Articles

Is acupuncture relevant to modern veterinary medicine?

Acupuncture can be particularly useful as part of a holistic approach to pain management, explains Leslie Cox – president of...

An introduction to veterinary CT scanning – life in 3D

Diagnostic radiographer Stephanie Williams explains how three-dimensional imaging enables us to look at animals in a whole new way.  ...

Dentistry – need and delivery

Dental vet Norman Johnston explains how to ensure good owner advice and clinical delivery to the pet.    ...

VPT Editor

Role of physiotherapy in feline fracture management

Feline physiotherapy is a complex field owing to the range of conditions, as Hannah Price explains.  ...

Hannah Price

An update on paroxysmal movement disorders

Mark Lowrie looks at what causes paroxysmal movement disorders in animals and how they can be treated.    ...

Dog owners warned about coastline dangers

Dog owners warned about coastline dangers

RNLI volunteer assisting a dog to safety. RNLI reports 58 incidents so far this year The Royal National Lifeboat Institution...

Greyhound review 'a missed opportunity'

Greyhound review ‘a missed opportunity’

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has long argued that the current greyhound welfare regulations do not go far enough.
 Battersea...

Household hazards – the ground floor

Jane Ellison looks at the potential toxins to which pets are most exposed in our kitchens and living rooms…  ...

Jane Ellison
Dogs Trust ‘concerned’ over greyhound review

Dogs Trust ‘concerned’ over greyhound review

Dogs Trust are ‘dismayed’ that Defra may only consider minimal changes to improve the 2010 regulations. Charity says Defra has...

Parents 'underestimate risk' of family dog

Parents ‘underestimate risk’ of family dog

"The healthy trust of unfamiliar dogs does not appear to exist toward the family dog." Education needed to prevent children...