Friends, forage, freedom: The Use of Alternative Grazing Systems for Horses (2021) Overview Equine management is built on the foundations of tradition. However, the role of horses is evolving, and the change in horse use but not horse management sometimes contributes to welfare issues, such as obesity. This talk considers “alternative” management systems for horses, which purport to fulfill the…
Prevention and Management of Laminitis (2021) Overview This webinar discusses the value of assessing insulin concentration in assessing the risk and prognosis for laminitis and goes on to highlight recent updates in the management of endocrinopathic laminitis and obesity. The pros and cons of different treatments are reviewed with reference to the published literature and also recent work that is…
Advances in FIP treatment, an Australia perspective (2021) Overview Advances in anti-viral therapy are showing that effective treatment for FIP is finally now a reality. Since 2018, publications emerged showing FIP remission states were being achieved with new antiviral compounds. Registered, commercial options remain unavailable, however, vets are now gaining legal access to the nucleoside analogue remdesivir via BOVA compounding pharmacy. Preliminary…
Trilostane effectively treats hyperadrenocorticism in dogs, but requires monitoring against potential adverse effects and risk of oversuppression of adrenocortical function. Monitoring methods, still under debate and research, include ACTH stimulation testing, pre-pill cortisol measurement, biochemical changes, and acute-phase protein measurement. An understanding of trilostane’s pharmacology and each monitoring method’s limitations is critical for optimal treatment outcomes.
What is the link between stress and Equine Gastric Disease in horses? (2022) Overview Equine gastric disease (EGD) is a common condition in horses, with a prevalence approaching 100% in certain populations. In experimental studies, in rats, gastric lesion size is a commonly used outcome to measure their response to stress. So what is the link between stress and EGD in…
[webinar] Globally, around one in ten cats over the age of 10 years suffer from this condition. Typical clinical signs of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, often in spite of a normal or even increased appetite….
Caring for a cat with hypertension Overview Systemic hypertension is the medical term for a persistent increase in blood pressure that is damaging to the body. Hypertension is most commonly seen in older cats and especially in those known to have certain medical conditions which cause an increased risk of high blood pressure. Chronic kidney disease is currently thought to…
Caring for a cat with arthritis (2023) Overview Degenerative joint disease is often referred to as arthritis is common in older cats. Often arthritis develops very slowly and since it affects multiple joints on multiple limbs it can be difficult to spot: lameness is rarely a feature and more often the cat will adjust their activity levels and lifestyle to…