Articles

Ninety per cent of vets fear antibiotic resistance

Ninety per cent of vets fear antibiotic resistance

78 per cent of small animal vets are concerned that antimicrobial resistance could affect their ability to control post-surgical infections....

Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

There have been no reported cases of cats and dogs spreading Ebola to humans or other animals. AVMA issues advice...

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…...