Demystifying Canine Mast Cell Tumours

The Great Pretender’ is a term often given to canine mast cell tumours (MCT) due to their ability to mimic a variety of conditions. Sometimes they are rapidly growing, erythematous masses which clearly warrant further investigation, but at other times they can look and feel like a simple lipoma which can make it easy to assume these masses are completely innocent. For this reason it is essential, if at all possible, to perform a fine needle aspirate on all masses encountered within the consulting room.

To Declaw, or Not Declaw?

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sits on a precipice. He has 30 days to enact a new bill that will ban declawing cats, which would make New York the first state to outlaw the controversial practice. If he chooses to ratify it, Cuomo will massively disrupt the normal model of cat ownership in New York. Most cats in New York are indoor cats, which means they don’t require their claws to hunt or climb. Many vets declaw cats automatically when they spay or neuter them. This attitude contrasts with other countries, where declawing is not routine, and many vets consider it cruel.

The Placebo Effect

The placebo effect is a curious one. By all standards of medical science, it shouldn’t work. We are sick, we take a pill which we are told will cure us, and we get better. But then the twist – there was no actual medicine in that pill! Somehow, you were cured without doing anything except believing that you are being treated.

Current Understanding of Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle

Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC) is a condition most commonly encountered within the spaniel breed indicating that genetic factors play an important role in its development. However, Toby Gemmill who led last week’s webinar considers its common name, IOHC, a misnomer as it points towards a particular pathogenesis, which is not correct.

C-Sections: The good, the bad, the puppies! Webinar Review

So many questions enter my head when I’m told by a concerned receptionist that a whelping bitch is on the way to the practice. Is this bitch owned by an experienced breeder or a complete novice? Is this a brachycephalic breed, notorious for having problems or a young fit and healthy crossbreed? What stage of labour is this bitch in and how long has it been going on for? These questions are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the information required for vets to make the correct decisions for both bitch and puppies.

Controversies in Anaesthesia - When to Give NSAIDs

This webinar threw up statistics which were both reassuring and alarming. In 1999 only 50% of vets prescribed analgesia for patients undergoing routine surgery but reassuringly ,in 2013, 98% now give opiates and/or NSAIDs. However when you analyse this data further it showed that 75% of vets give NSAIDs to dogs undergoing surgery but alarmingly only 33.4% give NSAIDs to cats.

Battling Burnout with Vetoquinol

About the webinars Mental health is a crisis right now in the veterinary industry, with UK vets said to be three to four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. The pandemic has only worsened feelings of burnout and pushed many vets to a near-breaking point. Therefore, Vetoquinol wants to provide vets with a small time out to alleviate some of the day-to-day mental strain placed on them.

Top 10 Veterinary Podcasts for Empowering Women

Women have been a crucial part of the veterinary field for decades, and their contributions continue to shape the industry. From practising veterinarians to researchers, educators, and administrators, women have played a vital role in the advancement of veterinary medicine.

Beyond the Checkbox: Empowering Veterinary Professionals with Comprehensive Online CPD

As veterinary professionals, we all know the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and improve our knowledge and skills. But at The Webinar Vet, we believe that CPD is much more than just ticking a box. Our online veterinary CPD business offers much more than just the required hours of CPD - it's a platform to educate and empower veterinary professionals to be the best they can be.