High Time We Talk About Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: Medicinal Cannabis and How to Talk to Clients (Dr Erika van Zyl-Venter)

04

Understanding Cardiorespiratory Causes of Collapse in Dogs (Prof Johan P. Schoeman)

07

Integrative Management of Obesity in Companion Animals: The Role of Veterinary Physiotherapy 

(Tasmyn Gouws)

11

The Responsible Use of Topical Antibiotics in Veterinary Ophthalmology (Dr Izak Venter)

15

Prolotherapy for Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease: A Call for Caution 

(Dr Klaas-Jan van de Wetering)

19

Optimal Diagnostic use of Laboratory Tests in Dogs and Cats with Renal Disease (Dr Yolandi Rautenbach) 

21

Approaching Forelimb Lameness in Dogs: A Practical Guide to the Shoulder and Elbow for General Practitioners (Dr Christiaan Triegaardt)

26

Journal Scan / Abstracts 

31

Breakeven Analysis in a Veterinary Practice (Andrew Christie)

04

Striving Towards Wellness: Grieving and Loss: The Painful Journey of Healing (Retha Watson)

08

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Heart Murmurs Detected on Cardiac Auscultation in 856 Cats 

(Luca Ferasin, Heidi Ferasin, Altin Cala and Naomi Creelman)

12

The Role of Veterinary Physiotherapy in Dogs with Cardiorespiratory Disorders (Natascha Hartmann) 

17

Abstracts 

21

Journal Scan 

23

Is there a Place for Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Ophthalmology? (Dr Izak Venter)

26

Empowering Owners to Keep Osteoarthritic Dogs Moving: A Guide for Veterinary Professionals 

(Ansi van der Walt)

29

Identifying and Treating Canine and Feline Urolithiasis (Rachel Williams)

32

Striving Towards Wellness: Professional Relationships (Retha Watson) 

04

Clouded by Pupil Opacities? (Dr Janine Ryan) 

08

MRI of the Ears? You Heard Right! (Dr Christelle le Roux) 

12

What’s New in Mitral Valve Disease 

22

Physiotherapy for Back Issues (May Römer-Bartels) 

25

Is This Structure in the Mouth Normal? (Dr Roxanne Emslie) 

28

Striving Towards Wellness: Emotions – The Thing We Never Talk About (Retha Watson) 

04

Autoimmune Eyelid Disease in Dogs (Dr Izak Venter) 

08

An Update on Rodenticide Toxicity in Dogs (Dr Salome Nagel) 

12

Corticosteroids, Apoquel and Cytopoint – All effective for Canine Atopy but not all without side effects (Margaret Gober and Andrew Hillier)

19

The Crux of Canine Colour Genetics (Article sponsored by ZooOmics) 

23

Surgical Oncology – Essential Guidelines for General Practitioners (Dr Christiaan F Triegaardt) 

26

Striving Towards Wellness: Depression, Anxiety, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue (Retha Watson)

04

Diabetic Cataracts in Dogs and Cats (Dr Izak Venter)

08

Managing anaemia in cats with chronic kidney disease (Adapted, Displayed and Reprinted with permission from DVM360)

14

Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing ImmuneMediated Haemolytic Anaemia (Dr Kelly du Preez)

16

Removing Linear Foreign Bodies in Dogs: Surgical Pearls (Article sponsored by CLAVET)

22

Journal Scans 

25

Practice Tips 

29

AI Applications in Veterinary Medicine (AI and Jaqqui Posthumus)

04

Calcareous Degeneration of the Canine Cornea (Dr Izak Venter)

07

CRP as a Test for Assessing and Monitoring Systemic Inflammation (Reyers, F)

11

The Paretic Dachshund (CJ du Plessis)

16

The Role of Physiotherapy in the Management of Canine Osteoarthritis (Dr. Tanya Grantham)

20

The Hidden Power of the Fascia (by Ané Lloyd)

26

Succession Planning in a Veterinary Practice (Andrew Christie)

04

Feline Hypertensive Retinopathy (Dr Izak Venter)

07

Sialadenosis (Dave Miller)

11

Spinal Injury Stabilization by SOP Plates (Karl H. Kraus)

