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Clinical conundrum
Consider the surprising case of a cat with inappetence and lethargy 
Iona Charlton presents the case of a cat with inappetence and lethargy, with a surprising diagnosis, which she saw when working at New Era Veterinary Hospital.
BSAVA Companion - 2022, 1, January
- ISSN: 2041-2487
- E-ISSN: 2041-2495
2022, 1, January
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How to…
Approach feline toxoplasmosis 
Toxoplasmosis is a disease of worldwide importance because it has zoonotic potential; it can also cause a spectrum of disease in cats. In this article, Stephanie Sorrell, Marina Domingues and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore look at the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis in cats.
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Veterinary services
What’s new in veterinary complaints? 
As a service which works closely with veterinary practices, the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest trends in the sector. From popular types of feedback to the most dominant types of complaints, we are well-positioned to provide guidance when it comes to challenges that practices and professionals should be preparing for. Jennie Jones, Head of VCMS, explains…
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How to...
Choose a suture material for soft tissue surgery 
This month, Alasdair Hotston Moore, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Small Animal Surgery), offers his own views on good choices of suture material for different soft tissue applications (although many other opinions are available).
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PetSavers research
Pancreatic islet microenvironment – an unexplored therapeutic target 
Valeria Bergomi investigated the islet microenvironment in canine and feline diabetes mellitus as a BSAVA PetSaversfunded Master’s Degree by Research at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Kate Hughes, and with support from Lucy Davison. Read on to find out what their research revealed.
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BSAVA affiliated groups
Record-breaking attendance for SAMSoc 
Sarah Keir reports on the recent SAMSoc 2021 Autumn meeting.
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Companion interview
Fergus Allerton 
This month, Fergus Allerton, who took on the editorship of Companion in September last year, speaks to John Bonner about his future plans for Companion.
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Notes on…
Omeprazole In this, the first in a new Companion mini-series looking at popular drugs used in the veterinary profession, Fergus Allerton takes a closer look at omeprazole. If there are any drugs you would like to see reviewed, contact us at: [email protected].