August 2018

Nutritional management of cystitis in cats and dogs

Marge Chandler considers the role of nutrition and supplements to manage this condition, in addition to addressing patient stress.

39 mins
Effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics on ECGs

Alex Gough also summaries studies into histoplasmosis, total IV anaesthesia and duodenum intubation during gastrointestinal endoscopy in his latest Research Review.

17 mins
Canine lymphomas: diagnostic modality, therapy and innovation

Sara Verganti and Davide Berlato consider classification of lymphoma types in dogs and describe approaches to their diagnosis and treatment.

43 mins

July 2018

Did you know there is a reversible alternative to surgical castration which offers the same benefits of surgery? See the effects of castration without the permanence.

3 mins
Ageing effects on physiology and nutrition of older pets – part 1

Marge Chandler discusses dietary management of senior small animals and provides advice practitioners can give to owners.

35 mins
Ventral neck mass in a dog

Francesco Cian discusses an aspirate from a mass on the ventral neck of an adult male dog in the latest in his Cytology Corner series.

7 mins
Dietary therapy for dermatological disorders in companion animals

Marge Chandler considers skin conditions as a result of nutrient-deficient diets and looks at treatments, such as elimination trials.

46 mins
Managing hyperthyroidism in cats – part one: common comorbidities

James Warland discusses the identification and management of comorbidities in cats with this condition.

42 mins
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of OA

Mario Coppola evaluates the effect of an intra-articular injection in a dog with bilateral coxofemoral degenerative joint disease.

24 mins
Chemical injuries in corneas

Claire Bradley discusses how to spot and treat acidic or alkaline ophthalmic emergencies.

25 mins
Canine dermatitis: what to rule out before testing for allergies

Ariane Neuber describes how many differentials need to be excluded before a diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis.

36 mins
Investigation of dry FIP in a domestic shorthair kitten

Sarah Tayler discusses Rosie, a four-month-old domestic shorthair with a two-month history of diarrhoea, and how she underwent diagnosis.

14 mins

June 2018

Tick-borne diseases in cats

Emi Barker looks disease significance, emerging pathogens, prevention strategies and zoonotic risk regarding the parasite.

55 mins
Wounds in companion animals: benefits of good management

Ross Allan, in the first of a two-part article, describes wound healing as a journey – along which the owner should be fully engaged.

18 mins
Tail mass in a mixed breed dog

Francesco Cian presents his latest Cytology Corner, this time on a case involving a slowly growing mass on a mixed breed, male dog's tail.

7 mins
Novel approaches to OA management

Karen Perry takes a look at methods to treat this condition, including a variety of drugs.

56 mins
Raw food diets: what, why and why not?

Marge Chandler looks at what a raw food diet is, and its benefits and deficiencies for pets compared to commercial foods.

63 mins

Virbac is celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering 50 lucky colleagues the opportunity to experience the home of the company with a trip to Nice.

May 2018

Management and control of fleas and ticks in companion animals

Hany Elsheikha describes the health risk of infestation to pets and owners, and importance of year-round parasiticide compliance.

47 mins
Diagnosing and managing AKI caused by CRGV: part 2

Laura Holm and David Walker investigate how cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy can lead to the development of acute kidney injury.

49 mins