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...
Stabilisation of the critical dog and cat
Stabilising critically ill veterinary patients requires a rapid, systematic approach to identify and address life-threatening abnormalities. A focused physical examination assessing the cardiovascular...
An approach to the incidental sick pig: a toolkit and case discussion
Some farm animal veterinarians practicing in the UK may feel they lack confidence to assess and manage the incidental sick pig. This article offers a practical toolkit to support veterinarians with su...
A case of trigeminal peripheral nerve sheath tumour in a dog diagnosed with tru-cut biopsy
Peripheral nerve sheath tumours present a diagnostic challenge. Only one case where ante-mortem diagnosis was achieved following a wedge biopsy is described in the literature; this is the first case d...
Addressing misinformation relating to sugar in the equine diet
General recommendations for low-sugar diets are often provided for equines experiencing various diseases, with limited understanding of the dietary components that contribute the most sugar. Legal req...
Equine osteoarthritis. Part 1: management and what to inject when
Successful management of osteoarthritis first requires an accurate diagnosis and evaluation of the entire horse. A thorough lameness examination should include assessment and flexion of all four limbs...
Supporting clients and improving outcomes through diabetic nurse clinics
Veterinary nurses can be instrumental in the management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. Through understanding of the pathology and treatment, veterinary nurses can provide critical support to t...
The importance of early radiological assessment in juvenile canine lameness
Radiography remains the cornerstone in evaluating lameness in small animal practice, and early identification of pathological musculoskeletal conditions is imperative, particularly in the juvenile or ...
Are paracetamol and gabapentin effective equine analgesics?
The provision of effective equine analgesia remains a challenge in equine practice. It relies upon a number of processes including recognition and assessment of pain severity, understanding of the typ...
Nutrition as an effective preventative medicine
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal health, influencing physical wellbeing, performance and behaviour. Horse owners frequently rely on veterinarians for expert advice on nutrition, b...