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.
Anesthesiology
Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia
Anesthetizing cats can present several challenges, from managing patient stress to administering anesthetics to monitoring during the procedure.
Infectious Disease
Zoonosis: What Is All the Fuss About?
For those who live and work with animals, zoonoses are occupational hazards that most other professionals do not encounter.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Pain Recognition and Management in Critical Care Patients
Pain has multiple negative effects that can delay or prevent healing, and veterinary technicians play a central role in pain management.
Ophthalmology
The Hairy Eyeball: What’s Your Culprit?
Ocular problems are often described as “red” and “irritated” eyes.
Rehabilitation
Getting Started in Physical Rehabilitation
Physical rehabilitation is an exciting and challenging field in which veterinary technicians can develop new skills and grow in their career development.
Dermatology
Taking the Bite Out of Feline Mites
Veterinary nurses should be well-versed in the multitude of ectoparasites that can afflict a cat's skin, as well as performing the diagnostic tests and educating the client on treatment options.
Dentistry
Pain Management for Veterinary Dental Patients
Pain management is also a critical component of a comprehensive dental service.