The role of the veterinary nurse in homecare for the cardiac patient

Home care for patients with cardiac disease which is life-limiting is palliative by nature. Palliative care can be defined as relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder at any stage...

The geriatric guinea pig

Arthritis is often seen in guinea pigs that are suffering from hypovitaminosis C (scurvy) as this results in intra-articular haemorrhage (Witkowska et al, 2017). It has also been noted in those...

Looking after the end-of-life patient: four case studies

Caring for a terminally or chronically ill pet is a challenging time for the caregivers and family. There is often a strong feeling from owners wanting to provide for their pet by ensuring their...

Supporting quality of life in feline patients with chronic kidney disease

CKD may be influenced by genetic, individual and environmental factors (Jepson, 2016). Decline in kidney function is considered normal in ageing animals (Polzin, 2011), however incidences of CKD in...