Lasers to destroy bladder stones in animals
Urinary tract stones in cats and dogs can now be 'pulverised' by new laser technology acquired by The University of Queensland's veterinary hospital.
Veterinary medicine
Jul 28, 2020
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News tagged with vets
Feeling inferior to other vets is fueling sector's mental health crisis, new study shows
The feeling that they are not as good as their peers when it comes to diagnosing and solving a case is contributing to mental health issues in vets, new research has found. Conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Armitage-Chan, Reader ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 22, 2019
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Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice
Women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they begin to outnumber men in the field.
Social Sciences
Sep 07, 2019
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Risk factors that predict a dog's fear at the vet
A new study led by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found up to 40 percent of owners report their pet dogs are scared while being examined by a vet while, globally, up to one in seven dogs to show severe or ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 26, 2019
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Cat muzzles: cruel or useful?
It's not unusual to slap a muzzle on a dog if it's being aggressive or not keen on being given an injection, but a muzzle is not part of your average cat's wardrobe. Yet there they are online, by the dozen, in a wide range ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 19, 2019
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Why your veterinarian may refuse to euthanise your pet
Vets often grapple with the moral dilemma of when a client wants to kill an inconvenient pet. Clients might, for instance, hint that caring for the pet has become too much trouble, or that it interferes with their lifestyle ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 30, 2019
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Experts address burnout and exit from the veterinary profession
Employers and employees must work together to tackle issues of confidence and motivation, as a new report from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals day-to-day experiences in the workplace are the biggest drivers ...
Social Sciences
Nov 09, 2018
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Dogs set to benefit from simple blood test to spot liver disease
Vets have developed a blood test that quickly spots early signs of liver disease in dogs, a study suggests.
Plants & Animals
Aug 09, 2018
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New report calls for improvements to UK cattle vaccination
Research into disease prevention on British dairy farms has revealed a variation in how vaccination strategies are implemented by farmers and vets.
Other
Feb 12, 2016
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Groundbreaking research to improve diagnosis of colic in horses
Experts in one of the most dangerous health problems in horses have just published new research which could transform the way the condition is diagnosed and treated by vets and horse-owners.
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2015
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