NewsNew Year, New SkillsSee what's been going on and what's coming up in the world of the NAVC.Personal/Professional DevelopmentBuilding Our Voice in Advocacy: The Government Relations CommitteeNAVTA has launched the District Representative Committee and Government Relations Committee to usher in change for the profession through all levels of government.Personal/Professional DevelopmentAdvancing the Profession, One Veterinary Nurse at a TimeAdvocating for the profession can occur at the individual level in your veterinary practice every day.NutritionThe Microbiome and NutritionThe body’s microbiomes are diverse microscopic communities that play a role in the health of their host. DermatologyManaging Sarcoptes Infestation in DogsTypical clinical signs of canine scabies include alopecia, crusting, and papular erythema.BehaviorBenefits of Medicating Patients for Veterinary VisitsPrevisit medication works best when combined with additional interventions, such as lower-stress handling or Fear Free techniques.Clinical PathologyMeasuring Urine Specific Gravity With a Clinical RefractometerFor optimal results, refractometers should be calibrated daily and cleaned after each use.Emergency Medicine/Critical CareUncommon IV Catheter Sites in Small AnimalsKnowing the correct anatomic locations of individual vessels is crucial for proper placement of alternative catheters and minimizing trauma.Emergency Medicine/Critical CareSeptic Shock Secondary to Duodenal PerforationEarly recognition of sepsis from the emergency care team played an important role in the case of this Siberian husky.DentistryFeline Chronic Gingivostomatitis: An UpdateEarly detection of gingivostomatitis in cats can aid the veterinary team in starting therapy and working toward remission.Page 1 of 212
