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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 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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Utilize radiotherapy for dogs with oral tumours Author Sarah MasonRadiotherapy is an important and increasingly available treatment for neoplastic conditions in veterinary practice. Sarah Mason discusses its use for the management of canine oral tumours.
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Manage urethral obstruction in dogs Author Chris ShalesChris Shales from Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service works us through the approach to this challenging presentation
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Perform a transconjunctival enucleation Author Christine HeinrichThe equipment, resources and methodology required to perform this tricky procedure.
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Anaesthetize a bird Author Joanna HedleyAnaesthesia of birds is often viewed as high risk. Joanna Hedley of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies describes the process and how to minimize the risks involved.
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Anaesthetize a reptile Author Joanna HedleyReptiles are considered difficult to anaesthetize but with careful preparation and a good understanding of the physiology, any of the common reptiles seen in practice should be able to be anaesthetized.
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Approach the red eye Author Georgina GentGeorgina Gent on what can be the daunting task of identifying the underlying cause of ‘red eye’.
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Perform the basic neurological examination - Part 2 Authors: Jeremy Rose and Tom Harcourt-BrownPart 1 of this How to… concentrated on gathering information by observing the patient. Part 2 is about the hands-on neurological examination.
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Perform the basic neurological examination - Part 1 Authors: Jeremy Rose and Tom Harcourt-BrownThe first part of this How to… covers observation and the localization of the lesion in the neurological system.
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Interpret spinal radiographs Author Victoria DoyleSpinal radiography can be used to diagnose many osseous and some soft tissue spinal lesions. Victoria Doyle discusses the technique’s uses and limitations, and how to interpret the radiographs.
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Diagnose canine hyperadrenocorticism Author Simon TappinHyperadrenocorticism, Cushing’s syndrome, is a common canine endocrinopathy resulting from excessive cortisol production. Simon Tappin discusses the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
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Approach the dog with neck pain Author Viktor PalusNeck pain is common in dogs and can be associated with many different conditions. Causes, clinical signs diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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Approach Horner’s syndrome Author Victoria DoyleHorner’s syndrome is a common neurological disorder affecting the eyes in both dogs and cats. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are described.
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Approach non-healing superficial corneal ulcers Author Claudia BusseCorneal ulcers are relatively common and while most heal within days, some do not. The reasons for this and an explanation of the management of the condition are discussed.
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Recognise cutaneous markers of internal disease Author Laura BuckleyCutaneous markers of internal disease are highly specific for, or diagnostic of, particular systemic disorders. Most are uncommon, but well described. Laura Buckley summarizes the clinical presentations and diagnoses.
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Obtain optimum vascular access Author Nele van den SteenVascular access is a vital skill in small animal practice and while generally straightforward in a healthy animal it can be more challenging in very small or debilitated patients, or when long-term access is needed. Nele van den Steen describes the process.
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Approach the patient with polyuria and polydipsia Author Simon TappinAn animal that is drinking and urinating more than normal can be a diagnostic challenge with a long list of possible differential diagnoses. Simon Tappin describes the procedure.
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Perform pericardiocentesis Authors: Luca Ferasin and Heidi FerasinPreparing the patient, inserting the needle and three techniques for removing fluid from the pericardial sac following pericardial effusion are described.
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