February 2016

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

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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

The first part of this article considered recognition and diagnosis of Chlamydophila felis. Part two … more

20 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

Calcium is very tightly regulated within the body. As 99% of calcium is stored in … more

20 mins

Interrupted labour is common enough in queens, especially primagravida and domestic breeds, as to be … more

1 mins

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

1 mins

December 2015

Most effective are the chlorhexidine based rinses. Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic which reduces inflammation … more

1 mins

The overall aim is to maintain the phosphate concentration in the lower end of normal … more

2 mins

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

35 mins

An international renal and renovascular symposium, organised by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, in association with … more

16 mins

Considerable numbers of cats, especially strays, presenting to shelters show signs of conjunctivitis and upper … more

20 mins

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

25 mins

Cats with hyperthyroidism are more vulnerable to bacterial UTIs. One study reported bacterial lower UTIs were … more

1 mins

Capillaria aerophila and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus are two of those most commonly found lungworm in cats. … more

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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

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

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