Clinical

Figure 1. Eimeri stiedai oocyst in a faecal float – note the typical ovoid appearance.

Key facts about endoparasites of pet rabbits: a guide for clinicians

Coccidian parasites are probably the most clinically significant of pet rabbits (Mäkitaipale et al, 2017).

Figure 1. Example of a radiographic image that was assessed by the clinicians.

Assessment of stifle effusion-synovitis as a predictor for canine cruciate disease

Diagnosis of CrCL and meniscal pathology continues to pose unique diagnostic challenges to clinicians despite being the most common orthopaedic condition affecting the pelvic limb in the dog (Bleedorn...

Raw pet food: the H5N1 threat

Figure 1. Full surgical wound dehiscence following a toe amputation in a Great Dane diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the amputated toe. Signs of cellulitis can be seen around the hock area distal to the surgical wound dehiscence.

An overview of postoperative wound care: surgical wound dehiscence

To identify early if a surgical wound is at risk of postoperative complications, RVNs need to be aware of risk factors that can increase complication rates for the patient before any surgery is...

Figure 1. Measuring the ETT length against the side of the animal to confirm the appropriate length.

A is for airway: intubation guide for common species (part 1)

The ETT length is required to be measured in smaller species. This is performed by having the ETT next to the animal's head and ensuring that the ETT is between the canines and the thoracic inlet to...

Importation of dogs: animal and public health risks and possible solutions

In the early 19th century, rabies was widespread, and the quarantine of imported dogs for 6 months was essential to eradicate endemic rabies from the UK. With the increase in pet travel and 93...

Figure 1. Velagliflozin (Senvelgo) is marketed as a solution for oral administration. It does not require any changes in dose, specific feeding times or glucose monitoring. It can produce diarrhoea in the first two to three weeks and careful monitoring for ketosis is important.

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor treatment in diabetic cats

Cats with diabetes mellitus typically experience a condition that is comparable to type 2 diabetes in humans, and is characterised by relative insulin deficiency and insulin resistance (Gostelow and...

Tibial tuberosity advancement as a treatment option for cranial cruciate ligament disease

Tibial tuberosity advancement was developed and introduced by Montavon et al (2002). The concept behind the technique is to stabilise the joint during weight-bearing by neutralising the cranial tibial...

Figure 1. Production of cultivated meat-based pet food.

A new protein source for pet food: cultivated meat

The application of cultivated meat for pet food production could significantly mitigate several issues faced by the pet food industry, including meat supply change shortages, environmental...

Canine separation-related problems. Part 5: what if enhancing a sense of safety does not work?

Many initiating factors for separation-related problems have little to do with the intensity of the human–dog bond. Being alone is an unnatural state for a social species such as a dog; yet, for the...

Figure 1. Images available in online stores claiming positive results with the use of ‘cataract eyedrops’ (Amazon, 2024). Note the after photos are not the same patients as the before photos.

Nutraceuticals in veterinary ophthalmology: fact, fiction or both?

One of the most common false claims regarding the use of alternative treatment options is the use of the antioxidant L-carnitine for the treatment of cataracts in dogs.

Non-invasive neurostimulation: an emerging therapeutic modality in veterinary neurology

An increasing number of scientific investigations worldwide are exploring non-invasive neurostimulation techniques, notably repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, for their potential in...