Hematology
A Veterinary Nurse’s Guide to von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand disease is incurable, but with appropriate care, many dogs can live a normal life.
Anesthesiology
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Patients With Comorbidities
Knowing the pathophysiology of each disease and the pharmacology of anesthetic drugs and having appropriate diagnostic information enables veterinary nurses to provide the best care.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management of Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Nutritional management of PLE is focused on reducing lymphatic pressure by lowering chylomicron formation through reduced fat consumption.
Oncology
A Novel Treatment for Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Radiation Therapy
Oncologists and researchers are now considering a novel therapy for feline GI lymphoma, whole-abdomen radiation therapy, which has yielded promising results.
Clinical Pathology
Manual Blood Smear Preparation and Review
By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Northeastern United States
Veterinary nurses in the Northeast should be on the lookout for ticks, Giardia, roundworms, fleas, and heartworms.
Anesthesiology
Epinephrine Nebulization in the Postanesthetic Care of a Canine Patient With Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Epinephrine nebulization is typically known as an adjunctive therapy and is used alongside oxygen therapy and corticosteroids in the immediate postoperative period.
Nutrition
Tips for Overcoming Patient Weight-Loss Communication Blues
Although weight loss should be a simple process of calorie restriction and increased movement, veterinary nurses and clients remain concerned about conversations regarding pet weight loss.