Senior pets

Senior pets

Senior pets

An overview of common disorders in older cats and dogs, plus nutritional advice and tips for supporting owners.

January 2021

Diagnosis and ongoing management of hyperthyroidism in feline patients

Sarah Caney provides a background to this condition commonly seen in senior cats, and discusses how vets can advise and work with owners to ensure treatment compliance.

29 mins
Laminitis symptoms and treatment, and helping owners spot early signs

Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses the need for targeted owner education to raise awareness of clinical signs associated with this common issue.

33 mins
Rabbit facts, stats and resources

Your interactive guide to the wonderful world of rabbits. Click on each graphic to learn more…

Review of equine asthma syndrome

Matthew Robin looks at equine asthma syndrome, which has no identified genetic risk factors or useful genetic markers, and runs through the types, diagnosis and treatment.

29 mins
Gastrointestinal disorders: update on types, causes and treatments

Emily Haggett reviews a general approach to the horse with suspected intestinal disease, with a focus on clinical signs that suggest underlying intestinal disease.

33 mins
Equine atopic dermatitis – latest on diagnosis and management

Janet Littlewood discusses the second most common allergic skin disease in horses, which can present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

35 mins
Equine parasitic disease: prevention, treatment and worming strategies

Adele Williams covers considerations for equine parasite control, taking into account what is currently known about anthelmintic resistance in UK equine parasites.

42 mins
Equine influenza: clear advice on vaccinating in event of outbreak

Hayley Chidlow provides clear advice for fellow vets, with particular focus on vaccination protocols.

32 mins
Update on endocrine disorders

Nicola Menzies-Gow looks at some of the topic areas covered at the 4th Global Equine Endocrine Symposium in January 2020.

37 mins
Practical approach to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of asthma

Sarah Gough discusses a syndrome that encompasses a wide spectrum of chronic airway inflammation.

37 mins
Tendon injuries update: diagnosis, treatment and management topics

Ann Derham provides a brief overview of such injuries, including the mainstay of management and the exciting field of regenerative medicine.

32 mins
Allergies in dogs: how to reach a diagnosis part 2

Diana Ferreira, in the final of her two-part article, discusses investigation and exploration of allergic causes.

22 mins
Improving parturition outcomes

Jonathan Hobbs discusses ways of “getting it right” to reduce perinatal mortality, and improve cattle health and welfare.

33 mins
Glaucoma diagnosis and management

Leila Bedos Senon DVM, MRCVS describes the manifestations of this issue, its classifications and causes, and medical and maintenance options for each.

45 mins
James Herriot – a vet of his time or a timeless vet? Part 2

Anthony Andrews BVetMed, PhD, DipECBHM, DipECSRHM, FBIAC, MRCVS concludes his two-part article (part one VT50.41) exploring the influence the world’s greatest fictional veterinary surgeon has had on the profession.

28 mins

December 2020

Innovations in udder health

Phil Elkins discusses this key area of disease prevention, as well as updates in treatments and preventive strategies.

31 mins
Need for patience in helping patients

Dave Beeston BVetMed(Hons), PGDip(VCP), MRCVS closes his ECC Endeavours account for 2020, this time looking at patience.

26 mins
Case of splenic haemangiosarcoma in a guinea pig

Mónica Guerrero Méndez discusses the examination, treatment and outcome in this patient, as well as the need to consider this differential diagnosis when investigating abdominal masses.

33 mins
Scrapie, activity in first hours of life and outdoor-reared billy kids

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS summarises the Goat Veterinary Society autumn meeting, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 mins
Role of ocular examination when searching for systemic disease

Roser Tetas Pont DVM, MSc, DipECVO, MRCVS and Joy Ioannides BSc, BVetMed(Hons), PGDipVCP, MRCVS detail how to examine the eye in cats when looking for signs of such conditions, including hypertension.

42 mins