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Clinical conundrum
Consider the case of a Cocker Spaniel with acute abdominal pain and vocalization 
Whilst working at ICR Vets in Loanhead, Riley Daen was presented with the case of a Cocker Spaniel with acute abdominal pain and vocalization.
BSAVA Companion - 2026, 5, May
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2026, 5, May
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Focus on…
Leptospirosis vaccination and vaccine hesitancy 
In this article, Nat Whitley, an RCVS and European Recognized Specialist in Small Animal Medicine, focuses on leptospirosis, a complex and unpredictable pathogen. Currently available vaccines are safe, highly effective in reducing morbidity and mortality, and designated as ‘core’ vaccines for dogs living in the UK. So why the hesitancy in protecting our pets?
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BSAVA PetSavers research
Attitudes towards feline immunodeficiency virus 
Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore OBE, received BSAVA PetSavers funding in 2024 for a student research project comparing the perception and attitudes of vets, animal shelter staff and the cat-owning public towards FIV in cats against the published literature. Student Isidore Adams describes their study.
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SPVS Congress 2026 meeting report
Driving practice growth – insights from SPVS Congress 
Investing in comprehensive dental services and advanced surgical options such as laparoscopic spays can bring significant benefits for your business, team and clients. This was the compelling argument made by speakers at the SPVS annual Congress, when discussing how these services can boost profits and practice’s reputation, strengthen client loyalty and improve patient welfare. BSAVA Scientific Editor Lizzie Croose was there to find out more.
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RCVS update:Vet Nurse Vision Project
The future of team-based veterinary healthcare How can veterinary nurses be more effectively integrated into multidisciplinary teams to maximize efficiency, enhance job satisfaction, and improve accessibility of veterinary care? This is the challenge that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is tackling through its first derivative project from the ‘VN Vision project’. BSAVA Scientific Editor Lizzie Croose reports…
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Companion interview
Tom Roffe-Silvester 
“I suppose it’s an extreme version of contextualised care”. So muses vet and Army veteran Tom Roffe-Silvester when talking about the training he provides through Veterinary Task Force. Tom spoke to Siân Burwood about how his unique career path led to him providing training and consultancy for working animals and their handlers.