The provision of safe and optimal analgesia is a fundamental consideration for veterinary practitioners, ensuring the welfare of patients entrusted to their care. The registered veterinary nurse's role is often key with regards to pain scoring patients, identifying pain emergence and liaising with the veterinary surgeon.
The kidney has an essential role in maintaining normal physiological functions but it can be affected by various drugs and chemicals. A common...
There are a wide range of parasites endemic in the UK which can infect cats and dogs, their pathological and zoonotic potential mean it is essential...
Background: Routine testing for hyperthyroidism could become standard practice in all cats, before the onset of clinical signs. Aims: To describe...
Nutrition is a very important aspect of basic veterinary care. This is recognised by the WSAVA, as nutritional assessment is regarded as the 5th vital...
This article provides an overview of the basic requirements for hospitalising and treating avian patients. These include species-specific...
Despite the need for evidence-based advice regarding the behavioural health of their companion animals, owners may struggle to realise that this...
It is important in veterinary practice that registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) are knowledgeable regarding identifying patients in need of...
Canine diabetes mellitus is a complex endocrinopathy, with a pathogenesis that varies amongst individuals, but is clinically similar to Type I...
Veterinary nurses play an important role in infusion therapy and they are involved in all stages of intravenous fluid therapy (IVFT) provision....
Cruciate disease is the most prevalent cause of hindlimb lameness amongst the canine population. As a result of the prevalent nature of the condition,...
As the first indicator of unwellness in companion animals is the behavioural change that leads to owners presenting their pets, there is an intrinsic...
Ectoparasite control forms an important part of any routine canine health programme. The veterinary nurse is well placed to advise clients about...
