April 2016

Best in bred

My blogging career has been kind to me. As well as being invited to express my opinions, for what they are worth, on this website twice a month, I receive intermittent offers to write blogs for companies or to cover pet-based events.

13 mins
Remembering Nepal – one year on

On 26 April 2015, disaster struck Nepal in the most devastating way – leading to unimaginable losses and the tragic deaths of almost 9,000 people.

6 mins
RVN awareness: promoting the profession

Jane Davidson offers a few ideas for making the most of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, an initiative created to raise awareness of the vital role played by veterinary nurses in animal care and treatment.

9 mins
Nasotracheal intubation in rabbits

Nasotracheal intubation can be used as an easy, less traumatic method of rabbit intubation when … more

2 mins
Omnicompetence – maybe not so foolish?

The first of April brought with it the usual abundance of amusing online articles, tweets and blogs, only claiming credibility until midday – and the veterinary community was no exception.

9 mins
Chicken shaft lice

Several species of lice live on chickens and cement their eggs on the base of feather shafts.

2 mins
Why the internet holds no fear for me

There was a time in history when it was possible for one person to know the sum total of all humanity’s knowledge. Those days are long gone.

11 mins
Volunteer vet’s World Spay Day mission in Malawi

Ever wondered what it's like for vets working worldwide to help animals in need? Wonder no more as vet Cait tells all about her experience as a Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) volunteer vet on World Spay Day.

13 mins
Metabolic bone disease in rabbits

Metabolic bone disease is a common condition seen in almost all house rabbits with dental … more

3 mins
VIDEO: Susan Dawson @ BSAVA Congress 2016

Professor Susan Dawson admits to Rebecca Hubbard that she is "excited and nervous in equal measure" at taking on the role of BSAVA president for 2016/17.

1 mins
VIDEO: Patricia Colville @ BSAVA Congress 2016

Rebecca Hubbard speaks to outgoing BSAVA president Patricia Colville during the association's 2016 congress.

1 mins
Crufts and conformation: a confession

Part of this blog went out on my Facebook page on the night of the 2016 Crufts final, fuelled by sadness and prosecco – never a good combo!

8 mins
Reduced defecation in dogs post-surgery

Many dogs will not pass faeces for the first 4 to 5 days after surgery.

1 mins

March 2016

Sheep worrying at lambing

Easter brings not only the endorphin rush associated with an abundance of chocolate eggs, but also the picturesque seasonal backdrop of spring lambs merrily bouncing about. If only the reality was so idyllic...

7 mins
Patient checks: OOH by another name

My blog posts are generally written in an attempt to provide a balanced view on VN and industry issues or to get your opinions on certain subjects. Well, let’s forget that for today – I’m getting off the fence…

10 mins
RCVS VN council election manifesto: Wendy Nevins RVN

The biography and manifesto of Wendy Nevins RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

6 mins
RCVS VN council election manifesto: Helen Tottey RVN

The biography and manifesto of Helen Tottey RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

5 mins
RCVS VN council election manifesto: Matthew Rendle RVN

The biography and manifesto of Matthew Rendle RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

5 mins
RCVS VN council election manifesto: Samantha Thompson RVN

The biography and manifesto of Samantha Thompson RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

6 mins
RCVS VN council election manifesto: Racheal Marshall RVN

The biography and manifesto of Racheal Marshall RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

6 mins