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Advanced procedure saves kitten’s sight

Vets at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull have saved the sight of an abandoned kitten.

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Vet group celebrates with fifth annual congress

A weekend packed with CPD opportunities and talks has been held by White Cross Vets to celebrate the efforts of its 150-strong team.

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UK-based vet impresses at Swedish congress

Florence Vessières won recognition for her research at the 26th European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine congress in Sweden.

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Hallmarq unveils v-shaped veterinary-specific spine coil

The whole spine of a large dog can be MRI scanned in one sweep without moving the patient, thanks to a world-first design from Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.

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New UK animal health player launches generic flea spot-on

Amflee Combo is first generic of fipronil/S-methoprene flea and tick treatment to launch on UK market.

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Evidence-based workshops to help tackle bTB

A series of regional workshops have been set up to help official veterinarians (OVs) explore key issues to help farms remain free from bovine TB.

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Feline hypertension is a significant problem in clinical practice that causes morbidity and mortality in ageing cats.

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Virbac and VN Times asked veterinary nurses and other members of the profession to share their top tips to encourage reluctant pets to eat.

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Find out why more and more veterinary practices are using Manx Telecom’s Chameleon Direct SIMs to get the best mobile phone coverage when out on call.

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A multimodal approach to feline and canine cystitis management

Kit Sturgess covers diagnostics and therapy methods regarding inflammation of the bladder wall in cats and dogs.

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Importance of cattle mastitis management and treatment

Peter Edmondson explains the need for, and how to get farmers on board with, a control plan for this condition as a means to reduce antibiotic use and save money.

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Identifying key features of notifiable diseases in horses

Andy Durham and Shelly Hann discuss some exotic diseases that potentially pose a risk of incursion into the UK, including country of origin, various clinical signs and methods of treatment.

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Pancreatitis in canines – acutely painful or chronically frustrating?

Emi Barker describes the causes and risk factors of pancreatitis in dogs, various signs, diagnosis, and management options involving fluids, drug therapy and nutrition.

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Companion animal fluid therapy part 2: planning and monitoring

Rebecca Robinson, in the second of a two-part article, explains in more detail methods of fluid therapy available, choosing the required one and rates of administration.

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Understanding epilepsy: owner advice and control updates

Claire Bloor looks at the prevalence of epilepsy in dogs, as well as diagnosis and treatment developments to help VNs advise clients and patients.

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