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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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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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Handle cats in your clinic Author Alexandra TaylorAlexandra Taylor, ‘The Cat Nurse’, discusses how and why cats should be handled so carefully in veterinary clinics.
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Deal with the client who declines euthanasia Author Christine MagrathChristine Magrath of the Veterinary Defence Society offers advice on dealing with these sensitive situations.
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Manage respiratory diseases of backyard hens Author Henrietta Kodilinye-SimsWhy is up-skilling in poultry medicine important? Have you buckled at the knees on seeing the word ‘chicken’ flash up on the appointment system? Rest assured – subsequent experience in the poultry industry has made clear these cases are often straightforward. Henrietta Kodilinye-Sims from the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine and co-authors Kannan Ganapathy from the University of Liverpool, and Alex Schock and David Welchman from the Animal Plant and Health Agency offer some welcome guidance.
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How to minimize stress for your canine patients
Minimize stress for your canine patients Author Linda RyanLinda Ryan, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behaviour, and in Oncology, and a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, offers advice on making your clinic ‘dog-friendly’, highlighting in-clinic considerations to help reduce the stress canine patients experience when visiting your practice.
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Approach impostor syndrome Author Katie FordHave you experienced impostor syndrome as a vet or nurse? Recovered impostor syndrome sufferer Katie Ford has written this article to raise awareness of impostor syndrome to help fellow veterinary professionals understand the phenomenon in themselves and others, know how to approach and identify the signs and when they may arise, and be clear on where and when to seek further help. To move forward it is important to start with explaining its origins, history and how it might present. Katie explains…
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How to manage feline arterial thromboembolism Authors: Leo Packham and Kieran BorgeatArterial thromboembolism in cats is a distressing presentation. In this article Leo Packham and Kieran Borgeat of Langford Veterinary Services discuss the causes and treatment of this difficult condition.
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Perform pre-pubertal neutering Authors: Sally Polson and David YatesSally Polson and David Yates work together at the Bolton RSPCA Clinic. They are both graduates from Liverpool University and have common interests in anaesthesia, pre-pubertal neutering and improving patient welfare using tight charity budgets. In this article, they provide supporting evidence that PPN is a safe and humane procedure and one that could be considered more often in private veterinary practice.
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Feed dogs and cats with pancreatitis Author Isuru GajanayakeIsuru Gajanayake of Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service discusses nutritional management of this common condition.
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Approach epileptic seizures on a limited budget Author Matthew GreenMatthew Green of Dovecote Veterinary Referrals discusses a challenging presentation when funds are limited.
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Approach the dog with firework fears Author Sarah HeathFear of fireworks is a common behavioural presentation in dogs and one that is frequently presented in general veterinary practice. Sarah Heath, RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, talks us through the challenges of fear anxiety.
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Use antithrombotics in dogs and cats Author Robert GoggsThe management and prevention of thrombosis was recently the subject of evidence-based guidelines. One of the authors, Robert Goggs, explains how to prevent and manage this challenging problem.
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Have more effective client conversations Author Kirsty SturmanVDS Training advisor, Kirsty Sturman, offers advice on how to get the quiet clients to open up and how to conclude the consultation without appearing rude.
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Approach the budgie in your consult room Author Sarah EddonSarah Eddon of Burscough Vets4Pets in West Lancashire discusses how to handle these tricky avian patients.
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Diagnose feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) infection. You ran an in-house FeLV test and it’s positive – what should you do now? Author Mark WestmanMark Westman of Sydney University has written a two-part series on feline leukaemia virus. In this first article, Mark discusses when to test cats for FeLV, options for follow-up FeLV testing, and current terminology used to describe the different categories of FeLV infection, with the aim of making the next step in this clinical scenario a little easier for veterinarians working in private practices and shelters.
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Approach heat stroke in dogs: Duke’s case Author Kerry RolphKerry Rolph of Ross University, St Kitts, discusses the approach to this all too common presentation in time for summer.
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Approach urinary tract infections Authors: Fergus Allerton and Andrew KentThrough the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) Fergus Allerton and Andrew Kent of Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull are launching a collaborative study comparing different durations of antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavulanate) in the management of presumed urinary tract infections in female dogs. This study is aimed at veterinarians working in primary practice and it is hoped that it will provide a large number of vets with the opportunity to participate in clinical research.
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Use surgical drains in wounds and incisions Author Alasdair Hotston MooreDr Alasdair Hotston Moore graduated in 1990 and followed a career in small animal work, increasingly focused on soft tissue surgery. After many years at Bristol veterinary school, he worked in private referral practice in the UK from 2009–2018, before joining a new speciality hospital in Shanghai, China, as Chief Medical Officer. In this article, Dr Hotston Moore discusses the latest advice on the use of surgical drains.
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Deal with the client who refuses to pay Author Christine MagrathChristine Magrath of the Veterinary Defence Society takes a closer look at why clients refuse to pay and how best to diffuse and resolve the situation.
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Deal with the aggressive dog in your clinic Author Katharine NelsonKatharine Nelson writes with practical advice to reduce stress for both the dog and veterinary staff in this difficult situation.
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