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Clinical conundrum
A cross-breed dog with hind limb swelling after becoming trapped in a stair gate 
The 4-year-old dog presented as an emergency after becoming trapped in a stair gate when his owners were out. It was estimated that he had been struggling for up to 6 hours. Compartment syndrome with associated rhabdomyolysis were diagnosed
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BSAVA Companion - 2014, 6, June
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2014, 6, June
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BSAVA news
Association news Author BSAVATravel scholarships, Sheldon Middleton on BSAVA volunteering and more.
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Perspectives: Acupuncture for dogs
Evidence for the use of acupuncture in canine patients Author Samantha LindleyAlthough acupuncture is becoming more widely used there is scepticism among vets, in part due to a lack of evidence of its effectiveness. Samantha Lindley reviews the reasons for the lack of quality clinical studies and explores the evidence that does exist.
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Complementary and alternative therapies
The BSAVA Position Statement Author BSAVAThe BSAVA’s Scientific Committee has established the Association’s position with respect to complementary and alternative therapies in a formal Position Statement.
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How to…
Approach the canine athlete Author Lowri Davies
In equine medicine, sports injuries are an established part of the workload but this is not the case in small animal practice where disciplines like agility are relatively recent. Lowri Davies explores the needs of canine athletes.
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PetSavers news
Fundraising at the London Marathon and ‘LEJOG’ cycle ride Author PetSaversSue Paterson raised £2300 for PetSavers at the London Marathon and every year PetSavers has a strong team at the London 10k. The runners are joined by Peter Haseler who cycled the 969 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats, all to raise money for PetSavers research funding.
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Advances in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
PetSavers has been instrumental in developing companion animal anaesthesia and analgesia over the last 20 years Author Derek FlahertyProfessor Derek Flaherty of the University of Glasgow describes how PetSavers has funded both laboratory based studies and projects with clinical cases.
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A message from the WSAVA
President Colin Burrows reports Author Colin BurrowsNew outreach programmes at the WSAVA, and preparation for the World Congress.
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WSAVA news
WSAVA Foundation launches African Small Companion Animal Network Author WSAVAThe WSAVA Foundation funds improvements in the care of companion animals worldwide and has unveiled a ground-breaking scheme to advance standards in Africa.
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Supporting our international colleagues
BSAVA Publications Committee Author BSAVAThe BSAVA Publications Committee is committed to helping vets in all parts of the world. Some of their stories.
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Companion interview
Sophie Hemming Author Sophie HemmingSophie Hemming leads a double life as small animal vet and front row forward in the increasingly competitive world of women’s rugby.
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CPD Diary
What’s on in your area Author BSAVA EducationA calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events June-October 2014.