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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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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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Ticks Author Ian WrightIn this article Ian Wright, European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) Guideline Director, provides an update on the threat from ticks to our pets in the UK.
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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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Obesity in animals and humans: parallels and divergences Author Hilda MulrooneyHilda Mulrooney, dietitian and Associate Professor of Nutrition at Kingston University, discusses the similarities between humans and animals when it comes to this challenging topic.
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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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Hedgehogs in the waiting room Author Tim PartridgeTim Partridge, Lead Veterinary Surgeon at Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre in Gloucestershire, addresses the questions we should be asking ourselves when a hedgehog appears in the waiting room.
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Manage perioperative pain in cats: application of the PLATTER approach Authors: Giulia Marchionne and Enzo VettoratoGiulia Marchionne and Enzo Vettorato of Dick White Referrals explain how to apply principles of pain management to cats in the perioperative period.
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Investigate hypercalcaemia in cats Author Jenny BrownIn this article, Jenny Brown, Clinical Director at Bracken Veterinary Centre, discusses how to approach the cat with hypercalcaemia.
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Manage conflict at work Author Carolyne CroweConflict at work can be upsetting for all staff involved. In this article Carolyne Crowe from VDS Training takes us through the steps to manage conflict in your clinic.
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Approach masticatory muscle atrophy Authors: Joao Frias and Colin DriverIn this article, Joao Frias and Colin Driver, from Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, discuss the challenges in investigating a case of masticatory muscle atrophy.
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Advise clients about raw feeding dogs and cats Authors: Andrew Wales, Joanna Lawes and Robert DaviesAndrew Wales, Joanna Lawes and Robert Davies recently reviewed raw diets for canine and feline patients focusing on microbiological hazards for the Journal of Small Animal Practice,1 here they summarize their findings including information to pass to clients when discussing this type of diet.
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Performing a neurological examination in a cat Author Mark LowrieMark Lowrie, of Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, focuses on the unique practical aspects of the neurological examination in cats.
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Focus on… Feline Mycobacterial Infections
Updating your knowledge Author Carolyn O’BrienCarolyn O’Brien, a director and feline medicine specialist at Melbourne Cat Vets, takes a close look at mycobacteria, which cause a range of illnesses in cats and can be of zoonotic concern.
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Approach the incontinent dog Author Dimitra KatsaouniDimitra Katsaouni, of the Summerhill Veterinary Practice in Newport, helps us tackle this frustrating problem…
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Approach the vomiting patient Author Jessica BaconThis month, Jessica Bacon of Wear Referrals looks at the approach to this common presentation.
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Approach potassium and sodium abnormalities Author Simon TappinThis month Simon Tappin, Editor of Companion, discusses how to approach the patient with abnormalities in these important electrolytes.
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