Zoonotic parasite protection in the practice setting

Bites and scratches leading to compromise of the skin barrier can in turn, lead to the introduction of bacteria and ringworm. Cat bites and scratches are a particular risk for Bartonella henselae (the...

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

Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. All statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Inc. 2016)..

A comparative study analysing two pain score scales pre and post operatively on felines undergoing surgery for ovariohysterectomy

Pain scoring has been identified as an area in the past that has required further development. A historical study by Lascelles et al (1999) concluded that 68% of veterinary surgeons felt that nurses...

Building a veterinary practice brand

Brands first became important in the USA well over a century ago and were a method by which companies selling similar goods could differentiate their own offerings from those of their competitors...

Environmental enrichment in veterinary practice

Research shows that animals undergo physiological changes, including increased heart rate and cortisol release, that are associated with negative feelings such as anxiety or fear (Gregory, 2004)....