April 2018

Bartonellosis in cats: a new flea-based threat

Ian Wright details the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of Bartonella species infections in feline patients, as well as precautions nurses should take when in contact with infected patients and advising owners on how to reduce the risk of exposure.

39 mins
Helping old age animals – joints, movement and nutrition

Dan Skeldon looks at common ailments geriatric feline and canine patients can present with in practice, as well as treatment methods.

32 mins
Nursing notes: bleeding disorders

In her latest column, Louise discusses the many considerations required for dealing with patients with bleeding disorders.

6 mins
Feline diabetes mellitus: what pet owners need to know

Helen Rooney BSc(Hons), CVN, CertED, DipAVN(Medical), CertVNECC, RVN, uses her experience as an owner of a diabetic cat to help VNs understand the importance of discussion and management of this chronic condition (reviewed by Jemma Thorogood RVN).

37 mins

March 2018

In the next of our series featuring VNs’ efforts at championing causes in practice, we team up with TVM UK to hear from Jack Davies NCert(E&CC), RVN, on poisoning from this sweet-tasting crystalline substance – something he feels is becoming a “far too common scenario”, with often devastating consequences.

17 mins
Nursing head trauma patients

Louise O’Dwyer DipAVN(Surgical), DipAVN(Medical), RVN, spotlights the care needed when presented with these cases in practice.

31 mins
Addressing acting out – ways of helping pets to keep calm

Laura Lacey RVN, ESVPS NCertAnBeh, DipPheromonatherapy, CertVNECC, ISFM CertFN, C&G CertSAN, BVNA CertVNDent, C-SQP, A1, explores ways to aid anxious animals, both in the veterinary practice and at home. Reviewed by Andrew McVey BVSc, MRCVS.

36 mins

February 2018

Practice infection control – implementing surgical sanitisation

RVN Emma Walker-Boyce talks through various steps that can be put in place to prevent contamination in operating theatres.

33 mins

January 2018

Focus on osteoarthritis – what vet nurses should be advising

Tim Hutchinson offers guidance on how VNs can help patients with this commonly discussed, but under-diagnosed, condition get the assistance they need.

42 mins

December 2017

Cat kidney disease: management techniques

RVN Emma Gerrard spotlights a common practice case and how VNs can help manage the condition.

26 mins
Dealing with blocked tomcats – a snapshot

RVN Kayleigh Walsh advises on clinical signs, treatment and care requirements for urethral blockages in entire male feline patients.

16 mins

November 2017

Companion animal OA: how to ease pain and discomfort

Dan Skeldon highlights different management options VNs can help with and advise their clients on regarding degenerative joint disease in canine and feline pets.

57 mins
Probiotics in practice – what applications are available?

Marge Chandler takes a look at cases in practice where these live microbial species may be of help to cats and dogs.

45 mins

October 2017

Firework fears in pets – advice on keeping animals calm

RVN Emma Gerrard, with Guy Fawkes Night on the horizon, looks at what advice VNs can give owners to help petrified pets cope through this period.

37 mins
Nursing notes: paediatric and neonate anaesthesia

Anaesthesia is challenging enough, and in neonatal and paediatric patients, even more so. RVN Louise O’Dwyer offers some help in this tricky area.

7 mins

September 2017

Canine and feline IBD – causes, symptoms and treatment

RVN Helen Rooney discusses the often mysterious inflammatory bowel disease that afflicts pets nationwide.

31 mins
Splenic rupture: a critical care plan of action

RVN Kayleigh Walsh spotlights the care and processes needed to treat this emergency case successfully.

7 mins

August 2017

Lungworm infection – prevalence and prevention

RVN Emma Gerrard looks at the latest research into this parasite and how vet nurses can help owners avoid their pets picking it up.

30 mins
Nursing notes: recumbent patients

With recumbent patients regularly appearing in practice, RVN Louise O'Dwyer discusses the best action for VNs tasked with managing such cases.

9 mins
Cat chat: brachycephaly

In a new and exclusive International Cat Care column for VN Times, VNs with an interest in all things feline offer their views on cat topics. Kicking off is RVN Carly Rideout, on brachycephaly.

6 mins