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54 Hyperthyroidism and azotaemia
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Hattie Syme, professor of internal medicine here at the RVC about hyperthyroidism and azotaemia. Hattie’s main resear...
53 Diabetes 2049 and beyond
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, in the third of the Stijn sessions about the future of diabetes. Stijn is a senior lecturer here at the RVC ...
52 Approach to the bleeding patient
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stefano Cortellini, lecturer in emergency and critical care here at the RVC about an approach to the bleeding patient. Where do you s...
51 Monitoring in diabetes
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine here at the RVC about how you monitor and what you monitor in your diabetic patie...
50 Levetiracetam
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Joe Fenn, lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery here at the RVC about the use of levetiracetam. Joe has been b...
49 Insulin choice in cats
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine here at the RVC about how do you clinically decide about which insulin to use in ...
48 Chickens
05 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Jo Hedley, Lecturer in Exotic species and small mammal medicine and surgery here at the RVC about an approach to common problems with...
47 Clinical reasoning
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice and has an international reputation from pharmacology to clinical problem solving. Curre...
46 Spinal trauma
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of the podcast talking to Dr Patrick J Kenny. Pat was a senior lecturer here at the RVC lecturer in veterinary neurology and n...
45 Spinal trauma
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Patrick J Kenny. Pat was a senior lecturer here at the RVC lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, though ha...
44 Ophthalmological tips & tricks
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up again with Charlotte Dawson, lecturer in ophthalmology here at the RVC, to ask her about her tips and tricks from an array of ophthalmolog...
43 Complete Blood Count
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Kate English, lecturer in clinical pathology here at the RVC. From tips on blood collection and how to smear, to how you i...
42 Ophthalmological examination
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our 42nd podcast we might not uncover the mysteries of life the universe and everything, though we do have the opportunity to refresh our appr...
41 Traumatic brain injury
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Elsa Beltran, one of our fabulous senior lecturers in neurology and neurosurgery here at the RVC about traumatic brain injury. ...
40 Coxofemoral luxation
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Elvin Kulendra, lecturer in orthopaedic surgery here at the RVC about coxofemoral luxation in dogs. The most common ...
39 Acute vestibular disease
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Joe Fenn, lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery here at the RVC about presentation and management of acute ves...
38 Blood pressure in dogs and cats
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Rosanne Jepson, lecturer in internal medicine here at the RVC about blood pressure in dogs and cats. Hypotension, hype...
37 Rule of Six
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk to Tom Cardy, staff clinician in neurology and neurosurgery here at the RVC about the ‘Rule of Six’, or the &lsqu...
36 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stefano Cortellini, lecturer in emergency and critical care here at the RVC about the process and indications for Continuous Renal Re...
35 Bite wounds
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Zoë Halfacree, senior lecturer in soft tissue surgery here at the RVC, about bite wounds and some things to consider in how to a...
34 EPIC
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk to one of the principle investigators of the EPIC study, Professor Adrian Boswood. We discuss the findings of the evaluat...
33 Angiostrongylosis redux
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
To kick start the return of the RVC Clinical podcast we speak to Karen Humm, Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care here at the RVC. Karen was last h...
32 Radiography and Radiology In Practice: Top Ten Tips
22 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Access to plain radiography is very widespread now in veterinary medicine. As with any diagnostic test it is essential to make sure that we use this m...
31 Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lymphoma (previously often referred to as lymphosarcoma) is one of the most (if not the most?) common types of cancer to affect dogs and cats. In this...
30 Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare in Clinical Practice - Part 2
11 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In and amongst all the science and medicine that are at the centre of veterinary practice, it is essential that we don't overlook the overarching prin...
29 Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare in Clinical Practice - Part 1
20 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In and amongst all the science and medicine that are at the centre of veterinary practice, it is essential that we don't overlook the overarching prin...
28 Corneal ulceration - Part 2
29 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part in the two-part mini-series on corneal ulceration in dogs and cats with Màrian Matas Riera who is a lecturer ...
27 Corneal ulceration - Part 1
09 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Finally some Ophthalmology! Corneal ulceration (ulcerative keratitis) is a problem that is encountered commonly in small animal practice and the appro...
26 Tomcat urethral obstruction ('Blocked cats') - Part 2
18 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of my discussion on blocked cats with Dr Rosanne Jepson, Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Do...
