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An Unexpected Patient
Vet dentist Peter Fordyce recently had an unexpected patient in the form of a 30kg (66lb) puma, when he was called in to help the big cat who was suffering from toothache.

Demelza, the 12-year-old puma from Shepreth Wildlife park, had recently been undergoing treatment for gum disease and resident vets at the park hoped the removal of a carnassial would be the last of the problem. However, when the puma continued to suffer from toothache and an abnormality in the eye, staff at the park decided to call in some specialists.  

Although Dr Dordyce, from the University of Cambridge Veterinary School, usually operates on cats, he was called in to help Demelza along with other specialists from Cambridge. He operated on the big cat for two hours and successfully removed five teeth. Reports indicate that Demelza is now recovering well and has shown a significant improvement in her behaviour and feeding patterns. 

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.