Clinical Pathology
The Non-pathologic, Non-collection, and Non-sample Preanalytical Small “Stuff” That Influences Reliable Laboratory Results
Laboratory tests are invaluable medical tools…if the results are reliable.
Ethics/Welfare
15 Years: A Brief History of Shelter Medicine
The field of shelter medicine has made enormous strides since the first shelter medicine residency was established at UC Davis in 2000. Get an inside look at the people who started the program and how they did it.
Nutrition
How and Why to Feed Canine Parvovirus Patients Right Away
Canine parvovirus is a longstanding nemesis of veterinary professionals.
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.