Oncology

Oncology

Oncology

Information on common tumour presentations, as well as updates on research and treatment innovations.

January 2020

Perspective of canine lymphoma

Robert E Matus discusses presentation, diagnosis and treatment of this lymph node disease.

25 mins
Student becomes teacher

Dave Beeston, BVetMed(Hons), MRCVS, reflects on his first foray into teaching, presenting a session as a member of the RVC staff.

21 mins
Providing vet health care for animals of homeless and vulnerably housed...

Jenny Stavisky BVM&S, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, MRCVS, Jade Statt BVMS(Hons), DVM GP, CertSAM, MRCVS, and Ruth Serlin BVetMed, CertVA, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS, bring ogether their knowledge around provision of accessible veterinary care for homeless people and their pets, outlining the challenges and rewards in this growing area of practice. They explore the practical, logistical and regulatory issues affecting this type of enterprise, plus describe how volunteering presents opportunities for veterinary professionals and students, and offers the public a fresh view of the professions.

53 mins
Mitral valve disease: timeline of a degenerative condition in dogs

Luca Ferasin outlines the aetiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and natural history of this issue, as well as management options.

43 mins
Lower eyelid and maxillary bone reconstruction following sarcoma

John Beel, BVSc, CertVOphthal, MRCVS, Elizabeth Kwint, BVetMed, GPCert Bus Admin, MRCVS, and Jerry Dunne MVB, PgCertSAS, GPCertSAS, MRCVS recount the case of a male crossbreed dog that presented with a growing mass situated under its right eye.

31 mins
Effective use of vaccines in UK’s equine population

Fleur Whitlock BVetMed (Hons), MRCVS and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, DLSHTM, DipECVPH, FRCVS discuss how clinicians can optimise their use of licensed medications.

38 mins
Probiotics in dogs and cats

Marge Chandler discusses the benefits provided by these products in certain disorders, as well as their regulation and use in practice.

45 mins
Czech-ing out Purina symposium

Pete Wedderburn BVM&S, CertVR, MRCVS gives an overview of the Prague Companion Animal Nutrition Symposium, which took place on 21 and 22 October 2019, and carried an overall theme of “the science of cats”.

21 mins
Interesting farm animal cases from the laboratory: December 2019

Reproductive and respiratory diseases from autumn 2019 are the focus of Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest update.

27 mins

December 2019

Microbiology testing in dogs and cats: an overview

Elizabeth Villiers BVSc, DipECVCP, FRCPath, CertSAM, CertVR, MRCVS and Jade Pallett BSc discuss the steps taken when carrying out susceptibility testing to determine appropriate antibiotic therapy in pets.

49 mins
Autologous blood transfusion – what, when and how to do it

Michelle Clark BVSc, CertAVP(SAM), MRCVS and Helen Baxter BVMS, CertAVP, MRCVS discuss this procedure and share a case study involving a dog kicked by a horse.

16 mins
Caring for the newborn calf

Nicola Gladden discusses the importance of good postpartum care, including the use of analgesia and provision of colostrum.

24 mins
Congress fun in Utrecht: my visit to European Veterinary Dental Forum

Key CPD events often come highly recommended – particularly if they feature top-notch lectures in fabulous European cities. Andrew Peffers, BVetMed, CertAVP(Ed), BAEDT, MRCVS, provides an overview of the equine dental programme at this year's congress in the Netherlands.

36 mins
Sign up to Savsnet

Third-year University of Liverpool veterinary student BECKY MILNER explains the concept and benefits of the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, as well as her role in helping promote it to veterinary practices across the country.

13 mins
Canine mitral valve disease, atrial fibrillation and congenital defects

Brigite Pedro and Chris Linney provide updates on the management of these issues, and ongoing research into control strategies and devices.

66 mins
Case of a cockatoo with leukocytosis

Francesco Cian presents the case of an eight-year-old cockatoo seen by a referring veterinary surgeon for a traumatic foot lesion.

6 mins
Beating bank holiday challenges

Dave Beeston reflects on the busiest shift of his internship so far where, despite the best laid plans, he was met with a wave of emergencies, euthanasia and emotion. However, a great sense of achievement resulted – thanks to endurance and determination.

25 mins
Use of temporary percutaneous gastropexy in acute GDV dogs

Alex Gough discusses a common and life-threatening problem, typically of large-breed dogs, plus other latest research in his latest Research Review.

20 mins
Equid pain control breakthroughs

Adele Williams guides readers through recognition and various control methods – new and existing – in horses and donkeys.

33 mins
Canine cataracts: classification, aetiology and complications

Maria-Christine Fischer in the first of a two-part article, describes lens characteristics, cataract causes and untreated case complications.

31 mins