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Clinical conundrum
The investigation of an inappetent ascitic cat A 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat presented with a 4 week history of weight loss, inappetence and abdominal distension. The diagnosis and treatment of glomerulonephritis secondary to pancreatitis are described.
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BSAVA Companion - 2010, 4, April
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2010, 4, April
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BSAVA news
Association news Author BSAVACPD - Emerging, infectious and parasitic diseases; CPD - Anaesthesia mini-modules.
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Feline amputation study
Do cats feel the same pain sensations as people who have lost a limb? Author Lyn ForsterUp to 80% of people who suffer an amputation experience phantom pain from the missing limb. With increasing numbers of dogs and cats undergoing amputation, Lyn Forster is studying the effects of amputation on feline patients at the RVC.
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How to…
Perform a successful joint tap Author Alasdair RenwickA joint tap, or arthrocentesis, is a vital tool in the investigation of joint disease. Alasdair Renwick describes the procedure.
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Heard it on the GrapeVINe
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) brings together vets from across the globe to share their expertise. A vin.com discussion of a Greyhound with kidney disease.
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Discospondylitis - a case study in patient care
An introduction to the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Rehabilitation, Supportive and Palliative Care with associated case studies. Authors: Penny Watson and Samantha LindleyAdvances in veterinary practice mean that more animals survive what would have been fatal conditions. This in turn increases the demand for appropriate rehabilitation and patient care.
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BSAVA Congress 2010
International delegation from Slovenia Author BSAVA CongressEach year the BSAVA International Affairs Committee invites veterinary surgeons from an emerging association to attend Congress. This year the vets come from Slovenia.
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PetSavers needs you!
How you can support PetSavers Author PetSaversPetSavers is the charitable division of the BSAVA and has donated over £1.7 million to research projects since its foundation in 1974. Find out how you can help.
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WSAVA news
News from around the world Author WSAVARecent WSAVA Executive Board meeting notes; reports from the WSAVA Standardization Groups including two important publications from the gastrointestinal group; honours and awards.
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Companion interview
With John Bower Author John BowerJohn bought his first practice in Plymouth in 1969; by the time he retired in 2007 it was a 12 vet, 5-centre practice with a veterinary hospital base. He was President of the BSAVA in 1984/5 as well as holding many other representative positions in the profession.