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Avian patients can be challenging to manage in first opinion practice. These birds are often ill when they require anaesthesia for a particular procedure, increasing the risk of the anaesthetic and the stress levels of the vet or nurse responsible for keeping the bird alive. In this programme Romain Pizzi, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, outlines procedures for carrying out reliable and safe anaesthesia of birds in small animal practice.
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Plating is an essential technique for repairing many different types of fractures in small animal patients. Various aspects of the procedure can be challenging, especially decision-making application of basic principles in constructing each repair. Complications, when they occur, can be serious and dramatic. In this programme Toby Gemmill of Willows Referral Service outlines the approach to the fracture patient and emphasizes the importance of selecting suitable cases to optimise the chances of a successful outcome.
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Tortoises are very popular reptilian pets, and are frequently encountered in first opinion practice. As with all reptiles, it is important to be able to identify the species under your care, understand its husbandry requirements and know how to deal effectively with common clinical presentations. In this programme Anna Meredith of Edinburgh University provides essential practical information on handling, clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment of key diseases in tortoises.
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Encephalitozoon cuniculi, or E. cuniculi, is an obligate intracellular protozoal parasite, belonging to the genus Microsporidia. It primarily infects rabbits, but it can be found in other species, and is a potential zoonosis. E.cuniculi can cause severe life-threatening disease in immunocompromised people. Although it has been recognised in laboratory rabbits for many years, this pathogen has only recently been described in pet rabbits. Here Anna Meredith, Head of the Exotic Animal Service at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, emphasizes the importance of this emerging disease and provides guidelines for its diagnosis, treatment and control.
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Feline and canine patients with head trauma commonly present in small animal practice following road traffic accidents and falls. Accurate evaluation of each patient is essential in order to embark on the best course of treatment. In this programme, Simon Platt of the University of Georgia describes procedures for optimal evaluation of the head trauma patient.
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Canine and feline patients with hip luxation are frequently encountered in general practice. In this programme Andrew Coughlan, RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery, provides a structured approach to diagnosis, decision-making and effective management of these animals.
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While some of your canine and feline patients with ocular emergencies will undoubtedly benefit from referral to a specialist centre, the immediate treatment that they receive in your first opinion practice will often determine their long term outlook. In this programme Jim Carter describes how to approach these patients, and emphasises the importance of carrying out a thorough assessment and reaching an accurate diagnosis, before taking appropriate actions to optimise the chance of a good clinical outcome and retention of a visual globe.
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Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumour in dogs and cats, and these patients will frequently present in your small animal consulting room. What is the best way to investigate these animals and reach a definitive diagnosis?
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Small animal patients with pelvic fractures are commonly encountered in general practice. Decisions need to be made about surgical treatment or conservative management in each case, and there are often additional injuries to be considered in these trauma patients. In this programme, Andrew Coughlan, an RCVS recognised orthopaedic specialist, describes his approach to the pelvic fracture patient, and discusses how to treat these animals in your practice situation
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Pericardial disease is a serious clinical problem in dogs, and an understanding of the pathophysiology of pericardial disease in small animals is essential for appropriate case management. Clinical signs of pericardial disease often include the signs of right-sided heart failure, together with jugular distension, muffled heart sounds and weak peripheral pulses. In this programme Ruth Willis of Cardiorespiratory Referral and Holter Monitoring Services describes how pericardial disease occurs and how to diagnose and treat this condition effectively in small animal practice.
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Epileptic seizures are a common presentation in small animal practice. They affect both dogs and cats, and a variety of clinical signs may be observed by the owners. It is essential to differentiate epileptic seizures from other paroxysmal events with which they may be confused, before proceeding to further investigations.
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In Part One of the Seizures Programme, recognition of the epileptic patient and conditions to differentiate from epilepsy were outlined. In Seizures Part Two, Simon Platt describes maintenance therapy for epileptic dogs and cats. Important areas covered in this programme include decision-making on when to commence anticonvulsant therapy, and what to discuss with the client before starting treatment. First-choice maintenance drugs for dogs and cats, monitoring, pharmacokinetics and possible side effects are discussed, and management options for cases of refractory epilepsy are reviewed.
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Spinal disease is a challenging problem for those in first opinion practice. Patients need accurate diagnosis and appropriate management, and to achieve this, a working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the spinal cord is essential. In this programme, Simon Platt of the University of Georgia outlines essential background information, clinical signs of spinal cord dysfunction, and the approach to the spinal patient that is required to localise the lesion.
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Spinal disease is a challenging problem for those in first opinion practice. Patients need accurate diagnosis and appropriate management, and to achieve this, a working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the spinal cord is essential. In this programme, Simon Platt of the University of Georgia outlines essential background information, clinical signs of spinal cord dysfunction, and the approach to the spinal patient that is required to localise the lesion.
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Status epilepticus continues to be a common entity encountered in veterinary practice. This condition, which is characterized by abnormally prolonged seizure activity, affects dogs and cats of all signalments and is associated with a variety of underlying diseases. Every practice needs to have a logical plan of action to deal with this emergency effectively to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient and owner.
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Cancer is a very common presentation in small animal practice. Surgery is usually the treatment of choice for solid tumours. When you are planning surgical resection of a tumour, you need to know how much normal tissue to resect, and what the post-operative consequences of your surgery are likely to be. In this programme Jolle Kirpensteijn of Utrecht University outlines a practical approach to surgical oncology in cats and dogs.
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The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) plays a key role in stabilisation of the normal canine stifle joint CCL rupture is a frequent and continuing challenge in small animal practice.Management of these dogs is controversial, with differences of opinion as to the best course of action between surgeons. In this programme, Jon Dyce of Ohio State University describes his approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from cruciate insufficiency.
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Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrinopathy in cats and dogs. It is essential to understand this complex disorder in order to optimise diagnosis and management of your diabetic patients. In this programme, Grant Petrie of the Portman Referral Clinic describes the pathophysiology, clinical signs and diagnostic tests for this condition. In the next programme in this series, Grant will discuss the management of diabetes.
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Feline and canine patients commonly present with Diabetes Mellitus. In this, the second programme in this series, Grant Petrie of the Portman Referral Clinic describes how to monitor diabetics and, in particular, how the glucose curve can be used to assist in management. Ways of incorporating your practice team into the process of dealing with both patients and owners are discussed.
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The vestibular system is essential in maintaining balance and preventing the animal falling over. It is therefore not surprising that disease of the vestibular system results in dramatic and distressing neurological signs. In this programme, Laurent Garosi of Davies Veterinary Specialists reviews the physiology of the vestibular system and discusses the clinical approach to an animal with a vestibular disorder.
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