Alex German BVSc, PhD, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, SFHEA, FRCVS looks at a study on this in pet dogs, plus weight loss benefits and a prevention strategy for those not overweight.
In his first article for Vet Times for 2021, Dave Beeston reflects on the importance of holiday time and remembering to pace yourself, before presenting another interesting case of the month.
RCVS Knowledge, the charity advancing the quality of veterinary care, describes a quality improvement case example concerning an overdose of premedication in a canine patient.
Petros Frezoulis DVM, MSc, MRCVS and Aaron Harper MA, VetMB, CertAVP(SAM), DipECVIM-CA(Onc), MRCVS highlight some of the many advances in diagnosing and treating canine and feline cancer patients.
Nicola Ackerman PGDip, RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, VTS(Nutrition), offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.
Will Robinson BVetMed, MSc, BSAVA PGCertSAS, DipECVS describes how to perform both these procedures in dogs and any potential complications that may occur after.
Mike Davies BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS reviews recent literature that may help provide practical solutions to this issue, including handling reluctant owners.
Guillaume Albertini DVM, MRCVS and Fabio Stabile DVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS detail the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this common primary brain tumour occurring in older cats.
Joy Ioannides BSc(Hons), BVetMed(Hons), PGDipVCP, MRCVS explores the categorisation, diagnosis and treatment of this condition that commonly causes blindness in dogs.
Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS explains the importance of fluid intake in cats suffering from this disease and suggests various tactics to achieve this.
Sarah Caney, BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS, provides a background to this condition commonly seen in senior cats, and discusses how vets can advise and work with owners to ensure treatment compliance.
Diana Ferreira DVM, MSc, DipECVD, MRCVS in the final of her two-part article (part one VT50.49), discusses investigation and exploration of allergic causes.
Roser Tetas Pont DVM, MSc, DipECVO, MRCVS and Joy Ioannides BSc, BVetMed(Hons), PGDipVCP, MRCVS detail how to examine the eye in cats when looking for signs of such conditions, including hypertension.