13

Feline Hyperaldosteronism: A Mediator of Renal Disease? (Prof Johan Schoeman)

17

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) in Dogs (Charné Rossouw-Claassen)

22

No More Kidney Around: Anaesthaesia and the Renally Impaired Cat (Kristen Cooley)

25

Understanding the Income Statement of a Vet Practice  (Andrew Christie)

04

Feline Glaucoma  (Dr Izak Venter)

08

The Approach to the Respiratory Distress Patient (Dr Marinell Breytenbach)

16

The Role of Physiotherapy in Veterinary Lung Rehabilitation (Amy Louw)

26

The Many Facets of Hypertension (Joan Capuzz)

28

Pulmonary Hypertension and Cor Pulmonale (Prof Johan Schoeman)

34

Journal Scan 

37

Understanding The Balance Sheet of Vet Practice (Andrew Christie)

04

Qualitative Tear Film Deficiency (QTFD) – an UnderDiagnosed Ocular Disease in Dogs (Dr Izak Venter)

08

Intensive Antioxidant and Regenerative Treatment of Cycad Toxicity in a South African Dog: a Case Study 

(Dr Luzaan van der Laan)

13

Detox Your Practice: How to Eliminate Toxic Team Members and Avoid Hiring Them (Michele Drake)

16

Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Decision Making Part 1: Radiography (Amy Haylock)

18

Performing Open Surgical Liver Biopsy (Stephanie Shaver)

24

Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (Charné Rossouw-Claassen)

29

Budgeting within a Veterinary Practice – The Cash Flow Forecast (Andrew Christie)

04

An Overview of Cataracts in Dogs (Dr Izak Venter)

08

Q & A Diabetes Mellitus (Dr Tanya Grantham)

14

A Practical Guideline to Implementing an Antibiotic (Kathryn McIver)

19

SWEET DREAMS: Anaesthesia for the diabetic patient (Kristen Cooley)

28

Budgeting within a Veterinary Practice (Andrew Christie)

04

Ocular Neoplasia in Cats (Dr Izak Venter)

08

Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome: The Significance to South African veterinarians (Dr Mareli Smalberger)

12

Electrochemotherapy: Perspective from a Medicine Specialist (Dr Ryan Friedlein)

16

Physiotherapy can Improve the Outcome of Canine Patients with Acute Neurological Conditions 

(Dr Tanya Grantham)

19

Common Canine Spinal Disease Simplified (Joan Capuzzi)

24

Making the Cut: Surgical Versus Medical Management of Canine Disk Disease (Joan Capuzzi)

26

Not Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie 

29

Financing the Purchase of a Veterinary Practice (Andrew Christie)

04

Silencing Your Inner Critic (Rebecca A. Packer)

06

Abnormalities of the Anterior Chamber of the Eye (Dr Izak Venter)

08

Think Before You Leap: A New Way To Interpret Your Laboratory Results (Dr Kelly du Preez)

16

Concepts in Sterilisation (Sarah Marvel)

20

Imaging of Nasal Disease (Dr Nicolette Hayward)

30

Using Technology to Meet Client Expectations (Eric Garcia)

04

Use of Laboratory Diagnostics in Dermatology for Veterinary Clinicians – Part I: Histopathology (Dr Rick Last)

06

Bee Sting and Massive Attack by Bees in Dogs (De Cramer K.G.M)

13

The MDR1 Gene in Dogs Mutations and Increased Susceptibility to Drugs (Eric Garcia)

16

Plugging the Protein Faucet in Dogs with PLE (Joan Capuzzi)

18

Successful Pet Export to EU and Northern Ireland (Dr Anika Aline de Witt)

20

Approach To a Patient with a “Blue Eye” (Dr Izak Venter)

22

Managing South African Snake Bite Envenomation in Dogs (Prof Andrew Leisewitz)

26

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “Y” is for Your Dental Operatory – you’ve got to take care of it, and it will take care of your patient (Jan Bellows)

34

Working ON, Not JUST IN, Your Practice (Peter Weinstein)

04

Anaesthesia for the Geriatric Patient (Molly Allen}

08

Upping your Lateral Suture Game (Jason Syrcle)

13

Imaging of Nasal Disease (Dr Nicolette Hayward)

