Nutritional Requirements for Canine Pancreatitis Patients
Successful management of pancreatitis in canine patients is often due to early diagnosis and prompt medical treatment. While there are several factors involved in the creation of a treatment plan for pancreatitis patients, perhaps one of the most important considerations is diet and nutrition. This report will discuss nutritional care for canine patients who are […]
The story of Boris
As vet nurses we are so lucky to be part of the journeys of our inspirational patients and their dedicated humans. The handsome Boris, who is only just over 1 year old, is such a character. We first met him on a trip up to Cairns back in 2018, but his story began months before […]
Sialography and Foreign Body Removal (pig tusk)
Toby presented to his regular veterinarian after an altercation with a pig. There was a 3 cm laceration to the side of the face over the zygomatic arch. The wound healed with open wound management and a short course of antibiotics, however Toby represented with a fluid filled mass on the side of his face […]
Dental Assessment Guide for Nurses
If you are asked to do a dental assessment on a patient would you know what to do? Here’s a quick overview on how to perform a thorough dental assess on a conscious patient. Obviously make sure the patient is amenable before attempting! Check for Temporomandibular Joint Function Check the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function […]
Surgical Management of Congenital Dermoids and Lateral Lid Agenesis
The left eye of this gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel hides a secret problem. The lefts eye’s secrets: – 3 dermoids (hairy skin in an abnormal location) & lower lateral lid agenesis. The treatment involved General Anaesthetic Microsurgery and magnification with an […]
ECG’s for Nurses – Part 1
ECGs are an essential part of every day veterinary practice, particularly as an part of anaesthetised patient monitoring. We all put our patients onto the multi-parameter monitors, and we make sure there’s a trace. But are we watching that trace and do we know what we are looking at? It is important that we are […]
Hypothermia in Anaesthetised Patients
All patients undergoing a procedure or surgery will require either sedation or a full general anaesthetic. The drugs we use are obviously essential keep the patient anaesthetised, but among other things these medications can affect a patient’s normal thermoregulatory process. Whilst there are a few drugs that can cause hyperthermia, the majority will cause hypothermia. […]
What is Syringomyelia and Chairi-Like Malformation
In Chiari-like malformation, the skull is malformed, which results in a cranial cavity that is too small to accommodate the caudal parts of the brain (the cerebellum and brainstem), resulting in overcrowding. In approximately 40% of animals with this malformation, the cerebellum will herniate (protrude) through an area called the foramen magnum. The majority of […]
Leo the Cat
Leo the Cat by Dr Tony Caiafa (Veterinary Practitioner in Dentistry) This case study emphasises the importance of a complete oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT) combined with intraoral radiography when diagnosing and treating oral diseases in companion animals. “Leo” is a 12-years old neutered male domestic long hair cat presented with oral discomfort and […]
Elderly dog with Stage 4 Periodontal Disease and Tooth Root in Nasal Cavity
A 9 year old desexed female Border Collie was referred to the Veterinary Referral Practice with a long standing history of severe halitosis, recent facial swelling and general ill health. The dog had an on/off history of halitosis, swelling of the right hand side face and pain on eating. The symptoms would respond to a […]
