Dentistry
Impacted Maxillary Canine Tooth in a Persian Cat
Dental radiography is recommended whenever examination of the oral cavity reveals missing teeth and extraction is preferred to avoid cyst development and subsequent bone/tissue destruction.
Endocrinology
Behind the Scenes: Steroidogenesis and Thoughts on Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism
Credentialed veterinary nurses continue to expand their roles in veterinary medicine, including endocrinology.
Pain Management
Veterinary Nurses as Pain Management Advocates
As a veterinary nurse, you are in a position to recognize signs of pain in your patient and to make management recommendations.
Dermatology
Immune-Mediated Skin Disorders of Dogs
When an animal’s immune system’s ability to differentiate self from nonself is compromised, immune-mediated skin disorders can occur.
Anesthesiology
Analgesic Options for Managing Acute Pain in Felines
Veterinary nurses will learn to identify acute pain in feline patients and understand analgesic options to improve awareness and veterinary care.
Oncology
Chemotherapy-Induced Side Effects in Pets: Prevention and Treatment
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.
Nutrition
Feeding the Critical Canine and Feline Patient
Nutrition is vitally important to the hospitalized patient.
Internal Medicine
A Complicated, Multidrug-Resistant UTI
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.
Equine Medicine
Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses
The many risk factors predisposing horses to gastric ulcers can be greatly reduced if skilled veterinary professionals properly educate clients on this complex disease.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Pandora Syndrome
The discovery that the family cat is not using its litterbox can lead to distress in the entire household.