Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a valuable tool in subcutaneous skin masses.

Ever had one of those cases, which seem to typically occur around this time of year, that you think must be the start of an allergic dermatitis?

We recently had an elderly cat that presented with typical signs of hyperthyroidism. However, as is sometimes the case, total T4 proved stubbornly normal on two estimations a couple of weeks apart.

Have you ever had a puppy that just presents with lethargy, exercise intolerance and sleeps … more

Have you ever noticed that, sometimes after starving, the haematocrit (Hct) and haemoglobin (Hgb) levels appear … more

It’s always a real pleasure welcoming new graduates to our practice team, and we have … more

When I attended the North American Veterinary Conference back in January, I was surprised to … more

As well as my veterinary role, I also work part time for the Open University … more

Time for a controversial one, I feel… I have three dogs, and other than those … more

I recently saw a challenging dermatology case involving a 14-month-old Shar Pei bitch.

I’ve just discovered the “respiratory rate calculator” by Boehringer Ingelheim, which acts as a useful tool … more

Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) can be a useful tool in cats. I see a number of … more

While not exactly a major sign of food allergies, the number of times a day a patient … more

As spring warms up, my own nose and sinuses have detected increasing pollen levels, and there’s … more

Owners will often ask me to view the quality of life of pet companions nearing the … more

I came across a paper that advised we should know exactly what a mass is … more

One of my colleagues showed me a technique we found to be a really useful aid to … more

I have found acupuncture really helps some of my chronically painful canine patients, usually due … more

One of the pleasures of having completed my dermatology certificate is that I get to … more

I do a fair amount of dermatology in our practice, so I use the microscope … more

This one’s a little controversial, but some evidence exists that taking swabs for culture from cases of … more

Demodex gatoi is an unusual cause of pruritus in cats, but given the challenging nature … more

If I am being perfectly honest, dentistry has never filled me with excitement. That said, … more

Have you ever wondered how easy (or not) it is for our clients to administer … more

I had the privilege of attending the North American Veterinary Community Conference in January. The … more

It occurred to me the other day I hadn’t seen an aural haematoma for some … more

We routinely audit postoperative complications for our canine neutering surgery. Over time, it became clear we … more

A very itchy, erythematous young boxer with very sore ears came in to my consult room. … more