Kit Sturgess

Kit Sturgess.Kit Sturgess MA, VetMB, PhD, CertVR, DSAM, CertVC, FRCVS, graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1986, then spent six years in general veterinary practice. He has further professional qualifications in imaging, cardiology and internal medicine, as well as a PhD awarded for looking at the effects of FIV on mucosal immune function.
Kit is a fellow of the RCVS, a specialist in small animal medicine and an advanced practitioner in veterinary cardiology. He has been seeing referral small animal medicine cases for the past 25 years, both at university-based and private specialist practices.
Kit’s love of teaching and learning led him to develop a new, more flexible, role combining lecturing, writing and clinic time. The majority of his clinical time is spent providing an internal medicine service at Optivet Referrals in Havant, Hampshire.
Kit maintains a keen interest in many areas of internal medicine and has authored numerous articles and two textbooks, and presented lectures and research abstracts at conferences worldwide.

August 2023

Diabetes mellitus – clinical signs, treatment and advice

Kit Sturgess discusses how to diagnose, treat and manage this increasingly common condition in UK cats and dogs.

32 mins

March 2023

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.

December 2022

Ep 84: Diabetes mellitus in cats, with Kit Sturgess

Diabetes Mellitus is a fascinating, if challenging and sometimes frustrating disease in cats, claims Kit Sturgess. In this podcast, he discusses the key factors that affect the management of the disease.

4 mins

November 2022

Diabetes mellitus in cats – a case-based approach

Kit Sturgess draws on examples of such cases to discuss management in feline patients.

43 mins

March 2022

Acute pancreatitis – diagnosis, management and communication

Kit Sturgess details the signs, treatments and best course of discussion with owners for this condition in both cats and dogs.

48 mins

May 2021

Endocrine disorders in dogs

Kit Sturgess MA, VetMB, PhD, CertVR, DSAM, CertVC, FRCVS provides an overview of hypothyroidism, diabetes, hypoadrenocorticism and hyperadrenocorticism.

26 mins

April 2021

Taking a holistic approach to the care of geriatric dogs

Kit Sturgess uses a case example to illustrate the importance of an individual care plan with owner buy-in and involvement.

34 mins

November 2020

Eye on EBVM: VNs’ role in building the evidence base

Evidence-based veterinary medicine is about everyone contributing to our knowledge. Kit Sturgess, editor-in-chief of RCVS Knowledge’s open access journal Veterinary Evidence, encourages VNs to get involved.

14 mins

June 2020

Treating and managing older dogs

Kit Sturgess discusses the general factors to consider for these patients, engaging owners in their care and ensuring routine checks.

31 mins

December 2018

Digestive disorders: strategies in cats and dogs

Kit Sturgess discusses the causes, management and treatment of gastrointestinal issues in small animal patients.

48 mins

November 2017

Nutraceuticals – which, when and for how long?

Kit Sturgess looks at the decision-making process when prescribing nutraceuticals, reviews the available evidence and emphasises the importance of client comms.

22 mins

November 2016

Management and treatment of hypotension and hypertension

Kit Sturgess discusses various investigative strategies and methods of therapy for canine patients presenting with either an abnormally low or high blood pressure.

26 mins

September 2016

A multimodal approach to feline and canine cystitis management

Kit Sturgess covers diagnostics and therapy methods regarding inflammation of the bladder wall in cats and dogs.

36 mins

August 2016

Aetiology of inflammatory bowel disease in companion animals

Kit Sturgess discusses some of the causes of this intestinal disease and how using probiotics and dietary therapy are among the best available approaches to treatment.

30 mins

December 2015

Routine vaccination protocols

“What vaccination protocol should we use for dogs and cats in our practice?” is not … more

25 mins

November 2015

Health care and welfare of elderly companion animals

With the elderly pet population increasing and, for some practices, providing up to 60% of … more

16 mins

September 2015

Update on CKD treatment

Optimising the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD; Figure 1) can significantly impact on … more

31 mins

July 2015

Advances in senior dog medicine

In dog terms, senior depends on breed and size. Generally, for small and medium-sized breeds, … more

26 mins

January 2015

Diarrhoea and digestive upsets – management and treatment

KIT STURGESS MA, VetMB, PhD, CertVR, DSAM, CertVC, MRCVS discusses the different presentations, clinical signs … more

27 mins

August 2014

UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH DIARRHOEA IN PUPPIES

KIT STURGESS MA, VetMB, PhD, CertVR, DSAM, CertVC, MRCVS looks at the types and causes … more

27 mins

October 2013

MANAGING ELDERLY PATIENTS AND ASSESSING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE

KIT STURGESS looks at the steps needed to create an effective, individual senior health care … more

28 mins

July 2013

ROLE OF IMMUNOMODULATORS IN CATS AND DOGS – PART TWO

KIT STURGESS discusses biological response modifiers and available data for their use in small animals, … more

42 mins

May 2013

ROLE OF IMMUNOMODULATORS IN CATS AND DOGS – PART ONE

KIT STURGESS considers compounds that manage immune response disease by modulating the immune system, specifically … more

25 mins