Pain management

Pain management

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Pain management

Clinical presentations, and the use of pain scoring and telemedicine for diagnosing lameness in cats and dogs.

April 2022

A hidden problem in pets – companion animal chronic pain

Nicola Lakeman discusses how this may present, the importance of educating owners to spot the signs and the impacts on a pet’s quality of life.

18 mins

March 2022

Pet parasite protection: educating owners on importance

Victoria Bowes offers advice on supporting clients with flea, tick and worm prevention, management, and treatment.

33 mins

February 2022

Heart of the matter – canine cardiovascular diseases

Emma Gerrard outlines the conditions to be aware of, and the vet nurse’s role in patient management.

49 mins

January 2022

Animal blood transfusions: part 2 – performing the procedure

In the second of a two-part series, Helen Rooney looks at the VN’s role in preparing and administering the blood product.

25 mins

December 2021

Keeping an eye out: ocular diseases and disorders

Rebecca Woodhouse highlights how to make an early diagnosis, as well as treatment and management of various eye problems.

44 mins
Breakthrough pain linked to OA in dogs

Kirsty Cavill explains how to identify and manage this type of abrupt affliction, which breaks through associated medications.

32 mins

November 2021

Nursing guinea pigs – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses the care of these popular pets, including housing, nutrition and common ailments.

17 mins
Preparing the critical patient for surgery

Megan Brashear discusses how an appropriate fluid therapy plan is an important element of a successful anaesthetic event, and the steps teams can take both before and during procedures to ensure a smooth experience.

30 mins
Nursing neurological patients

Leanne Dobrowolski describes the role physical therapy plays in a multimodal approach to treatment of these patients, and why communication is key to success.

26 mins
Help! It’s an emergency – procedure for nursing ECC patients

Victoria Bowes outlines what to do when attending an emergent patient, focusing on the importance of triage.

27 mins

October 2021

Nursing hamsters – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses the care of these popular pets, including housing, nutrition and common ailments.

16 mins

August 2021

Taking control of worms: prevention protocols and education

Emma Gerrard discusses how to treat and prevent this parasite, as well as successful client education.

14 mins

May 2021

Common allergies in pets – how they present and treatment

Stacey Westcott looks at critical factors to consider when treating these conditions, including nutrition, environment and medication.

28 mins

April 2021

Scratching the surface – skin disease and irritations

Leonie Ager discusses the most prevalent causes of these conditions in cats and dogs, and treatments.

33 mins

March 2021

Wound management – basics and veterinary nurse’s role

Heather Kirkness advises on how these types of injury are treated to help VNs deliver the best possible care to patients.

44 mins

December 2020

Respiratory disorders and diseases – diagnosis and treatment

Jessica Beckett discusses emerging options for treating a variety of such conditions presenting in cats and dogs.

28 mins

November 2020

OA and joint pain: providing patient care during a pandemic

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

19 mins

October 2020

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware discusses metabolism.

10 mins

September 2020

Cardiology anaesthesia: updates in small animal patients

Lou Northway walks readers through the stages of, and considerations around, anaesthetising cats and dogs with cardiac conditions.

30 mins

August 2020

Animal allergy clinics: getting to the bottom of irritants

John Redbond discusses the value of such clinics, how to identify and treat allergic skin disease, and key messages to share with dog and cat owners.

32 mins