Is there life after vet practice ownership?

Veterinarians often put off selling their practices because they are concerned about life after ownership. What will they do with all those extra hours, how will they cope with leaving behind the identity that has defined them for decades? This series of articles explores the very busy lives of some of Practice Sale Search’s clients, […]

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NUTRITION OF AGING CATS

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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Lion-hearted: tales of feline courage

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 – what’s the fuss about? Are we too fearful of this chemical? Should we be?

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 […]

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