16

Normal Dental Radiography… You Must Know this Before Knowing Abnormal (Barden Greenfield)

21

The First Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Canine Atopic Dermatitis 

25

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Dogs (Unistel Pets)

26

Managing Pericardial Effusion in the Dog (L. Ari Jutkowitz)

28

Additional Information for Pericardial Effusion (PE) (DR L L van der Merwe)

31

How & Why Technology Can Become Toxic & What You Can Do About It (Eric D. Garcia)

04

Reticulocytes and the Value of Reticulocyte Haemoglobin as a Marker of Iron Deficient Erythropoiesis (Dr Kelly du Preez)

06

Feline Stomatitis (Dr L.L. van der Merwe)

10

Classifying Tooth Resorption in Cats and Dogs (Amanda Carrozza)

13

Preparing Owners for the Death of a Pet (Kate Boatright)

16

The Heart of the Matter: Screening for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats (Unistel Pets)

19

Cardiac Tumours in Dogs and Cats (Liza S. Köster)

21

Pericardial Effusion: Causes and Clinical Outcomes in Dogs (Kristin MacDonald)

28

How Baby Boomers and Millennials View Leadership (Eric D. Garcia)

04

The Malformed Canine Heart (Joan Capuzzi)

07

Ocular Ultrasonography Part 2: Ocular Abnormalities (Sam Mauchlen)

12

Veterinarians’ Guide to Negotiating Reasonable Restraint of Trade Agreements (Dr Trudie Prinsloo-Van der Heever)

15

Therapeutic Approach to Patients with Superficial Corneal Ulceration (Dr Izak Venter)

18

An Approach to Pelvic Fractures in Clinical Practice (Dr Ross Elliot)

20

Vitamin D Deficiency in Cats (Unistel Pets)

24

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “X” is for Intraoral X-rays (Jan Bellows)

26

Suicide Prevention: How to be Someone’s Person (Meghann Berglund)

04

An Overview of Interdog Aggression (Dr Aileen Pypers)

06

The Blue Patient: Approach to Respiratory Emergencies in Small Animals (Atkinson, B.K.)

09

Ocular Ultrasonography in Small Animals – Part 1: Patient Preparation, Technique and Normal Appearance

(Sam Mauchlen)

16

How to Engage Cat Owners in Lifelong Preventive Care (Eric D. Garcia)

19

Help with Challenges in Eyelid Surgery (Ron Ofr)

25

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: When Waiting is Wishful Thinking (Jan Bellows)

31

Anaesthesia and Management of Peri-Anaesthetic Hypotension for Critical Patients (Elisa M. Mazzaferro)

04

Managing Immune-mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (Carla Johnson)

09

ACVIM Consensus Statement on the Treatment of IMHA in Dogs (Summarised by Dr L. L. van der Merwe)

12

Glossary and Definitions in Canine: Blood Transfusions – Separate Your Ps From Your Qs (Summarised by Dr L.L. van der Merwe)

15

How to Create a Veterinary Practice Website That Wows (Robert Sanchez)

18

How to be a Veterinary Social Media Superstar 

20

Diagnosis and Management of GI Motility Disorders (Albert E. Jergens)

23

From Periphery to Perception: The Pathway to Pain (Sarah Mouton Dowdy)

28

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: ‘W’ is for Waiting to Treat 

31

Understanding the Use of Antibody Titres in Veterinary Practice (Kate Boatright)

04

Common Dilemmas in Epilepsy (Steven De Decker)

06

Pneumothorax as an Imaging Diagnosis in Small Animal Patients (Dr Kirstin Dinham)

10

Hypothermia: Foe More Than Friend (Justin F. Grace)

15

Possible IMHA Dog – Now What? (Carla Johnson)

19

What Lives in the Dog’s and Cat’s Gut? (Iveta Becvarova)

22

Advanced Dental Procedures for Pets: What’s Possible? (Benita Altier)

26

Up Your Communication Game with Younger Clients 

04

Prevent Perioperative Hypothermia by Bringing the Heat to the Surgical Suite (Sarah Mouton Dowdy)

06

Retrenchment in a Veterinary Practice: Implementation within a COVID-19 Economic Environment (Andrew Christie)

