Vet Times articles

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

November 2015

The first part of this article on new or updated treatments for veterinary patients with … more

37 mins

Daniela Murgia explains the procedural options for clearing excess fluid and air from the chest cavity in cats and dogs – and any complications the drainage may cause.

29 mins

Skin diseases are commonly encountered in small animal practice (Hill et al, 2006) and can … more

24 mins

October 2015

Histiocytomas are common, benign skin tumours that begin in the immune cells. They usually present … more

2 mins

ABSTRACT Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important emerging vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite … more

37 mins

It’s the end of the weekend shift when Jazz, a three-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, is … more

6 mins

In a 2005 survey for the RSPCA, 49 per cent of UK dogs were found … more

29 mins

Sound-related fears and phobias are common in companion animals, with 49% of dog owners reporting … more

24 mins

Angiostrongylus vasorum is the most common cause of haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents in dogs. Bleeding in … more

1 mins

September 2015

Having finally settled in one place in Jaipur, India, my friend and I were able … more

10 mins

Control of the large populations of free-roaming dogs found throughout the developing world has been … more

21 mins

Puppy pyoderma (also known as juvenile cellulitis) typically occurs between three weeks to four months … more

2 mins

Have you ever noticed that, sometimes after starving, the haematocrit (Hct) and haemoglobin (Hgb) levels appear … more

2 mins

August 2015

Keira may look like your average Staffordshire bull terrier, but we discovered she was very … more

6 mins

In part one of this feature (VT45.34), the author considered dietary therapy for chronic kidney … more

18 mins

We stood in front of the staff toilets. Shadows lay heavy in the tiny space. … more

30 mins

Of all the treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary modification has the most positive … more

24 mins

After a long day at the clinic, Ralph is your last appointment. He is an … more

5 mins

ABSTRACT Sleep disorders are infrequently encountered in small animal practice, but can mimic common conditions, … more

23 mins

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a rapidly growing adjunctive therapy in companion animal practice. Low-level laser … more

1 mins