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    • BSAVA/SAMSoc Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics: PROTECT ME (2024)

      Antibiotic use (both appropriate and inappropriate) imposes a powerful selection pressure on bacteria and is the primary driver of antibiotic resistance. Eliminating unnecessary use in humans and animals is, therefore, essential to safeguard this invaluable resource. A key component in the fight against antibiotic resistance is the adoption of antibiotic stewardship initiatives in both human and animal healthcare. PROTECT was first launched in 2012 as a joint initiative by SAMSoc (the Small Animal Medicine Society) and the BSAVA; this was updated and expanded in 2018 when BSAVA and SAMSoc developed an updated ‘PROTECT ME’ poster and online supporting information which is freely available to the veterinary profession. The poster, online supporting information and ‘no antibiotic required’ form were updated in 2023. The appendices in this supporting guide are designed to be used in conjunction with the poster.

      BSAVA, SAMSoc and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWA&F) have also produced a Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Rabbits and an associated PROTECT ME poster.

      A PDF of the PROTECT ME poster is available with the PROTECT ME chapter and BSAVA members can request printed copies for their practice. A form to support client communication where no antibiotic is required has also been developed. Printed PROTECT ME posters and ‘non prescription‘ pads are available from the BSAVA store.

    • BSAVA Guide to Nutrition

      PLEASE NOTE A NEW EDITION OF THE NUTRITION GUIDE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED AND IS AVAILABLE HERE.

      Veterinary professionals are often called upon to provide guidance on appropriate nutrition for animals under their care. Since nutrition is the cornerstone of all good veterinary care it should ideally form part of the discussion with every pet owner seeking advice about their pet. As veterinary professionals, our advice to our clients should always be based on sound scientific evidence, whenever available, excellent clinical reasoning and informed risk management. Given the wealth of information available to pet owners, it is the responsibility of veterinary professionals to assist them in making decisions about what to feed their pet. As well as ensuring that minimum nutritional requirements are met, the chosen diet should ideally provide optimal nutrition.

      A free webinar The essential ingredients for a good nutritional recommendation is now available to provide additional support.

    • BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines (2023)

      The BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines has been created by experts in medicine and dispensing regulations and is designed to help the whole veterinary team understand their legal, ethical and moral responsibilities in relation to veterinary medicines. This 2023 version of the Guide has been comprehensively updated and expanded, with new sections on dispensary management and reducing errors, marketing and advertising of veterinary medicines, and sustainable prescribing practices. A number of supporting videos and multiple-choice questions further enhance this edition.

      The Guide is freely available to the veterinary profession and is one of the most-used resources in the BSAVA Library. It is reviewed regularly so please visit these pages for updated content.

      Note: Before using this guide, readers are advised to read the disclaimer.

      Updated November 2024 following review by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).

    • BSAVA Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice

      Cognitive aids can save lives and reduce the incidence of complications. They also have an important role in improving outcomes for teams in crisis situations in operating theatres. The BSAVA Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice is a quick reference resource for veterinary teams in theatre. It includes checklists that should be completed as part of any anaesthetic procedure as well as troubleshooting guides and crisis checklists. In combination with appropriate training, this guide is a valuable addition to the veterinary team’s operating toolkit.

    • BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice

      This essential reference is aimed at all members of the veterinary team. Presented in an easy-to-read instructional format, this guide provides practical information on pain management for small animals, including cats and dogs, birds, rabbits and exotic pets, with an emphasis on patient welfare and evidence-based medicine.

      The early chapters lay the foundations of pain management, including the physiology of pain, acute and chronic pain, pharmacological treatment and physical treatment. The following chapters focus on particular pain scenarios, such as dental pain and cancer pain, using authors’ perspectives and case examples to enhance guidelines.

    • BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice

      Please note. The new 3rd edition of the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice is now available here.

      This guide provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly carried out in small animal veterinary practice. Routine clinical examination of the major body systems, and protocols for the management of selected emergencies, are also described. In addition to the actual technique, each procedure has information on indications and contraindications, equipment required, and potential complications, together with the editors’ own hints and tips.

    • BSAVA/VPIS Guide to Common Canine and Feline Poisons

      This book presents thumbnail sketches of pertinent information relating to poisoning of small animal pets by commonly encountered substances, plants and other items. For each agent, information is given on toxicology, clinical effects, appropriate first aid and subsequent management and prognosis. This resource is designed as a triage tool to enable veterinary surgeons and their staff to give appropriate guidance to clients that suspect their animals may have been poisoned. The level of urgency is indicated in each case. Please note that the poisons entries are not intended to provide comprehensive advice about the management of any case and should not be the sole information resource used to manage a poisoning case.

      Please note this is an online-only product and content cannot be downloaded.

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