Nutrition
Client Communication About Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Problems
This article provides examples of how core communication skills can help with effective information gathering, allowing for categorizing or triaging symptoms to support nutritional recommendations and improved client compliance and health outcomes.
Oncology
Multimodal Pain Management for a Patient With Metastatic Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma
Quality of life is the key goal in oncology in veterinary medicine. Sometimes that care includes not just treating the patient’s cancer but also treating the pain that may be associated with the neoplastic process.
Behavior
Addressing Conflict Between Feline Housemates
Tension between cats within the same home is not uncommon, but caregivers of feline patients in conflict often need help preventing, managing, and reducing tension.
Dermatology
Empathy for Itch: Elevating Dermatologic Care Through Education and Support
Setting realistic expectations is an important part of client education when managing lifelong conditions like allergies. This is where the Empathy for Itch campaign can be a game changer.
Preventive Medicine
Understanding and Preventing External Parasites
Parasite prevention is a year-round effort that depends on client understanding and compliance, and veterinary nurses are essential educators in the fight against ectoparasite infestations.
Anesthesiology
Optimizing Anesthesia Recovery for Small Animal Patients
The nuanced journey of anesthesia recovery in veterinary practice, from the moment of anesthesia discontinuation to the time the patient is discharged.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Understanding and Managing Anaphylaxis in Small Animals
The most common sources of anaphylaxis are after exposure to insect stings, medications, or blood products.
Oncology
Cancer in Companion Animals: How It Happens and How It Is Treated
Knowing how treatment modalities work and their associated adverse effects requires an understanding of how cancer develops and thrives.