Behavior
Behavioral Aspects of Caring for Elderly Cats
This article reviews common behavioral changes in senior and geriatric cats and provides recommendations that clients can use in enriching and adapting the home environment for their older pets.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Preoperative Roles and Responsibilities of the Veterinary Surgical Nurse
Successful surgical outcomes rely on more than the operative procedures themselves.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Crash Carts: Preparation and Maintenance
Emergencies cannot be predicted, but they can be anticipated.
Internal Medicine
The Basics of Fluid Therapy for Small Animal Veterinary Technicians
Fluid therapy is one of the most common therapies in small animal medicine, and knowing what, why, and how to deliver it is a core competency for veterinary nurses.
Dentistry
When Extraction Is Not an Option
The techniques other than extraction that can be used to treat patients — usually dogs — with teeth with moderate or advanced periodontal disease.
Internal Medicine
Preventing Motion Sickness in Dogs
In animals, motion sickness may be a behavior issue rather than a physical one.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urethral Obstruction in Male Cats
Urethral obstruction is a relatively common and potentially life-threatening emergency.
Toxicology
Iron Toxicosis
Many common household items contain elemental iron, which can be toxic if consumed in great enough quantities.
Practice Management
Helping Pets Enjoy Their Golden Years: The Technician’s Role
With improved wellness care, more pets are reaching their senior years.
Clinical Pathology
Preanalytic Variables: Effects on CBC and Serum Chemistry Results
Complete blood counts (CBCs) and serum chemistry testing results can be influenced by several factors.