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Clinical conundrum
Consider the case of a dyspnoeic cat Els de Vrijer discusses an emergency presentation of a dyspnoeic cat she saw whilst working as an intern veterinary surgeon at Taverham Veterinary Hospital in Norfolk.
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BSAVA Companion - 2021, 7, July
2021, 7, July
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BSAVA News
Association news Author BSAVANew BSAVA lab verification resource; BSAVA award nominations are GO!; PROTECT ME ‘Traffic lights’ update; Pastoral focus on end-of-life care
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PetSavers research
Corneal cytology and canine ulcerative keratitis Author Negar HamzianpourNegar Hamzianpour and collaborators Christine Heinrich, Rachael Grundon and Rose Linn-Pearl, from the Eye Veterinary Clinic, Leominster, Herefordshire, have been awarded PetSavers’ funding to explore whether the use of corneal cytology is a reliable tool for identifying the type of bacteria involved in cases of canine ulcerative keratitis, using culture as the ‘gold standard’.
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How to…
Deal with the client who declines euthanasia Author Christine MagrathChristine Magrath of the Veterinary Defence Society offers advice on dealing with these sensitive situations.
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Historical records
The true story of small animal practice Author Bruce Vivash JonesHave you ever stopped to think about why, when and where small animal practice began? The roots of the veterinary profession go back further than you might think… Bruce Vivash Jones explains.
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Sustainability and the environment
Getting up to speed with sustainability Author BSAVAThe BSAVA has recently formed a new ‘Sustainability Working Group’ (SWG) of interested BSAVA volunteers and staff members. The initial purpose of the SWG is to explore the feasibility of BSAVA becoming carbon neutral as an organization, both at the Association’s HQ (Woodrow House) and Association-wide. Read on to find out more.
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Publications
Snakes alive! Author BSAVAWorld Snake Day (16 July) provides reptile enthusiasts with an opportunity to set the record straight about these oft maligned animals. It could also lead to impulsive purchases of snakes by people who underestimate the time, money and research required to care for them. Here, we highlight several BSAVA resources that we hope can help you to improve the lives of your ophidian patients.
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Practice management
Could your next employee be a social worker? Author John BonnerUK companion animal practices may soon be welcoming new members of staff trained in a discipline that is very different from – but complementary to – traditional veterinary medicine, the audience at the SPVS/VMG online congress (13–14 May 2021) was told. John Bonner was there to report…
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Focus on… veterinary ethics
How far should we go? Author Anne QuainThere is no doubt that the standard of veterinary care and the options available for treating companion animals have increased. We live in an era where it is not unusual for animals to undergo advanced diagnostic tests and treatments that would have been unthinkable a mere decade ago. Referral to specialists in state-of-the-art facilities has become routine, but how far should we go? Anne Quain from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science considers the ethics behind this dilemma.
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Volunteer conversations
Virtual Congress… here’s how it happened Author Krista ArnoldWhen covid struck in spring 2020, it gradually became apparent that hopes for the 63rd BSAVA Congress in 2021 being held face to face in Manchester were unrealistic and so the decision to hold the Congress as a virtual event was made. Krista Arnold, Chair of the BSAVA Events Working Group, takes us behind the scenes to find out exactly how this was achieved.
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Notes on…
Preparing your crash trolley Author Laura JonesLaura Jones, from The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, helps us prepare for all eventualities in an emergency situation.