingly kept as pets – and with it comes the likelihood of presentations in practice. Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims addresses some of the challenges – from identifying clinical signs to responsible prescribing in line with legislative requirements – as well as tips for nursing care plans…

Laura Woodward MVB, CertVR, CertSAS, MRCVS drawing on research, delves into both the behavioural and clinical aspects of this thought process among people.

ABSTRACT Environmental enrichment involves the provision of stimuli to an animal’s environment in an attempt … more

Nicola Bates describes clinical signs and management options for treating poisoning from household substances.

Kate Parkinson provides intriguing answers to common questions around these genetic variations in companion felids.

Guen Bradbury and Richard Saunders share findings from a questionnaire conducted by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund on this topic.

Francesco Cian continues his Diagnostic Dilemmas series by describing the case of a Labrador retriever with a week’s history of pollakiuria and stranguria.