Companion collection - How to...
A collection of all the ‘How to…’ articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion. These articles are available FREE to BSAVA members. A third collection of our popular ‘How to’ articles from Companion (2016-2020) is available to buy from our Store.
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Positively influence the canine and feline gut microbiota in practice 
Professor Silke Salavati, Head of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies takes us on a journey through the world of microbiota.
Corrected February 2024
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Supporting senior dogs and their owners 
Kate Main is a member of Dogs Trust’s Veterinary Intervention Development Team and is project lead for the Dog-Friendly Clinic Scheme, a collaborative project with the British Veterinary Behaviour Association; here she focuses on dogs in their senior years and how veterinary professionals can assist them in enjoying a rewarding quality of life during their twilight years.
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Approach the dog with nasal disease 
Mellora Sharman discusses where to start with this canine presentation.
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Manage traumatic open wounds (Part 2) 
In the July edition of Companion, Erika Villedieu, of Willows Referral Centre in Solihull, focused on the basics of wound healing, dressing types, composition and indications. In this second article in the two-part series she focuses on the step-by-step management of traumatic open wounds.
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Approach canine dystocia cases with more confidence 
Aoife Reid, Daniel Lewis and Dan O’Neill explain how to overcome some key challenges of this clinical presentation.
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High quality management of canine pruritus in the low-resource setting 
The Association of Charity Vets has coordinated this article by Susan Paterson, Bree Merritt, Peter Kukadia, Alison Thomas and Runa Hanaghan to provide a comprehensive guide to tackling this frustrating condition.
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Manage traumatic open wounds (Part 1) 
This is the first article in a two-part series from Erika Villedieu of Willows Referral Centre in Solihull and focuses on the basics of wound healing, dressing types, composition and indications.
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How to interpret the results of an ear swab 
Anita Patel discusses how to interpret in-house cytology and laboratory culture and sensitivity results, using pictures, examples, and case studies of canine otitis externa to illustrate the theme.
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Patient care report
Anaesthetic management during MRI 
Anaesthesia RVN, Ana Carina Costa, details the anaesthetic management required for an oxygen dependent dog with suspected increased intracranial pressure undergoing magnetic resonance imaging.
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Manage gastro-oesophageal reflux and regurgitation during anaesthesia 
Maria Chie Niimura del Barrio of Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists discusses how to prevent and manage this anaesthetic complication.
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Laryngeal disease in the cat 
Francesca Alsworth and Emi Barker of Langford Vets in Bristol take a closer look at feline laryngeal disease which can be a significant cause of respiratory distress in the cat.
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Practice management
Shared decision making in veterinary practice 
In human medicine, shared decision making is defined as a collaborative process that encourages patients and their providers to make health care decisions together, taking into account the best clinical evidence available to weigh the risks and benefits, as well as the patient’s values and preferences. Christine Magrath a clinical communication skills expert from In Communication explains what is understood about SDM in veterinary practice.
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Approach anaesthesia in the patient with a heart murmur 
Paul MacFarlane of Langford Vets discusses the dilemma in this practical article.
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Choose an immunosuppressive treatment for immune-mediated disease 
Fergus Allerton, of Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, explains the challenges of selecting an appropriate drug for patients with immune-mediated disease.
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Feline chronic gingivostomatitis 
Susan Thorne of Dental Vets in East Lothian discusses this challenging oral condition.
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Increase water intake in cats and monitor success 
Veterinary nurse Zoe Jackson explores those feline conditions where increasing and promoting water intake may be beneficial. She also gives tips on how to encourage cats to drink more and explains how nurse-led hydration clinics could help monitor success.
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Preparing your clinic for cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
We all hope we won’t need to perform CPR in the clinic; however, when needed, it is important the veterinary team is prepared. Laura Jones describes how to ensure this stressful event is handled efficiently.
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Approach hypercalcaemia in dogs 
Hypercalcaemia is not uncommon in sick dogs and may result in life-threatening complications. Emi Barker, from Langford Vets, Bristol, takes a look at the degree of intervention required depending on the outcome of diagnostic procedures.
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Approach the cat with nasal discharge 
Nicki Reed of Veterinary Specialists Scotland discusses the approach to this challenging condition.
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