John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews the most common types of urinary calculi in dogs and cats and provides step-by-step directions for performing a cystotomy. He also discusses suture material, suture patterns, and postoperative care. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews gestation and parturition. He then discusses types and clinical signs of dystocia, medical treatment, and indication for cesarean section. He explains step-by-step surgical procedures, including anesthesia considerations, handling of neonates, and postoperative care of the dam. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews behavioral causes of feline house soiling including treatment options and medical rule-outs. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews the diagnosis and management of human-directed aggression in dogs and provides client communication tips for these challenging cases. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews surgical management of septic abdomen in dogs and cats including drainage techniques and antibiotic selection. He also discusses common causes of septic abdomen, diagnostic tools for confirming septic abdomen, and antibiotic selection. Course Handout Course Details
While we all enter this field with the goal of helping patients, it soon becomes apparent that not all of our patients want or appreciate our help! Many pets become stressed in the veterinary hospital, and this stress can be especially pronounced in cats. Not only is stress unpleasant for our patients, it can make…
Coralsnake envenomation is an uncommon but very dangerous occurrence throughout the southern United States. Coralsnakes are in the family Elapidae with other snakes such as cobras, kraits, and sea snakes; they are the only elapids native to North America. As with pit vipers, envenomations can range from mild to severe. However, unlike most pit vipers,…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP When we last saw Katie,* a young veterinarian whose demanding job was significantly interfering with her life satisfaction, she had decided to improve her physical and mental wellness by adding her favorite hobby back into her routine. She used the S.M.A.R.T. Goals paradigm to create a realistic initial goal of…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Mark,* a twenty-eight-year-old emergency veterinarian, started getting serious about creating his self-care plan after a particularly difficult week. He had drawn holiday weekend duty in the ER, and his last shift was exceptionally busy, with a heavy load of trauma patients, many of which didn’t survive. Toward the end of…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Sydney* is a 41-year-old credentialed veterinary technician with more than twenty years of experience in the field. She typically works 40-50 hours a week at a busy small animal specialty practice, and she loves her job despite the high level of stress. Recently, her 10-year-old son was diagnosed with a…