Meet Louis

Meet Louis

Meet Louis Age: 8.5 months Breed: British Shorthair Diagnosis: Effusive (wet) form Our little boy Louis gradually became less playful and started eating only tiny amounts of food. It happened so slowly over the course of a month that it was easy to miss — until one day, his tummy became noticeably swollen. That’s when we knew something wasn’t right.…

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Meet Potato

Meet Potato

Meet Potato Age: 2 years Breed: British short hair Diagnosis: Effusive (wet) form Last June, I noticed that my usually snuggly, lazy boy Potato was becoming withdrawn. He seemed depressed, lethargic, and just not himself. He started eating cat litter — a clear sign something was wrong — and overall, he just wasn’t a happy boy. He was also breathing…

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Meet Posey

Meet Posey

Meet Posey Age: 5.5 months Breed: Ragdoll x DSH Diagnosis: Non-effusive (dry) form Posey, two of her siblings and some other kittens came to me for foster at around four months old. There were seven kittens in total that had shared a space and most had an intermittently upset stomach I had trouble treating. She first developed symptoms at 24…

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Testing for EMS, who, why, when, how? (2025)

Testing for EMS, who, why, when, how? (2025)

This session will outline the various diagnostic protocols available for assessing Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Insulin Dysregulation (ID) in equine practice. It will provide an overview of the key features, advantages, and limitations of each testing method, with guidance on selecting the most appropriate approach based on the clinical objectives and practical considerations of the veterinary surgeon.

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