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Clinical conundrum
A boxer that suddenly developed a heart murmur 
A 2-year-old Boxer presented with tachycardia and a heart murmur following a period of illness and a previous presentation with a pyometra that led to a ovariohysterectomy. The diagnosis and progression of the underlying condition is described.
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BSAVA Companion - 2014, 1, January
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2014, 1, January
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BSAVA news
Association news Author BSAVAKetamine consultation, Ophthalmology and critical care and more.
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Rabies A global ‘One Health’ issue
A symposium chaired by BSAVA President Prof Michael Day produce a course of action for rabies control Author Sally EverittRecent cases in The Netherlands and France have raised the profile of the disease but many countries have to contend with rabies on a daily basis. The symposium identified seven key recommendations for progress.
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Equine emergencies and the small animal vet
What should happen if a small animal vet is called upon to deal with an equine emergency? Author Andrew HarrisonMembers of the public (and emergency services) are not always aware of specialisation within the veterinary profession and this can conflict with the RCVS code of conduct that says that vets ‘must keep within their own area of competence…’ What should a small animal vet do if confronted with an equine emergency?
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Fish anaesthesia
The use of anaesthesia in fish Author Peter ScottIt is now widely accepted that fish can perceive pain and with up to 100 million being kept in over 4 million UK households, vets should be aware of when and how to administer appropriate anaesthesia.
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How to…
Approach the patient with head trauma Author Victoria Doyle
How to treat patients with head trauma remains controversial and with limited studies in animals much is extrapolated from human studies. Appropriate management from the outset is important
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A Cavalier approach
A PetSavers funded study has the potential to improve the health prospects of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Author Penny WatsonCavalier King Charles Spaniels suffer from a disproportionate number of inherited diseases. Penny Watson described to Congress 2014 a study on whether a single genetic defect could cause the seemingly unrelated conditions.
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Debating cause of diabetes
Different approaches to diabetes debated at Congress 2014 Author BSAVA CongressIs acromegaly an underlying cause of diabetes, and if so what are the consequences for treatment.
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What kind of delegate are you?
How the BSAVA copes with the diversity of interest among the 6000 plus delegates attending Congress Author BSAVA CongressA guide to some of the streams and topics that will interest different delegates at Congress 2014.
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Celebrating 40 years of funding
How 40 years of PetSavers investment in clinical research and training has contributed to the treatment of small animals Author PetSaversPetSavers was founded in 1974 by a group of vets who realized that research into unresolved animal medical problems needed a source of funding. 40 years on a look at some of the key achievements.
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Congress streams
PetSavers at Congress 2014 Author PetSaversA summary of some of the studies funded by PetSavers.
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WSAVA news
A new president for WSAVA Author WSAVANew WSAVA president Colin Burrows comments on his appointment and plans.
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The companion interview
Koen Van Rompay Author Koen Van RompayKoen Van Rompay works as an HIV/AIDS researcher at the California National Primate Research Center and is founder of Sahaya International, a charity supporting women and children in developing countries.
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CPD Diary
What’s on in your area Author BSAVA EducationA calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events January - March 2014.