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When horses develop lumps or tumours, the most common ways to treat them include laser removal, surgical removal or the application of chemotherapy creams. However, if the lump happens to be near an eye it makes treatmen…

Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is a medical process in which veterinary professionals use high energy radiation (normally x-rays) to achieve medical outcomes in many pets, including dogs. Just like in people, it has…

If you have a cat who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, then you may want to know all the available options for treating them. Radiotherapy is commonly used to treat human cancers – but is it an option for our ca…

You’re probably familiar with the concept that hormones are the body’s messengers. Released in one part of the body, they travel to another prompting some kind of response in a target organ. Hormones have many functions,…

On 14th December 2023, the UK government introduced new legislation regarding the keeping of primates as pets. This move was welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and animal welfare organisations including…

The term “gold standard” is frequently heard within a veterinary setting, but what exactly does it mean? Furthermore, is it a good thing? Let's discuss.