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Ep 65: Mike Davies on geriatric diseases in dogs and cats Jan 21, 2022

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Older pets are naturally at increased risk of age-related disease, and spotting these early is important for vets and owners. Joining us again for another Vet Times Podcast, vet Mike Davies discusses key diseases, the importance of screening and other tips for care of geriatric pets. ___________________ 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗥 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Mike FRCVS qualified from the RVC, has RCVS postgraduate certificates in veterinary radiology and small animal orthopaedics, and holds a fellowship by examination in clinical nutrition in cats and dogs. He is an RCVS specialist in veterinary nutrition (small animal clinical nutrition). Mike has worked in academia and private practice, and for several pet food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. He speaks internationally on clinical nutrition and geriatrics, and founded the original City and Guilds Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition, and the BVNA certificates in small animal and exotic nutrition. He runs Provet’s Certificate Course in Clinical Nutrition. He has authored many articles over his career, and has authored the Focus article “Avoiding risk factors for canine and feline geriatric diseases” in Vet Times (Volume 52, Issue 01, Pages 4-6). It is available now at Vet Times’ CPD+ service [https://cpd.vettimes.co.uk/cpd-plus/companion-animal/cpd-senior-pets/avoiding-risk-factors-for-canine-and-feline-geriatric-diseases]

Vet Times Extra: Jon Bowen on behaviour and the human-animal bond Jan 14, 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways, and one of the effects we have seen is the impact on the human-animal bond. In this Vet Times Extra podcast, Jon Bowen, behaviour consultant at the RVC, discusses the behavioural problems seen during the pandemic and the impact these have had on owners, as well as vets and vet nurses. Dr Bowen also talks about the importance of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) vaccination when our canine patients are returning to socialising again, and how we can make these veterinary visits less stressful for the dogs, their owners and the veterinary team. ______________________ 𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Jon Bowen graduated from the RVC in 1992 and spent several years in general practice. He is behaviour consultant at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, and sees referral cases from all over south-east England. He is currently newsletter editor for the Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group, and has coauthored a text book of behavioural medicine. ______________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis, makers of Versican Plus BB Oral, the UK’s first oral companion animal vaccine. Versican Plus BB Oral provides robust Bordetella protection with easy oral delivery. Speak to your Zoetis Account manager to learn more about Versican Plus BB Oral.

Vet Times Extra: Eric Morgan and Jenny Helm on lungworm Jan 05, 2022

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Angiostrongylus vasorum is a parasite that affects our canine patients in the UK, often with devastating consequences. Over recent years we have seen an increase in prevalence of lungworm disease. In this podcast, veterinary parasitologist Prof Eric Morgan and Jenny Helm, European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS) and RCVS specialist in small animal medicine and oncology referral clinician, discuss the prevalence of A vasorum in the UK, clinical signs to look for – including the wide and varied presentations we may see in clinical practice – along with options for treatment and prevention, including some of the innovative products recently brought to market in the UK. ___________________ 𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗕 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗩𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Eric is professor in veterinary parasitology at Queen’s University Belfast, and diplomate of the European Veterinary Parasitology College (DipEVPC). His research interests centre on the epidemiology of animal diseases under climate change, and consequences for their management. Over the past 20 years he has developed a research programme on the dog lungworm Angiostrongylus vasorum, involving studies on the epidemiology of this emerging infection in dogs, foxes and gastropod intermediate hosts. He supports the development and dissemination of best practice in parasite control through industry and government bodies, including the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP). ___________________ 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗠 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠-𝗖𝗔 𝗙𝗛𝗘𝗔 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Jenny graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow in 2005, and following this she undertook a small animal rotating internship at the RVC in London. She then spent a short spell in small animal practice before returning to Glasgow to undertake a residency in oncology and Internal medicine at The University of Glasgow. Jenny obtained her RCVS certificate in small animal medicine in 2008 and passed her European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) certifying examination and became a diplomate of the ECVIM in September 2012. Jenny is interested in all aspect of oncology (especially promoting good quality of life and haematology, and has several academic publications in both fields as well as an active research interest in canine lungworm. ___________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis, makers of Simparica Trio. Simparica Trio is a convenient monthly tablet containing oral moxidectin, licensed for the treatment of flea and tick infestations, prevention of angiostrongylosis and treatment of gastrointestinal roundworm and hookworm infections. For more information on Simparica Trio, speak to your Zoetis account manager to learn more, or visit https://www2.zoetis.co.uk/simparica-trio/

Ep 64: Ross Allan on diagnosing companion animal lameness Dec 17, 2021

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Making a diagnosis can be tricky enough, and particularly so with lameness. But is there another way of doing things? Ross Allan thinks so, and tells us more in this Vet Times podcast. _______________________ 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Ross graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2001, and gained a BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2014 and RCVS advanced practitioner status in 2015. He is clinical director of referrals at Pets’n’Vets Family in Glasgow, where he leads Roundhouse Referrals’ surgical team, widening access to advanced veterinary surgery in western Scotland through innovative services such as “fixed price” tibial plateau-levelling osteotomy surgery. Working within the Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital, Ross is familiar with the challenges and reward in effectively supporting owners and treating pets with OA. Ross wrote an article in Vet Times (Volume 51, Issue 39, Pages 4-8) titled “Diagnosing lameness – ‘a science of uncertainty and an art of probability’” that covers more of the concepts discussed in this podcast. It is online now at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/diagnosing-lameness-a-science-of-uncertainty-and-an-art-of-probability/ Image: © Iain McLean

Vet Times Extra: talking telemedicine triage with Dave Leicester from Vets Now Dec 10, 2021

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Today, we’re talking telehealth – specifically, the importance of telemedicine triage in today’s veterinary world. We’re also going to be talking a little bit about the changing face of the consumer. To help us do that, Vet Times editor James Westgate is joined by IVC Evidensia’s interim head of telemedicine, and head of telehealth at Vets Now, Dave Leicester.