25 Tomcat urethral obstruction ('Blocked cats') - Part 1
27 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tomcats with urethral obstruction are sadly a common small animal emergency population; this problem is one of the 'classics' no doubt, and with the p...
24 Student extramural studies (EMS) - maximising the potential
07 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
All veterinary students have to undertake extramural studies (EMS) as part of their undergraduate training. How can they go about making the most of t...
23 Angiostrongylus vasorum (canine lungworm)
16 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Angiostrongylosis is a horrible disease affecting dogs not just in the UK but in many other countries besides. The two most commonly reported clinical...
22 Being a new grad vet in practice
05 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
So you've made it through vet school, landed your veterinary degree, now what? It's the start of another phase in your lifelong journey! There are man...
21 Gastrointestinal signs and Canine IBD
26 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs - and cats - with chronic intermittent gastrointestinal signs are a common population in small animal practice! What's to be done? How should we ...
20 Transfusion medicine
05 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone for some blood? Or how about some plasma? Transfusion medicine is a developing field in small animal practice as access to blood products incre...
19 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) - Part 2
12 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in cats and dogs, especially as they get older. In the first podcast on CKD we discussed topics such ...
18 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) - Part 1
22 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in cats and dogs, especially as they get older. In this first of two podcasts on CKD we discuss topic...
17 Veterinary nursing
08 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that the nurses are really in charge!!...Having already undergone some substantial changes over the last two decades or so, veterinary ...
16 Portosystemic shunts
03 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Portosystemic shunts (PSS) are a relatively common problem in small animals and are the subject of this next podcast in our series. The podcast featur...
15 Alabama Rot-like Syndrome in UK dogs
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 18 months or so a number of dogs in the United Kingdom have been affected by a disorder which causes skin lesions initially followed wit...
14 Feline cardiomyopathy
12 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is relatively common in domestic cats and these patients form a significant part of the caseload for many companion animal veterinary pr...
13 Human factors, non-technical skills and professionalism
22 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What are human factors, non-technical skills and professionalism? Human factors, non-technical skills and professionalism are concepts whose importanc...
12 Healthcare-associated infection
02 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare-associated infection is an extremely important consideration both in veterinary and human medicine. In this podcast we discuss issues such ...
11 Tips for general anaesthesia safety
08 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Many, many dogs and cats undergo general anaesthesia daily around the world. It is such a common intervention that being prepared and confident is vit...
10 Canine Cruciate disease
17 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cruciate disease is one of the most common orthopaedic problems in dogs. In this podcast we review the anatomy and function of the cruciate ligaments ...
09 Veterinary Oncology
28 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Oncology is a relatively young speciality in small animal veterinary medicine but one that is exciting and continually evolving. In this latest podcas...
08 Small Animal Poisons
05 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There are many potential ways in which dogs and cats can poison themselves! In this latest podcast we discuss some of the more well known 'classic' po...
07 Diabetes Mellitus and Remission
12 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"Every month is diabetes month in my mind!" (Stijn Niessen, 2013). Diabetes mellitus is a common and very important hormonal disease in both dogs...
06 Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy - a general discussion
02 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation therapies are gaining increasing recognition as being an important part of veterinary healthcare and th...
Listeners update (Nov 2013)
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update on how the podcasts are going and a BIG THANK YOU to you the listeners for your interest and support! Please do feel free to get in to...
05 Feline ureteric obstruction
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Urethral obstruction ('blocked cats') is a well recognised emergency problem in cats. However obstruction of one or both ureters is also inc...
04 Nutrition in sick animals
21 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are the consequences of malnutrition? What is nutritional support? When is the right time to start nutritional support? Does refeeding syndrome t...
03 Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD)
31 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD) is a common presenting complaint in small animal practice; a number of different disease states can disrupt normal physiol...
02 Blunt traumatic limb fractures
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Limb fractures are a common injury following blunt trauma in dogs and cats and a rational approach to the management of these patients is crucial. In ...
01 Seizures
19 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Seizures are relatively common in cats and especially in dogs. In this inaugural podcast I discuss this presenting complaint with Dr Holger Volk&...
Introduction
29 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Shailen Jasani introduces the podcast series and explains what you can expect. The podcasts are primarily aimed at vets and nurses in first opini...