December 2014

Helping the hounds of the homeless

The homeless come with a certain stigma – particularly those with pets at their side. Should we … more

I’d recommend early neutering

Last week I removed one of the largest, most pus-filled uteri from a large breed … more

Acute kidney injury in cats: part two – diagnosis of AKI

Part one of this article (VT44.48) discussed the pathophysiological process of acute kidney injury (AKI) … more

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Inducing vomiting in dogs

In our practice, the preferred way to induce vomiting after ingestion of poisons (most commonly raisins, chocolate … more

November 2014

The uncaring profession?

Outside my professional life I am a member of a dog walking group. However, as … more

October 2014

Early neutering: what are the arguments?

Working in education we need to spend time in practice ensuring we are clinically competent, … more

Use of Convenia for treatment of cat bite abscesses

OK, a potentially controversial one this… There is a lot of evidence highlighting resistance to … more

September 2014

“Hot water, soap and a towel please”

This line always makes me think of the James Herriot books – and I recently … more

Use spay hooks to reveal pharyngeal foreign bodies in cats

I find retching cats usually present last thing in an evening surgery, leaving you with … more

2 mins

August 2014

Sarcoptes ELISA

Have you ever had an atopic dog that’s really well managed but suddenly flares, becomes … more

July 2014

Neuro-exams can be very helpful

A nice six-year-old Labrador with a history of possible trauma, complete forelimb muscle atrophy and proprioceptive … more

Very blocked feline bladder

I had a poor feline with a very blocked proximal urethra, and numerous attempts to pass … more

How far is too far?

In my interview for Glasgow vet school, I was asked the question “how far is … more

8 mins

June 2014

Consider low vitamin B12 levels in cats with suspected IBD

Cats with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have concurrent low vitamin B12 levels (Tams, 2014). … more

2 mins

April 2014

Topical treatment of Pseudomonas otitis externa in dogs

As a general guideline, 5-10 drops (depending on the dog’s size) of topical antimicrobial agent … more

3 mins
Causes and treatment of regurgitation after surgery

The most common cause of regurgitation is reflux of acid from the stomach into the … more

1 mins

February 2014

When to extract retained deciduous teeth

A common abnormality in canine dentition is retention of deciduous teeth. This occurs when the … more

2 mins
Taurine and carnitine-responsive DCM in cocker spaniels

American cocker spaniels with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are often taurine deficient and responsive to taurine … more

January 2014

Peripheral neuropathy in diabetic cats

Peripheral neuropathy is the most common chronic complication of diabetes in cats. This degenerative disorder … more

December 2013

Harvest mites and Seasonal Canine Illness

Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) is associated with dogs that have been walked in wooded areas … more