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Clinical conundrum
An investigation of laboured breathing in a young Springer Spaniel An 18-month-old English Springer Spaniel presented with a 5 day history of depression, inappetence and laboured breathing. Diagnosis and treatment of pyothorax are described.
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BSAVA Companion - 2010, 11, November
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2010, 11, November
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Thanks to Frank Beattie
The Frank Beattie Award Author Karen WendlandtKaren Wendlandt, winner of the 2008 BSAVA Frank Beattie Travel Scholarship, describes how the award helped her develop her interest in ophthalmology.
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Poultry passions
Responding to the growth in keeping poultry Author John BonnerThe last 20 years has seen phenomenal growth in the number of households keeping ‘backyard’ chickens, often as pets, not just for their eggs. John Bonner asks what vets need to know about them.
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How to…
Approach the anorexic cat Author Allison GermanCats often present with loss of appetite but as they tend to be non-demonstrative when they are ill, this is often the first sign of a wide number of diseases. Allison German describes the possible causes and how to proceed with diagnosis and treatment.
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Small Animal Medicine Modular
BSAVA modular CPD programme Author BSAVA EducationA summary of modular CPD courses available to BSAVA members.
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New venture at Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s veterinary school opens its doors to injured wildlife Author Emma KeebleThe Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has opened its doors to the public to treat injured wildlife. Emma Keeble is the driving force behind the initiative.
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PetSavers news
Rachel Burrow introduces her PetSavers funded project Author [PetSavers, Rachel Burrow]Rachel Burrow, Laura Blackwood and Mary Rowlands at the University of Liverpool were funded by PetSavers to look at the effect of boric acid on bacterial cultures of cat and dog urine submitted by rapid service postal delivery. Also, our new leaflet on coping with the loss of your pet.
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WSAVA news
News from around the world Author Jong-Il KangJong-Il Kang, President of the Korean Animal Hospital Association, with a welcome message for WSAVA World Congress 2011. Also, news of the ‘One Health’ Congress in Melbourne, the first global consideration of the interrelated issues of animal and human health.
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Companion interview
With Harvey Locke Author Harvey LockeThere are five generations of vets in Harvey’s family with Harvey graduating from Liverpool in 1969. After 4 years in mixed practice he returned to Stockport and started a small animal practice which now has 18 vets. He was BSAVA President 1999-2000 and is now President of the BVA.
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Spotlight on Scottish Congress
25th Annual BSAVA Scottish Congress Author BSAVA CongressShort review of the key speaker and events at Scottish Congress.