Awareness, perceptions and practices of UK veterinary nurses on managing the risk of malnutrition in hospitalised cats and dogs

Current literature focusses on obesity, with minimal research surrounding malnutrition and species comparison. This study aimed to explore the current attitudes, awareness, and practises of veterinary...

Appetite stimulants in chronic kidney disease

Understanding the mechanisms by which patients with CKD may experience abnormal appetite helps target awareness of clinical manifestations of disease. Uraemic toxins are sensed by the chemoreceptor...

How to nurse the ageing, small animal inpatient part 1 – general nursing considerations

Comprehensive histories are especially critical in senior medicine. Detailed information including decrease or increase in food or water consumption, alterations in bodyweight or activity level and...