Equine Medicine
Case Report: Neonatal Intensive Care Following Dystocia in a Mare
Dystocia in mares is defined as any abnormal or difficult birth resulting from either maternal or fetal causes. It is relatively uncommon in mares, occurring in approximately 4% to 8% of all foalings.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Emergency and Critical Care of the Veterinary Patient with Acute Brain Inflammation
The veterinary nurse’s goals for patient care will focus on managing ICP, monitoring for changes in mentation, addressing other neurologic signs, and providing comfort and attentive care.
Anesthesiology
A Guide to Capnography in Small Animal Anesthesia
As veterinary practices continue to adopt higher monitoring standards, capnography remains a cornerstone of anesthesia safety and is a core recommendation in resuscitation guidelines.
Practice Management
Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine and the Role of the Veterinary Nurse
Empowering veterinary professionals and clients to consider a wide range of treatment strategies has the potential to improve access to needed medical care for all pets.
Nutrition
Communicating With Clients About Nutritional Management of Canine Uroliths
Discussing with clients the type of stone affecting their dog and how diet helps manage and/or prevent future stones increases their understanding and compliance.
Preventive Medicine
Core Vaccines and the One Health Connection: Protecting Pets, People, and the Planet
Beyond protecting individual patients, vaccines safeguard communities, strengthen herd immunity, and reinforce the global One Health framework that connects animal, human, and environmental wellbeing.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Suspected Myositis Secondary to Melarsomine Injections
The benefits of treating heartworm disease with melarsomine need to outweigh the risks, which, in this case, ended up being severe.
Behavior
Addressing Conflict Between Feline Housemates
Tension between cats within the same home is not uncommon, but caregivers of feline patients in conflict often need help preventing, managing, and reducing tension.