Vet Times articles

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

June 2023

Cytology findings from a leg skin mass in a dog

Francesco Cian’s Diagnostic Dilemmas series continues by discussing the case of a German shepherd dog that presented with a large mass on its elbow.

10 mins

May 2023

Atopic dermatitis treatment options

Victoria Robinson and Matt McHale provide a case-by-case guide to treating this frustrating skin condition, which requires lifelong management.

40 mins
Dentistry: the more you look, the more you find

Hannah Van Velzen, MRCVS, covers some of the most common oral problems found in cats and dogs, and how they may be treated.

Exciting updates in UK radiotherapy for pets

James Elliott discusses advancements that can improve the management of cancer – and reduce side effects – in patients.

48 mins
Seizures in dogs: causes, diagnosis, treatment and management update

Simona Radaelli covers latest developments in the treatment of this disorder, including medicines and management plans.

42 mins
Parasite prevention in the globetrotting pet

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

34 mins
‘Holistic’ assessment of OA: an update and future tech

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael offer ways of reviewing dogs with this condition and an insight into future technologies to improve management.

44 mins
Ocular salvage procedure options – when is right time to enucleate?

Erinn Mills BSc, DVM, Andrew Lewin BVM&S, DACVO and Renee Carter DVM, DACVO cover points for consideration when deciding to pursue this treatment.

Differentiating between GTCS and syncope in dogs

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, looks at several more pieces of veterinary research in his latest Vet Times column.

Conjunctivitis in dogs and cats – species differences

Chloe Fontaine and Renata Stavinohova discuss diagnosis and treatment options for dogs in the first of this two-part series on common eye problems.

38 mins

April 2023

Elbow dysplasia – an update

Zoë Nalborczyk BSc, BVMSci, MRCVS and Rob Pettitt BVSc, PGCertLTHE DSAS(Orth), SFHEA, FRCVS discusses the latest treatment options for this orthopaedic condition in dogs.

Update on total and partial IV anaesthesia

Anne-Sophie Van Wijnsberghe and Carl Bradbrook discuss the benefits, disadvantages and application of these two anaesthetic techniques in canine and feline patients, along with the drugs used to implement them.

43 mins
Cytology findings from an abdominal effusion in a dog

Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of a nine-year-old Rottweiler with a one-week history of lethargy and inappetence in the latest of his Diagnostic Dilemmas.

March 2023

Gastric diseases in dogs: common condition cases

Ferran Valls Sanchez provides four comprehensive case studies, including diagnosis and treatment, for typical diseases in canine patients.

Sterilisation: individualised medicine versus population control

Kit Sturgess MA, VetMB, PhD, CertVR, DSAM, CertVC, FRCVS draws on published literature to try to evaluate the benefits and risks of neutering versus not in cats and dogs.

BSAVA Congress Times 2023 digital issue

The digital version of BSAVA Congress Times includes podcast discussions and clinical webinars ahead of this year’s event, which returns to Manchester Central from 23-25 March.

Urolithiasis diagnostics – clinical presentation and associated tests

Ahead of her lecture in the urinary surgery stream at BSAVA Congress, Rosanne Jepson describes the types of stones commonly found in the upper and lower feline urinary tracts, as well as clinical presentations, diagnostic options and medical management…

Advances in companion animal cancer: interventional oncology

Daniela Murgia considers the benefits and processes of pursuing this predominantly human approach in a veterinary setting.

36 mins
Testing for prevalent exotic parasites in imported dogs

Ian Wright outlines the most common pathogens found in pets brought into the UK from abroad, and how to screen for them.

56 mins
Resolution of an unusual oesophageal foreign body

Greg Steele MA, VetMB, MRCVS and Peter Chalkley BVSc, MRCVS share a unique case that highlights the need for adaptability in practice