Lynda Rutherford
BVM&S MVetMed DipECVS MRCVS
Brigite Pedro
DVM MSc DipECVIM-CA(Cardiology) MRCVS
Zoë Halfacree
MA VetMB CertVDI CertSAS FHEA DipECVS FRCVS.
Sarah Benjamin
VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), MRCVS, American Specialist in Veterinary Oncology
Slavomira Necova
MVDr, DipECVIM-CA (Onc), MRCVS, RCVS and EBVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology
Rehabilitation in the geriatric patient: adaptations at home
What home adaptations would we recommend to the owner of a geriatric animal? Non-slip surfaces: especially where they move around the most (carpet, sports mats, children’s floors). Control of the nails and avoid overgrowth of hair between the pads: always trim the nails as short as possible. Resting area that is insulated from the ground […]
Corneal pigmentation
Result of any kind of chronic superficial irritation. Usually deposited in the epithelium (sometimes anterior stroma). Origin: proliferation and centripetal migration of melanocytes that would normally remain in the limbus Usually associated with corneal vascularisation Aetiology: Excessive exposure: macroblepharom, facial nerve palsy. Irritation: medial entropion, distichiasis. Tear film abnormalities. Chronic immune stimulation. **Exception: corneal sequestration […]
Skin biopsy: when is it indicated and which techniques to use?
Indications: Suspected neoplasia. Nodules, ulcers or wounds that do not heal. Vesicular or pustular lesions (after infections have been ruled out and/or treated). Severe skin lesions that appear suddenly. Suspected dermopathies that will require expensive, potentially dangerous (e.g. immunosuppressive) and long-term treatment. When there has been no response to treatment, or when new lesions appear […]
Anaesthesia and analgesia in geriatric patients
Premedication Identifying, preventing and minimising pain is essential in the elderly patient. Midazolam appears to worsen balance and recovery in geriatric patients with peripheral vestibular syndrome. Administration of an atypical antidepressant such as trazodone may be considered, as it is fast-acting and of short duration. In cats, the use of gabapentin also decreases the level […]
Dermatophytosis treatments
Topical treatment Twice weekly topical application of lime sulphur, enilconazole or a miconazole/chlorhexidine shampoo. a. Miconazole shampoos are most effective when combined with chlorhexidine. b. Chlorhexidine as monotherapy is not very effective and is not recommended. 2. For localised treatment: clotrimazole, miconazole and enilconazole. 3. Topical therapies should be maintained until two consecutive negative fungal […]
