This thought-provoking podcast explores the owner perspective on canine osteoarthritis management, helping vets achieve greater understanding of their dog owning clients and appreciate how this can improve patient care.

The second in our series of roundtable podcast discussions exploring six core dynamics shaping the veterinary profession, both today and in the future, places a focus on client care.

Puppy behaviour has always been important, but with so many more dogs in ownership since the pandemic, more clients will be in need of advice.

Congress Times editor Tom Jackson speaks to the BSAVA president ahead of the association’s first congress in Manchester from 24 to 26 March 2022. The event is also being held online.

BSAVA vice president Alison Speakman joins Congress Times editor Tom Jackson to discuss her aims and ambitions for the presidency she inherits in May 2022, as well as her journey with the BSAVA.

Inflammatory conditions of cattle have been a focus for research in the past few years, so we’re now much more aware of the impact inflammation can have and how important it is to control.

For the first in the Big 6 podcast series, our all-star panel kicks off with a discussion on the impact of technology on the veterinary profession – specifically telemedicine and digital connection, practice management systems, and wearables and other advances.

Onswitch founder Alison Lambert discusses how COVID-19 has highlighted the critical importance of how we communicate with clients and how owners hear messages about the pets they live with.

EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Diana Ferreira discusses otitis externa, media and interna in companion animals and offers some advice on working with pet owers to improve compliance.

Joining us for his second appearance on the Vet Times Podcast, vet Mike Davies discusses key diseases, the importance of screening and other tips for care if geriatric pets.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways, and one of the effects we have seen is the impact on the human-animal bond.

Angiostrongylus vasorum is a parasite that affects our canine patients in the UK, often with devastating consequences. Over recent years we have seen an increase in prevalence of lungworm disease.

Ross Allan explains how clinical diagnosis is more like the work of a detective than a scientist, and why you should question everything – particularly when it comes to history taking.

In the first of our second series on telehealth we delve further into the subject, starting with a look at how telemedicine providers can support vets in practice by helping to triage their caseloads.

Paul Imrie talks with feline medicine specialist Ellie Mardell about the diagnostic and management considerations for cats with systemic hypertension.

Paul Imrie talks to Gerry Polton, from North Downs Specialist Referrals, about some of the challenges and treatments of mast cell tumours.

Sean Wensley discusses the success of the BVA animal welfare strategy and considers how it may develop further over the next five years.

Paul Imrie talks with ruminant veterinary consultant Phil Elkins about the notifiable livestock diseases currently of concern to farmers and farm vets within the UK.

Paul Imrie talks with parasitologist Ian Wright about the dangers of lungworm, including the increasing prevelance of Angiostrongylus vasorum in the UK, as well as treatment and prevention.

Hannah Capon and Danielle Pountain share their top tips on how to manage canine osteoarthritis, which includes reducing the risk of breakthrough pain, thought to affect up to 80% of canine OA patients.

BVA president Justine Shotton discusses her promise to make sustainability a key priority for the veterinary profession and previews some of the sessions taking place at this year’s BVA Congress.

Dr Laflamme explains how recent research has highlighted the importance of nutrients – including taurine, carnitine, antioxidants and magnesium – in cardiac health and disease.

Dr Johnny Li, an expert in nutrigenomics and Senior Principal Scientist at Nestlé Purina PetCare, explains how recent research has expanded the ways in which we can use nutrition to support cardiac health.

Exotics expert John Chitty tells Paul Imrie why he believes veterinary professionals should go “back to basics” when it comes to rabbit care.

In this special Vet Times podcast, we celebrate 60 years at the forefront of veterinary medicine with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA).

A new WSAVA committee is developing a set of global guidelines to help overcome global variations in oncology treatment and raise awareness of the different types of tumours affecting companion animals.

Owen Atkinson rejoins the podcast to offer insight into communicating with farm clients – and explains the Magic Question game.

In this podcast on epilepsy – sponsored by Vetbromide, the latest addition to TVM’s epilepsy range of product – we talk about when to treat epilepsy in dogs, what with, and how to monitor patients effectively.

Dermatology expert Kathryn Cuddy explains how otitis externa can affect the behaviour of a dog, making it difficult and even dangerous for owners to treat themselves at home.

Fiona Stephens, recruitment manager for Goddard Veterinary Group, answers some of your submitted questions about conducting yourself in interviews in this Q&A-style podcast.

Vet Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS, co-owner of Mount Veterinary Practice in Lancashire, offers some pointers on what practices are look for from candidates at interview.

RVC emergency and critical care resident Dave Beeston, who has been charting his early veterinary career in Vet Times, provides some insight on first interviews in this Vet Times Jobs special podcast.

Lameness in cats can create challenges for vets and owners. In this podcast, Karen Perry joins us to discuss the most commonly encountered conditions, diagnosis, research, surgery and long-term management.

In the third and final part of our series on telehealth – brought to you by Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency and critical care – we sit down once again with Dave Leicester to review how well the ECC provider’s service has been received.

European and RCVS specialist in veterinary cardiology Luca Ferasin joins the podcast again, this time to discuss this chronic degenerative disorder.

This Vet Times Extra Podcast is with Michael Unsworth, veterinary affairs manager UK and Ireland for Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

In the second of a three-part series brought to you by Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency and critical care, we take a look at the future of telehealth.

In this episode we discuss cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), better known as Alabama rot, with the UK's leading expert – David Walker from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists.

Obesity is an increasing problem in pets, with multiple causal factors and implications for animal health. Nutritional consultant Mike Davies joins us to delve into a fascinating and potentially rewarding area of veterinary medicine.

