UTILISING BLOOD BANK PRODUCTS

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UTILISING BLOOD BANK PRODUCTS

March 17, 2008 | JENNY WALTON

JENNY WALTON explains the testing and methodology involved in transfusions, as the opening of the UK’s first blood bank for dogs means that more animals have a chance to survive challenging surgery BLOOD component transfusions are now a reality for canine patients due to the launch of Pet Blood Bank … more

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DOG THAT WOULDN’T GO QUIETLY

March 10, 2008 | GARETH CROSS

GARETH CROSS reveals the story of Sonny, a suddenly dangerous and batty old retriever, which had a less-than-smooth transition into the next life “THERE’S a client on the phone who wants to know if you’re all right after yesterday,” our receptionist called to me. I was, but, more importantly, this … more

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HOW LOCTITE’S LEGACY WAS CHANGE OF VIEWS ON SPECIALIST SURGERIES

March 3, 2008 | MARTIN ATKINSON

MARTIN ATKINSON explains how the case of a miniature dachshund with a partly prolapsed thoracolumbar disc made him rethink his attitude to performing complicated surgical procedures BACK in the days when I was a young and dynamic vet (don’t snigger, it wasn’t that long ago I’ll have you know), like … more

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MRSA CROSS INFECTION RISK: IS YOUR PRACTICE CLEAN ENOUGH?

February 25, 2008 | CATHERINE F LE BARS

CATHERINE F LE BARS discusses recommended guidelines for the control of MRSA infection within the practice STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus is carried on the skin, or in the nose, by approximately 30 per cent of the population. It can either be part of the normal fl ora or cause disease. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus … more

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My first night on call: drama, dotty dog owners and difficult decisions

February 25, 2008 | OLI VINER

OLI VINER describes the unusual encounters that accompanied his first-ever night on call, when he learned a fundamental lesson: what vets do is as much about the client as it is the animal THERE appears to be a growing desire among the profession to do as little out-of-hours work as … more

22 mins

What would the dog say?

February 18, 2008 | Bradley Viner

A vet is on the telephone to the owner of a parrot that has been hospitalised for the past week, and is doing his best to be reassuring. “Yes, Lady Hepplewhite, we have carried out extensive tests on Peter, and I am pleased to say that he just seems to have … more

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Sounding out solutions designed to smash Pseudomonas menace

February 11, 2008 | RACHEL SANT

RACHEL SANT discusses how to hound out Pseudomonas and details the best way to prepare for treatment PSEUDOMONAS otitis externa and otitis media are common problems, which are often difficult to manage in practice. Dogs may present with signs of external ear disease (discharge, which may be waxy or purulent, … more

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Diabetes screening and clinics for cats and dogs

February 1, 2008 | Ellie Mardell

Ellie Mardell, MA, VetMB, CertSAM, MRCVS, looks at the essential role of the nurse clinic in the effective management of this disease DIABETES mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrinopathies affecting older pets, with an incidence estimated at 0.2 to one per cent in both cats and dogs. … more

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LAB WILL BE BIG RESEARCH BOOST

January 28, 2008 | NICK HENDERSON’S

I AM hoping for an early opportunity to go to St Pancras station to indulge myself at the “longest champagne bar in Europe”. Even better would be to hop on the Eurostar for a short stay in Paris. With St Pancras now the new British hub of what, long term, … more

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Odontogenic abscesses in rabbits: guide to problem

January 1, 2008 | Brigitte Reusch

Brigitte Reusch, BVetMed(Hons), CertZooMed, MRVCS, examines the aetiology, clinical signs and treatment of a common problem DENTAL disease and odontogenic abscesses are common in rabbits1. All permanent lagomorph teeth grow continuously and erupt into function as the occlusal surface is worn away throughout life2. They are, therefore, susceptible to dental … more

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