-
How to…
Approach the dog with degenerative mitral valve disease 
Degenerative mitral valve disease is the most common cause of cardiac disease in dogs, particularly older dogs of small breeds. Jordi López-Alvarez from Davies Veterinary Specialists discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Home
- BSAVA Companion
- Previous Issues
- 2015, 6
BSAVA Companion - 2015, 6, June
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2015, 6, June
-
Client information leaflets
Why BSAVA client information leaflets are a must-have for all practices Author Ian RamseyUnder the Veterinary Medicines Regulations clients must be provided with information about all the drugs prescribed and dispensed.
Visit the Client Information Leaflets page to access the leaflets.
-
Furry tales of healing ails
Animal assisted therapy Author John BonnerAn East London health authority completed a six-month trial in animal assisted therapy for vulnerable people.
-
Clinical conundrum
Lameness and joint swelling in a 4-year-old Dobermann Author Cristina de Matea Bernal
A 4-year-old Doberman presented with a painful mass causing lameness. The diagnosis and subsequent treatment options are discussed.
-
Funding to aid evaluation of canine pericardial disease
PetSavers funded exploration of a reliable immunohistochemical panel to help distinguish between reactive and neoplastic mesothelian cells Authors: Elspeth Milne, Yolanda Martinez and Hannah Hodgkiss-GeereA means of differentiating between canine neoplastic mesothelial cells and reactive mesothelial cells would be very beneficial in diagnosing the cause of pericardial effusion.
-
Acupuncture and herbal medicine use in animals
The use of acupuncture and herbal medicine at a Chinese animal hospital in Zhejiang University Author Jason KimmJason Kimm won the Frank Beattie Award and used the £2000 scholarship that allows a BSAVA member to undertake a trip abroad to study a particular aspect of veterinary medicine for this study in China.
-
The WSAVA joins global campaign to keep ketamine
The proposed changes to the control of ketamine use opposed by the WSAVA Author Walt IngwersenConcerns about the ‘recreational’ use of ketamine has led countries including Russia and China to want ketamine use to be subject to international control.
-
Companion interview
Professor Ewan Cameron Author Ewan CameronEwan Cameron says he ‘rallied just in time’ to make into vet school, and went on Professor of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine.
-
CPD diary
What’s on in your area Author BSAVA EducationA calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events June–September 2015.
-
Notes on…
Canine elbow replacement Author Neil BurtonNeil Burton presents notes on canine elbow replacement