September 2016

Wound care in practice – techniques and latest developments

Dan Skeldon provides a comprehensive guide to the wound-healing options available to veterinary nurses in practice.

36 mins

August 2016

Small animal thyroid: gland definition and hormone role

Samantha Thompson looks at the impact hyperthyroidism has on canine and feline patients, as well as management options and how VNs can increase owner compliance.

18 mins
Treatments for diarrhoea: the good, the bad and the unknown

The use of antibiotics and probiotics in acute and chronic diarrhoea in small animals is controversial. Even the correct definition of a probiotic in the context of veterinary medicine can be challenging.

22 mins

July 2016

Life-changing weight loss for Labrador

Rebecca Hubbard and Kate Robson look at one of the latter’s pet weight loss cases – and it’s on a pretty big scale.

19 mins

Get the latest independent information canine rickettsial diseases, tick-borne diseases that multiply within circulating cells.

33 mins
FLUTD owner education: how VNs can advise and support

Emma Gerrard looks at the aetiology, investigation and treatment regarding FLUTD, as well as the vital role nurses can play in educating owners on prevention strategies.

24 mins
Pet worming protocols: how to ensure owner compliance

Hany Elsheikha looks at reasons behind poor compliance among owners when adopting helminth treatment protocols for their pets and proposes some solutions for VNs to action

29 mins

June 2016

Travel home and away: safety advice for jet-setting pets

For owners who wish to travel with their pets, several animal threats exist.

35 mins
Animal SIRS and sepsis: fight to reduce infection mortality

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an exaggerated inflammatory condition that can start from a local source, yet becomes widely systemic.

31 mins
Fleas and ticks in pets: promoting prevention over cure

Parasite prevention is a huge part of veterinary nursing. It is important to understand life cycles and treatment protocols to ensure clients and their pets receive the correct information.

31 mins

May 2016

Care of small mammals: advice on rabbits and small furries

Lynne Kerrigan offers key tips VNs should share with new owners of these pets to ensure their health and welfare needs are met.

30 mins
Small animal allergies: commonly presenting conditions

Ariane Neuber discusses the aetiology and treatment methods of various allergic conditions that often present in dogs and cats.

27 mins

April 2016

Equine allergic reactions: diagnostics and treatment options

Lynn Irving describes common conditions that can lead to immunocompromised horses, including prevention and treatment advice.

29 mins

March 2016

A VN’s anaesthesia role: premedication and monitoring

Emma Archer focuses on a nurse’s role prior to, during and after a patient is anaesthetised, from appropriate premedication to supervision tools (part 1/2).

23 mins
Common gastric upsets: treatment and prevention methods

Emma Gerrard explains the usual causes of vomiting in cats and dogs to equip VNs with useful knowledge when performing triage.

27 mins

The EDGE programmes from Vets Now are not only exciting and fun but they provide the ideal springboard for a career in EEC.

7 mins

February 2016

Managing pain in cats: therapy methods for chronic cases

ABSTRACT Chronic pain is a life-altering condition that has significant impact on a cat’s quality … more

25 mins
Maintaining weight loss: how to avoid rebound phenomenon

In many weight loss programmes, the most difficult stage is once ideal/target bodyweight has been … more

14 mins

January 2016

Update on ear infections: treatment and owner compliance

ABSTRACT Otitis – specifically, otitis externa – is a common problem in dogs, but less … more

24 mins

December 2015

Veterinary dermatology: unusual complaints and case studies

Dermatology cases are frequently seen in small animal practice, making up about 20% of patients … more

21 mins