Vet Times articles

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

March 2023

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

Working up pruritic dogs – practical tips for diet trials

Carly Mason discusses both testing and diagnosing this common presentation, and developing a dietary programme.

47 mins
Ocular problems within 24 hours of dog grooming appointments

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, runs the rule over more research into companion animals in his latest Research Review from Vet Times.

Canine hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism – an update

Laura Bree DipECVIM, MVB, MRCV and Jessica Dean BVetMed, CertAVP(SAM), MRCVS provide a comprehensive outline for diagnosing and monitoring these endocrinopathies in dogs.

February 2023

Wound management: challenging case of degloving injury in a cat

Kate Parkinson BVSc, MRCVS shares a case study on the treatment of severe bilateral forelimb trauma, including management and discussion.

36 mins
Cytology findings from a neck swelling in a German shepherd dog

Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of a referred German shepherd dog with a cervical swelling in his latest Diagnostic Dilemmas.

9 mins

January 2023

Medial compartment disease – what is it? And what can we do?

Philip Witte BSc, BVSc, CertAVP(GSAS), DSAS(Orth), MRCVS outlines this condition – typically accompanied by OA – as well as the options available for treating it.

50 mins

Jane Clements MSc (Human Behaviour Change), RVN head of neutering, explains the planned improvements to the charity’s neutering scheme following vet feedback.

15 mins
21st century of canine epilepsy – new management technologies

Holger Volk, Sarah Finnegan and Rowena Packer evaluate the latest developments for monitoring this condition in dogs.

36 mins
Prepare, delegate and prioritise

Dave Beeston BVetMed(Hons), PGDip(VCP), MRCVS offers advice, gleaned during his own ECC endeavours, for how colleagues can improve their efficiency and reduce stress.

37 mins
Role of practice health care plans in pet parasite control

Ian Wright explains how practices can work with owners to create targeted programmes and prevent overtreatment occurring.

31 mins
Challenges in eyelid surgery

Ron Ofri PhD, DECVO, DVM outlines how various conditions – including entropion, ectropion and tumours – can be treated surgically.

Cherry eye: a re-emerging problem

James Smith BVSc, MSc, CertAVP(GSAS), PGCertSAOphthal, MRCVS suggests options for repositioning the third eyelid rather than excising it.

26 mins
Monoclonal antibodies: what do they bring to the table?

Charlotte Swanson and Matt Gurney discuss how this treatment works in cats and dogs with OA, and evidence showing improvements in quality of life.

21 mins

December 2022

Dogs Trust launches fireworks study ahead of new year

The charity is working with the University of Salford on the project and has called for pet owners and non-owners to get involved in the research.

6 mins
Guide to skin sampling for busy veterinary surgeons

Jon Hardy provides a comprehensive guide to the various techniques for conducting this in small animals.

40 mins
Wound care in companion animals: options and innovations

Emily Frapwell and Jon Hall discuss initial treatment, healing plans and the latest technological developments in this field of health care.

37 mins
Cranioplasty for treating caudal occipital malformation syndrome

Shirley Simpson CertSAN, DipAVN (Surg), VPAC, AVLM, RVN, provides a comprehensive insight into – and a case study on – the treatment of this disorder, common in certain breeds, including a new technique created by Katia Marioni-Henry DipACVIM, PhD, DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS.

27 mins
Why pet food legislation needs revision and enforcement

Mike Davies BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS shares some home truths about the manufacture of dietary products for dogs and cats – and the need for regulatory change to protect pet and human health.

36 mins