'We should classify pet obesity as a disease'.

, and address some of the concerns raised over calling pet obesity a disease and argue that this classification can bring many management opportunities.

Introduction to endoscopy in the cat: where to start? What to buy?

Practical Relevance: For many years, endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery have been considered 'standard' in human healthcare. With the expansion of the used medical equipment market, and the falling cost of new equipment, veterinary practitioners are now starting to appreciate first-hand the benefits of performing endoscopic procedures: for example, vastly improved visualisation of the surgical site, reduced tissue trauma, minimal postoperative pain and faster recovery times, especially in feline patients. In addition, clients almost always choose a less invasive procedure if the capabilities are present, and will often consent to these procedures sooner than they would to conventional surgery.