in PracticePub Date : 2026-03-27DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70059
Sarah Long, Debbie Gow
{"title":"A guide to in-house dermatological tests","authors":"Sarah Long, Debbie Gow","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70059","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Skin and ear diseases form a significant part of the daily caseload of general practitioners working in small animal practice. To establish the role of both primary and secondary factors in these cases, diagnostic testing should be performed. Understanding how to perform these tests properly, and what their limitations are, is key to successful investigation and management. There are numerous low-cost in-house diagnostic tests available for the investigation of dermatological disease, and many can be rapidly performed patient side by veterinary surgeons or nurses. Selecting the most appropriate diagnostic test(s) relies on the outcome of a thorough physical and dermatological examination and formulation of prioritised problem and differential diagnoses lists.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article outlines practical, in-house diagnostic methods for common dermatological conditions in dogs and cats. It is relevant to vets, nurses and students.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 3","pages":"138-152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147579814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-03-27DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70067
Bronwen Williams, Samantha Chubbock
{"title":"Motivational interviewing: a communication approach for initiating change","authors":"Bronwen Williams, Samantha Chubbock","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based communication style that has been used for a number of decades in human health to support people to make changes for their health and wellbeing. It has often been applied in the most difficult areas, such as the addictions field, forensics and law enforcement, as well as a range of other health areas. It focuses on specific issues to be addressed and is conversational in approach, bringing together the expertise of the professional and the person's knowledge of their own situation and what might be possible for them. This article gives a brief introduction to how motivational interviewing can be used as an approach when working with people who may need to make changes for the benefit and welfare of animals.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 3","pages":"153-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inpr.70067","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147666219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-03-27DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70061
James Crabtree
{"title":"Retained fetal membranes in mares: a review","authors":"James Crabtree","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70061","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Retained fetal membranes is one of the most common postpartum problems encountered and managed in a practice setting. Although our knowledge of pathophysiology is improving, we are unable to predict its occurrence and apply preventive measures; therefore, we are left treating the condition upon presentation. Despite some new treatment options being developed in the past 10 years, practitioners still experience cases refractory to therapy and the potential adverse consequences remain life threatening.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: To update the reader on current theories of pathophysiology of the condition, review the current therapeutic approaches available, discuss how to manage cases where the fetal membranes cannot be immediately removed, and consider how to recognise and manage complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 3","pages":"127-137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147585057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70047
Malcolm Morley
{"title":"Request to euthanase a horse from a client with bipolar disorder","authors":"Malcolm Morley","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70047","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"100-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70033
{"title":"Correction to “Recognising transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the role of the practising vet”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70033","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<p>McCrory, K., Konold, T., Spiropoulos, J. Recognising transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the role of the practising vet. <i>In Practice</i>. 2025. 47: pp 547–555</p><p>In the self-assessment quiz, one of the answers was listed incorrectly. The correct answer to question 4 is (a), not (b) as was initially published.</p><p><i>In Practice</i> apologises for the error. The article has been updated.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inpr.70033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70048
Sophie Mahendran, Thomas Lowie, Stan Jourquin, Bart Pardon
{"title":"Advancing management of respiratory disease through thoracic ultrasound of bovine youngstock","authors":"Sophie Mahendran, Thomas Lowie, Stan Jourquin, Bart Pardon","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70048","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Bovine respiratory disease is the second most common cause of mortality in calves, resulting in significant reductions in growth rates as well as long-term issues such as delays to age at first calving. It is also a leading cause of antimicrobial use in calves and a large time factor for farmers dealing with sick calves. Management of bovine respiratory disease is therefore an essential part of sustainable livestock farming.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article discusses the use of thoracic ultrasound as a tool to support management of bovine respiratory disease, with examples of how it can be used on farm.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"78-84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70054
Hayley Chidlow, Elizabeth Halliwell
{"title":"Practical fluid therapy in the foal. Part 2: calculations, administration and complications","authors":"Hayley Chidlow, Elizabeth Halliwell","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70054","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Understanding the practical application of fluid therapy and associated potential complications is a fundamental concept in equine neonatology.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article is the second in a two-part series that describes the approach to fluid therapy in the foal. It covers how to administer and calculate the volume of fluid required for resuscitation and maintenance, along with potential complications that can develop from inappropriate or inadequate fluid therapy. The article also briefly covers common electrolyte derangements found in sick neonates.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"87-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70051
Alexandria Lipka
{"title":"Physiotherapy before and after surgery for orthopaedic patients","authors":"Alexandria Lipka","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70051","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70051","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70050
Bronwen Williams, Sam Chubbock
{"title":"Understanding and using the Mental Capacity Act during decision-making processes","authors":"Bronwen Williams, Sam Chubbock","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70050","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70050","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article introduces the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) as a key legal framework for supporting people who may lack capacity to make specific decisions, emphasising its relevance to everyday life as well as professional practice, particularly for those working with animal owners. It explains that mental capacity is both decision specific and time specific, outlines the act's five core principles, and highlights the responsibilities of professionals who may need to assess and document an individual's capacity and make decisions on their behalf. The article aims to clarify how to carry out a structured two-stage capacity assessment, encourage advance planning (such as making wishes known for animals' care) and reassure practitioners that carefully reasoned, well-recorded decisions in line with the MCA's principles are intended to protect and restore the autonomy of people who may be temporarily or permanently unable to decide for themselves.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"92-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70055
Holly Finelli
{"title":"Preoperative and postoperative physiotherapy of the orthopaedic patient","authors":"Holly Finelli","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70055","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Pre- and postoperative physiotherapy has been established as an effective way to enhance the recovery from orthopaedic surgery in people and is regularly practised in human medicine. While postoperative physiotherapy is now a well-established component of veterinary care, preoperative physiotherapy remains underused despite its potential benefits for our canine and feline patients.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article explores the application of physiotherapy techniques to pre- and postoperative orthopaedic patients and how their use in conjunction can enhance the recovery of canine and feline patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"67-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inpr.70055","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}