September 2015

This view is particularly useful for demonstrating small pneumothoraces, emphysema or loculated pleural fluid. The … more

Puppy pyoderma (also known as juvenile cellulitis) typically occurs between three weeks to four months … more

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A venipuncture site should be chosen where the skin is clean and has no obvious … more

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

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August 2015

Cats, particularly long-haired varieties, can be carriers of ringworm but show no clinical signs at … more

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Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a rapidly growing adjunctive therapy in companion animal practice. Low-level laser … more

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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

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July 2015

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

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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

June 2015

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

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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

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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

May 2015

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

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

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