Vet Times articles

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

December 2020

To see or not to see: lockdown dilemmas in dermatology

Peter Kukadia describes how to approach remote consultations to achieve a diagnosis and treatment plan for this issue.

52 mins
Significant event audit: incorrect saline type

RCVS Knowledge returns with another quality improvement case example of a saline administration error.

25 mins

November 2020

Treatment and management of otitis in dogs and cats

Filippo De Bellis and Hannah Lipscomb describe the clinical approach to this common presentation, as well as medical and surgical therapy options.

49 mins
Companion animal wound care – treatment and management

Georgie Hollis BSc, details considerations on innovations and research in this field.

32 mins
Mediastinal mass in a dog – what’s hiding in the middle?

From his Vet Times Diagnostic Dilemmas column – Francesco Cian discusses the case of an English springer spaniel presenting with a history of lethargy, polyuria and polydipsia.

15 mins

October 2020

Canine congenital hydrocephalus

Luca Motta uses the example of an eight‑month‑old bulldog to describe the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis for this issue.

27 mins
Small animal parasites – are pet owners getting the year-round message?

Hany Elsheikha discusses the clinical impact of infestation on pet health and potential solutions practices can implement to improve clients’ compliance with preventive strategies.

47 mins
Eyelid tumours in dogs and cats – part 1

Renata Stavinohova, Davide Berlato, Roberta Rasotto and James Oliver begin a three-part article by detailing the examination and treatment of common and important presentations in dogs.

35 mins
Neurological examination of spinal patients, part 2

Simona Radaelli concludes this article by describing the most important tests to carry out to determine prognosis in these cases.

33 mins
Arthritis in feline patients – best advice to give owners

Karen Perry discusses the diagnosis and treatment of OA, and the importance of cat owner education in their success.

66 mins
Acute abdominal pain: is it ‘just’ canine pancreatitis?

Peter Roberts details the importance of considering this common presentation alongside history, examination and testing.

36 mins
Study highlights global impact of mind-altering parasite

New RVC research has highlighted the considerable behavioural and psychiatric effects of Toxoplasm gondii parasite around the world.

7 mins

September 2020

Heart disease in canine patients

Luca Ferasin describes diagnostic protocols for this issue, and treatment and management advice, including tips for dog owners.

66 mins
Arrhythmias in cats with forms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies

Alex Gough presents the latest in his Research Review articles, with the latest companion animal research for September 2020.

19 mins
Owner-absent examinations

Kendal Shepherd BVSc, CCAB, MRCVS discusses the response to her question on a social media page that considered the impact of this measure on dogs.

19 mins
Managing sound sensitivities in companion animal patients

Emma Baker BVetMed, MSc, MRCVS Emma Brown BVSc, PGDip, CCAB, MRCVS Caroline Warnes BVSc, MSc, CCAB, MRCVS in the first of a two-part article – and with fireworks season approaching – describe the aetiology of this issue, as well as diagnosis and initial management.

33 mins
Chronic pain in companion animals

Jo Murrell discusses diagnosis and treatment of this issue, including the use of clinical metrology instruments to quantify it.

64 mins
Video consultations: here to stay

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael explore techniques their vet practice has developed for using this form of telemedicine in the small animal sector.

39 mins
Endectocides and their role in parasite control

Hany Elsheikha BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, DipEVPC discusses the efficacy of macrocyclic lactones across multiple species, as well as considerations before using them.

52 mins
Evaluating haematuria and dysuria via urine cytology

From the Vet Times Diagnostic Dilemmas series – Francesco Cian focuses on the case of a 10-year-old mixed‑breed dog that presented for evaluation of haematuria and dysuria.

15 mins