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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Manage acute oropharyngeal stick injuries 
This month, Chris Shales from the Willows Veterinary Centre guides us through approaching this common canine problem.
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Anaesthetise the geriatric patient 
Carl Bradbrook from Davies Veterinary Specialists considers the best options when anaesthetizing older patients
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Collect and analyse reptile faecal samples 
Sarah Pellett and Craig Mackinlay of Animates Veterinary Clinic and Mary Pinborough of Pinmoore Animal Laboratory Services take us through how to collect and analyse reptile faecal samples.
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Approach canine tetanus 
Craig 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 
Karen Harris and Philip Witte of Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists explore this common cause of canine lamenes.
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Biopsy the abdominal organs 
Biopsy 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 
The approach to the diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcoma.
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Diagnose canine hyperthyroidism 
Hypothyroidism is the most common canine endocrinopathy but it can be difficult to diagnose definitively.
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Manage hepatic encephalopathy 
Hepatic 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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Approach the dog with degenerative mitral valve disease 
Degenerative 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 
A 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 
Kerry 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 
Ben Harris of Northwest Surgeons on the steps to take when confronted with a bleeding patient.
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Make your clinic ‘cat friendly’ 
Sam 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 
The 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 
A concise guide on when tracheostomy is advisable, and how to perform the procedure.
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Utilize blood gas analysis in practice 
Point-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 
Ureteric obstruction is increasingly diagnosed in cats though diagnosis can be challenging. Presenting signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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