McMillan et al (2024) performed a retrospective study using a large UK database to describe variation in longevity estimates based on parentage (purebreed or cross-breed), breed, body size, sex and...
This issue covers a range of topics that are sure to be of interest to small animal veterinarians. Parasitology features heavily – from an update of the trends of parasitic infections of cats and dogs...
Ophthalmic problems are common and often challenging presentations in veterinary practice, and although they rarely result in death, they can lead to serious quality of life issues including chronic...
Welcome to this issue of Companion Animal, my first as editor. This month's issue covers a wide range of topics, from technical veterinary procedures to useful information vets can provide their...
Spinal problems resulting from intervertebral disc extrusion or protrusion are commonly encountered in clinical practice, with presentations ranging from chronic pain and paresis to acute paraplegia....
It seems poignant to discuss in this editorial the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' council decision to approve new ‘under care’ and out-of-hours service guidance in January (RCVS, 2023). There...
The levels of domestic abuse in the UK are shocking and make for painful reading. From recent surveys and statistics, these are some of the facts: 1 in 3 women aged between 16 and 59 years will...
Knowing the risk factors for disease can help understand pathogenesis, which can potentially inform the development of treatments. Further, knowledge of risk factors can help in prevention of...
Donati et al (2022) gathered all the available information on the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEis) in preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs. They performed...
