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Registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) and student veterinary nurses (SVNs) play a key role in small animal anaesthesia. With appropriate training, VNs have the ability to plan ahead and anticipate equipment requirements and techniques indicated in certain cases. Effective training, increased awareness and patient assessment will minimize complications.

 Isuru Gajanayake, of Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, discusses cystine urolithiasis which has, in recent years, been increasingly recognized in dogs.

Arthritis is a very common condition and cause of chronic pain in cats, but it is often under-recognized and under-treated. At this year’s BSAVA Congress, Martha Cannon, an RCVS Recognized Specialist in Feline Medicine and Principal Vet at the Oxford Cat Clinic, discussed practical approaches to the diagnosis and management of feline arthritis. Lizzie Croose reports…

Despite rabbits being the third most popular pet species in the UK, their unique welfare needs often remain misunderstood and are frequently not met. By providing a rabbit-friendly environment in your vet practice, this means less stress for rabbits, staff, and clients. Lizzie Croose reports from BSAVA Congress 2024…

 Tania Nunes Rodrigues, a European and RCVS specialist in veterinary dermatology at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service focuses on cytology procedures in veterinary dermatology.

  This month, Francesco Cian of Batt Laboratories presents a haematology case of a cat with marked anaemia.

Alongside the 2018 version of the PROTECT ME poster, BSAVA and SAMSoc developed a Non- Prescription form to support vets to close out a consultation where they feel that antibiotics are not warranted. This resource has been amended and improved to include an extra condition that can be managed without antibiotics (cat bite abscesses) and a QR code link to more detailed information for the pet owner. This short article by Fergus Allerton provides the evidence behind non-prescription forms and invites vets to consider incorporating them into their daily practice.

 Francesco Cian, of Batt Laboratories, presents a clinical case where cytology was crucial to achieve a definitive diagnosis.

  This month Francesco Cian of Batt Laboratories presents a clinical case where cytology was crucial to achieve a definitive diagnosis.