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Anatomy and Physiology. (2011)
Book Chapter
Fraser, M., & Girling, S. J. (2011). Anatomy and Physiology. In B. Cooper, E. Mullineaux, & L. Turner (Eds.), BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing 5th edition (37-112). BSAVA

Cannabis intoxication in three green iguanas (Iguana iguana). (2011)
Journal Article
Girling, S. J., & Fraser, M. (2011). Cannabis intoxication in three green iguanas (Iguana iguana). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 52, 113-116. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2010.01017.x

This report describes clinical signs and plasma biochemical changes associated with significant cannabis consumption in three Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) which resulted in seizures, cardiovascular and digestive tract aberrations, elevated hepatic e... Read More about Cannabis intoxication in three green iguanas (Iguana iguana)..

Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom (2010)
Journal Article
Foster, A. P., Skuse, A. M., Higgins, R. J., Barrett, D. C., Philbey, A. W., Thomson, J. R., …Day, M. J. (2010). Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 142, 336-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2009.10.001

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) was diagnosed in eight calves from four farms in the United Kingdom on the basis of clinical, histological and ultrastructural findings. In three affected herds, pedigree Simmental bulls had been mated with Simmental-cross... Read More about Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom.

Perth FM - Tick prevention week. (2010)
Digital Artefact
Fraser, M. (2010). Perth FM - Tick prevention week

Radio interview to discuss the diseases risks of ticks in humans and companion animals

The itchy and scratchy show: bacterial infections of the skin. (2009)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. (2009). The itchy and scratchy show: bacterial infections of the skin. VN Times, 11,

An examination of the primary and secondary skin infections of cats and dogs, and the clinical signs of the various disease manifestations

Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia (2009)
Book Chapter
Fraser, M. (2009). Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia. In E. Welsh (Ed.), Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses 2nd edition (19-38). Wiley Blackwell

Treatment of Aspergillus species infection in reptiles with itraconazole at metabolically scaled doses. (2009)
Journal Article
Girling, S. J., & Fraser, M. (2009). Treatment of Aspergillus species infection in reptiles with itraconazole at metabolically scaled doses. Veterinary Record, 165, 52-54. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetrec.165.2.52

This short communication describes the successful treatment of seven cases of cutaneous and deep subcutaneous aspergillosis infections with itraconazole at metabolically scaled oral doses specifically for reptiles.

Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history (2008)
Journal Article
Fraser, M., McNeil, P. E., & Girling, S. J. (2008). Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 49, 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00439.x

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify clinical features that could be used to identify individual dogs within the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association canine population at risk of being diagnosed as atopic in the future before they had fu... Read More about Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history.

Fluid therapy for exotic species. (2008)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. (2008). Fluid therapy for exotic species. VN Times, 18-19

A discussion of maintenance fluid types, volumes and routes appropriate for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds

A critical evaluation of the methodology and effectiveness of self directed study within the veterinary nursing programme (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fraser, M. (2007, December). A critical evaluation of the methodology and effectiveness of self directed study within the veterinary nursing programme. Poster presented at Edinburgh Napier University Teaching Fellows Conference

One of the main features of higher education is the ability of students to undertake self directed study. However, the level of self directed study and the preparation which students receive prior to embarking on their studies can vary between differ... Read More about A critical evaluation of the methodology and effectiveness of self directed study within the veterinary nursing programme.

Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, A. P., Skuse, A. M., Higgins, R. J., Barrett, D. C., Philbey, A. W., Thomson, J. R., …Day, M. J. (2006). Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) was diagnosed in eight calves from four farms in the United Kingdom on the basis of clinical, histological and ultrastructural findings. In three affected herds, pedigree Simmental bulls had been mated with Simmental-cross... Read More about Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom..