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Haemabdomen - What to consider before embarking upon surgery A haemabdomen is commonly identified in emergency practice. This presentation is often accompanied by standard owner communication where the assumption is that the bleeding is originating…

A description of structure, function and management of canine reproduction, with emphasis on artificial breeding technologies.

There is a great deal of misinformation regarding exercising young dogs. Much of this is anecdotal without scientific evidence. While there is much to be learned regarding exercise and training of young dogs, there is a growing body of evidence that…

A guide to nurses can help in the workup of pruritic dogs. Pruritus can be confusing - and that's just learning how to spell it! What is it that makes dogs itch? What can we do about it? How do we reach a diagnosis? 

Acutely paralysed dogs and cats can be some of the most challenging and stressful patients to manage in veterinary practice. Effective teamwork between vets, nurses and support staff, as well as a logical clinical approach are key to the…

Feline hyperaesthesia syndrome (FHS) is a poorly understood disorder that causes a variety of symptoms including tail chasing; biting or licking the lumbar area, flank, anal area, or tail; and skin rippling and muscle spasms of the dorsal lumbar…

Raw Feeding continues to be a controversial topic for many, but with a four-fold increase in owners feeding raw food since 2008 (66% percent of owners reported that part of their pets' regular food was 'Raw Food') we need to find constructive ways of…

Our understanding of neonatal medicine in the canine is evolving and the science is expanding. With the value of pups rising and breeders wanting to maximise the outcomes of their litters, veterinarians increasingly are being presented with neonates…

Experiences at an early age can have profound effects on animals. Learn how your actions, interactions and advice can have long-term beneficial effects on the health and welfare of your patients from a very early age...

A webinar focusing on triage and emergency care of avian and exotic patients This webinar is designed to assist nurses in developing knowledge and confidence in triage and emergency care of exotics and avian patients.