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Oral Medication Administration: Feline
Enticing your patients to take their meds can be an all-day event. Creative disguises, fancy treats, you’ve probably tried it all. Learn from Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, about how to administer oral medications when the…
Treating Intestinal Lipoma
Hank, a 10-year-old male neutered coonhound, presented for a 10-day history of gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea that improved with hospitalization and medical management at an…
Preparing Heparin Flush
Having syringes prepared with heparin saline solution is a great way to prepare your team for the day ahead. Learn from Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, about using heparin solution in your hospital.
A Review of Real Cases
Review recent cases at DoveLewis and discuss a practical approach for imaging emergency and trauma patients. Learn key concepts and expert tips for high-quality image interpretation, which provides better diagnoses of acute illnesses and injuries.…
Brachycephalic Patients in Clinical Practice
Brachycephalics are some of the most popular breeds, so it’s important to recognize the risks that they face in a veterinary hospital. Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice- Canine/Feline) reviews common concerns, handling tips, and anesthesia…
Surprise! The Use of Anesthesia in the ER and ICU
Anesthetizing less than ideal patients, whether due to the primary disease or pre-existing co-morbidities, are common cases discussed at DoveLewis. Review current literature, case examples, and different approaches to critically ill patients that…
Restraint Techniques for Brachycephalic Dogs
Brachycephalic dogs are some of the most common household breeds, including Pugs, Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers. Learn from Technician Assistant Manager Megan Urton, about ways to safely restrain and handle these breeds for minimal respiratory…
Triage Care of the Acute Abdomen
“Acute abdomen” in human medicine is defined as sudden and severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology. In veterinary medicine, it is typically a more general term used to describe a patient with any…
Reducing the Spread of Infectious Diseases
In the veterinary industry, we are exposed to many pathogens, often without even realizing it is happening. From there, we can expose our own pets, family members, and even strangers to the contaminants that come into our hospitals. Learn from Staff…
