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Partial weight reduction protocols in cats lead to better weight outcomes, compared with complete protocols, in cats with obesity
The aim of this non-randomised observational cohort study was to compare outcomes in cats undergoing complete versus partial weight reduction protocols...

Comparison of clinical cure rates from footrot and contagious ovine digital dermatitis using zinc sulphate foot bathing and topical oxytetracycline: A randomised trial
The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to establish, and compare, the clinical cure rates of interdigital dermatitis (ID), footrot (FR) and contagious ovine digital dermatitis (CODD) from using either an antibiotic oxytetracycline spray or a disinfectant zinc sulphate footbath...

Use of human behaviour change models to investigate horse owner intention to adopt emergency colic recommendations
The aim of this study was to investigate UK horse owners’ attitudes and practices associated with colic emergency planning through the application of two behavioural models: the Trans-theoretical model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour...

Evaluation of primary wound healing and potential complications after perioperative infiltration with lidocaine without adrenaline in surgical incisions in dogs and cats
The aim of this randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effect on primary wound healing of preoperative infiltration of local anaesthesia with lidocaine...

Epidemiology of mammary tumours in bitches under veterinary care in the UK in 2016
The aim of this nested case-control study was to evaluate the epidemiology of mammary tumours in bitches attending primary care practice in the UK...

Equine allergic skin diseases: Clinical consensus guidelines of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology
The aim of this consensus statement was to review the available literature on equine allergic skin diseases and to make recommendations based on best available evidence...
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- 2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on Management of the Inappetent Hospitalised CatS. Taylor, D.L. Chan, C. Villaverde, L. Ryan, F. Peron, J. Quimby, C. O’Brien and S. Chalhoub | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | July 2022The aim of these consensus guidelines is to provide ...
- 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and CatsM.E. Gruen, B.D.X. Lascelles, E. Colleran, A. Gottlieb, J. Johnson, P. Lotsikas, D. Marcellin-Little and B. Wright | Journal of the American Animal Hospital Associaton | February 2022 The aim of these guidelines, produced by a ...
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