Vet Times articles

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

August 2015

Osteoarthritic joint pain in dogs – part one: causes and diagnosis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is being increasingly recognised as the most common cause of progressive chronic pain … more

21 mins
Worming – where we are and where we should go

ABSTRACT Few areas in companion animal medicine are as contentiously debated as how we could … more

36 mins
Routine ear cleaning in chronically waxy ears

When I attended the North American Veterinary Conference back in January, I was surprised to … more

2 mins

July 2015

Don’t feed your dog bones

Time for a controversial one, I feel… I have three dogs, and other than those … more

2 mins
Challenging Shar Pei dermatology cases

I recently saw a challenging dermatology case involving a 14-month-old Shar Pei bitch.

Smartphone app monitors dogs’ breathing rate

I’ve just discovered the “respiratory rate calculator” by Boehringer Ingelheim, which acts as a useful tool … more

Overcoming obesity in small animals – exercise versus diet

Exercise is an essential part of a weight loss programme in overweight and obese animals. … more

19 mins

June 2015

Higher frequency passing stools can indicate adverse food reactions

While not exactly a major sign of food allergies, the number of times a day a patient … more

Role of bacterial colonisation in allergic skin disease

As spring warms up, my own nose and sinuses have detected increasing pollen levels, and there’s … more

2 mins

May 2015

Cutaneous epitheliotropic T cell lymphoma in canines

ABSTRACT Canine T cell epitheliotropic lymphoma is a rare disease with a variable clinical presentation. … more

21 mins
Treatment and management of seasonal allergy problems in dogs

Many dogs affected with atopic dermatitis suffer from clinical disease at particular times of the … more

15 mins
Microchip off the old block

As an almost innocent new graduate vet 13 years ago, I was harangued early one … more

17 mins
‘So, would I adopt another deaf dog? Without a doubt’

Bull terriers have always been one of my favourite breeds of dog. Owning my first … more

8 mins
Cute, stubborn and very high maintenance

Due to a change in my mobility, my dog Hollie is getting a lot more short walks close to home. She's not bred for long distances so she doesn't mind this, and our local streets are nice and relatively quiet.

5 mins
Allergies and intolerances in cats and dogs: critical factors and role...

Dietary-induced skin problems include food intolerances; primary and secondary nutrient deficiencies and nutrient toxicities. A … more

18 mins

April 2015

Science and sense of obesity: value of nurse clinics in combating...

Overweight animals are, unfortunately, seen all too often in veterinary practice. However, this should not … more

19 mins
‘I couldn’t let such a handsome and gentle boy be euthanised’

Douglas came into my life one Saturday night in January 2011 while I was a … more

7 mins
Dos and don’ts of canine interaction: importance of responsible ownership

Canine behaviour expert David Ryan has urged veterinary professionals to do all they can to … more

24 mins

March 2015

Subcuticular sutures: a great idea in sensitive regions

We routinely audit postoperative complications for our canine neutering surgery. Over time, it became clear we … more

Tremorgenic toxins and chocolate poisoning

This past fortnight or so we’ve seen a handful of cases in which dogs which … more

8 mins