VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA question doesn't mean you're being questionedAugust 29, 2024Why do we feel that when someone asks us, “Did you fed the cat in ISO?” is an accusation and we respond, “No, I have been doing all of the treatments on the other patients, so I haven’t had time!” Instead of just answering, “No,” or “Not yet.” Why do we think someone is accusing us of not doing our job because they ask us, “Did you walk this dog yet?” Why can’t we take it as a simple question and not an accusation of something bad?
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to reduce pain in ferrets, mice, rabbits, and ratsAugust 23, 2024Whenever possible, multimodal pain control is essential to provide the most pain relief in ferrets, mice, rabbits and rats by blocking pain signals from multiple pathways. Do not let your concerns about pain control prevent you from the surgical treatments of pain control in these small animals. This guide for the assessment and treatment of pain should boost your confidence and reduce suffering in your patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomasAugust 15, 2024Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to make your lab work for youJuly 25, 2024Laboratory testing, when combined with a thorough history and proper physical examination, contributes to forming a correct diagnosis. This improves medical care for the patient as we are treating a known (proper diagnosis) versus an unknown (suspected diagnosis or simply clinical signs and symptoms,) and easily increases practice profitability without the need to simply try to find ways to “increase the bill.”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLinking livestock welfare and veterinary medicineJuly 12, 2024Fear Free adds livestock management techniques to its curriculum, overseen by Temple Grandin, PhD, director of animal well-being. Dr. Grandin, professor of animal science at CSU, hopes Fear Free training will help encourage interest in the field, as well as continue to increase productivity and improve animal welfare.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBenefits of using portable ultrasound in large animal careJune 21, 2024Bringing diagnostic imaging out into the field can have benefits for patients and veterinarians. However, many practices may not know the full breadth of improvements a portable ultrasound unit can have on equine and large animal care and practices.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to develop a sensible euthanasia policyJune 6, 2024After this horrible experience, I made the decision that no longer would I ever euthanize a pet simply because an owner requested this service. No, I instead developed a euthanasia policy that I and my staff could live with and allow us to minimize euthanasia in our practice. Here are the additional parts of our policy that allow us to achieve peace of mind whenever euthanasia was needed.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExamining brain diseases in French bulldogsMay 23, 2024This article is the second of a two-part series detailing neurologic diseases in French bulldogs. Of the various conditions that can cause encephalopathies in dogs, those seen in higher frequencies in French bulldogs include otitis media-interna and resultant otogenic meningoencephalitis, meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, and high-grade gliomas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe hot topic it's easy to forget—anesthetic hypothermiaMay 15, 2024Get a closer look at the causes, implications, and available solutions through comprehensive management strategies aimed at ensuring positive patient outcomes. From pre-warming techniques to using specialized warming devices, recent insights and advancements in animal anesthesia can provide veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of hypothermia prevention and treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveKey skin-deep treatments for exotics (birds, reptiles and small mammals)April 25, 2024Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, DACZM, presents an expanded version of The Wild Side column from the April 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News on avian and reptile dermatology, featuring exclusive VPN Plus+ content on skin issues with rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and poultry.