In this Vet Times Podcast, research scientist Dr Brian Zanghi talks about his work on a nutrient-enriched water supplement and its effects on feline hydration.

BSAVA Congress 2021 is taking place this year from 25 to 27 March. To tell us all about it, we are joined by Julian Hoad, chairman of the delegate experience committee.

This week's Vet Times podcast is brought to you by Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency and critical care.

Hyperthyroidism can affect 10% of cats aged above 10, and is the most common endocrinopathy in cats. In this podcast, Sarah Caney discusses management options and the important role owners can play.

Independent feline consultant Andy Sparkes discusses how cats can be encouraged to drink more fluids – in particular the role of nutrient-enriched water supplements, such as Pro Plan Hydra Care.

Nicola Menzies-Gow returns to discuss how vets can involve owners in ongoing management of equine laminitis and spotting the signs in the first place.

In this podcast, brought to you in association with Zoetis – the manufacturer of Equip EHV1,4 – we ask Richard Newton the questions you have always wanted to know about equine herpes virus (EHV) disease, the syndromes and the role of vaccination.

Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in veterinary practice, in particular in dogs. In this podcast, Hannah Lipscomb discusses its principal causes and factors, cytology culture and sensitivity results, treatment challenges and severe otitis externa.

Hany Elsheikha discusses the impact of infestation on pet health, plus how to improve compliance – including all-year-round – in this Vet Times Podcast.

Vet Times talks to chief executive officer of Compassion in World Farming and a commentator on the effects of industrial farming, Philip Lymbery.

In this sponsored podcast, brought to you in association with MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto, we speak to Richard Wall and Ian Wright about flea prevalence, and new data that offers vets fresh information about how to prevent it.

Cardiology has seen many innovations in the past decade. Luca Ferasin explains the importance of first opinion practitioners, referral vets and owners working together on these cases.

Orthopaedic surgeon Brian Beale discusses his findings around the effectiveness of marine-based fatty acid compound PCSO-524 in the treatment of canine osteoarthritis.

This podcast addresses the obstacles veterinary professionals can face in having conversations about pet nutrition with their clients.

Starting conversations with owners about obesity in their pets can be difficult, but it is necessary, as weight problems among companion animals continue to rise.

The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on animals’ well-being and quality of life.

Join us as we talk with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, to discuss how lockdown may have created an opportunity for vets to re-evaluate treatment for this common and frustrating condition.

In this Vet Times podcast, we find out more about the condition with RCVS specialist in feline medicine Sarah Caney, including advice on screening, diagnosis and management.

In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, we’re joined by Andy Sparkes to talk about the important welfare issues around feline relinquishment, particularly as a result of the owner’s allergy to their cat.

Neptra is licenced for cases of acute canine otitis externa that involve mixed infections of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis.

Nicola Menzies-Gow outlines the three types of laminitis – sepsis-associated, endocrinopathic and supporting limb – but explains how the clinical signs remain unchanged.

Tick-borne disease is a growing risk to the UK and its pets and owners. Ian Wright joins Paul Imrie to discuss the significant changes in the numbers and species of ticks and pathogens.

Ferran Valls Sanchez joins Paul Imrie to discuss prevention, treatment and prognosis of gastrointestinal disease in companion animals, among other important topics.

James Westgate talks all things health and wellness with the team behind WellVet – a not-for-profit social enterprise created to help veterinary professionals live happier and healthier in mind, body and soul.

Phil Elkins talks to Paul Imrie the practical support vets can provide their clients to help them decide whether to vaccinate their herds.

In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, Ebenezer Satyaraj tells us about a significant new product breakthrough in the management of feline allergens.

Locoregional anaesthesia use in veterinary medicine has evolved greatly in the past few decades, with benefits lying in focusing on the specific target nerve responsible for pain. Diego Rodrigo Mocholi, from the RVC, joins us to discuss this interesting topic.

An acute seasonal disease in outside-kept cows, summer mastitis may have different transmission routes, but it has the same clinical signs. Jenny Allan discusses this variation, including treatment and prevention strategies.

Cats, like many of us, are living to an older age – which can present a unique set of challenges to veterinary practitioners. In this podcast, vet Sam Taylor discusses some of the health issues frequently seen in senior patients and how to help owners manage them.

Equine sedation and general anaesthesia is sometimes required in field situations. Aoife Ryan joins this Vet Times Podcast to discuss the pharmacology of commonly used drugs in such situations.

Vets see osteoarthritis patients daily, and a range of management options are available. Ross Allan, RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal surgery, draws together important management considerations in this Vet Times Podcast.

Equine internal medicine specialist Karin Kruger rejoins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss classifying gastrointestinal disorders, the three pillars of successful management, treatment options and advice to give horse-owning clients.

Fleas are still a major parasite concern for pet owners, and still transmitting diseases that are dangerous to humans. Ian Wright joins us once more, this time to discuss fleas and related issues.

Few days pass without vets seeing a case of ear disease. Veterinary dermatology specialist Ariane Neuber joins us to discuss otitis externa, including causes, cytology, therapy and products.

Monthly preventive deworming in cats and dogs has been a source of debate inside and outside the veterinary profession. Ian Wright, head of ESCCAP UK and Ireland, joins us to discuss endoparasitology topics.

CIRD complex, historically termed “kennel cough”, is a relatively common presentation in UK primary care veterinary practice. Jenny Stavisky discusses its prevalence, presentation and prevention in this Vet Times Podcast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Veterinary Business Development unveils three groundbreaking podcast channels for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and veterinary business professionals.