08

Tips for Setting Up a Surgical Suite (Dr. Ross Elliot)

10

Vaccine Aims to Nip FIP in the Bud (Sarah Mouton Dowdy)

14

Is it Pain or Dysphoria? How to Tell the Difference and What to do About it (DVM360)

16

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Canine and Feline Urinary Tract Infection (Monique Engelbrecht)

18

Ear we go Again: Improve Your Otitis Diagnostics (Sarah Mouton Dowdy)

23

When Things Go Wrong in the Feline Pancreas (Joan Capuzzi)

25

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: ‘V’ is for Ventilation Monitoring (Jan Bellows)

27

The Next Recession is Coming: Here is What to do Now (Matthew Salois)

04

Local Anaesthetics: A Review and New Applications (Dr. Abdur Rahmaan Kadwa)

06

GDV: It Doesn’t Have to Make Your Stomach Turn (Bronwyn Fullagar)

09

Thrombosis and Thromboembolism in Small Animal Patients (Dr Kirstin Dinham)

18

Veterinary Dermatology Exam – Watch for These Red Flags (Jennie Tait)

21

Managing Recurrent UTIs in Pets (Kristi Reimer Fender)

23

CBD: Forget the Legal Issues – Does it Work in Veterinary Patients (Carla Johnson)

25

Key Points for Managing Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumours in Dogs (Michael O. Childress)

29

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: ‘U’ is for Ulcers – What a Pain (Jan Bellows)

32

The Importance of Saying “Thank You” (Eric Garcia)

04

The New Client Concierge 

06

Diagnosis and Management of Otitis (Prof. Andrew Leisewitz)

09

Progesterone Concentration:Simplifying Canine Reproduction (Dr Kurt De Cramer)

19

Placing Wound Soaker Catheters in Dogs (Marc Hirshenson)

30

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “T” is for Treatment (Jan Bellows)

33

Safeguarding your Online Reputation The Hidden Power of Google Reviews (Eric Garcia)

05

Unpacking Feline Dementia: A Veterinary Guide (Natalie Stilwell)

09

Where are we with Cruciate Surgery in Dogs (Dr Malcolm Ness)

12

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “S” is for Supernumerary Teeth (Jan Bellows)

15

Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (Prof. Andrew Leisewitz)

20

The Proper Use of Topical and Oral Cortisteroids (Carlo Vitale)

25

Feline Constipation: Relieving a Hard Problem (Dr Margie Scherk)

28

Feline Allergic Dermatitis (Prof. Andrew Leisewitz)

04

7 Steps to a High Performance Practice (Alan Robinson)

09

Brachycephalimania (Dr Daniela Steckler)

11

Upper Airway Causes of Dyspnoea in Dogs (Dr Ross Elliot)

18

Tracheal Stenting for Tracheal Collapse (Dr Paolo Pazz and Dr Anri Celliers)

22

Geriatric Veterinary Dentistry: How old is too old to make it right? (Jan Bellows)

26

Optimising an Indoor Lifestyle for Cats (Dr Margie Scherk)

32

Dealing With Noise Phobia in Dogs and Cats (Dr Quixi Sonntag)

04

The 5 waves of change (Alan Robinson)

11

Recruitment, Retention and Resilience 

12

The use of Imepitoin on Fear and Anxiety Related Problems in Dogs – a Case Series (Kevin J. McPeake, Daniel S. Mills)

14

Medical mistakes (Meghann Berglund)

15

Scrotal Castration versus Prescrotal Castration (Kimberly Woodruf)

18

Food Trials in Canine Allergic Skin Disease (Prof Andrew Leisewitz)

24

Pet Export: Avoid These Common Pitfalls (Dr. Anouska Rixon)

28

‘R’ is for Retained, Primary, Decidous Teeth (Jan Bellows)

30

Get Your Fix on Fracture Repair (Sarah J. Wooten)

04

5 Ways to Achieve Immediate and Maximal Profitability from Your Practice (Alan Robinson)

07

Exclusive Report: New Study Reveals Insights into Pet Owners’ Purchasing Decisions (Kristi Reimer Fender)

10

[CPD] Histology and Immunophenotyping on Lymph Node and Spleen Samples (Dr Sarah Clift)

