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How to…
Choose a cat urinary catheter The first of Companion’s ‘How to…’ features offers advice for the equipment and procedures needed when choosing and fitting a cat with a urinary catheter.
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BSAVA Companion - 2008, 4, April
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2008, 4, April
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Chewing the fat
The relationship between obese pets and their owners, and how the profession can respond Author Penny WatsonThe growing ‘epidemic’ of obesity in humans is echoed in pets though there is less understanding of causes and treatment. Penny Watson discusses strategies to combat the problem.
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Feline reproduction
Learning about assisted conception at Congress Author BSAVA CongressCats are well able to look after themselves when it comes to finding a partner but assisted conception is a growing interest.
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Science on the brain
In conversation with Baroness Susan Greenfield Author Susan GreenfieldBSAVA President, Frances Barr speaks to Baroness Susan Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution, about her presentation at Congress.
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CPD on the road
BSAVA to pilot a ‘roadshow’ CPD programme Author Jackie CaseyJackie Casey introduces the BSAVA’s pilot scheme to take high quality CPD sessions around the country.
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Helping hands
How to hire the right practice manager Author John BonnerThe role of dedicated practice manager is growing, especially as practices get bigger. John Bonner explains why hiring the right person for the job is a skill in itself.
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Clinical conundrum
A hook and line ingestion in a mute swan Author Steve SmithAn adult male swan is presented by a wildlife rescue organisation with a fishing line trailing from its mouth. The procedure for removing the hook and line are described.
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Congress Extra
Congress outside the lecture theatre Author BSAVA CongressThe BSAVA offers 250 hours of top quality CPD, but there are other things on offer too.
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PetSavers news
Updates on PetSavers fundraising and grants Author PetSaversPetSavers and justgiving.com; Tax - it isn’t all bad news and more.
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Through the keyhole
Endoscopy overview Author Philip LhermetteMinimally invasive techniques are becoming more popular in veterinary practice. Philip Lhermette gives an overview of endoscopy and its implications for surgery in the future.
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WSAVA news
News from around the world Author WSAVAWSAVA representatives report on continuing education around the world.
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Companion interview
With Luke Gamble Author Luke GambleLuke Gamble qualified from Bristol in 1999 and now runs a number of enterprises including the international animal charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service.