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Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
Veterinary nurses play a key role in helping clients separate facts from fiction in regard to CIRDC as well as other vaccine-preventable diseases.Infectious Disease
Canine Parvovirus
Information is power. By keeping your clients informed, you can help them feel confident that they are protecting their dog from the risks of parvovirus infection.Infectious Disease
Rabies Vaccination for Dogs
State and city guidelines, hospital policy, and species all affect timing of the first rabies vaccination.Infectious Disease
The Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
Veterinary nurses are integral in preventing, managing, and controlling disease transmission in veterinary hospitals.
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Leptospirosis in Dogs
Clinical presentations of leptospirosis in dogs can vary, diagnosis is difficult, and the zoonotic potential is serious—here is how to treat leptospirosis in dogs and assist in prevention.
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The 3 Rs of Tick-Borne Diseases
The veterinary medical team must use effective communication and education to ensure clients understand the threat of tick-borne disease and the best preventive methods.
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Discospondylitis in Dogs and Cats: Signalment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Veterinary technicians play a key role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of discospondylitis in dogs and cats.
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Keys to Successful High-Level Disinfection And Sterilization Processes
Today’s veterinary technicians are uniquely placed to make a difference in the lives of animal patients, in part by ensuring that proper protocols and procedures are in place to help prevent perioperative infections.
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Assisting the Surgeon: Practical Strategies for Preventing Nosocomial Infections
Veterinary health care teams must take precautions to minimize the risk of transferring pathogens between patients and maximize their ability to fight infection.