12

[CPD] Aggressive Versus Palliative: Veterinary Decision Trees for Pet Cancer (Michael O. Childress)

19

Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Drug Reactions in Dogs and Cats (Prof Andrew Leisewitz)

23

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: ‘Q’ is for Quality, not Quantity (Jan Bellows)

31

The Finer Points: Injecting Common Sense into your Regional Anaesthesia Strategy (Hilal Dogan)

04

Proteinuria and the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats (Liesel L van der Merwe)

06

The Truth about Antihistamine Use in the Allergic Dog (Andy Hillier)

13

Aspiration Pneumonia (Dr Vanessa McClure)

17

Capital Expenditure in a Vet Practice (Andrew Christie)

23

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “P” is for Periodontal Pockets (Jan Bellows)

26

Is Tramadol the new Placebo? (Summarised by Amy Van Gels)

32

Maximising Histopathology in Oncology Patients (Dr Rick Last)

04

AFAST3 for You and Me (Garret Pachtinger)

10

6 Mistakes to Avoid in the Veterinary ER (Justine Lee)

13

The Use of Allergy Serology and Allergen Specific Immunotherapy (ASIT) in the Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis (Dr Rick Last)

15

Salivation Abnormalities of Neurogenic Origin (Rachel B. Song, Eric N. Glass and Marc Kent)

20

Phenobarbitone Responsive Sialoadenosis (Liesel van der Merwe)

24

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “O” is for Oral Masses of the Malignant Kind (Jan Bellows)

27

A Brief Manifesto for Happy Team Relations (By Dr Dave Nicol)

04

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs (William Snell)

06

Just ask the expert: Light Anaesthesia Anxiety (Andrew Claude)

11

Keratoconjunctivitus Sicca (KCS) (Dr Ramona Allen)

14

Feline CKD: Therapeutic Goals 

16

Techniques for Better Radiographs (Michelle Fabiani)

20

ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “N” is for “No” (Jan Bellows)

23

Gastrointestinal Therapy: Anti-emetics and Antacids (Dr. Wilco Botha)

28

Living with FeLV-Infected Cats (By Glenn Olah)

05

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry  (Jan Bellows)

10

M” is for “Malposition and Malocclusion (Jan Bellows)

11

Artefacts in Radiographs – an Old Topic Digitally Revisited (Dr Christelle le Roux)

16

Introduction to Direct Digital (DR) Imaging (Kat Evans)

22

Medical Management of Urinary Incontinence in Dogs (Mirinda van Schoor)

25

Surgical Procedures for Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Bitches (Prof G L Coetzee)

30

Hepatic Lipidosis – Maximizing a Successful Outcome (Lilian Cornejo)

35

Real Veterinary Hiring Problems (and Solutions) (Dr Dave Nicol)

05

Journal Scan: Radiation for Sialocoeles (Summarised by Dr L.L. van der Merwe)

07

Enrichment for Small Mammals (Stacy Pritt and Debra Hickman)

08

Differentiating a Heart or Lung Cough (Sarah J. Wooten)

10

Arthritis, Obesity and Chronic Pain (Jennifer Gaumnitz)

12

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: Advanced Disease (Jan Bellows)

16

Effusions Made Easy (Emma Hooijberg)

21

Sample Collection for Cytological Evaluation (Emma Hooijberg)

25

Placing Esophagostomy Tubes in Cats (Marc Hirshenson)

31

Behaviour Treatment Plans (Sarah J. Wooten)

04

Veterinary Wellness Plans (Brendan Howard)

06

The Eyes Have it (Brad Holmberg)

08

Advances in Antelope Fracture Repair (Luke Poore  and Katja Koeppel)

13

Prevention of Implant Failure (Dr. Adriaan Kitshoff)

16

Small Animal Ultrasound Probes (Tim Perks)

22

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: K is for Kick Starting your Dental Practice (Jan Bellows)

24

Minimize the Risk of non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Dr Tarryn Dent)

30

Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats (L.L Van der Merwe)

34

Antioxidant Function & Nutrition (L.L Van der Merwe)

40

The Tyranny of Choice in the Exam Room (Dr Dave Nicol)

05

Gall Bladder Mucocoeles in Dogs (Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

