Companion collection - How to...
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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Use antithrombotics in dogs and cats 
The 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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Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) vaccination in the UK 
Last month in Companion, Mark Westman of Sydney University discussed how to interpret the results of feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) testing. This month he provides an update on the current thinking regarding FeLV vaccination including recommended locations for injection and booster frequency.
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Have more effective client conversations 
VDS 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 
Sarah 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? 
Mark 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 
Kerry 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 
Through 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 
Dr 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 
In 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 
Christine 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 
Hilda 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 
Katharine 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 
Tim 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 
Giulia 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 
In 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 
Conflict 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 
In 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 
Andrew 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 
Mark 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 
Carolyn 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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