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.
Wound Management
Basic Principles of Wound Care
Aid the healing process by following these wound care and management techniques.Ophthalmology
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome: An Overview
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) is a permanently blinding disease that occurs suddenly.
Nutrition
Supportive Feeding Methods for Small Animals
The nutritional goal with all sick companion animals is that they consume the designated diet in sufficient quantities.
Anesthesiology
Multimodal Analgesia for Periodontal Therapy
Treatment of periodontal disease in all veterinary patients is prudent, and the use of analgesia, including general anesthesia, is essential to the comprehensive treatment plan.
Orthopedics
Role of the Veterinary Surgical Nurse in the Care of Orthopedic Patients
Orthopedic surgery patients may require additional considerations compared with soft tissue surgery patients.
Infectious Disease
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.
Cardiology
A Look at Unusual Congenital Heart Defects in Dogs and Cats
Congenital heart defects are well-recognized causes of morbidity and mortality in veterinary medicine.
Rehabilitation
Myofascial Trigger Points in Veterinary Patients
A veterinary nurse’s goal is to teach clients tools to promote reduction in Myofascial Trigger Point activation in their pets, thereby relieving pain and providing better outcomes and successful, long-lasting treatments.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Providing Care for Dogs with Heatstroke
Because every second counts: A discussion of the physiology of normal thermoregulation and the pathophysiology of heatstroke in dogs; plus, how to recognize, treat, and care for the heatstroke patient.