Sheena Warman is eminently well qualified to deliver a talk on “Bleeding Disorders” for AVSPNI. She is a Senior Clinical Fellow in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Bristol in the UK and spent 4 years in mixed practice before undertaking a residency in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol.  She gained RCVS and ECVIM Diplomas in Small Animal Medicine in 2004 and will deliver a lecture to NI vets and nurses at VSSCo on 3rd December which will incorporate a brief review of the pathophysiology and causes of bleeding disorders in dogs and cats and case-based discussion of the diagnosis and management of such cases.  The evening is open to vets and nurses (nurses places are limited so register early!)  Full details are on the flyer.  E-mail info@vetni.co.uk to secure your place.

Please see most recent post on this topic . . . this one has been superseded by NEW ADVICE from VMD.  We have been asked by VMD to remind you all that the rescheduling of ketamine to Schedule 2 takes effect from 30 November 2015. In due course, information should appear on the DHSSP (www.dhsspsni.gov.uk) website regarding this, at which point, please make your own investigations at to see exactly how changes will affect you. My (layman’s) understanding is that in a nutshell, each bottle needs its own register (a bound book); stock must be locked in a non-portable container and of course there are strict guidelines re. disposal of product and syringe wastage. This is applicable to each and every bottle so if you keep stocks in your vehicle, please ensure that you comply, especially re. non-portable container.  We have been promised a FAQ sheet from VMD on this subject and will make this available via this website as soon as we have it.