Opinion

Cats are not small dogs: assessment and stabilisation of emergency presentation

The purpose of the cardiovascular triage is to assess perfusion parameters. Identification of abnormalities allows determination of the presence and severity of shock. Shock is defined as the...

Feline oral inflammation: diagnosis and options for treatment

Periodontal disease is the most common disease in companion dogs and cats, affecting 80–85% of animals at 2–3 years of age (Stepaniuk, 2019). This disease is caused by subgingival bacterial plaque,...

Dental disease is a common issue in companion rabbits

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College showed that one in seven pet rabbits under primary veterinary care were experiencing some description of dental disease (Jackson et al, 2024). This...

The year of the maggots

The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust is a small UK registered charity, founded in 2002 by sisters Heather Armstrong and Stella Brewer. The aim of the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust is to reduce rural...

Small animal review

McMillan et al (2024) performed a retrospective study using a large UK database to describe variation in longevity estimates based on parentage (purebreed or cross-breed), breed, body size, sex and...

Parasites, resistance and unusual cases

This issue covers a range of topics that are sure to be of interest to small animal veterinarians. Parasitology features heavily – from an update of the trends of parasitic infections of cats and dogs...

Small Animal Review: September 2023

Ophthalmic problems are common and often challenging presentations in veterinary practice, and although they rarely result in death, they can lead to serious quality of life issues including chronic...