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Figure 3. Evaporative cooling of a dog – the dog has been moved into the shade and water is being applied alongside air movement from a fan.

Canine heat-related illness – new perspectives from recent research

There are two main triggers of heat-related illness in dogs: environmental heat-related illness triggered by exposure to hot environments (for example, a hot vehicle, building or ambient environmental...

Figure 3. a) Stained blood smear before application of oil. b) Slide after application of oil.

Essential haematology for companion animal vets in first opinion practice

Both electrical impedance and flow cytometry analysers measure haemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), platelet concentration (PLT) and calculate other values...

Figure 1. Example of several experts evaluating the area to be biopsied at the same time.

Minimally invasive laparoscopic methods of biopsy in small animal practice

From a technical point of view, laparoscopic exploration is especially interesting when clinicians require a direct, real and magnified view of the less accessible abdominal structures; such as...

Figure 1. Diagram illustrating the complex life cycle of Himasthla spp. It shows how the life cycle involves several sequential larval stages and three hosts. In the first one is where the colonies of soldier (smaller) and reproductive (larger) rediae dwell (Hechinger et al, 2010).

Insights about the biology of trematodes within their gastropod hosts

Figure 1. Schematic illustration showing deep learning as a subfield of machine learning, while both are part of artificial intelligence.

A review of applications of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine

High stress levels among vets is an increasing trend, with 59% of UK veterinarians considering themselves ‘somewhat or very’ stressed at work (Waters, 2018). Time pressure, in particular, was shown to...

A study of the most common disorders diagnosed in pet cats in the UK

The study population included all cats under primary veterinary care at clinics participating in the VetCompass Programme during 2019. VetCompass is an epidemiological research programme that collates...

Good leadership: what emergency veterinarians value most when evaluating job opportunities and employment longevity

An anonymous online survey was disseminated to emergency veterinarians via an email invitation to Veterinary Information Network (VIN) members. A link to the survey was also distributed to eligible...

Figure 2. Dog friendly clinic

Dog friendly clinics: helping pets have a positive experience

There are four key touch points that veterinary teams have with owners and/or their dog during the veterinary clinic journey – pre-appointment, reception and waiting area, consultation,...

A study of short tibia syndrome and its association with cranial cruciate ligament degeneration in dogs

In the study group, tibial length discrepancy measurements were positively and highly correlated to cranial cruciate ligament degeneration, stifle instability and rupture. The degree of tibial length...

Management of Mycoplasma agassizii infection in a Horsfield tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii)

A 3-year-old male Horsfield tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii), weighing 0.085kg..

Figure 1. Example of several experts evaluating the area to be biopsied at the same time.

Minimally invasive laparoscopic methods of biopsy in small animal practice

From a technical point of view, laparoscopic exploration is especially interesting when clinicians require a direct, real and magnified view of the less accessible abdominal structures; such as...

Decoding puppy behaviour

We all know this look, the heart-warming glance from a puppy when they soften their eyes and squint at you. While most of us rightly interpret this as a dog enjoying a particular activity (or wanting...