Samantha Thompson

December 2016

Christmas hazards: avoidance and treatment

RVN Samantha Thompson advises on common festive-related items often within reaching distance of pets that can prove toxic if ingested.

23 mins

August 2016

Small animal thyroid: gland definition and hormone role

Samantha Thompson looks at the impact hyperthyroidism has on canine and feline patients, as well as management options and how VNs can increase owner compliance.

18 mins

June 2015

Travel sickness in companion animals

For some owners travelling with their pets can be a traumatic experience. What starts out as … more

17 mins

February 2015

Osteoarthritis in companion animals: treatment and management advances

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitative disease affecting companion animals. This article aims to explore the condition … more

16 mins

November 2014

Referral nursing – opportunities for VNs to grow in an ever-expanding discipline

Samantha Thompson RVN, DipAVN(Small Animal), shares her own and other veterinary nurses’ experiences of the … more

24 mins