Articles

The holly and the ivy… and other festive hazards

Christmas brings much joyous hustle and bustle and, for the curious pet, it usualy means the presence of items not...

Jane Ellison

Dangerous dogs – cause and effect

6000 people are injured yearly as a result of dog attacks; with a large percentage occurring on private property…...

VPT Editor

Controlling infections in veterinary practice

Infection control in the veterinary practice is a vitally important role for the veterinary nurse. Here Victoria Bowes discusses effective...

An update on management of canine atopic dermatitis

Laura Buckley's article reviews the pathogenesis of CAD and its importance in formulating a targeted management plan for affected individuals…...

Transfusion medicine today

The shift from whole blood to safe and selective blood products…...

Widespread abuse of Pet Travel Scheme exposed

Widespread abuse of Pet Travel Scheme exposed

The Dogs Trust’s findings highlight a worrying threat to human and animal health. Undercover investigation reveals shocking truth behind illegal...

Rabbit dentistry: an overview for general practitioners

Dental problems in rabbits can be diagnosed relatively easily, but are always difficult to treat effectively. This article is directed...

Drug added to pet food may extend lifespan

Drug added to pet food may extend lifespan

Low doses of rapamycin can extend life and delay age-related diseases in mice. Researchers may be able to delay age-related...

One in five mistake friendly felines for missing moggies

One in five mistake friendly felines for missing moggies

One-year-old Ella is a classic example of a cat Battersea staff believe had an owner and was mistaken for a...

What do we do about the "cat crisis"?

What do we do about the “cat crisis”?

In Surrey alone, the RSPCA has rescued 384 cats so far this year. Vets invited to an event hosted by...