The distribution of TBEV is closely related to the activity of its tick vectors. These are Ixodes ricinus (Figure 1) in Western and Central Europe and Ixodes persulcatus in Central and Eastern Europe....
Angiostrongylus vasorum has been found with increasing frequency in the UK and across Europe, posing a growing threat to domestic dogs..
There are three main factors to consider when choosing a topical therapy product. First, the active ingredients should be appropriate for the patient's skin condition. Next, the choice of the...
The mechanisms of many of the substances causing neurological effects is unknown. Few have a specific antidote, therefore management in most cases is supportive, with the focus on controlling or...
There are exceptions to every rule, but many of the most common skin conditions have very characteristic distributions of skin lesions. As the dermatological disease process becomes more chronic the...
This process can be considered in three phases:.
This process can be considered in three phases:.
The clinical picture: the gross features of any lesion and presenting signs are likely to provide the clinician with a list of differentials. Consideration of your clinical suspicion should help you...
Radioactive iodine treatment has the potential to cure a cat's hyperthyroidism. It is well tolerated with a high success rate and is becoming increasingly available for UK feline patients..
Hyperthermia is a relatively uncommon complication of anaesthesia, with overall frequency of 1.4% in dogs and cats, according to McMillan and Darcy (2016). Thick-coated dogs are more at risk for this...
Adrenal masses are most likely to be identified using abdominal ultrasound in practice; however, they may also be detected using abdominal radiography, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and magnetic...
The canine tarsus is a complex anatomical structure composed of seven tarsal bones. The term also applies collectively to the several joints between the tarsal bones, as well as the region between the...