Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

May 2017

Jenny Helm, senior veterinary clinician at University of Glasgow, discusses the recent tick media attention and the stats vets should be aware of.

13 mins

April 2017

Fighting against allergies – what veterinary nurses can do

Ariane Neuber discusses the ways VNs can help cats, dogs and their owners prevent or combat allergic skin diseases.

30 mins
Worming small animals: key messages to inform pet owners

Hany Elsheikha advises VNs on how to relay worm control information to their clients, using his so-called "ten commandments for effective worm control".

36 mins

March 2017

Nursing notes: blood pressure monitoring

Louise O’Dwyer discusses the details of blood pressure monitoring in cats and dogs in March's Nursing Notes.

9 mins

February 2017

Care of psittacines: advice on basic principles part 2

RVN Clare Jones discusses the importance of providing parrots with environmental enrichment, and outlines common signs of illness.

16 mins
Wound management: techniques for companion animals

Kelly Bowlt Blacklock discusses the latest modalities for treating wounds in cats and dogs.

40 mins
Dealing with suspected dog fight injuries

RVN Shakira Miles, in the first of a two-part article, looks at the prevalence of this organised activity and the potential resulting wounds.

15 mins
Nursing notes: pre-anaesthesia planning

Emergency and critical care superstar Louise O'Dwyer looks at the veterinary nurse’s role in pre-anaesthesia planning.

10 mins

January 2017

Preparing to become a marine mammal medic

RVN Diane Westwood describes a training day she took part in for volunteers willing to respond to marine mammals in danger.

14 mins
Evidence-based nursing – how to write a knowledge summary

RVN Louise Buckley shares her seven golden steps to compiling, developing and honing critical appraisal skills in evidence-based veterinary medicine.

17 mins

Learn how the new puppy growth charts could help pave the way for a healthier dog population, simply by tracking growth against reference standards.

38 mins

December 2016

Infection control and hygiene: ensuring high standards in practice

Emma Gerrard RVN offers key recommendations to help implement and maintain infection control protocols.

27 mins
Care of psittacines: advice on basic principles part 1

Clare Jones, in the first of a two-part article, familiarises VNs with parrot handling, diet, environment and illness.

28 mins
Christmas hazards: avoidance and treatment

RVN Samantha Thompson advises on common festive-related items often within reaching distance of pets that can prove toxic if ingested.

23 mins

October 2016

Firework and noise phobias: keeping pets calm

Emma Gerrard discusses environmental triggers, as well as short-term and long-term management strategies, for cats and dogs with sound sensitivities.

24 mins

August 2016

Feline hypertension is a significant problem in clinical practice that causes morbidity and mortality in ageing cats.

10 mins

July 2016

Get the latest independent information canine rickettsial diseases, tick-borne diseases that multiply within circulating cells.

33 mins

Babesiosis is an emerging threat to UK pets. Make sure you get the latest independent information here to help you tackle this.

38 mins

The threat from ticks and tick-borne diseases is changing. Get the latest independent information here.

51 mins

June 2016

Lyme disease is relatively new but growing threat for both pets and people in the UK. Get independent up-to-date information here to help you tackle this.

41 mins