Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition

From dietary management of clinical conditions to the role of probiotics, as well as owner communication.

November 2019

Feeding strategies in senior pets – and owner communications

Libby Sheridan discusses the changes in metabolic and energy requirements in older pets, and why nutritional assessments should be carried out frequently to ensure diets are optimal.

32 mins

October 2019

Dog obesity: a community study

Clare Jones looks at dogs that have been health checked and body condition scored at local Dogs Trust events to determine whether certain factors contribute to them being overweight.

33 mins
The Consult: Dominique Doyle

RVN Dominique Doyle explains how she went from nursing all creatures great and small to being species specific working at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon.

32 mins
VN Voice: achieving our key aims – and then some

With her reign as BVNA president almost at an end at the time of writing, Wendy Nevins urges veterinary nurses to continue supporting each other, no matter how tough the terrain, and never stop striving for the recognition they so richly deserve.

12 mins
Perioperative pet care – preparing the patient and yourself

Emma Gerrard offers guidance on dealing with animals during the perioperative period – from medicines and equipment, pain management and infection control to hygiene and isolation protocols, and owner advice.

32 mins
Cat Chat: feline-focused nurse clinics

With the number of accredited cat-friendly clinics having increased in recent years, RVN Alex Taylor talks through the advantages of running feline-focused nurse clinics and why they could benefit all.

7 mins

September 2019

Mental health awareness within veterinary profession – a survey

RVN Elle Marie Payne feels a huge stigma exists around this topic, as well as a lack of awareness regarding what people can do to get help. With this in mind, she conducted a survey among veterinary professionals to gauge others' opinions – the results of which she discusses here.

25 mins
Matt’s Masterclass: your questions answered

Matt responds to a plethora of queries submitted by VN Times readers in the hope of helping them in their career endeavours.

22 mins
Flea and tick compliance: empowering nurses to spur success

Esme Hawkes summarises the problems parasites can cause in pets, along with what VNs can do to help get owners on board with protecting their pets – and potentially gain further qualifications for themselves in the process.

20 mins
Eye on EBVM: pain management – know the score

RCVS Knowledge discusses the value of scoring tools and guidelines to recognise and treat pain in patients.

16 mins
Animal nutrition – making it easier for owners to digest

Laura Lacey shares feeding strategies VNs can give to clients for optimum pet health at different life stages.

37 mins
The Consult: Jane Davidson

Jane Davidson tells readers about how she went from history graduate to VN and soon-to-be doctoral candidate, and why you should always follow your heart and never give up on your dreams...

21 mins

August 2019

VN Voice: a leap of faith into veterinary nursing

Kelly Deane dreamed of being a vet – but that was before she discovered veterinary nursing. Here, she explains how an apprenticeship changed her life and why you shouldn’t give up on dreams.

9 mins
Kidney disease in pets – spotting signs and overseeing care

Abi Charteris explains the vital role nurses can play in early detection and subsequent management of acute and chronic forms of this condition in companion animals.

44 mins
The Consult: Flick Caldwell

Advanced referral nurse Flick Caldwell, who has a rare hereditary disability, explains how she stays strong in the face of adversity, how her support networks helps her through, and why disabled people should never give up on their dreams.

34 mins

July 2019

Ear issues and infections – getting animal owners to listen

Joanne Brown and Victoria Robinson discuss the pathogenesis of otitis, its diagnosis and treatment options that can be used to improve owner compliance and aid response to therapy.

35 mins
Cat Chat: feline ageing

RVN Kelly Eyre looks at how studying older cats can help improve quality of life in later years.

7 mins
Caring for pet rabbits – husbandry and nutrition advice

Nadia Wiseman discusses the importance of keeping owners of the UK's third most popular pet informed and up to date with their welfare needs.

34 mins
VN Voice: embracing strengths and weaknesses

Louise Northway urges colleagues to learn from mistakes, embrace CPD and, if the time is right, spread their wings.

11 mins
The Consult: Melissa Cook

RVN Melissa Cook shares her journey to becoming a physiotherapist and running her own physiotherapy business, as well as tips for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.

16 mins