Fall 2018

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Analgesic Options for Managing Acute Pain in Felines
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Veterinary nurses will learn to identify acute pain in feline patients and understand analgesic options to improve awareness and veterinary care.

The Need for a Standard in Veterinary Technician Credentials
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152 152SharesWhether you are a part of the 81% who supported or remained neutral on the title change to “registered veterinary nurse” (RVN) or the 19% who preferred “veterinary technician” on the 2017 National Credential Survey, almost everyone agreed that standardizing of the profession’s credential requirements is important. In fact, of the 20% of respondents who …

The Changing of the Guard
As with life, change is constant. For me, life’s changes bring retirement and a “changing of the guard” as the Editor in Chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse. I am thrilled to pass over the reins of this journal to Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry), who assumed the position …

Achieving Work-Life Balance in Your Veterinary Career
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When you work in the veterinary profession, taking care of yourself is not selfish; it’s a must to maintain emotional and physical health.

Chemotherapy-Induced Side Effects: Prevention and Treatment
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Although the goal of chemotherapy in veterinary patients is to extend the life of the patient without the harsh side effects seen in human oncology patients, side effects still occur regardless of the precautions taken.

Feeding the Critical Canine and Feline Patient
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149 149SharesMEETING NUTRITIONAL NEEDS Nutrition is an important component of the hospitalized patient’s treatment plan. Nutrition is vitally important to the hospitalized patient. Unfortunately, the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients are often overlooked. Doctors’ orders might not include specific feeding instructions. Patients may be unwilling or unable to eat or may not be consuming adequate calories …

A Complicated, Multidrug-Resistant UTI
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Katmandu was a 9-year-old spayed female Bengal cat with a history of chronic kidney disease. Despite aggressive treatment and very dedicated clients, Katmandu’s multidrug-resistant UTI relapsed. Read her case report.

New Tools to Support Patient Safety in Anesthesia
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Banfield Pet Hospital’s new veterinary program helps ensure anesthesia care is safe, effective, and efficient.

Digging Into Compost Intoxication
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Good veterinary nursing care and rapid identification of new or worsening clinical signs in companion animals are key to successfully managing compost intoxication cases.

Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses
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The many risk factors predisposing horses to gastric ulcers can be greatly reduced if skilled veterinary professionals properly educate clients on this complex disease.

Pandora Syndrome
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26 26SharesLITTERBOX AVOIDANCE Consider Pandora syndrome as the diagnosis rather than feline idiopathic cystitis. Practicing Cat Friendly The articles presented by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) focus on feline-specific information on cats’ unique behaviors; diagnosis and evaluation of disease and conditions; better approaches and techniques for cats; and strategies to decrease stress associated with …

Participatory Ergonomics Solutions for Veterinary Dentistry
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There are many levels of concern regarding ergonomics and veterinary dentistry. Successful participatory ergonomics programs have shown that changes to the organization, practices, and design of the working environment combine to result in significant improvements.