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Clinical conundrum
Pelvic limb weakness 
An 8-year-old Whippet presented with progressive pelvic limb lameness of 6 months duration. Six weeks prior to this referral the Whippet had been treated for proteinuria, and previous history included a seroma 7 months ago on the left pelvic limb at the site of an earlier arthrodesis.
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BSAVA Companion - 2014, 7, July
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2014, 7, July
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Client information leaflets
Making the most of these BSAVA resources Author BSAVAVets have a responsibility to provide clients with information about animal treatments and this series of leaflets helps practitioners fulfill these obligations.
Visit the Client Information Leaflets page to access the leaflets.
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BSAVA news
Association news Author BSAVAPet travel consultation, Barbara-Ann Innes volunteer profile and more.
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Not reigning cats and dogs
BSAVA is working to improve the quality of care provided by owners of ‘non-traditional’ companion animals. Author John BonnerThere has been a huge increase in the number of non-traditional species being kept as pets. Ignorance and inexperience on the part of owners and sellers of these animals can lead to serious health and welfare problems that the BSAVA is trying to address.
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Non-traditional companion animals consultation
The BSAVA has set up a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding exotic pets Author BSAVAExisting UK restrictions on keeping ‘exotic’ or wild caught animals as pets tend to focus on conservation and human safety rather than animal health and welfare. The BSAVA consultation will explore the issue.
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How to read a capnography trace
Read a capnography trace Author Karen Walsh
Capnography is relatively simple to perform and is very useful to monitor patients under general anaesthesia. Karen Walsh explores the complex wave forms and how to interpret them.
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What Scottish Congress speakers say
Introduction to morning speakers at Scottish Congress and their presentations Author BSAVA CongressDentistry, emergency medicine and welfare are three of the topics introduced.
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You could be a Congress speaker
Introduction to Clinical Abstracts slots at Congress. Author BSAVA CongressClinical Abstracts are 15 minute presentations at Congress given by vets, nurses or practice managers before relatively small (20) audiences that explore results of a new study, or present interesting cases or techniques. Six awards are made for the best presentations and here the 2014 winners discuss their experiences.
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Clinical Abstract guide at a glance
Why Congress delegates should add Clinical Abstracts to their programme Author BSAVA CongressClinical Abstracts at Congress include short presentations and poster presentations.
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PetSavers and oncology
PetSavers’ role in the development of veterinary oncology Author Jane DobsonCancer is estimated to affect one in four dogs and PetSavers has played a key role in the development of veterinary oncology.
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WSAVA news
Muscle condition score Author WSAVATo help body condition the Nutrition Service at Tufts University has developed a WSAVA Muscle Condition Score system.
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Companion interview
Martin Adler Author Martin AlderMartin Alder is Editor of Veterinary Record and In Practice.
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CPD Diary
What’s on in your area Author BSAVA EducationA calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events July-October 2014.