The diary of Chris Allen through his vet student years.
So often I see owners getting frustrated that their dog is not doing what they want… Yet I also see a dog that is confused. It’s all a case of miscommunication and in the next few minutes I am going Continue reading The secret to getting your dog to do what you want…
I randomly came across this book tucked away in the corner of the university library. Sadly with social media I am reminded of the bad things in the world on a daily basis. I felt that as a vet student Continue reading REVIEW: Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing (Ranald Munro & Helen M. C. Munro)
Clinical Medcine of the Dog and Cat by Michael Schaer First impressions on receiving the book were that it was heavier and thicker than I was expecting, and just from the front cover you realise the level of care taking Continue reading Review: Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat (Second Edition)
A couple of months ago I was asked if I wanted to review a copy of Chaser, now remembering the media circus at the end of 2011 about the dog that knew a 1000 words I jumped at this opportunity. Continue reading REVIEW: Chaser – Unlocking the genius of the Dog who knows a THOUSAND words
As a vet student this lab-coat pocket sized book is perfect as a quick reference to clinical exams with flow charts covering many of the common presenting complaints organised by organ system and with a section on emergency procedures is Continue reading REVIEW: Pocket Handbook of Small Animal Medicine (Kit Sturgess)
As a vet student learning surgery is one of the biggest challenges that lies ahead, and is something that is exciting, yet bears a weight of great responsibility. Most of the surgery textbooks that I have seen are either very Continue reading Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Book Review
Free webinar on Atopic Dermatitis presented by Professor David Lloyd BVetMed PhD FRCVS DipECVD. European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College. Continue reading Atopic dermatitis – an update
Internationally recognised expert in dermatology, Dr Didier-Noel Carlotti DVM Diplomate ECVD shares his approach to cases of feline pruritus in this free online veterinary CPD webinar! Continue reading An Approach to Feline Pruritus
The first of two free webinars on Veterinary Dentistry presented by Rachel Perry BSc, BVM&S, MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery), MRCVS.
Extractions form a large part of dentistry in small animal practice. This webinar will cover the fundamentals of extraction techniques, and also provide guidelines to assist in the decision making process. Continue reading A close up on extractions – The ifs, whens, whys and hows of Dentistry
The second of two free webinars on Veterinary Dentistry presented by Rachel Perry BSc, BVM&S, MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery), MRCVS (you will get a recording of the first webinar if you register for this one).
Everyone understands the fact that dental disease is common in older pets. However, dental problems occur commonly throughout life. This weinar will cover the most commonly encountered problems in small animal practice and provide skills to enable early detection, treatment, and in some cases prevention. The approach to the geriatric patient with dental disease and concurrent systemic issues is also addressed. Continue reading Dentistry is for life! – The ifs, whens, whys and hows of Dentistry