Nursing considerations for neonate and pediatric patientsSeptember 23, 2021Neonates and pediatric patients can be challenging when it comes to nursing care. Their size, immune system, and fragility make it difficult to treat ailments.
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Pet insurance popularity increases post-pandemicSeptember 22, 2021The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown resulted in a pet adoption boom. This increase in pet ownership led to an increase in the number of pet insurance policies sold in the U.S.
Tummy troubles: Empirical treatment of acute vomitingSeptember 20, 2021Some of the most common clinical presentations seen in general practice are gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Making the clinic the heart of testingSeptember 20, 2021With the benefits of point-of-care testing more widely recognized, accepted, and sought after by veterinarians, new technologies to test the heart in-clinic are now available.
Individualized care central to trial canine oral cancer treatment methodSeptember 10, 2021Dogs diagnosed with a rapidly metastatic form of oral cancer may soon have access to a novel alternative treatment, thanks to a newly launched clinical trial.
Take a bite out of dental disease and increase at-home care for patientsSeptember 1, 2021From bad breath and periodontal disease to broken teeth and oral tumors, dental problems are among the most common problems veterinarians diagnose in pets.
Elevating your team in hospice careAugust 30, 2021Veterinary teams have been delivering end-of-life care, or hospice care, but it may not have been labeled or “packaged” in this way.
5 Questions With…August 30, 2021For Andrew Lewin, BVM&S, DACVO, assistant professor of comparative ophthalmology at LSU SVM, his experience working in shelter and low-cost medicine introduced him to a range of unique, complex challenges commonly faced by veterinarians working in high-population environments.
Nutritional influences in dermatological disordersAugust 10, 2021The skin is an important immune organ with functions including a barrier against foreign antigens, immunoregulation, vitamin D production, thermoregulation, nutrient storage, sensory perception, reproduction, and antimicrobial action.
How owners influence a dog's behaviorAugust 9, 2021Most veterinarians and their staff already know the personality of a pet owner can have an effect on the animal’s behavior.
