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Clinical conundrum
A case of intracranial disease in a Hungarian Vizsla A 4-year-old Hungarian Vizsla presented with a 7 day history of progressive neurological signs including stumbling and bumping into objects. Diagnosis and treatment of a meningoencephalitis are described.
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BSAVA Companion - 2013, 2, February
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2013, 2, February
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SAVSNET the next stage
A report on the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network Author SAVSNETSAVSNET was established in 2008 by vets at the University of Liverpool with the aim of monitoring the disease status of the vet-visiting small animal population in the UK. The next stage is discussed.
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Review of nursing and anaesthesia consultation
Report on the veterinary nursing role in anaesthesia Author Sally EverittCompanion had previously (October 2012) asked for members’ views on the role of veterinary nurses in monitoring and maintaining anaesthesia. This reports on your response.
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How to…
Approach non-healing superficial corneal ulcers Author Claudia BusseCorneal ulcers are relatively common and while most heal within days, some do not. The reasons for this and an explanation of the management of the condition are discussed.
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Slow eaters
Getting the anorexic tortoise eating again Author Kevin EatwellThere may be a good reason why a pet tortoise is slow to regain its appetite after winter hibernation. How to spot the signs and get things going again.
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Tortoise parties
The benefits of pre- and post-hibernation parties for tortoises Author Laura SmithWhile these ‘parties’ can be good fun for owners and the practice there are sound reasons for examining patients before and after their hibernation. Laura Smith explains.
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BSAVA Congress affiliate meetings
Affiliate group meetings at Congress are a valuable source of CPD for vets with special interests Author BSAVA CongressTwelve affiliate groups ranging from the Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons to the British Veterinary Zoological Society will give presentations at Congress.
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Calling for funding applications
PetSavers invites applications for a Masters Degree by Research grant Author PetSaversThe first PetSavers Masters Degree by Research (MDR) grant was awarded in 2012. Further applications are invited.
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WSAVA Committee mission statement
Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee of the WSAVA Author Karyl HurleyThe AWWC was formed in 2009 to help make welfare issues an everyday consideration for small animal practitioners. Karyl Hurley explains the committee's role.
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What vets think about welfare
A WSAVA survey Author WSAVAKey findings from the WSAVA’s Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee survey.
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Companion interview
Ruth Cromie Author Ruth CromieRuth Cromie is Head of Wildlife Health at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.
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BSAVA Scottish Congress
An invitation Author Graeme EckfordInvitation to Scottish Congress 2013 from Graeme Eckford.
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CPD Diary
What’s on in your area Author BSAVA EducationA calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events February - April 2013