Clinical

Efficacy of silver-coated urinary catheters for reducing urinary tract infection in dogs

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Indwelling urinary catheters are frequently used in practice, however urinary catheters have been associated with catheter-associated urinary tract infections in dogs. Antimicrobial coating of urinary catheters can reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections through the initial prevention of bacterial attachment. Historical studies have identified the benefit of silver in reducing bacteriuria in humans. This knowledge summary concluded that no study was able to demonstrate that the use...

Capnography for the veterinary nurse

Friday, June 2, 2023

According to reports, small animal anaesthesia appears to be increasing in safety. However, greater patient care during the peri-anaesthetic period...

Chronic inflammatory enteropathy: faecal microbiota transplantation in clinical practice

Friday, June 2, 2023

Chronic inflammatory enteropathy is an umbrella term that encompasses various inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. In the absence of...

Bypassing their way into your heart: considerations for the cardiothoracic patient

Friday, June 2, 2023

This article will outline the veterinary nursing considerations involved with the postoperative cardiothoracic patient, the complications that can...

Taking the pressure off: glaucoma and what can be done to help

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Prompt recognition and treatment to reduce the intraoccular pressures is key in canine patients with glaucoma. If treatment is delayed, glaucoma can...

Causes and prevention of caries (cavities) in dogs

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Caries are difficult to diagnose in their early stages, often going undetected until patients are brought in for dental treatment under general...

Leptospira spp. and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Tonga: a pilot study

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Dogs are common in Tonga and exist in a close relationship with humans, both as free-ranging pets and guard dogs for domestic properties. Little is...

Surgical site infections: preparation, technique and perioperative prevention

Sunday, April 2, 2023

All surgical procedures compromise the physical barrier of the skin, which can allow contamination with micro-organisms. Surgical site infections can...

Dog owners’ awareness and use of dental homecare

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Periodontal disease is prevalent in dogs in the UK, and has many negative consequences for the health and welfare of the affected individual. Despite...

Anaesthetic management of caesarean sections in dogs

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Dystocia is a common complication of pregnancy in dogs and may require surgical intervention. Physiological changes during pregnancy and the vascular...