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.
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.
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.
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.
Pain Management
Me-oww! Managing Chronic Feline Pain
Veterinary medicine has made great strides in the treatment of chronic pain in cats.