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A collection of all the ‘How to…’ articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion. These articles are available FREE to BSAVA members. A third collection of our popular ‘How to’ articles from Companion (2016-2020) is available to buy from our Store.
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Get the most out of histopathology – Optimizing the submission to the laboratory Author Melanie DobromylskyjIn this article, Melanie Dobromylskyj of Finn Pathologists explains how to get the most out of your samples.
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Maintain your health and wellbeing at work Author Emma StansfieldEmma Stansfield, from VDS Training, explores how mental health and wellbeing can be maintained at work. This is the first part in a series of mental health and wellbeing articles and will focus on how individuals can help manage their own wellbeing. Read on to find out what we can, and should, do to stand the best chance of having a fulfilling and enjoyable career, where our performance and wellbeing are optimal and sustained even in the presence of challenges.
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Approach diagnosis in the anaemic dog (Part 2) Authors: Carla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls SanchezIn part one of this series, Carla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls Sanchez of Dick White Referrals discussed the causes of anaemia in dogs. In this article they describe the logical steps to making a diagnosis.
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Manage an ‘unwell’ hen (Part 1) Author Henrietta Kodilinye-SimsPrimary author, Henrietta Kodilinye-Sims, at the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses common coelomic disorders, which can cause significant chronic pain in poultry.
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Approach the rabbit with dental disease Author Elisabetta MancinelliDental disease is a common syndrome in pet rabbits and high on the differential list in any rabbit presenting with reduced appetite, anorexia or pseudo-anorexia (not eating but showing interest in food).1Elisabetta Mancinelli, of Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and effectively managing dental disease in rabbits.
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Approach hyperglobulinaemia in cats and dogs Author Emi BarkerEmi Barker, from Langford Vets, Bristol, discusses a systematic approach to the investigation of hyperglobulinaemia and potential differential diagnoses.
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Approach chronic diarrhoea in cats and dogs (Part 2) Author Mellora SharmanIn this the second part of a two-part series, Mellora Sharman of VetCT describes the management of chronic diarrhoea.
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Approach the diagnosis of canine anaemia (Part 1) Authors: Carla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls SanchezCarla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls Sanchez of Dick White Referrals explain the causes of anaemia in this, the first part of a two-part series.
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Approach mitral valve disease in dogs Author Eoin KilkennyEoin Kilkenny, from Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, provides a summary of the 2019 ACVIM consensus guidelines applied to general practice.
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Approach chronic diarrhoea in cats and dogs (Part 1) Author Mellora SharmanIn this first part of a two-part series, Mellora Sharman of VetCT, describes a pragmatic approach to the common problem of chronic diarrhoea.
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Manage symphyseal separations and associated mandibular fractures in cats Author Matthew OxfordMatthew Oxford, of New Forest Dental Service, discusses how to approach this relatively common traumatic injury in cats.
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Screen a dog with travel history Authors: Josh Kennils and Emi BarkerWith the incidence of travelled dogs continuing to increase, Josh Kennils and Emi Barker, from Langford Vets, Bristol, offer guidance on which diseases to test for and how best to test for them.
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Choose a suture material for soft tissue surgery Author Alasdair Hotston MooreThis month, Alasdair Hotston Moore, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Small Animal Surgery), offers his own views on good choices of suture material for different soft tissue applications (although many other opinions are available).
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Approach feline toxoplasmosis Authors: Stephanie Sorrell, Marina Domingues and Danièlle Gunn-MooreToxoplasmosis is a disease of worldwide importance because it has zoonotic potential; it can also cause a spectrum of disease in cats. In this article, Stephanie Sorrell, Marina Domingues and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore look at the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis in cats.
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Manage anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis in dogs Author Nicola BatesNicola Bates, of the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, discusses how to handle this serious toxicity.
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Treat a canine mast cell tumour – Part 2 Author Owen DaviesThis month, Highcroft Veterinary Referrals oncology specialist Owen Davies continues his advice on how to deal with a canine mast cell tumour, beginning with how to stage mast cell tumours.
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Approach the avian emergency patient Author Tom DuttonIn this article, Tom Dutton, of Great Western Exotics, summarizes his approach to a number of emergency avian presentations.
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Treat a canine mast cell tumour – Part 1 Author Owen DaviesBased on common questions from referring vets, oncology specialist Owen Davies, from Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, presents his view on dealing with a canine mast cell tumour in this, the first part of a two-part series.
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Administer a blood transfusion to a dog Author Helen RooneyHelen Rooney, the Pet Blood Bank UK Training and Induction Manager, notes that the transfusion of red cell and plasma products is realistic and achievable in a general practice setting. In this article she explains the safe way of administering blood products to dogs.
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Help breeders produce resilient and sociable domestic pets Author Claire HargraveClaire Hargrave, an ASAB certificated clinical animal behaviourist and a member of, and honorary secretary to, the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians, explains how puppy and kitten breeders can best prepare their young charges for their new forever homes.
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