VN Times Podcast, Ep 25: Happy Hour 11 – obesity and nutrition Dec 03, 2021

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VN Happy Hour returned on 25 November for a look at obesity and nutrition in companion animals. Hosts Rachael and James were joined by Nicola Lakeman, a well known and very highly respected veterinary nurse with expertise in the fields of nutrition and nursing clinics, as well as Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic Nurse Georgia Woods-Lee and NutritionRVN.com founder Jessica Joosse.

Ep 63: Ellie Mardell on feline hypertension Nov 26, 2021

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Systemic hypertension is a significant cause of morbidity in older cats, but early outward signs can be subtle or absent. Ellie Mardell, feline medicine specialist, discusses diagnostic and management considerations in this Vet Times Podcast. ______________________ 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗕 𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗠(𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 After three years in small animal practice, Ellie undertook a residency in feline medicine at the AHT and then worked at the University of Bristol for a year. She since gained an RCVS diploma and specialist status in feline medicine while working in a private referral hospital in the north-west of England. In 2018, Ellie established her own company, Feline Better, providing a visiting feline medicine consultancy and endoscopy service to local practices, and offering coaching for the membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists exam through Platinum CPD. She wrote an article, “Feline hypertension”, that appeared in Vet Times (Volume 51, Issue 40, Pages 6-8) that goes into more detail on the condition. It is online at Vet Times CPD+ at https://cpd.vettimes.co.uk/cpd-plus/companion-animal/cpd-cardiology/feline-hypertension Image: Stephen Cain Photography

Vet Times Extra: Gerry Polton on managing mast cell tumours Nov 19, 2021

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Mast cell tumours are prevalent in dogs, particularly certain breeds, and are relatively easy to diagnose with the correct work up. In this Vet Times Extra podcast, Gerry Polton, from North Downs Specialist Referrals, discusses some of the challenges and treatments of mast cell tumours, including intratumoural injection STELFONTA®, from Virbac. ___________________ 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗕 𝗠𝗦𝗰(𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗰) 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠-𝗖𝗔(𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Gerry is a European veterinary specialist in oncology and an RCVS-recognised specialist in veterinary oncology (small animals). Graduating from the University of Cambridge Veterinary School in 1997, after which he initially worked in first opinion practice, Gerry entered specialist practice as a clinical oncologist in 2002. He was awarded a Master of Sciences degree in clinical oncology by the Institute of Cancer Research at the University of Birmingham in 2003, having presented a thesis on the subject of canine anal sac tumours, a subject on which he is a renowned world expert. He became a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology in 2010. Gerry has published scientific literature and lectured across the world on a range of cancer subjects; he chairs and participates in a number of European oncology research projects and has a particular interest in collaborative clinical research. Gerry is clinical director of North Downs Specialist Referrals. ________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 Virbac is proud to bring you STELFONTA®, the latest ground-breaking intratumoural treatment for canine mast cell tumours. STELFONTA® is a targeted intratumoural treatment that does not require long-term drug therapy or general anaesthesia. For both the pet and their owner, it’s a pathway to preserving a better quality of life, particularly since a single treatment is sufficient to destroy the tumour completely in 75% of observed cases. You can learn more about STELFONTA® by contacting your local Virbac Territory Manager or visit https://vet-uk.virbac.com/stelfonta/homepage

Vet Times Extra: Sean Wensley talks 5 years of the BVA's animal welfare strategy Nov 10, 2021

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BVA Congress, which takes place at the London Vet Show (11 to 12 November 2021), will mark five years of the association’s efforts to create a better world for animals through its animal welfare strategy. Sean Wensley was BVA president when the first strategy was launched in 2016 – and ahead of his lecture at congress, he joined a special episode of the Vet Times Podcast to discuss its success and consider how it may develop further over the next five years. ___________________ 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Sean is senior veterinary surgeon (communication and education) at PDSA. He chairs the Animal Welfare Working Group of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), was president of the BVA from 2015-16 and is a Fellow of the RCVS. He is also an honorary lecturer in animal welfare at the University of Nottingham, a member of the Companion Animal Welfare Council, and a committee member of the Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association. Sean has assisted with animal welfare and conservation projects in East Africa, China, India, continental and Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. He holds a master’s degree in applied animal behaviour and animal welfare. In, 2017 Sean received the inaugural World Veterinary Association Global Animal Welfare Award for Europe.

Ep 62: Phil Elkins on notifiable livestock diseases Nov 05, 2021

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Bovine TB is the most infamous notifiable livestock disease of livestock currently within our shores, but farm vets need to be aware of others. To discuss some of them, Phil Elkins joins us for this Vet Times Podcast. _______________ 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗠&𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣(𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Phil graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2005 and spent 14 years in clinical practice, including gaining the CAVP (Cattle) in 2015. He is now an independent dairy and industry consultant. Phil's main interests are in optimising health, welfare and production efficiency through a holistic approach to farm systems. He has written an article “Notifiable diseases in cattle” for Vet Times (Volume 51, Issue 44, Pages 6-8), which is available online at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/notifiable-diseases-in-cattle/

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