08

External Skeletal Fixation in Small Animals (By Dr Ross Elliott)

12

Compulsive Disorders in Dogs (F.A Hurly)

17

Elevated Liver Enzyme Activity in the Dog (David Twedt)

25

Is There a Role for Melatonin in IMHA? (Christopher G. Byers)

27

Journal Scan 

28

Common Ophthalmic Medications (Dr Ramona Allen)

30

The ABCs of veterinary dentistry: “J” is for Jaw Fractures (Jan Bellows)

32

Developing an Internal Locus of Control (Hilal Dogan)

04

Hormone Assays Available in Small Animals (Dr Kate May)

08

Feline Neonatal Iseorythrolysis (L.L Van der Merwe)

12

Medetomidine Premedication for Caesarean Section in the Bitch (K G M De Cramer)

16

Conservative Management of IVDD (Sarah J. Wooten)

22

Digital Radiography (Anthony Pease)

26

Should I Refer for a CT Scan? (Kat Evans)

29

Veterinary dentistry: “I” is for Informed Consent (Jan Bellows)

32

The Carnivore Connection to NutrItion in Cats (Summarised by Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

37

The Skeptic’s Guide to Veterinary Wellness Plans (Tom McFerson)

04

Finance Options for Pet Owners (Bruce McIntosh)

06

African Horse Sickness in Dogs (cAHS): A Clinical and Diagnostics Update (Nicolize O’Dell)

08

Medial Patella Luxation (Dr Ross Elliot)

12

Are all Generics Created Equal? (Vinny Naidoo)

16

Should I Refer for a CT Scan? (Kat Evans)

22

Skin Diseases Which Respond to Nutritional Changes (Stephen D. White)

25

Ophthalmology: When can the Eye be Saved (Dr Ramona Allen)

28

Serum Protein Electrophoresis (Dr Emma Hooijberg)

32

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “H” is for Hair Havoc (Jan Bellows)

34

Build a better veterinary client survey (Bash Halow)

04

New hope for debt control (Dr Daniela Spaeth and Dr Graeme Harman)

06

How to perform a feline perineal urethrostomy (Christopher Adin)

08

Urinary Incontinence in the horse (CPD) (Michael Hewetson)

14

Understanding PCR (Remo Lobetti)

21

Journal Scans (Summarised by: Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

24

How compliant are your radiographs (Kat Evans)

27

The ABCs of veterinary dentistry – “G” is for Gingiva (Jan Bellows)

28

The utility of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in canine diets (Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

33

Your Practice Needs a Client Communication Co-ordinator (Kyle Palmer)

04

Optimal Management of Canine Seizures (Dr LL van der Merwe)

06

Epidural Anaesthesia and Analgesia (Lydia Love)

12

Trazadone may Lessen Patient Stress (Summarized by Jennifer L. Garcia)

18

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs and Cat (Anthony Zambelli)

20

Nutritional Assessment in Small Animals (Dr Martin de Scally)

25

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry – “F” is for Furcation Disease (Jan Bellows)

31

5 Ways to Ruin a New Puppy or Kitten Visit (Oriana D. Scislowicz)

04

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: “E” is for Enamel (Jan Bellows)

06

The Idiosyncrasies of Itchy Cats (Heather Lewellen)

12

Practical Gastrointestinal Function Testing (Albert E. Jergens)

15

Pimobendan: Treatment in Heart Disease (KE Joubert)

18

Radiographic Pointers for Cardio Megaly (Compiled by Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

21

Calculation of The Vertebral Heart Score (VHS) (Dr. Alain Carter)

22

Lipid Rescue: a Novel Antidote? (Dr. Wilco Botha)

24

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus: Controlling the crisis (Eric Monnet)

26

Journal Scan (Summarised by: Dr Wilco Botha)

33

Introduction to The Reptile Integument (Elliott DL Dip)

35

Engaged Employees Add Value (Dr Dennis Farrell)

04

Millennial Pet Owners (Christine Shupe)

05

The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry (Jan Bellows)

08

Interdigital Cyst Syndrome in Dogs (Dr Heidi Schroeder)

15

Potassium: Friend & Foe (Liesel van der Merwe)

