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Vet examining cat's teeth and mouth

Effect of a buried knot in the healing process of dental extraction sites: a prospective study in cats

Klim, E.B., Mestrinho, L.A. and Gawor, J.P. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | March 2025
The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effect of the buried-knot suture technique on gingival wound healing in cats undergoing dental extractions…

Vet examining rabbit's teeth

Dental disease in rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: Clinical management and associated welfare impacts

Jackson, M.A., O’Neill, D.G., Hedley, J., Brodbelt, D.C. and Burn, C.C. | Veterinary Record | April 2025
The aim of this retrospective study was to describe the presenting clinical signs of rabbits with dental disease under primary veterinary care in the UK, diagnostic and treatment methods used, and mortality associated with the disease…

Farmer in a field looking at the cows legs

Analysis of cattle foot lesions recorded at trimming in the Southwest of England

Britten, N., Blackie, N., Reader, J., Booth, R.E., and Mahendran, S.A. | Animals | March 2025
The aim of this study was to assess the relative prevalence of foot lesions in both beef and dairy cattle based on foot inspection records…

Girl wearing a hard hat bandaging a horse's leg

‘It’s only a flesh wound’ – understanding the safety culture in equine, production animal and mixed veterinary practices

Tulloch, J.S.P., Schofield, I., Jackson, R. and Whiting, M. | Preventive Veterinary Medicine | April 2025
The aim of this cross-sectional online survey was to describe the prevalence of work-related injuries in equine, production animal and mixed veterinary practices, and to understand the injured person’s decision-making behaviour in these settings…

Vet talking to dog owner

Assessing pet owners’ knowledge and comprehension of veterinary medical terminology

Piazza, C., Dominguez Cots, L. and Dye, C. | Veterinary Record | March 2025
The aim of this survey was to assess owners’ understanding of commonly used vocabulary within a UK first opinion and referral hospital…

Cat coming out of litter tray

2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats

Taylor, S., Boysen, S., Korman, R., Buffington, T., Chalhoub, S., Defaux, P., Delgado, M.M. and Gunn-Moore, D. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | February 2025
The aim of these consensus guidelines was to provide primary care practitioners with easy-to-access practical information to assist in the approach to, and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats…

Owner feeding a cat

Feline comorbidities: a nutritional approach to management

Villaverde, C. and Hervera, M. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | March 2025
The aim of this review article was to provide guidance on important aspects to consider when choosing a suitable diet for cats with comorbidities…

Calf standing in a barn

Effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on neonatal calf diarrhea when administered at a disease alert generated by automated milk feeders

Welk, A., Cantor, M. C., Neave, H. W., Costa, J. H. C., Morrison, J. L., Winder, C. B. and Renaud, D. L. | Journal of Dairy Science | February 2025
The aim of this randomised clinical trial was to determine if early intervention with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug following a disease alert generated by automated milk feeders can reduce the duration of diarrhoea and improve feed intakes and performance in dairy cows…

Vet examining a small dog

Effectiveness of vapocoolant spray compared to eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream to enhance tolerance during intravenous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial

Trinder, R., Park, J., Humm, K. and Cole, L. | Journal of Small Animal Practice | January 2025
The aim of this randomised, blinded and controlled trial was to investigate if tolerance of intravenous catheterisation in cats and dogs differed following the application of vapocoolant spray compared to EMLA cream…

Vet listening to the heart of a small dog

Subcutaneous furosemide therapy for chronic management of refractory congestive heart failure in dogs and cats

Lombardo, S.F., Ferasin, H. and Ferasin, L. | Animals | January 2025
The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the effectiveness of subcutaneous administration of furosemide in controlling the signs of congestive heart failure in dogs and cats with refractory heart failure. …