Sarah M. A. Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Feline Medine Hyperthyroidism is a common condition, especially of older cats. Although many cases are straightforward to diagnose and treat, this is not always the case. What follows is the second part of an article that aims to … [Read more...] about Hyperthyroidism: commonly asked questions. part 2
Hyperthyroidism: commonly asked questions. part 1
Sarah M. A. Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVSRCVS Specialist in Feline Medine Hyperthyroidism is a common condition, especially of older cats. Although many cases are straightforward to diagnose and treat, this is not always the case. What follows is the first part of an article that aims to … [Read more...] about Hyperthyroidism: commonly asked questions. part 1
Clinical conundrum – the life-changing incidental finding…
Dr Susana Silva DVM CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVSRCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine We often say “oh, under 8 years old pre-op bloods aren’t really necessary”. However, occasionally, we do pick up something unusual. In this blog, we’re going to look at just such a … [Read more...] about Clinical conundrum – the life-changing incidental finding…
A new medical mystery from our internal medicine specialist
Dr Susana Silva DVM CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVSRCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine You are presented with “Evie”, a 5 year old female neutered Pointer who has been lethargic and anorexic for 2 days. However, her owners are concerned because she is significantly more … [Read more...] about A new medical mystery from our internal medicine specialist
A medical mystery – cardiac or not?
Dr Nuala Summerfield BSc BVM&S DipACVIM (Cardiology) DipECVIM CA(Cardiology) MRCVS RCVS, American and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology The great radiologist Merrill C. Sosman once said that “You see only what you look for. You recognize only what you know.” Now, while we’re … [Read more...] about A medical mystery – cardiac or not?
Feline cardiomyopathies – an update from VVS
Dr Nuala Summerfield BSc BVM&S DipACVIM (Cardiology) DipECVIM CA(Cardiology) MRCVS RCVS, American and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology You are presented with a 9 year old male neutered domestic longhair at a routine vaccination. He’s a “big boy” but not particularly fat, and … [Read more...] about Feline cardiomyopathies – an update from VVS
Which cases can VVS help you with?
Dr Nuala Summerfield BSc BVM&S DipACVIM (Cardiology) DipECVIM CA(Cardiology) MRCVSRCVS, American and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology With the demands of a busy caseload, high client expections and an ever-expanding (and ever-changing) knowledge base available, it can feel … [Read more...] about Which cases can VVS help you with?
Case study — hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure in a cat
Dr Nuala Summerfield BSc BVM&S DipACVIM (Cardiology) DipECVIM CA(Cardiology) MRCVS RCVS, American and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Bailey, a 14 year old female cat was presented for assessment of laboured breathing and decreased appetite. Bailey’s Vet was suspicious … [Read more...] about Case study — hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure in a cat