May 2016

Hayley Walters talks about the importance of future VNs recognising both the mental and physical welfare needs of animals, and introduces a course designed to help.

10 mins

Have you ever had a puppy that just presents with lethargy, exercise intolerance and sleeps … more

2 mins

February 2016

Chocolate is digested much more slowly by dogs than people. Therefore symptoms may not appear … more

3 mins

Laparoscopy in dogs is becoming an increasingly common technique for procedures such as ovariectomies and … more

18 mins

Fractures in animals less than one year of age are frequently observed by vets and … more

24 mins

ABSTRACT Greyhounds have a higher tendency to develop delayed bleeding associated with minor procedures or … more

18 mins

ABSTRACT This article initially discusses what a neonate is and the differences between neonates and … more

29 mins

Relatively common in young to middle aged dogs, idiopathic head tremors can cause concern for owners, but episodes are not painful or upsetting for the dog.

23 mins

Lymphoma continues to be one of the most common malignancies affecting dogs. Ongoing research is … more

25 mins

Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is a challenging, but rewarding disease to diagnose and treat. It is a … more

8 mins

For dogs weighing less than 15kg, cranial cruciate disease can be managed conservatively – weight loss … more

1 mins

January 2016

It is advisable to always spay a bitch having a mastectomy. Approximately 50% of malignant … more

1 mins

Lisa Weeth considers the reasons for patients having a lack of appetite and examines the support options available.

22 mins

Cytological evaluation of solid masses, lymph nodes, internal organs and body fluids is an effective … more

30 mins

Johnny (Ioannis) Plessas looks at diagnosing some of the most common causes of pain in this part of the canine body and assessing the best form of treatment.

31 mins

Starting treatment for epilepsy in dogs is slightly controversial as the adverse effects of medication, … more

1 mins

December 2015

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, painful condition of dogs that can be challenging to manage … more

35 mins

“What vaccination protocol should we use for dogs and cats in our practice?” is not … more

25 mins

November 2015

With the elderly pet population increasing and, for some practices, providing up to 60% of … more

16 mins

Cherry Tree Vets from Diss in Norfolk hosted a charity dinner in aid of Help … more

10 mins