In the first of a new series on head trauma, Gerardo Poli starts off with some basic pathophysiology.

Hubert Hiemstra looks at a “potentially fatal manifestation of coagulation pathology”, in which mild symptoms in an otherwise healthy dog can quickly escalate into a life-threatening respiratory crisis.

Lactate is the harbinger of doom, according to Hubert Hiemstra – here, he explains why monitoring these levels are important, as well as indications for doing so and what the results mean.

Gerardo Poli explains how creating rules around things that can have serious implications has helped him in his veterinary career.

The question of whether what vets do serves a larger purpose is pondered by Hubert Hiemstra, who has asked: am I wasting my time and talents in practice?

For his second Tip of the Week topic, Hubert Hiemstra reviews the uses and limitations of point-of-care tests for canine C-reactive protein, and asks: “Oh CR*P! What am I missing?”

Gerardo Poli concludes his series on blood transfusions by discussing how much volume to give during the process.

If you're unsure on which blood product to administer during a transfusion, Gerardo Poli's handy guide runs through the requirements.

Gerardo Poli runs through the “transfusion triggers” that point towards whether the process needs to take place.

In the first part of this series, Gerardo Poli informs how vets can spot the presenting signs of this condition in small animals.

Gerardo Poli reveals his tried and tested ritual of reseting his composure between consults and emergencies.