October 2018

Assisting with orthopaedics – more than just Meccano?

The components used in orthopaedics – including plates, screws, pins, wires, washers, bolts and clamps – are similar to those found in Meccano kits. Alison Young explores those similarities by discussing the implants used in small animal patients.

32 mins
Realities and myths of blood transfusions

Amy Newfield details the latest studies and the importance of best practice in this ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine, by defining the facts among the fiction.

42 mins
Animal anaesthesia – what vet nurses need to know

Clare Dagnall offers solutions to some of the common questions vet nurses may ask themselves when dealing with this challenging patient period.

32 mins

August 2018

Tackling endocrine disease – diagnosis and management tips

Helen Rooney explains options for dealing with thyroid and adrenal endocrine conditions in canine and feline patients.

42 mins
Nursing notes: August

This month, Louise talks about the importance of dealing with the dystocia patient quickly.

9 mins
Dog lungworm infection: VN role in improving management

Hany Elsheikha describes manifestations of angiostrongylosis in canines and strategies VNs can share with owners for preventing the mollusc-borne disease.

29 mins

July 2018

Aural disease in rabbits – lop-eared welfare repercussions

Abigail Edis looks at the impact and conditions breeding this physical trait can have on lagomorph health.

30 mins

June 2018

Chronic pain in cats – dealing with a hidden problem

Samantha Lindley BVSc, MRCVS, looks at a VN’s role regarding this long-lasting symptom in feline patients, along with an explanation of causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

50 mins

May 2018

Allergies in equines: skin and respiratory disease

Andy Durham BSc, BVSc, CertEP, DEIM, DipECEIM, MRCVS, looks at causes of allergy in horses – through insect bites, feed, skin contact and inhalation – and appropriate therapies.

28 mins

April 2018

Bartonellosis in cats: a new flea-based threat

Ian Wright details the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of Bartonella species infections in feline patients, as well as precautions nurses should take when in contact with infected patients and advising owners on how to reduce the risk of exposure.

39 mins
Helping old age animals – joints, movement and nutrition

Dan Skeldon looks at common ailments geriatric feline and canine patients can present with in practice, as well as treatment methods.

32 mins
Nursing notes: bleeding disorders

In her latest column, Louise discusses the many considerations required for dealing with patients with bleeding disorders.

6 mins
Feline diabetes mellitus: what pet owners need to know

Helen Rooney BSc(Hons), CVN, CertED, DipAVN(Medical), CertVNECC, RVN, uses her experience as an owner of a diabetic cat to help VNs understand the importance of discussion and management of this chronic condition (reviewed by Jemma Thorogood RVN).

37 mins

March 2018

In the next of our series featuring VNs’ efforts at championing causes in practice, we team up with TVM UK to hear from Jack Davies NCert(E&CC), RVN, on poisoning from this sweet-tasting crystalline substance – something he feels is becoming a “far too common scenario”, with often devastating consequences.

17 mins
Nursing head trauma patients

Louise O’Dwyer DipAVN(Surgical), DipAVN(Medical), RVN, spotlights the care needed when presented with these cases in practice.

31 mins
Addressing acting out – ways of helping pets to keep calm

Laura Lacey RVN, ESVPS NCertAnBeh, DipPheromonatherapy, CertVNECC, ISFM CertFN, C&G CertSAN, BVNA CertVNDent, C-SQP, A1, explores ways to aid anxious animals, both in the veterinary practice and at home. Reviewed by Andrew McVey BVSc, MRCVS.

36 mins

February 2018

Practice infection control – implementing surgical sanitisation

RVN Emma Walker-Boyce talks through various steps that can be put in place to prevent contamination in operating theatres.

33 mins

January 2018

Focus on osteoarthritis – what vet nurses should be advising

Tim Hutchinson offers guidance on how VNs can help patients with this commonly discussed, but under-diagnosed, condition get the assistance they need.

42 mins

December 2017

Cat kidney disease: management techniques

RVN Emma Gerrard spotlights a common practice case and how VNs can help manage the condition.

26 mins
Dealing with blocked tomcats – a snapshot

RVN Kayleigh Walsh advises on clinical signs, treatment and care requirements for urethral blockages in entire male feline patients.

16 mins