Articles

Making a nutritional recommendation
Understanding nutrition and its role in health and disease is an important skill for all veterinary professionals. ...

Dental and oral radiography
Dental radiography is essential for the diagnosis, treatement and planning of canine and feline oral pathology and conditions. ...

Shar pei reclassified after health group recommendation
The Kennel Club will continue to monitor the health of the shar pei. Kennel Club will continue to monitor health...

New guidance to help vets recognise signs of dog fighting
Dog fighting is prevalent in urban and rural areas across the UK and involves many different breeds. Resource gives advice...

Who is an owner? How can we reach and teach them?
Animal behaviourist Karen Wild explains why reaching a client and obtaining compliance is not straightforward. ...

Age is just a number – anaesthetic considerations in paediatric small animals (Part 2)
Veterinary nurse Paula Hill looks at the many factors that need to be considered prior to anaesthetising a patient. ...

Surrey vet student wins BSAVA PetSavers award
Zoe’s study used more than 5000 measurements from Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Study found that phantom scratching is linked to...

Kennel Club approves two new DNA testing schemes
The Kennel Club has approved two new DNA testing schemes including one for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in Rhodesian ridgebacks. Decision...

Rottweiler study uncovers new evidence on behaviours
Undesirable behaviour in Rottweilers kept as pets have been the centre of much debate. Data uncovers common disorders and ownership...

Oxytocin key to human-canine interaction, study suggests
Oxytocin appears to help dogs form a strong bond with their owners. Hormone appears to enhance dogs’ emotional recognition Scientists...