Nutrition
Starting Strong: Puppy and Kitten Nutrition
The average puppy or kitten enters its new home between 7 and 9 weeks of age.
Internal Medicine
Common Upper Airway Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Upper respiratory conditions in companion animals are complex and require appropriate understanding in order to provide optimal prognosis.
Orthopedics
Pain Management After Orthopedic Procedures
Managing patient recovery from orthopedic surgery presents clients, veterinarians, and veterinary nurses with a diverse set of challenges.
Behavior
Understanding the Cat: Tips for the Veterinary Team
Learning why cats act as they do and how to adjust handling and management techniques can make all the difference between a positive experience and a negative one in the veterinary examination room — for everyone involved.
Exotic Medicine
Lead Toxicity: A Threat to Wildlife
An estimated 20 million animals, including more than 130 differing species throughout the food chain, die each year from lead poisoning, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
Oncology
Clinical Progress of Lingual Hemangiosarcoma in a Cat
This case report describes the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and follow-up of a feline patient with an uncommon oral tumor.
Integrative Medicine
Photobiomodulation Therapy: Healing at the Speed of Light
This article discusses some of the basics of photomodulation therapy (PBMT), such as the veterinary nurse’s role, dosing, promoting a fear-free environment, and integration into practice.
Pain Management
Me-oww! Managing Chronic Feline Pain
Veterinary medicine has made great strides in the treatment of chronic pain in cats.
Hematology
Hematemesis, Abdominal Pain and Anemia in an Older Cat
Abnormal fatigue, lack of appetite, faster-than-normal pulse, weight loss, pale gums, and loss of energy are common symptoms of feline anemia.
Dermatology
Flea Allergy Dermatitis: What Your Clients Need to Know
Unless fleas or flea dirt (flea feces) are found on the pet, it may be difficult to convince owners that their pet may be dealing with FAD.