Navigating safety and human factors in preparation for anaesthesia
It has long been recognised that humans will make errors. Veterinary anaesthesia is a complex process necessitating multitasking and teamwork, which therefore has a relatively high incidence of errors...
Adverse food reactions in dogs and cats. Part 1: clinical presentation
Adverse food reactions in dogs and cats are typically associated with cutaneous and gastrointestinal clinical signs. The predominant clinical signs are pruritus, secondary skin infections, otitis and ...
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome: diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a progressive condition predominantly affecting brachycephalic dog breeds, including French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs and Pugs. BOAS is caused by ...
Assessing and managing pain in cats and dogs
Registered veterinary nurses play a vital role in the assessment and management of pain, yet many may lack confidence in their ability to do so or to advocate for appropriate analgesia. Effective pain...
Equine primary iris cysts: current knowledge and future directions
Primary iris cysts occur spontaneously in horses and are usually incidental. However, they are occasionally associated with clinical signs including spooking and changes in ridden behaviour. They are ...
Evidence-based rehabilitation of the competition horse
The rehabilitation of horses requires a multifaceted approach tailored to specific goals at each phase of recovery, considering the horse's overall health, temperament and the owner's capacity for car...
Implementation of weight clinics: a targeted approach to managing equine obesity
The obesity crisis in the equine population is an ongoing issue; equine obesity may require veterinary intervention to prevent diseases such as laminitis. While weight clinics have been provided for m...
Care bundle development for neonatal foal nursing
The use of care bundles facilitates the practical application of evidence-based practice and is commonly associated with improved patient outcomes in human healthcare. There is some evidence for the s...
Conservative management of a non-displaced lateral trochlear ridge fracture alongside a bone cyst
This case report describes the management of an 8-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with a non-displaced fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge of the right talus, associated with a large bone cyst. The ...
Species-specific responses to acute stress with a focus on body language
The veterinary environment elicits distress in many companion animals. When faced with stressors, individuals experience an involuntary physiological response, underpinning subsequent behaviour. Howev...
Diagnostic bias and its impact on clinical decision making
Clinical decision making is a fundamental part of practicing veterinary medicine and can be a complex process. All clinicians are at risk of diagnostic bias, and diagnostic bias can lead to medical er...
Canine and feline transfusion medicine
Blood transfusion is a critical, life-saving intervention in veterinary medicine with few, if any, alternatives. This comprehensive review explores canine and feline transfusion medicine and discusses...