18

Neck Pain In Smaller and Medium Breed Dogs (Dr. Alain Carter)

21

Journal Scans (Summarised by: Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

27

Deciphering Pet Food Labels (Sonja Maricevic and Dr Martin de Scally)

31

Idiopathic Megacolon and Colectomy in Cats (Don R. Waldron)

34

Pulmonary Hypertension (Russell J Leadsom) 

37

The ABC’s of Veterinary Dentistry: A-C (Jan Bellows)

04

Journal Scan (Summarised by Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

11

CPD Accredited Article: Feline Hyperthyroidism (Dr Joanne McLean)

13

Diagnosing IBD in the Dog and Cat (Dr Martin de Scally)

20

Exophthalmos (Dr Izak Venter)

27

Principles of Gastric Surgery in the Dog (Dr Ross Elliot)

30

Conditions of the Canine Footpad  (Dr Heidi Schroeder)

33

The Management Working Capital

04

Journal Scan: Imepitoin, a New Drug to Manage and Control Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy

07

Journal Scan: Maropitant as s a Novel Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs

08

Treating The Wounded: New Strategies in Healing (Heather Lewellen)

10

Nutrition: Cancer and Patient Care (Dr Anthony Zambelli)

12

CPD ACCREDITED ARTICLE: The FIP Jigsaw-Puzzle (Dr Emma Hooijberg)

16

Nail Diseases (Patrick Hensel)

22

Vacuolar Hepatopathy in the Scottish Terrier (Remo Lobetti)

24

An Update on Gallbladder Mucocoeles in Dogs (Audrey K. Cook)

27

Surgical Management of Biliary Tract Disease (Dr Ross Elliot)

33

Staff Recruitment & Selection – Part 3 (Andrew Christie)

04

Before the End: Preparing Highly Attached Clients (Sarah J Wooten)

07

The Top 5 Liver Diseases in Dogs (Craig B Webb)

10

Journal Scan – Oral Cobalamin Supplementation (Summarised by Dr Mirinda van Schoor)

13

Appropriate Restriction of Protein in Liver Disease (Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

14

Managing Chronic Otitis Externa (Dr Martin Briggs)

19

Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (Dr Ross Elliot)

26

Nerves which are Affected by Otitis Media (Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

31

New Test for The Early Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (Hanne Friis Lund)

34

Specific Canine Pancreatic Lipase (Spec CPL) (Dr Remo Lobetti and Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

37

Staff Recruitment & Selection – Part 2 (Andrew Christie)

04

Top 5 Liver Conditions in Cats (Craig B. Webb)

07

Cardiac Murmurs in Dogs and Cats (Dr Russell Leadsom)

11

Journal Scan (Summarised by Jennifer L. Garcia)

14

Effects of Dietary Protein on the Kidneys of Normal Cats and Those With CKD (Liesel van der Merwe)

17

Canine Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Dr. Alain Carter)

20

Shampoo Therapy Veterinary Dermatology (Dr Heidi Schroeder)

25

Bad Hips and Knees: Hip Dysplasia or a Torn Cruciate Ligament? (Jennifer L. Wardlaw)

30

Anaesthesia in Patients Suffering a Heart Murmur (Dr Roxanne Buck and Dr Gareth Zeiler)

34

Please Don’t Leave me Alone! Or I’ll eat the House…

39

Staff Recruitment & Selection (Andrew Christie)

04

Incidental Adrenal Tumours (Dr Frank Kettner)

09

Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism (Sandy May)

11

Ultrasonographic Assessment of the Adrenal Glands (Dr Nicki Cassel)

13

Treatment Options for HAC (Dr L L van der Merwe)

16

Hypertension and Proteinuria in HAC (Dr Anthony Zambelli)

18

Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment CPD Questions 

19

Fipronil Toxicosis in Rabbits (Laura A. Stern)

22

Journal Scan (Summurised by Jennifer L. Garcia)

24

Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions (Dr Heidi Schroeder)

25

Nutritional Support in Critically Ill Patients (Dr Mirinda van Schoor)

30

Anti-inflammatory Drug Interactions (Patricia Dowling)

36

5 Ways to Get Started with Fear-Free Practice (Jessica Vogelsang)

04

Dial it DOWN 

06 

Decontaminating the Poisoned Patient (Justine A. Lee)

