Caesarean of pregnant bitches - an overview
The gestation period for dogs is generally 62 to 64 days. There are a few physical changes that an o...
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Nursing patients with gastrointestinal emergencies
The gastrointestinal (GI) system comprises the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines (duodenu...
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Five things that might change how you manage gastrointestinal emergencies
Gastrointestinal emergencies are common in general practice and the underlying problem may be overt ...
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Emergency triage and first aid of exotic patients
Exotic animals are inherently prey species and as such hide evidence of minor illnesses. Because of ...
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A guide to managing cluster seizures in the clinic and at home
In cases of epileptic seizures in dogs, survival is often more dependent on quality of life and fina...
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Nursing the trauma patient
Claire Roberts delivered an energetic talk at VetsSouth in Exeter in February 2018, outlining the st...
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The nurse’s role in the treatment and management of the dyspnoeic patient
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the lungs and remove carbon dioxi...
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