Articles
Model system identifies new FHV-1 drug
The team identified the drug while developing a model to test drugs that treat feline eye infections. Raltegravir requires only...
Adverse events in companion animals (Part 3)
In the third article of this three-part series, adverse events (AEs) in companion animals (dogs and cats) are reviewed. ...
Humeral intracondylar fissure and condylar fractures in dogs
New treatment methods show promising results. ...
Steps towards a cat-friendly practice
Cats Protection veterinary officer Vanessa Howie looks at how to make a visit to the vets more pleasurable for feline...
Household hazards – the garage and garden shed
In this article, Jane Ellison looks at the potential toxins to which pets are most exposed to in our homes...
Why dogs should not play with Nature’s toys
What can nurses do when an animal is presented with a stick injury and how can they be prevented?...
George Eustice grilled on animal welfare
Going forward, the minister said he would like to strengthen the Pet Animals Act 1951 to make it clear that...
First report of canine ocular thelaziosis
T. callipaeda is a vector-borne parasite spread by the male drosophilid fruit fly, Phortica variegata – which has been recorded...
RSA expands Preferred Referral Network
Another 24 practices have joined RSA’s Preferred Referral Network, bringing the total number of Network practices to 52. RSA say...
VMD issues advice on RHDV-2
A recent analysis found that the RHDV-2 virus has been present in the UK since 2010. Vets urged to use...