Clinical

Comparing approaches to sciatic nerve blocks in dogs during tibial plateau-levelling osteotomy

In total, 42 dogs were enrolled in the study, with six dogs being removed from the analysis. Figure 1 gives details..

CPD article: An updated review of the indications and adverse drug events associated with the ectoparasiticides used in small animal practice

In the following sections, the major groups of ectoparasites that have a significant impact on the health and welfare of cats and dogs in the UK are described..

Figure 5. Micrograph of an ulcerated nail bed with a poorly pigmented melanoma in a dog (haematoxylin and eosin, 200×). It is important to note that not all the cells have a pigmented cytoplasm.

CPD article: Histopathology: how to maximise sample submission

Providing a complete, concise and accurate clinical history is key for accurate processing and interpretation of histology samples. Most laboratories provide a submission form that should be sent...

Figure 1. Place cats in a raised location and cover carriers to ease stress (Picture courtesy of Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital).

Dos and don'ts for reducing feline anxiety in the veterinary environment

This article has demonstrated a number of practical strategies that can be easily adopted and implemented within the veterinary environment. By making small changes and anticipating the cat's...

The effect on the anaesthetised rabbit of warming the breathing circuit with 40°C liquid

The aim of the study was to determine a cost-effective, simple and easy reproducible way to decrease heat loss in everyday veterinary or field practice when using inhalational anaesthesia..

Figure 1. Corneal ulcer in the ventral half of the cornea, superficial stromal in depth.

Corneal ulcer gone wrong: a self-assessment

The patient required surgical correction of the ulcer via a conjunctival flap. At the follow-up, 1 week after surgery, a Schirmer tear test (STT) was performed in the affected eye, and revealed a...

Figure 10. Feline cowpox infection

Diagnosis in canine and feline dermatology

The approach to diagnosis is based upon completing the following steps:.

Poisons affecting the cardiovascular system

Many different types of substances found in the home can have adverse effects on cardiac and cardiovascular function. If uncontrolled, these can lead to complications of cardiac damage and tissue...

Figure 1. Passive range of motion of using the elbow as an example, whereby the elbow is brought into flexion in the top image, and then extension in the bottom image.

Rehabilitating the canine shoulder: a practical guide

The shoulder joint is comparatively challenging to examine thoroughly because of the bulk of soft tissue coverage surrounding it and the difficulty in isolating it as the source of pain without...

Managing canine status epilepticus in practice

Status epilepticus is defined as seizure activity that lasts for longer than 5 minutes, or the occurrence of two or more seizures without complete recovery of consciousness in between. Two or more...

Risk factors and predictors of angiostrongylosis in naturally infected dogs in the southeast of England

The present study identified risk factors for angiostrongylosis by comparing the demographics of dogs diagnosed with this disease in primary care practices with a control sample of dogs presenting at...

Human babesiosis and tick-borne encephalitis

There are several Babesia spp. present in the UK, with Babesia canis transmitted by Dermacentor reticulatus the most pathogenic in dogs. Other Babesia spp. transmitted by Ixodes spp. ticks, while less...