Celebrating RVNs at VVSSuzanne Emptage RVNVVS Referral CoordinatorHere at VVS we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of clinical excellence in the Veterinary field, by supporting Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses in first opinion practice and enabling them to have access to Veterinary Specialists … [Read more...] about RVNs and VVS Live-Guided Ultrasound Consultations
Raw Diets
Raw diets – the solution to everything or a worrying trend? Professor Rob FoaleBSc BVetMed DSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVSVVS Internal Medicine Specialist IntroductionOver the past thirty years there has been a marked and significant change in owners’ attitude towards feeding raw diets to their cats and … [Read more...] about Raw Diets
Heart Murmurs in Puppies and Kittens
Heart MurmursDr Brigite PedroVVS Cardiology Specialist Have you heard a heart murmur during a clinical exam of a puppy or a kitten? When you detect a murmur in these young patients it can be concerning for owners; Dr Brigite Pedro shares her guidance for what to do next. A heart murmur is always … [Read more...] about Heart Murmurs in Puppies and Kittens
Feline Hypertension
A case of feline hypertension – more than meets the eye?Dr Sarah SpencerVVS Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist Do you offer senior health consultations in your practice? VVS Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Sarah Spencer brings you an interesting and though-provoking case study. Read about … [Read more...] about Feline Hypertension
Labrador With Abdominal Distension
Using a problem-orientated approach in an 8-year-old Labrador with abdominal distention.Professor Rob FoaleVVS Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist Follow through this case blog and answer the questions posed by Professor Rob Foale. Discover how he would encourage you to approach a challenging … [Read more...] about Labrador With Abdominal Distension
Heart Murmurs in Small Breed Dogs
‘a small breed dog with a heart murmur – should I start pimobendan?’Dr Joao NevesVVS Cardiology SpecialistDr Joao Neves discusses the usefulness and limitations of murmur intensity in managing pre-clinical stages of mitral valve disease.Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a common cardiac … [Read more...] about Heart Murmurs in Small Breed Dogs
In Conversation: Internal Medicine Mentorship
In conversation with Professor Rob Foale; what is mentorship and what could I gain through it?Dr Ellie DuffyVVS Commercial ManagerHere at VVS we are so proud of the Internal Medicine Mentorship Programme. It is unique and personalised CPD, that is tailored to each mentee’s specific aims, goals & … [Read more...] about In Conversation: Internal Medicine Mentorship
A Vizsla with Ventricular Premature Complexes
Investigating an ‘incidental’ arrhythmiaBy Dr Ellie DuffyVVS Commercial ManagerLottie, a five-year-old female neutered Visla, presented to her primary care vet with an acute right hindlimb lameness, and a suspected cruciate ligament injury. The rest of her clinical examination was unremarkable, and … [Read more...] about A Vizsla with Ventricular Premature Complexes