Dermatology

Dermatology

Dermatology

Causative factors and treatment of common skin and ear presentations, as well as managing client expectations.

July 2021

Aural dermatology cases – utilisation of veterinary nurses

Nicola Lakeman looks at the benefits that an RVN’s involvement in ear cases can bring.

18 mins
Nursing patients with intervertebral disc disease

Elle Payne covers the grading and management of this common spinal cord condition, before detailing care that can be offered by veterinary nurses.

22 mins

June 2021

Nursing small furries – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses care of rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, including husbandry and nutrition.

51 mins

April 2021

A VN’s role in nursing the myasthenia gravis patient

Elle Payne explains how the veterinary nurse assists in caring for canine patients with this disease.

March 2021

Fleas and ticks in pets – prevention and treatment

Emma Gerrard advises on how to tackle these tricky parasites as spring approaches.

32 mins
Matt’s Masterclass: tortoise tips

With spring just around the corner, Matt takes a look at nurse care and support to tortoises coming out of hibernation.

30 mins

February 2021

Communicating with customers

Nicola Ackerman offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins
An age-old problem – caring for senior cats and dogs

Laura Lacey details the disease processes that can affect small animal patients as they get older, and the importance of sharing with owners what is normal and what is not.

39 mins

January 2021

Cat Chat: energy requirements

Sarah Collins, International Society of Feline Medicine programme manager at International Cat Care, explains how to work out energy requirements for your hospitalised feline patients.

6 mins
New arrivals: advice for puppy and kitten owners

Emma Gerrard shares tips for RVNs to pass on to owners of young cats and dogs.

36 mins
Obesity in pet patients – slimming down a growing problem

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

34 mins

December 2020

Avoiding festive fails: keeping pets safe over Christmas

Charlotte Fennell discusses how nurses can advise owners on how to avoid any medical catastrophes during the festive season.

48 mins

November 2020

Tricky ticks and formidable fleas: fighting a year-round battle

Laura Lacey explains the importance of encouraging owners to treat these parasites throughout the year and how to do this.

30 mins

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware looks at key information to aid this.

9 mins

October 2020

Cat Chat: focus on fireworks

International Cat Care offers its top tips for keeping feline pets safe during the Halloween and Bonfire Night festivities.

7 mins
Matt’s Masterclass: dealing with wildlife cases

Matt analysis how to handle wildlife cases that arrive in practice, discussing duty of care, nursing aims and tips for specific species.

32 mins
Keeping calm and carrying on: managing fears and phobias

Zoe Hockley explains how owners can make firework festivities less traumatic for their pets and prevent behavioural problems in the future.

25 mins
Finger on the pulse – keeping on top of hypertension

Emma Gerrard looks at the latest research on this topic, and highlights the importance of regular blood testing and communicating this to clients.

30 mins
Implementing a nursing care plan for exotic pets

Mary Fraser discusses the importance of introducing such measures for these species.

20 mins

September 2020

Postoperative care of TPLO patients

Leah Alcorn details the important role RVNs play in the nursing care of animals having undergone tibial plateau-levelling osteotomy surgery, including physiotherapy, rehabilitation, analgesia and general recovery.

26 mins