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With some eye conditions being mentioned in veterinary news recently we thought we would do an episode discussing some common ophthalmic conditions.
Join Georgia, Matt, and Verity as we discuss presentation of eye conditions and how they are diagnosed and treated. This episode is designed for applying students and vet students who want a brief look into some interesting topics.
Here is a link for some wider reading:
https://www.vettimes.com/news/vets/small-animal-vets/no-link-found-between-dry-eye-cases-and-recalled-food (https://www.vettimes.com/news/vets/small-animal-vets/no-link-found-between-dry-eye-cases-and-recalled-food)
https://improveinternational.com/uk/clinical-library/years-dog-food-and-dry-eye-what-should-vets-do-with-suspected-cases (https://improveinternational.com/uk/clinical-library/years-dog-food-and-dry-eye-what-should-vets-do-with-suspected-cases)
https://bsava.com/article/common-eye-conditions-in-dogs-clinical-tips-part-1/ (https://bsava.com/article/common-eye-conditions-in-dogs-clinical-tips-part-1/)
https://www.eyevetclinic.co.uk/eye-conditions/ (https://www.eyevetclinic.co.uk/eye-conditions/) (good fact sheets about conditions)
19 Sept 2026
Bluetongue- wider reading episode
Join Matt and Georgia as they chat about Bluetongue- a virus that is currently affecting farm animals in the UK. This is a really interesting topic that would be great to look into if you are currently applying to vet school!
Links to further information:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue
https://www.nadis.org.uk/disease-a-z/cattle/bluetongue-in-cattle/
https://ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue
27 Aug 2026
Hi again! Results day and growth mindset chat
We are backkkk!!
As it has recently been GCSE and A level results days, we thought we would chat about the different routes into vet school. Also if results day didn't go your way, hopefully this episode will provide some comfort and guidance for the next steps.
https://www.rcvs.org.uk/students-and-careers/i-want-to-be-a-vet/how-do-i-become-a-vet
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