Tool tips for efficient dentistryMay 3, 2023Dental procedures and oral surgery can be extra challenging, especially when extracting tiny teeth or tooth roots, such as in feline patients. Proper selection and organization of equipment, instruments, lighting source, magnification, suction, as well as sufficient training in using them could solve many common issues in veterinary dentistry.
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Diagnosing dental self-traumaApril 25, 2023Dogs and cats have strong jaws that can cause varying degrees of damage to their teeth if they chew on the wrong things.
Surgical instrument selection and careApril 25, 2023Selecting the right tools makes for a more pleasant experience in performing procedures. Keeping tools in good working order also makes the job much less frustrating.
Do routine, elective gonadectomies really increase dogs' lifespan?April 11, 2023Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
Hurdling common surgical roadblocksMarch 22, 2023Any veterinarian performing surgery is bound to encounter a case that did not go as planned. Whether the patient had a complication, a true error was made, or the client’s perception of their pet’s outcome was skewed, these cases can take a toll on all veterinary staff members involved. Although these cases can feel defeating, they often present learning opportunities.
Don't let parasites tick you offMarch 21, 2023Proper pairing of a pet’s lifestyle to the most appropriate preventative can be helpful in narrowing down your options for flea and tick control. Keep geography in mind when determining which medications you offer in the clinic vs. strictly online.
Ensuring radiation safety in the practiceMarch 13, 2023Radiation from X-rays can injure your body by depositing energy in your cells, causing one or more electrons to be removed, thereby killing, or mutating the affected cells.
A primer on mastitis in small animalsMarch 9, 2023Mastitis is most commonly caused by infection, and in severe cases, can lead to significant health issues and even death in the mother and nursing babies if not treated.
Tips for fluid therapy in the ERMarch 8, 2023Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of critical patient care. Patients are given fluids for so many reasons, and it is crucial to know the different types, what is in them, and why they are prescribed.
Veterinary orthoses, prostheses treat a wide variety of health issuesMarch 7, 2023The field of veterinary prostheses and orthoses has seen some intriguing advances in recent years.
