Opinion
Summer parasite update 2021
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Following a tumultuous 2020 which could not have been predicted, it was expected that 2021 would have returned to ‘normal’ by now. However, 2021 is...
Summer poisons
- Sunday, May 2, 2021
Spending time in the garden, in the countryside or by the sea can be present hazards to pets. Nicola Bates highlights some of the poisons that can...
Obesity in dogs: a growing issue
- Friday, April 2, 2021
Using the VetCompass ‘big data’ approach Camilla Pegram et al were able to analyse data from 22 333 dogs, 1580 of which were recorded as overweight to...
Optimising the feline environment
- Friday, April 2, 2021
In this workshop Sarah Heath explored the five pillars of feline environmental needs.
Canine arthritis management and the new norm
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Canine arthritis is considered a welfare concern, and patients could benefit greatly from nurse-led clinics. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Parasite roundup 2020
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021
This article draws information from the European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland parasite forecasts, as well as other...
The importance of year-round flea and roundworm prevention in lockdown and beyond
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Whether routine preventative deworming regimens for Toxocara spp. in cats and dogs should be used to reduce zoonotic risk, continues to be a subject...
Pet travel — the times they are a changing
- Tuesday, February 2, 2021
One of the largely overlooked aspects of Brexit was the changes to the pet travel rules. Ian Wright outlines what these changes mean for veterinary...
