Ensuring Quality of Life in Older Reptiles: A Comprehensive Guide

As pet reptiles age, their care needs evolve significantly, and assessing their quality of life becomes increasingly important. Unlike more vocal pets like dogs and cats, reptiles often exhibit subtle signs of distress or discomfort, making it challenging for even the most attentive owners to discern their well-being. This guide delves into the critical aspects of evaluating the quality of life in older reptiles, ensuring they receive the best care in their golden years.

Five things that you should do to avoid panics during anaesthesia

It’s true, isn’t it, that there is nothing more stressful than having to prepare a patient for anaesthesia, thinking about the anaesthetic protocol, calculating the doses, arranging the operating theatre etc etc. and all this for an uncooperative patient? You cannot find the right tube, other unforeseen things happen, you start to feel rushed… And all this can be compounded if complications arise during the anaesthetic procedure  which, perhaps, if they had been foreseen and anticipated, could be better managed and the patient’s safety would not be compromised.

Understanding Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Cattle: A Rising Concern

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a diverse group of mycobacteria that do not cause tuberculosis but can lead to significant health issues in both humans and animals. In recent years, the presence and impact of NTM in cattle have garnered increasing attention from veterinary scientists and farmers alike. This blog delves into the nature of NTM, their implications for cattle health, and the measures needed to address this emerging challenge.

The Impact of CMA Investigation on Veterinary Practices: Addressing Concerns and Realities

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into veterinary pricing has stirred significant debate within the veterinary community. While the investigation aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the pricing of veterinary services, it has also raised concerns about the potential abuse of veterinary professionals. This blog delves into the implications of the CMA investigation, addressing both the concerns of abuse and the necessity for pricing transparency.

Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond

On Sunday 28th July, StreetVet will be collaborating with other charities, individuals and organisations that support and promote the Human-Animal Bond (HAB) to create virtual events and competitions to inspire and educate animal lovers. As well as celebrating the relationship between humans and animals and all of the benefits they bring to us, the day intends to encourage animal lovers to engage with charities whether that is following them through social media or volunteering.

Balancing Parasitic Treatments for Pets: Are We Over-Worming Our Cats and Dogs?

In recent years, there has been growing concern among veterinarians and pet owners alike about the frequency and necessity of worming treatments for cats and dogs. With a plethora of parasitic preventatives and treatments available, it's crucial to evaluate whether our current practices are truly beneficial or if we might be over-treating our furry friends.

Best Anaesthesia Protocols for Everyday Emergencies

In the recent webinar "Best Anaesthesia Protocols for Everyday Emergencies," sponsored by Livisto, Dr. Thaleia-Rengina Stathopoulou provided invaluable insights into the practical applications of anaesthesia in various emergency scenarios.

Revolutionising Veterinary Cancer Detection with HT Vista

HT Vista, established in 2023, is the subsidiary of HT Bioimaging (HTVET), founded in 2017 by Shani Toledano, Co-Founder & CEO and Gideon Barak, Co-Founder & Chairman, with an aim to increase cancer detection at an early stage. Our mission is to save pets’ lives by promoting cancer detection at its early stage.

Elevate Your Feline Care with Our Feline Behaviour Refresher Course!

As veterinarians, we know that understanding and addressing feline behaviour is crucial for providing comprehensive care to our furry patients. Our latest Feline Behaviour Refresher Course is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills, ensuring you can offer the best possible care. This course is included in our membership, or you can purchase it at a special price with a 20% discount using the code COURSE20.

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