Tag: Dogs
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‘Perfect Pals’ calendar competition
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COMPETITION CLOSED FOR ENTRIES Many thanks to those who entered our 2022 calendar competition and sent photos of their “Perfect Pals”. The competition is now closed, and our judges are working their way through hundreds of wonderful pictures to create a shortlist of entries, which will be published in the October issue of VN…
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Sea dogs – staying safe on beach walks
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National Drowning Day took place just recently (25 July). The initiative is aimed at us humans, but I feel it’s a good point to consider dog water safety too. As a regular sea user I am all too aware of the basic safety measures needed to stay safe (even in good weather), but what does…
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Hot dogs belong on a barbecue, not in the car
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We’ve all heard horror stories of dogs left in hot cars by their owners; it’s an issue that comes around every year like the warnings of dangers of chocolate at Easter and mistletoe in December. Luckily, I’ve never seen a case brought into practice or even witnessed a dog shut into a car on a…
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Summer hazards for beach dogs
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The recent hot weather has been fabulous in many ways – my Scottish skin has decided to tan, I’m sea swimming most days and I’m back in my archive – roll on a summer of fun and vet history. But there is a blot on the landscape that causes my RVN brain some stress during…
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Fluid therapy: twice maintenance just isn’t good enough
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Fluid therapy is a topic that sometimes gets overlooked by vets, partly because there is a misconception that developing fluid plans can be difficult. However, if you keep it simple, you can develop a tailored fluid therapy plan for you patient that is much better than a blanket “twice maintenance” rate. There are four basic…
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Anaesthetic risks: when complacency sets in
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Adverse events during anaesthesia in otherwise young and healthy patients is a rare occurrence. However, with low incidence of adverse events could come an increased risk of complacency on the part of the veterinary team. Take the following case as an example: “Clicky” is a young and healthy cat that underwent a routine dental prophylaxis…
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All creatures great and small: big dog, bigger impact?
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Rescues and breeders both agree on one thing: small dogs are more popular than big dogs. Having recently made the move from a small dog to big dog owner, I’ve been reflecting on the differences in terms of his impact. Is a big dog more money, work and impact than a small dog? Money I…
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Linear foreign bodies, part 3: should YOU take it to surgery?
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In the previous post we covered what to look out for on ultrasound when assessing for a linear foreign body. Now we discuss the things you should consider before deciding to take the patient to surgery. Read the following statements and answer the questions – either yes or no… Linear foreign body surgeries can be…
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Nutritional decisions
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When I first stopped full-time clinical work, I tried to keep up with any new meds or food types through journal papers and news reports. However I quickly realised that, without the filter of clinic or client preference, this was very hard to do. I still browse for articles, but find the amount of general…
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Hormones in practice, part 1: breaking the hormonal taboo
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Did you know more than half of women find their hormones affect their work? In a profession with an increase proportion of females, that’s a hefty impact. But wait, I’m not supposed to talk about “women’s problems”. We’re supposed to just get on with it – after all, it’s a natural part of being a…