Implementing consensual touch for better patient careDecember 22, 2022For many years, working with animals in veterinary medicine was performed with a “get the job done” mindset. Restraint methods were primarily used to meet our own needs, get tasks done, treat patients, and keep all humans safe by avoiding bites or scratches. Minimal effort or consideration was put into how these techniques may feel for our patients.
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Exploring alternatives to scruffing catsSeptember 27, 2022Scruffing refers to a restraining technique involving firmly grasping the loose skin of a cat’s back, located between the shoulder blades. While scruffing is often meant for safely controlling and settling a cat, research shows the contrary. The scruffing method is often counterproductive, causing many cats to resist or even fight back more aggressively than when alternative handling is performed.
Spice up a pet's life through diet and nutritionAugust 11, 2022Whether pet parents are looking to support their pet’s medical needs through diet, are aiming to align their pet’s diet with their own nutritional approach and philosophies, or they are just trying to eliminate food boredom, there are ways we can safely support and guide them.
How to increase veterinary nurse retentionJune 23, 2022Not only are experienced and credentialed veterinary technicians experts in their field, therefore allowing them to more easily manage and triage serious cases, they are also a vital component to training new graduates in healthy, educational, enriching, and supportive environments. Simply put, credentialed veterinary technicians are the past, present, and future of veterinary medicine. Without beating around the bush, veterinary medicine does not exist without these unsung heroes.
Don't forget massage for arthritic petsMay 3, 2022Arthritis is extremely common in veterinary medicine, particularly among aging and senior pets.
Using a holistic approach to veterinary check-insMarch 15, 2022Initiating a successful veterinary exam begins long before a client and pet enter a veterinary practice.
Supporting mental health in your practiceNovember 4, 2021There has been a growing awareness of depression and the need for suicide prevention in the veterinary industry in recent years.
Hospice care in veterinary medicineJune 11, 2021Our culture as a whole does not honor the process of dying in the same way we do the process of birth and new life.
How to incorporate therapeutic bodywork into your veterinary practiceJune 1, 2021More pet owners are opting to incorporate holistic modalities into their pets’ treatment plans, including therapeutic bodywork, such as massage therapy, laser therapy, and acupuncture.
