Naya, a veterinarian, experiences moral distress when a family chooses to euthanize their dog, Clara, due to chronic skin issues despite potential treatments. This incident highlights the challenge of ethical dilemmas in veterinary medicine and underscores the need for support and policy changes to help professionals navigate such situations.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is a one-of-a-kind, non-profit organization working to find and fund scientific research studies with the greatest potential to impact the health of all dogs. CHF bridges the gap between research and animal care by sharing the results of their funded discoveries with veterinary professionals like you, along with dog breeders and dog lovers dedicated to improving the health of our beloved dogs.
Communication, Compassion, and Compliance We have all heard that the majority of lawsuits in the medical industry occur due to a lack of understanding between the doctor and the patient. Often it occurs due to a lack of empathy for the client and the perception that the doctor doesn’t care about the patient or situation…
What is Vet BLUE®?
FAST is an acronym that stands for Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma. It is an ultrasound exam developed by trauma surgeons (yes trauma surgeons) in the 1990s and used in people as a screening test for the detection of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, ascites, and the pleural cavity including pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. In 2004 the translational study from humans to dogs was published by Boysen and colleagues out of Tufts.
Whether you’re a vet or a vet tech, stepping into an operating room for the first time may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be! You already have all of the technical knowledge necessary to prepare an operating room successfully, but there are some nuances that you don’t want to forget. In this video, you’ll…
Dr. Sarah Cavanaugh addresses three common causes of canine cardiac emergencies: congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pericardial effusion. She discusses causes, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for each, with attention to effective and compassionate client communication throughout. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jessica Meekins provides a detailed review of intraocular causes of a “red eye” in cats, including uveitis, glaucoma, hyphema. She discusses clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition with emphasis on what can be managed in a primary care setting vs. when to refer to an ophthalmology specialist. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jessica Meekins provides a detailed review of surface ocular causes of a “red eye” in cats, including feline herpesvirus-1, bacterial causes, and neoplasia. She reviews clinical signs, diagnostic workup, and treatment, with emphasis placed on what can be managed in a primary care setting vs. when to refer to an ophthalmology specialist. Course Handout…
