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  1. Science Digest: Stapled enterectomy reduces surgical time when compared with sutured enterectomy

    Feline enterectomy is a common procedure performed in both general and referral veterinary practice, to remove diseased intestine. There is a lack of research on the outcomes and risk factors...
  2. Antibiotic treatment for otitis externa leads to yeast overgrowth in dogs’ ears, study shows

    ...antibacterial monotherapy in dogs. These findings suggest that veterinary surgeons should carefully monitor for yeast overgrowth in dogs following antibacterial treatment for bacterial otitis. More research is needed to determine...
  3. Science Digest: Clinical presentation, treatment response and prognosis of paediatric and juvenile lymphoma in cats

    ...age (<24 months)2. However, there’s a lack of research on the clinical presentation, disease characteristics, responses to treatment and prognosis in paediatric and juvenile feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)-negative cats. This...
  4. Antibiotic prescribing behaviour – what influences prescribing choices and what are the barriers and facilitators to appropriate prescribing?

    ...use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). There are many factors and considerations that contribute to antibiotic prescribing decisions in veterinary practice. We take a closer look at research into antimicrobial use...
  5. Incidence of hypoalbuminaemia in cats higher than previously thought, new study shows

    ...mortality. Whilst numerous studies on canine hypoalbuminaemia have been conducted, research investigating hypoalbuminaemia in cats is lacking, and its role as an acute phase protein and its prognostic value in...
  6. Researching urinary extracellular vesicles

    ...against urinary tract infections. What have I learned from this research project? This research has been a tremendous opportunity for me to pilot my scientific career in veterinary clinical research...
  7. Science Digest: What are the effects of wrapping the peripheral limbs of small dogs to prevent hypothermia during anaesthesia?

    Intraoperative hypothermia following general anaesthesia is a common complication in veterinary medicine, and dogs with a lower body mass are more susceptible. Previous research has shown that 83.6% of dogs...
  8. Nominations open for the 2025 BSAVA Awards

    ...profession, celebrating those who have made significant contributions to veterinary science, research, clinical practice, education and the welfare of small animals. The award categories are: The Bourgelat Award – For...
  9. CMA Market Investigation Update

    ...of areas including how veterinary practices operate, how practices interact with pet owners, clinical aspects and sector regulations. It is comprised of two veterinary nurses and four veterinary surgeons. Details...
  10. Can anti-nerve growth factor antibodies bedinvetmab and frunevetmab improve quality of life in dogs and cats with osteoarthritis?

    ...quality of life (HRQL) measure. New research led by Jacqueline Reid and published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science has explored whether bedinvetmab and frunevetmab improves the QOL of dogs and...
  11. My time at the FECAVA EuroCongress – BSAVA President Julian Hoad

    ...companion animals as aids for the search for therapeutic alternatives in humans. Both lectures were by Professor Hilda de Rooster and were very inspirational. We also were treated to a...
  12. Canine Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

    ...the research outcomes have potential impacts at a clinical level. A specific area that I always considered very important was research into antimicrobial resistance and the search for alternative therapeutics....
  13. Submissions open for BSAVA’s Clinical Abstracts for 2025

    Applications are now open for the BSAVA’s Clinical Abstracts programme for 2025. The Clinical Abstracts will provide an opportunity to present new research to the wider veterinary community at Congress...
  14. Support BSAVA PetSavers during ‘Remember a Charity’ Week

    ...supporting clinical research into companion animal diseases, your gift will have a long-term effect in ensuring the future of veterinary research for decades to come. As part of ‘Remember a...
  15. Journal of Small Animal Practice; Editor in Chief – Job Opportunity

    ...Animal Practice is a monthly, peer-reviewed, publication publishing research in all aspects of small animal clinical practice. You can find the journal’s full Aims and Scope here. We are excited...
  16. What’s new in pain management and analgesic research?

    To mark Pain Awareness Month, we’re looking at some new research in pain management and analgesics in small animal veterinary medicine. 1) Comparison of analgesic efficacy of tramadol, morphine and...
  17. BSAVA PetSavers partners with IDEXX Animana to promote toolkit for senior dog owners

    ...to veterinary professionals and senior dog owners across the UK. The Ageing Canine Toolkit was produced after BSAVA PetSavers funded a major research project at the University of Liverpool to...
  18. Cellular senescence – the culprit of MMVD?

    ...undertaking his PetSavers-funded student research project in the same field. He has an interest in all aspects of small animal medicine with the intention of going into small animal practice...
  19. Later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, according to new research

    ...database, born from 2010 to 2012 and neutered between 3 and 18 months old, were included in the study. Electronic health records were searched using search terms relevant to the...
  20. Intravenous Fluid Therapy unnecessary for cats after blood donation, new study finds

    ...new research. There is currently no consensus on the use of intravenous fluid therapy (IVFT) in cats post-blood donation. The new study, conducted by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College...