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Clinical conundrum
Consider the case of an Old English Mastiff referred for a suspected gastric dilatation volvulus 
Ethan Bull considers the case of an Old English Mastiff that was referred for a suspected gastric dilatation volvulus. Ethan now works for Langport and Street Vets, an independent first-opinion practice in Somerset, but saw this case during his final year at the University of Bristol
BSAVA Companion - 2026, 4, April
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2026, 4, April
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How to…
Approach lymphoma cases in first-opinion practice 
Cameron Prior and Christine Sesanto consider lymphoma which is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies in small animal practice.
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Mental health and wellbeing
How are miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility affecting your workforce? 
BSAVA Scientific Editor Lizzie Croose provides a summary of new research that is shedding light on the impact of miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility in veterinary workplaces.
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Talking point
Beyond diet and exercise 
Georgia Woods-Lee and Professor Alexander German discuss the emerging role of weight loss pharmacotherapy in veterinary medicine.
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BSAVA PetSavers research
Detecting feline HCM using an intelligent stethoscope 
José Novo Matos received funding from BSAVA PetSavers and the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society to carry out a collaborative project developing an AI-assisted ‘intelligent stethoscope’ to aid the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by GP vets. This article discusses what the research is about and why it is relevant.
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BSAVA ROVER: Ready to retrieve
Rover retrieving information on contextualised care 
This month, BSAVA President Julian Hoad has been putting Rover, the BSAVA AI-powered clinical companion, to the test by asking it to deliver contextualised care in practice.
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Companion interview
Petscribers – the price comparison e-prescribing platform 
In 2021, Angela Jones and Emma Pemberthy had a quiet drink in a Malmesbury pub with an idea written on a napkin. In January 2026, they held their first shareholder meeting at the same venue with a raft of industry awards under their belt. Siân Burwood talks to Angela about the birth of Petscribers, the UK’s first veterinary prescription medication comparison site.
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Notes on…
Allergy testing and allergen-specific immunotherapy 
Nicola Swales is the Chair of the BSAVA affiliate group the Veterinary Nursing Dermatology Group. In this review, she focuses on allergy testing and allergen-specific immunotherapy, and their appropriate use for managing allergic conditions.