‘Results are more than just a number’ How lab results are generated & should be interpreted
We are all used to get results from external laboratories and from our in-house analysers; but, have we ever asked ourselves if those results are accurate and how those should…
A crisis of calcium
Although disorders of calcium metabolism are relatively common in dogs and cats, they are frequently difficult to diagnose clinically. However, improvements in the laboratory assessment of calcium homeostasis have greatly…
A Tale of Two Toxins… A liver’s story
The liver is central to so many important functions within the body, but can often be the victim toxic insults. Hepatotoxicosis can also be characterized as dosage-dependent or idiosyncratic, although…
Acute kidney injury: Turning a fail into a pass
This webinar on acute kidney injury provides a thorough base for all clinicians dealing with dogs and cats presenting with acute kidney injury. By the end of this webinar the…
An introduction to ‘Human Factors’ in veterinary practice
The study of Human factors is an established discipline that uses scientific knowledge about the human body, mind and behaviour to better understand our fundamental capabilities and limitations. It is…
An introduction to endocrine diseases for veterinary nurses
Endocrine diseases are some of the most common long-term diseases we see as veterinary nurses. From diagnosis to inpatient care, treatment and nurse consultations we can make an enormous difference…
An introduction to veterinary leadership
Within the veterinary healthcare setting leadership is likely to be dynamic, ultra-adaptive, shared and situational. Leadership within this setting is not solely reserved for those in positions of responsibility. Each…
Anaesthesia nursing considerations for brachycephalic breeds
Through this webinar you will take a journey revisiting the anatomy including skeletal and soft tissue deformities commonly seen in modern day brachycephalic dog breeds and how these malformations dictate…
Angiostrongylus… The hidden enemy
Lungworm is becoming increasingly diagnosed all over the UK and Europe. This webinar will discuss the clinical presentation of affected cases, their diagnosis and management. A practical approach regarding which…
Approach to the acute abdomen
Approaching cases with acute abdominal pain can be daunting. However, with structured approach you’ll be able to solve the mystery of acute abdomen and help your patients in no time….
Atopic worth discussing: How to deal with canine atopic dermatitis
So where did all the itchy Westies go? If you, like me, are wondering where they disappeared to, have no fear as they have been replaced with French bulldogs, poodle…
Bitter or Better? Managing negative feedback
For some of us, giving and receiving feedback is one of the most uncomfortable, dreaded and often painful elements of our professional lives. However, even though it seems daunting and…
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
Canine hyperadrenocorticism is a relatively commonly encountered endocrinopathy, and generally presents as a dog with PUPD. It is essential to exclude other causes of PUPD before performing more specific tests…
Canine leishmaniosis
Canine leishmaniosis is not currently endemic in the UK, however, with increasing numbers of dogs being imported from endemic countries, it is now commonly screened for and diagnosed in dogs…
Cardiac anaesthesia – Principles not protocols
When faced with a cardiac patient, the key to safe anaesthesia is having the best understanding of the underlying cardiac disease. There’s no such thing as a one protocol fits…
Chemotherapy in a nutshell: Safety, protocol, drug doses & other considerations
Chemotherapy is one of three principal methods for treatment of veterinary cancer patients. Chemotherapy protocols are not only chosen based on the histopathological diagnosis of the neoplasia, but also based…
Chronic hepatitis… Coping with Copper
Chronic hepatitis in the dog can be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The majority of cases of canine chronic hepatitis are idiopathic. The etiology most commonly identified as a cause…
Civility – The Facts (An introduction to the importance of civility in practice)
In this webinar, we will explore the core concepts of incivility and consider the impact of inter-team behaviour on individuals, teams, organisations, and the safe delivery of patient care. Based…
Clot busting: Feline aortic thromboembolism
This webinar will cover the diagnosis and management of feline aortic thromboembolism. Not all owners will want to treat cats that present with this disease, but which cats have a…
Coagulation Disorders ‘If you prick us, do we not bleed?’
In this webinar, we look at the approach to coagulation disorders in small animal practice. Coagulation is complex, but the investigations of these conditions does not have to be. We…