By Dr Rosanne Jepson BVSc MVetMed PhD DipACVIM DipECVIM PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS Associate Professor Small Animal Internal Medicine at the RVC and Dr. Sarah Caney  BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS CEO of Vet Professionals. Sarah Caney and Rosanne Jepson join together for this podcast episode, with the mutual joy of a past lecturer and student relationship rekindled. The imperative timing of diagnosis, and when to start the cat on an appropriate renal diet, for the stage of CKD, is discussed in great...

With Dr. Emi Barker BSc (hons) BVSc (hons) PhD PGCertTLHE DipECVIM-CA MRCVS  and Dr. Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS Renowned feline specialists Dr. Samantha Taylor and Dr. Emi Barker discuss FIP in our latest podcast episode. Sam and Emi discuss legally available treatments that are allowing vets more hope when approaching these cases. Types of support and communication that are needed to manage the client's expectations during their FIP journey are also...

By  Dr. Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci(MedEd) Ph.D. Cert VA Cert EM(IntMed) Dip ECVSMR Dip ACVIMLAIM PFHEA FRCVS. During this second part of our cascade mini-series, Emma Jones, Companion Animal and Equine Business Manager at Bova UK, and Mark attempt to demystify the cascade. Mark firstly talks Emma through the different steps within the cascade and how Brexit has impacted this. Different case examples in small animals are considered, with a focus on antimicrobial use. If you wish to contact...

By Dr. Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci(MedEd) Ph.D. Cert VA Cert EM(IntMed) Dip ECVSMR Dip ACVIMLAIM PFHEA FRCVS.  During this first part of our cascade mini-series, Emma Jones, Companion Animal and Equine Business Manager at Bova UK, and Mark attempt to demystify the cascade. Mark firstly talks Emma through the different steps within the cascade and how Brexit has impacted this. Different case examples in horses are considered, and how the cascade will invariably be used on a daily basis by...

By Dr. Darren Kelly  MVB, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS and Dr. Jenny Helm  BVMS, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS  Darren Kelly and Jenny Helm discuss lomustine and the types of cases where it can be useful, during this episode. Jenny also considers the owner's situation and discussions that the vet needs to have with the owner when planning the treatment options for different types of tumours. Side effects, different species, and pros and cons of lomustine use are considered.  If you would like to...

By Dr Valerie Lamb BVM&S, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine and EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine During this episode, Valerie and Emma Jones (from Bova UK) discuss respiratory diseases in cats and dogs. Appropriate treatment options and the duration of treatments are covered. Cats are discussed at greater lengths, due to the difficulty seen with treating them. The prescribing cascade is touched on, by discussing the use of special...

By Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow MA VetMB Ph.D. DipECEIM CertEM(IntMed) FHEA FRCVS During this episode, Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses pituitary Pars Intermedia dysfunction and the challenges horse owners face when treating the disease. Nicola talks through some of the reasons why you may see treatment failure with long-term treatments, on certain individuals, and options available to support the horse and owner. Diagnostics and some of the debates surrounding certain diagnostic tests, including...

By Dr. Emily Floyd, BVSc, DACVIM, MRCVS who is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and Clinical Director at Rossdales Equine Hospital. During this podcast, Emily discusses the different pathophysiologies of a foal compared to an adult horse before addressing some of the risk factors associated with a neonate versus an older foal. Diagnostics are mentioned and some tips for dealing with different ages of...

By Darren Kelly MVB, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, and Emma Jones Companion Animal and Equine Business Manager at Bova UK. During this episode, Darren firstly gives you an insight into Veterinary Specialists Online, for which he is one of the medicine specialists, offering support and assistance to the veterinary profession with first-line vets and video and telephone consult with pet owners. Emma and Darren then discuss the use of...

By Dr. Tamzin Furtado PhD Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Liverpool. Tamzin discusses obesity in horses and the human-animal bond that is key to management and preventing laminitis. Tamzin talks through support and initiatives available to vets and some hints and tips that could be useful in having conversations with horse owners initially. The importance of number- insulin testing, and other goal-setting metrics. Tamzin also touches on her work with the National Showing...

By James Oliver BVSc Ph.D. CertVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS who is a European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology,  Honorary Associate Professor at the  University of Nottingham, and based at Dick White Veterinary Referrals in Newmarket. During this podcast, James discusses the most common causes of canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Various medical treatment options for the dog with dry eye will be discussed along with appropriate tests that should be routinely used when presented...

By Dr. James Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) MRCVS, Director of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited.  In this episode, James provides some hints and tips for managing the anoestrus and transitional phases of mares. James talks us through the stages, and the timings, along with simple management and slightly more complex techniques, including pharmacological methods that could be used, depending on the mare and the timing.  If you are a vet and would like more information on Bova UK...

In this episode, Dave Rendle BVSc MVM CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM FRCVS who is an RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine discusses the link between equine laminitis and obesity, and how obesity is persisting as a major welfare concern. Dave will run through techniques for diagnosing high insulin levels and touch on some management techniques.  Dave also discusses new and better-known pharmaceuticals and the responses that have been seen with their use.  If you would like more...