June 2016

Travel home and away: safety advice for jet-setting pets

For owners who wish to travel with their pets, several animal threats exist.

35 mins
Animal SIRS and sepsis: fight to reduce infection mortality

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an exaggerated inflammatory condition that can start from a local source, yet becomes widely systemic.

31 mins
Fleas and ticks in pets: promoting prevention over cure

Parasite prevention is a huge part of veterinary nursing. It is important to understand life cycles and treatment protocols to ensure clients and their pets receive the correct information.

31 mins

May 2016

Care of small mammals: advice on rabbits and small furries

Lynne Kerrigan offers key tips VNs should share with new owners of these pets to ensure their health and welfare needs are met.

30 mins
Small animal allergies: commonly presenting conditions

Ariane Neuber discusses the aetiology and treatment methods of various allergic conditions that often present in dogs and cats.

27 mins

April 2016

Equine allergic reactions: diagnostics and treatment options

Lynn Irving describes common conditions that can lead to immunocompromised horses, including prevention and treatment advice.

29 mins

March 2016

A VN’s anaesthesia role: premedication and monitoring

Emma Archer focuses on a nurse’s role prior to, during and after a patient is anaesthetised, from appropriate premedication to supervision tools (part 1/2).

23 mins
Common gastric upsets: treatment and prevention methods

Emma Gerrard explains the usual causes of vomiting in cats and dogs to equip VNs with useful knowledge when performing triage.

27 mins

The EDGE programmes from Vets Now are not only exciting and fun but they provide the ideal springboard for a career in EEC.

7 mins

February 2016

Managing pain in cats: therapy methods for chronic cases

ABSTRACT Chronic pain is a life-altering condition that has significant impact on a cat’s quality … more

25 mins
Maintaining weight loss: how to avoid rebound phenomenon

In many weight loss programmes, the most difficult stage is once ideal/target bodyweight has been … more

14 mins

January 2016

Update on ear infections: treatment and owner compliance

ABSTRACT Otitis – specifically, otitis externa – is a common problem in dogs, but less … more

24 mins

December 2015

VN dermatology: unusual complaints and case studies

Ariane Neuber advises on management strategies, along with examples, for a selection of skin ailments veterinary nurses should be aware of in practice.

21 mins

October 2015

Canine cardiac disease: a review of recent developments

ABSTRACT The field of veterinary cardiology is continually expanding, with scientific studies and papers arising … more

28 mins

September 2015

A nurse’s role in anaesthesia – assessing pre-anaesthetic and preparation advice

Veterinary nurses have an important role in every aspect of anaesthesia, from the preparation of equipment … more

23 mins
Probiotics and their validity in small animal patient therapy

Probiotics supplementation is gaining popularity – for example, as promoted in advertisements for people as “good bacteria”. A … more

25 mins

August 2015

Poisoning in cats: toxic triggers and raising owner awareness

International Cat Care (ICC) has teamed up with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and Agria … more

18 mins
Understanding worm infestations – environmental factors and education

Endoparasite infections in dogs and cats are a familiar concern for pet owners. This article will … more

27 mins

July 2015

VN needlestick injuries – part two: risk assessments and operating procedures

In terms of risk assessments in the UK, the NHS European Office (2013) has changed … more

17 mins

June 2015

Update on managing feline lower urinary tract disease

ABSTRACT Feline lower urinary tract disease is commonly seen in practice. Patients may show chronic clinical signs … more

29 mins