KEY POINTS1.Although life stages were recently defined for cats, there are as yet no specific nutritional guidelines for senior pets.2.Senior cats often have reduced digestive abilities which can affect their body and muscle condition scores.3.Recent research has shown the importance of dietary phosphorus content and thecalcium:phosphorus ratio.4.More research is needed on supplements that may help […]
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Given that pregnancy has been occurring since the start of humanity, we need not be surprised that we are going to be working with team members who are pregnant or trying to conceive, or we may be that staff member ourselves. And yet, the phenomenon still seems to catch some clinics unprepared! The reality is, […]
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Cats have cattitude – an air of superiority, entitlement, and absolute self-confidence. Coupled with their reputation for courage and cunning, they’ve captured human admiration throughout history. Early farmers along the Nile were the first to witness these fearsome ninja-warriors in action as they dispatched deadly snakes and scorpions with lethal precision. Across millennia, their boldness […]
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Isoflurane has been in use since the 1970s and more commonly in use in the veterinary setting since the late 1990s. As an anaesthetic agent, not surprisingly, it is capable of causing drowsiness or unconsciousness if large amounts are present in the room air. It has other known health effects including respiratory tract and skin […]
Continue ReadingArticle provided by Vetlexicon Canis. Contributors Agata Witkowska and Autumn P Davidson Images Robert J. McCarthy Rationale for technique Uses Advantages Disadvantages Technical problems Alternative techniques Time required Preparation Procedure Decision taking Criteria for choosing procedure Risk assessment Requirements Personnel Veterinarian expertise Other involvement Materials required Minimum equipment Ideal equipment Minimum consumables Preparation Pre-medication Dietary […]
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