Video Tutorials

A two minute video tutorial on cystocentesis aimed at veterinary professionals (included with kind permission of Elanco, formerly Novartis Animal Health).

A four minute video tutorial demonstrating examination of the eyes using distant indirect ophthalmoscopy with additional information on what to look for as evidence of systemic hypertension. See also the Free Downloads page (vet section) for many more resources on this topic (included with kind permission of Elanco, formerly Novartis Animal Health).

In this two minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah discusses how to measure blood pressure using the Doppler methodology. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this one minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah discusses how to assess body weight, body condition score and muscle condition score in cats. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

Learn from Sarah how to perform a distant, indirect eye examination on a cat. This technique is especially helpful in looking for ocular manifestations of systemic hypertension (see also the Free Download on this topic for examples of ocular pathology in hypertensive cats). This one minute video (filmed in 2018) is included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this one minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah discusses the importance of including a mobility assessment in the examination of elderly cats that may be vulnerable to osteoarthritis. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this one minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah discusses and demonstrates how to collect a blood sample from a cat. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this 2 minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah demonstrates how to collect a urine sample from a cat via cystocentesis, explaining the procedure and providing tips for clinicians. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

This 2 minute video (filmed in 2018) explains how clinicians can palpate the thyroid gland. Palpation of a goitre (enlarged thyroid) is useful in helping to identify cats suffering from hyperthyroidism. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this 50 minute webinar, recorded in April 2020, Dr Sarah Caney of Vet Professionals Ltd and Hannah Newbury of MSD deliver a joint presentation on telemedicine for veterinary clinicians. Sarah presents tips from her years of experience of telephone referral consultations and Hannah includes some information on the value of telemedicine to clients and how to facilitate delivery of medications during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. The full Q and A session is included making this webinar last a total of 90 minutes.

In this one minute video (filmed in 2018), Sarah discusses how to assess coat condition and when changes in coat condition may be seen. Video included with kind permission of Dechra Veterinary Products.

In this 20 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses when a urinalysis is helpful, how to perform a cystocentesis and how to collect free catch urine samples from cats. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 24th June, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to…interpret USG results in cats".

In this 15 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses when and how to assess and interpret urine specific gravity (USG) in cats. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 8th July, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to…manage cats with idiopathic (stress) cystitis".

In this 13 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses her key strategies for successful management of FIC. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 22nd July, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… minimise situational hypertension".

In this 14 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney explains what situational hypertension is, tips for minimising its impact and strategies for deciding whether an increase in blood pressure is genuine or due to situational hypertension. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 5th August, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… get reliable BP measurements".

In this 14 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on choice of BP monitor and obtaining reliable measurements using either the Doppler or oscillometric methodologies. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 19th August, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… assess the eyes for evidence of hypertensive damage".

In this 14 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney explains how an eye examination can help in the diagnosis of systemic hypertension. She also includes information on the equipment needed to do an eye examination, useful techniques and what to look out for. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 2nd September, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… interpret BP readings in cats".

In this 13 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses how to interpret BP readings: what’s normal, what’s low and what’s high plus how to decide whether a patient has situational hypertension or genuine systemic hypertension. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 16th September, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… assess food intake and triage anorexic cats ".

In this 16 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on assessment of anorexic cats – when to worry, when nutritional support is urgently needed and how to get the best out of your history, physical exam and routine lab tests. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 30th September, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to… encourage voluntary food intake in anorexic cats".

In this 18 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on encouraging voluntary food intake in anorexic cats – from finding and fixing causes/complications such as dehydration and electrolyte imbalances to using appetite stimulants. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 14th October, when Sarah will present a webinar " How to…place naso-oesophageal feeding tubes in cats".

In this 17 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on placing naso-oesophageal feeding tubes in cats. Sarah also discusses the pros and cons of these tubes and how they can be of value beyond nutritional support. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 28th October, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to... place oesophagostomy feeding tubes in cats".

In this 17 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on placing oesophagostomy tubes in cats. The next ‘Ten minute tips’ session will be at 1.30pm on 18th November, when Sarah will present a webinar "How to... calculate tube feeding nutritional requirements".

In this 17 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney explains how to calculate resting energy requirements in cats and how to plan the first few days of tube feeding support.

In this 40 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney explains what diabetes mellitus is and what signs carers might see in their cats at home. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is also covered. Sarah will present ‘Management of diabetes: what does this involve?’ in a cat café session on 26th November 2020.

In this 53 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney explains how diabetes mellitus is treated in cats and what carers can expect in terms of outcome. Home monitoring of diabetic cats is also covered. Sarah will present the results from an owner survey (of carers of cats with diabetes mellitus) and host an informal Q&A at the cat café session on 17th December 2020.

In this 36 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses the results of a recently published owner survey done by Vet Professionals. More than 700 owners of diabetic cats participated in the study – thank you so much if you were one of these! The results have helped us as veterinary professionals to better understand the perspectives and experiences of owners caring for diabetic cats.

In this 39 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses some newly available products for cats including a new pheromone product (Feliway Optimum), a new food (Purina Live Clear), a hydration supplement called Hydra Care and a medicine designed to stimulate appetite in cats called Mirataz.

In this 47 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney discusses medication challenges commonly encountered by cat owners and tips for overcoming these.

In this 42 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney shares her tips for cat owners ranging from making a cat friendly home, choosing a good cat carrier, some advice on feeding cats and a discussion on how stress associated with vet visits can impact on cats and their carers.

In this 41 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney talks about the impact stress can have on health in cats and how to spot signs of stress in cats at home. Sarah includes some tips on reducing stress in multi-cat households through environmental enrichment, ‘pheromonatherapy’ and more.

In this 44 minute webinar, Dr Sarah Caney shares results from a survey on stress in cats associated with a visit to a vet clinic. Sarah then discusses how carers and clinicians can help to reduce stress in cats attending a vet clinic through choosing a good cat carrier, using Feliway and other tips.