09

Emesis & Activated Charcoal (Valentina Merola)

12

Canine Atopic Dermatitis A Practical Approach A to Z (Dr Heidi Schroeder)

14

Cobalamin (Vit B12) Deficiency in Longstanding Intestinal Disease (David B Miller)

27

Journal Update (Summarised by Dr Mirinda van Schoor)

28

Thyroid Hormone: Interpretation of Assay Results in Dogs (Dr Liesel L van der Merwe)

30

Thoracostomy Tube Placement (Dr Ross Elliot)

32

An Approach to The Anorexic Rabbit (Dr Ross Elliot)

36

Your Business or Practice May Not Be Sold Close To The Value It’s Worth (Mr Deon Nel)

04

Canine Urinary Tract Infections (Gregory F. Grauer)

07

Biofilms & Urinary Tract Infections…A Sticky Situation (Kelly E. O’Neill)

09

The Importance of a High Protein Diet in Managing Feline Diabetics (Dr Salome Nagel)

12

Management of Diabetes Mellitus (Marlies Bohm)

16

Journal Update (Summarised by Patrick Page)

23

The Coughing Dog (Dr Russel Leadsom)

24

Canine Peri-oral Dermatitis (Jennifer Schissler Pendergraft)

27

How to Perform a Scrotal Urethrostomy And Stop the Stone Cycle (Don R. Waldron)

32

Fibre Responsive Diarrhoea (Dr Liesel van der Merwe)

36

The 10 Most Common Pricing Errors Made by Vets (Reprinted with the permission of Grupo Asis Biomedia)

04

Diagnosis of Demodicosis in Dogs and Cats (Additional Comments by Dr Heidi Schroeder) (Karen A. Moriello)

08

Extra Label Use of Pharmaceutical Products – Extracts From the SAVC Code of Conduct 

15

Skinny Old Cats: Why Some Senior Cats Lose Weight (David Williams)

16

Journal Updates (By Jennifer L. Garcia)

21

Human Medication Intoxications (Andrew Linklater)

24

All Bunged Up: Unclogging the Constipated Cat (Margie Scherk)

28

Replacement of the Prolapsed Third Eyelid Gland (Comments From Dr Izak Venter) (Amy J. Rankin)

32

Doxycycline: So Much More Than Ehrlichia Treatment (Part 2 of 3 Parts) (Dr OJ Botha)

37

Client Care During the Consultation (Dr Pere Mercader)

04

Managing MRSA, MRSP & MRSS Dermalogical infections in pets (By Kimberly S. Coyner)

08

A Review of Sterilisation Practices and Impact on the Individual Animal, Dogs and Cats (K. De Cramer and K. May)

10

SAVC Comment on Early Sterilisation 

20

Sterilisation – A Behaviourist Point of View (Dr Frederique Hurley)

21

Studies Call Neutering of Pets Into Question (Heather Biele)

22

Journal Update (Summary by Jennifer L. Garcia)

23

Wound Repair Techniques Single Advancement Flaps (Steven F. Swaim)

26

Get More Out of You Laboratory Work (Adam Birkenheuer)

31

Idea Exchange – Tips From the Trenches (dvm360.com)

32

Doxycicline So Much More than Ehrlichia Treatment (Dr OJ Botha)

34

Market Dynamics and the State of the Veterinary Profession in the USA (Lowell Ackerman)

05

Sell Veterinary Clients on Your Service (W Dane Foxwell)

08

Growth or Decline – What Makes the Difference in a Veterinary Practice (Mike Paul)

10

The emergence and prevalence of MRSA, MRSP & MRSS in pets and people (Kimberly S. Coyner)

12

Journal Update 

20

Canine Pancreatitis – Insight From an Internist (Jennifer L. Garcia)

22

Pemphigus Foliaceus in Cats (Dr Rick Last)

24

Pinioning and Wing Clipping: How, Why and When (Dr Dorianne Elliot)

27

Cyathostomin Resistance to Moxidectin – The risks and reality 

29

Practice Snippets – Interesting ECG 1 (Russel J Leadsom)

33

CPD: Rehabilitation of neurological patients (Dr Megan Kelly)

34