Older animals presenting with renal disease often do so because of other clinical issues. Simon Tappin, head of internal medicine at Dick White Referrals, talks us through some of the diagnostic challenges.

This month, RVN John Redbond joins VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to discuss dermatology, what piqued his interest in this speciality, and how VNs who share this passion can get involved.

Ophthalmic conditions can account for between 5% and 10% of companion animal consultations. Mike Rhodes, an RCVS and European specialist in veterinary ophthalmology, provides advice to general practitioners and discusses types, prevalence and treatment options.

VBJ editor James Westgate caught up with BVA president Daniella Dos Santos at the recent 2020 SPVS Congress to talk about diversity, workforce retention, stronger regulation of pet travel and bovine TB, as well as her aims for her presidential year.

With pets, like their owners, now living to an older age, more of them will be impacted by chronic pain issues. Pain management expert Karen Walsh talks to Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie these problems in companion animals.

Tom Jackson and the 2019-2020 AVS UK & Ireland president discuss recommendations that came out of the Graduate Outcomes Project, which cover day one competences, the Professional Development Phase, EMS and clinical education for general practice.

RVN Helen Tottey joins VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel for a chat about what inspired her article on the topic of charging for nurse consults and to offer advice to VN colleagues who may be considering broaching the subject with their practice.

Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie speaks to Nicola Robinson, head of service at the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS).

Pet travel, growing pet importation and expansion in global parasite distribution are all increasing exotic parasite risk to the UK. Ian Wright, head of ESCCAP UK and Ireland, discusses current and future threats and prevention strategies.

Michael Hewetson, senior lecturer in equine internal medicine at the RVC, talks about arboviruses such as African horse sickness and West Nile virus, the importance of education and surveillance in helping detect them.

In 2017, StreetVet began as nothing more than an idea. Three years later, that idea has grown into what can only be described as a phenomenon.

Prof Luca Ferasin discusses prevalence, prognosis and research into myxomatous mitral valve disease – the most common cardiac disease in dogs, and the primary cause for congestive heart failure and cardiac-related death.

Former editor Holly Kernot catches up with Jane Davidson, who chats about her career journey so far, becoming an author and embarking on a PhD looking at the history of the veterinary profession.

Vet Times caught up with LLM Farm Vets director Katie Fitzgerald at London Vet Show to discuss ways vets can motivate farmers on youngstock health issues.

Andy Rose and Charlie Mays co-founded VetFit after a study at the RVC showed sport and exercise had a significant positive impact on mental well-being.

Having discussed the lessons he learned from his visit to the National Association of Black Veterinarians Conference in part one (Ep 15), David Charles considers the influence role models could have on BME students and the next generation of vets in the UK.

David Charles attended the first National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference in the US. In the first of a two-part interview, he speaks about the lessons he learned that could be brought back to UK practice to boost diversity in the profession.

David Walker is leading research into cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Alabama rot. He speaks to the Vet Times Podcast about those research efforts, including the clinical signs to look out for.

In the second of a two-part series on Q fever – brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health – we discuss management options with vet Helen Scott and Kythe Mackenzie, ruminant vet adviser for Ceva Animal health.

Senior psychologist Laura Haycock, one of the the speakers in BVA’s #BigConversation, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion with host Paul Imrie.

Adam Rash and Richard Newton, of the AHT, speak to guest host Tom Jackson about 15 years of the Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report – with a focus on this year’s equine flu cases.

When it comes to the lambing period, preparation is key. Valentina Busin joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss research, the importance of the knowledge exchange with farmers and importance aspects of pre-lambing preparation.

Two-part series of podcasts – brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health – looks at Q fever, a zoonotic disease that is relatively little known.

Diagnosis and management of feline osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, especially as research lags behind that of canine OA. Karen Perry joins Paul Imrie to discuss the condition and its implications for cats and owners.

Worming in companion animals is a routine, but vital, consideration for dog and cat owners. Vet Kate Parkinson discusses how practices can convey important information to owners in this area.

Ellie West of Davies Veterinary Specialists discusses why sustainability is critical to global health care and how the veterinary profession can play its part.

In this edition of the Vet Times Podcast, we talk to Dave Beeston about his early career, which he’s been chronicling for Veterinary Times readers in a monthly column.

Equine internal medicine specialist Karin Kruger focuses on when vets may have to perform sedation – and, in extreme cases, anaesthesia – in the field.

Shaun Calleja, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, discusses types, diagnosis and management of gastric disorders in cats and dogs – signs of which can be seen in a quarter of primary care practice cases.

Owen Atkinson discusses the hot topic of antimicrobial stewardship, outlining areas where vets and farmers can work together on responsible antibiotic use and progress made in other countries.

Guest host Holly Kernot takes advantage of her "Access All Areas" BEVA pass to grab a word with Neil Hudson and Roly Owers after the event’s first panel discussion on Brexit.

Guest host Tom Jackson speaks to VetPartners’ Rachel Dean and new BEVA president Tim Mair about the EBVM manifesto, which they presented to equine vets for discussion at BEVA Congress.

Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie talks to PDSA’s Sean Wensley about the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report, falling pet vaccination rates and the growing trend towards “humanisation” of pets.

In the first monthly VBJ podcast, editor James Westgate speaks to Liz Barton, creator of the Vetsnet resource hub and co-founder of the WellVet Weekend.

Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie speaks to farm vet and consultant Rob Drysdale about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and efforts across the UK to eradicate the persistent animal health problem in cattle herds.

Listen in to hear how Matt Rendle forged a career as an RVN, worked in one of the UK’s most iconic zoos, developed an interest in wildlife and exotics and went on to care for everything, from ants to elephants.