Vet Times

Tag: feline

  • Do something amazing – give (your pet’s) blood

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    I had heard of the Pet Blood Bank before, but only when it was mentioned in one of our blood lectures did I start wondering. I don’t know how often veterinary professionals make use of the service in general practice, but I do think it’s fantastic that a resource like this is available to help…

  • Microhepatica on radiographs

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    Because the liver may be contained entirely within the rib cage in normal cats and dogs, microhepatica is more difficult to recognise than hepatomegaly. Changes in the angle of the gastric fundus in the right lateral projection could indicate a small hepatic shadow if the angle is more upright or perpendicular to the spine –…

  • ‘Real’ doctors

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    Everyone knows that there’s an ancient feud between vet and medical students. Glasgow is no exception – only the other day, I had a heated debate on the topic with another student (who, annoyingly,  wasn’t even a medic). While, for the most part, it’s just friendly banter, there is some truth in both arguments. A doctor…

  • Easter – Make mine chocolate!

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    Easter is fast approaching, which means several things to those of us in practice: Two Bank Holidays to cover, with a weekend in the middle! Organising cover and an OOH rota and, this year, helping students with OSCE prep too. Good luck everyone! Away from practice many clients or potential clients are considering the purchase…

  • Alopecia in cats

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    Endocrine alopecia in cats is extremely rare.

  • Pectus excavatum in cats

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    Pectus excavatum is a common congenital malformation of the sternum and costochondral cartilages affecting cats, especially males.

  • Taurine deficiency in cats

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    It’s common knowledge that cats cannot thrive on dog food due to inadequate taurine levels in dog food, resulting in cardiomyopathy. Taurine deficiency in cats will also cause retinal degeneration. Once generalised retinal atrophy has occurred, there is no reversing the disease. Taurine content is high in milk, liver and shellfish. The daily requirement for the cat…

  • Winter advice for clients

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    Well where to begin? With the current news stories it can feel like we are lucky to survive winter at all, and that there are pitfalls everywhere! So let’s have a practical reality check… Salt/grit Salt on roads and pavements is an irritant to pads and tissue, so make sure you wash your dog’s feet…

  • John Howie @ London Vet Show 2012

    John Howie @ London Vet Show 2012

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    Vetsonline speaks to Lintbells co-founder John Howie about the launch of Yumove Cat, a joint supplement for cats that the company hopes will follow in the successful footsteps of its previously launched canine version. This high strength glucosamine product is coupled with green-lipped mussel, which provides a natural anti-inflammatory.

  • Lost Dogs

    Lost Dogs

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    Another week closer to Christmas, and it can be a sad time of year for some people, particularly if you find yourself faced with the words: “My dog has been stolen…”