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Humeral condylar fractures: are we “throwing the puppy out with the bathwater”?
Traditionally, humeral unicondylar (lateral or medial) fractures have been managed with internal fix...
18 min read
The vet nurse's role in dental procedures: Making the most of your RVN team
With Pet Dental Health Month just around the corner, we thought we’d ask vet nurse Robyn Lowe RVN ab...
24 min read
Fact-checking the latest trends in pet nutrition
Clients are becoming more concerned about their pets’ diets, and social media, rather than veterinar...
13 min read
Schedule 3 veterinary nursing: What does it mean for your practice?
Schedule 3 is an area of veterinary nursing that is gathering interest at the moment. However, there...
14 min read
Diagnosis and nutritional support of gastroenteric disorders in cats and dogs
Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are a frequent reason for seeking consultations. Alimentary tract fun...
17 min read
5 recent studies into small animal endoscopy and what they mean for your practice
Endoscopy is an often-underutilised tool in veterinary hospitals. We want to shine the spotlight on ...
19 min read
Urine trouble? A vet nurse’s guide to feline lower urinary tract disease
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is not a single disease process. Rather, it is an umbrell...
15 min read
Veterinary burnout and the 'Christmas clear-out' - 12 tips for vet mental health over the holiday season
It’s that time of year again, and for many, the next few weeks will be filled with seasonal beverage...
9 min read
Diagnostic imaging for intestinal obstructions - which is best?
Imagine this clinical scenario: a client brings in their pet dog that is presenting with acute abdom...
11 min read
Get to the bottom of it: a veterinary nurse’s guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the operator to look inside an organ or stru...
14 min read
Veterinary radiology: are you making diagnostic errors?
As a vet, it’s likely you take radiographs most days. Veterinary radiology is a great tool in your d...
13 min read
Lower urinary tract disease of small mammals: an introduction
Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) is a common and often challenging condition in small exotic mamma...
19 min read
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: a guide for vets and nurses
Anaemia has three broad causes (Mills, 2012): haemorrhage (blood loss due to bleeding), dyserythropo...
12 min read
How to use your ultrasound machine - 7 tips for vets
At first glance, vet ultrasound machines can appear complicated and the sheer number of buttons, kno...
10 min read
Surgical approach to cutaneous and subcutaneous masses: staging and surgical margins
Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses are a common presenting complaint in first opinion practice. Such ...
22 min read
Diabetes mellitus in degus: diagnosis, management and care
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia due to ...
13 min read
Diagnosis and management of canine thyroid carcinomas
Canine thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy in dogs (Barber, 2007). This neopla...
22 min read
How to manage Addisonian crisis in veterinary practice
Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrine disease in dogs, with a reported prevalence of around 0...
19 min read
Common neurological toxicities in small animal practice
Neurological toxicities are common emergencies in veterinary practice. Toxins that cause neurologica...
9 min read
Emergency triage for small animal veterinary nurses: a guide
Emergency triage is an essential skill that veterinary nurses must master. In the veterinary practic...
13 min read
Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome
Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...
25 min read
What are the risk factors for and prevalence of gingivitis in cats?
Periodontal disease is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in cats, affecting 13.9 percent o...
11 min read
When calling in sick is necessary: Self-care in veterinary practice
As a vet or nurse, there’s immense pressure to show up for work, no matter the circumstances. In fac...
6 min read
Moving away from antimicrobials for otitis externa cases
Otitis externa is a very common problem, seen in over 10 percent of dogs attending primary care prac...
11 min read
Dietary management of cats suffering from obesity and associated comorbidities
Obesity in cats is defined as being more than 20 percent over their ideal body weight, and it is est...
20 min read
Management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats
Status epilepticus and cluster seizures are common neurological emergencies in both primary and spec...
12 min read
9 tips for returning to veterinary practice as a breastfeeding mum
Returning to veterinary practice after maternity leave can be a daunting business. What with leaving...
10 min read
Top tips for supporting the medical emergency as a veterinary nurse
Medical patients can present as emergencies due a variety of conditions including acute kidney injur...
6 min read
A practical guide to endotracheal tube selection in small animal practice
Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is an essential part of safe anaesthesia in cats and dogs as it al...
16 min read
Are you good enough? Setting that inner critic to rest
When I was growing up in Ireland, I was always told to “treat others as you would wish to be treated...
11 min read
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