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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 canine tetanus Authors: Craig Breheny and Adam GowCraig Breheny and Adam Gow of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, take a closer look at this unusual condition.
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Diagnose canine cranial cruciate ligament disease Authors: Karen Harris and Philip WitteKaren Harris and Philip Witte of Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists explore this common cause of canine lamenes.
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Biopsy the abdominal organs Author Daniela MurgiaBiopsy is still the ‘gold standard’ for obtaining a definitive diagnosis. Daniela Murgia with help on how to obtain from gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, pancreatic and splenic samples.
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Manage the dog with osteosarcoma Author Isabelle Desmas-BazelleThe approach to the diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcoma.
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Diagnose canine hyperthyroidism Author Simon TappinHypothyroidism is the most common canine endocrinopathy but it can be difficult to diagnose definitively.
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Manage hepatic encephalopathy Authors: Scott Kilpatrick and Andrew BrownHepatic encephalopathy is a complex neurophysiological syndrome that follows a critical loss of functional hepatic mass. It can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
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Examine the fundus Author Claudia BusseExamination of the retina and optic nerve are discussed.
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Approach the dog with degenerative mitral valve disease Author Jordi López-AlvarezDegenerative mitral valve disease is the most common cause of cardiac disease in dogs, particularly older dogs of small breeds. Jordi López-Alvarez from Davies Veterinary Specialists discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Perform a basic echocardiography examination Authors: Elizabeth Bode and Yolanda MartinezA basic echocardiography examination. Ultrasound machines are in widespread use in general practice though interpretation of images can be difficult. Relatively little expertise can expand their usefulness.
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Diagnose feline infectious peritonitis Author Kerry SimpsonKerry Simpson describes the clinical signs of feline infectious peritonitis and presents a detailed description of the methods of diagnosis.
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Approach the bleeding patient Author Ben HarrisBen Harris of Northwest Surgeons on the steps to take when confronted with a bleeding patient.
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Make your clinic ‘cat friendly’ Author Sam TaylorSam Taylor, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, on how to make clinics more effective at dealing with cats.
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Approach the paraparetic dog Author Rita GonçalvesThe paraparetic dog – Rita Gonçalves of the Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the University of Liverpool on these difficult cases.
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Place and manage a tracheostomy tube Author Ian NicholsonA concise guide on when tracheostomy is advisable, and how to perform the procedure.
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Utilize blood gas analysis in practice Author Helen WilsonPoint-of-care blood gas analysers are becoming more commonplace but interpreting results can be daunting. Helen Wilson with a step-by-step guide.
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Manage feline uretic obstruction Authors: Nicola Kulendra and Tim CharlesworthUreteric obstruction is increasingly diagnosed in cats though diagnosis can be challenging. Presenting signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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Deal with a patient with thermal burns Author Louise O’DwyerImmediate first aid and pain management considerations, a survey of the injuries, and ongoing therapies and management of patients with burns are described.
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How to read a capnography trace
Read a capnography trace Author Karen WalshCapnography is relatively simple to perform and is very useful to monitor patients under general anaesthesia. Karen Walsh explores the complex wave forms and how to interpret them.
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Approach the canine athlete Author Lowri DaviesIn equine medicine, sports injuries are an established part of the workload but this is not the case in small animal practice where disciplines like agility are relatively recent. Lowri Davies explores the needs of canine athletes.
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