Research

Hyperthyroidism in cats: should we be routinely testing for early diagnosis?

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Background: Routine testing for hyperthyroidism could become standard practice in all cats, before the onset of clinical signs. Aims: To describe serum total thyroxine (T4) concentration levels in a population of clinically normal cats; to determine the range of T4 levels in clinically normal cats; to estimate the prevalence of hyperthyroidism in clinically normal cats and to identify risk factors for elevated T4 levels in clinically normal cats tested for hyperthyroidism and are...

Comparison of expectations between veterinarians and veterinary nurses in tasks and responsibilities in clinical practice

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Background: It is reported that expectations from veterinary nurses and veterinarians on the clinical tasks veterinary nurses undertake in practice...

An investigation of the prevalence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout in those working in animal-related occupations using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) Scale

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Background: Animal-related occupational stress and compassion fatigue are important issues as they can have a negative impact on employee mental...

Which skin preparation technique is most effective to minimise bacterial contamination?

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Background: The risk of surgical site infections (SSI) can be addressed by removing organic matter which contains transient and resident flora from...

Investigating the use of non-contact infrared thermometers in cats and dogs

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Background: Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCIT) provide a quick, hands off method of monitoring patients' body temperature. There are now animal...

Environmental methods used by veterinary centres to reduce stress of cats and dogs during practice visits

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Background:The veterinary practice can be a stressful environment for pets. The stress animals experience when visiting the practice can impact on...

Training zoo animals for better welfare, better nursing

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Background:Historically, methods used to carry out veterinary procedures in animals within a zoo usually involved manual restraint or darting as a...

An in vitro investigation into the efficacies of chlorhexidine gluconate, povidone iodine and green tea (Camellia sinensis) to prevent surgical site infection in animals

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Background:Surgical site infections are common in veterinary practice; their prevention is based on the preoperative use of topical antimicrobials at...

A questionnaire based study to assess compassion fatigue in UK practising veterinary nurses

Friday, September 2, 2016

Background:Veterinary staff have been identified as a profession at high risk of suffering from the effects of compassion fatigue (CF), although no...

A comparison of the v-gel® supraglottic airway device and non-cuffed endotracheal tube in the time to first capnograph trace during anaesthetic induction in rabbits

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Background:Rabbit anaesthesia can be a daunting prospect for many veterinary professionals. Their intubation can be difficult; because of this many...