Vet Times articles

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

July 2015

Update on humeral condylar fracture treatment in dogs

Fractures of the humeral condyle are common in dogs – particularly breeds such as springer … more

26 mins
Diagnosis and management of feline iatrogenic hypothyroidism

ABSTRACT Iatrogenic hypothyroidism (IH) is an acknowledged potential complication following treatment of hyperthyroidism. Although previously … more

19 mins
Shattered renal tablets of stone

The bibles of nephrology separate acute renal failure (ARF) from chronic renal failure (CRF) as … more

17 mins
Diagnosis and treatment of entropion in felines

ABSTRACT Entropion is an eversion of an eyelid margin, resulting in trichiasis (hair rubbing against … more

28 mins

May 2015

Cutaneous epitheliotropic T cell lymphoma in canines

ABSTRACT Canine T cell epitheliotropic lymphoma is a rare disease with a variable clinical presentation. … more

21 mins
Treatment and management of seasonal allergy problems in dogs

Many dogs affected with atopic dermatitis suffer from clinical disease at particular times of the … more

15 mins

February 2015

Ureteral obstruction in cats

Clinical signs associated with ureteral obstruction in the cat are unfortunately non-specific (Kyles et al, … more

28 mins
Managing postoperative pain in companion animals

The major underpinning principles of effective postoperative pain management are attention to pre and intraoperative … more

55 mins
End of life care: a new speciality?

Indianapolis is the heartland of the United States and, with compassion at the forefront of … more

23 mins
Studies into commonly occurring conditions in canines and felines

The group of diseases known as ceroid lipofuscinosis are hereditary neurodegenerative conditions seen in several dog … more

15 mins
Cushing’s disease in a poodle

Your first case of the afternoon is Poppy – a nine-year-old female, neutered, miniature poodle presented to … more

5 mins
Retinal imaging in geriatric screening – is there a future?

Ophthalmic problems increase in frequency with age and common, age-related, systemic diseases, including renal failure, … more

38 mins
Techniques for intraoral fixation of jaw fractures

Jaw fractures are a common traumatic pathology seen in our patients, as a result of road … more

28 mins
E-cigs: toxic threat to dogs

Both tobacco and nicotine replacement therapies are a source of acute poisoning in humans and … more

22 mins

January 2015

Practical management of canine osteoarthritis

Mike Davies reviews the tools available for practitioners to use, in conjunction with a dog's owner, to ensure the patient with osteoarthritis achieves optimum quality of life.

43 mins
Management and treatment of otitis externa and media

Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal and is very common in dogs … more

37 mins

December 2014

Otitis externa and media – pathogenesis and signs

Part one of this article will cover pathogenesis and clinical signs of otitis externa and … more

15 mins
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

23 mins
ARVC in boxers: case studies

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is also known as boxer cardiomyopathy. ARVC has been documented in … more

31 mins

November 2014

Cat scratch injuries to eyes

Cat scratch injuries leading to corneal lacerations are common in dogs and cats. These injuries … more

27 mins