August 2020

John Redbond discusses the value of such clinics, how to identify and treat allergic skin disease, and key messages to share with dog and cat owners.

32 mins

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware discusses adverse food reactions.

11 mins

July 2020

Elizabeth Waring explains how certain plants are able to provide cats with positive environmental enrichment.

7 mins

Amy Henson explores the part food plays in how a dog behaves – and how it is often not in the way people think.

11 mins

Gillian Gordon explores what this state of mental or emotional strain is, how it can be healthy and a way of managing it in a mindful manner.

53 mins

Menna Field details information for VNs to share with their clients on the effect commonly encountered worms can have on humans, farm animals and pets, to help compliance.

24 mins

Ashley Arundale shares her experience of being diagnosed with a neurological condition just as her career journey was about to begin, and why it’s okay to be “different”.

11 mins

June 2020

Amy Henson suggests ways nurses can encourage clients to keep on top of pets’ weight, nutrition and health during lockdown.

9 mins

This month, Matt refreshes readers on caring for birds – in particular, feathers and why their importance should be reiterated to owners.

20 mins

BVNA council member Alexandra Taylor explains how overcoming health issues and plenty of hard work enabled her to achieve her true passion of teaching all things feline.

10 mins

Emma Gerrard gives a brief overview of the aetiology and management of this disease in cats and dogs.

28 mins

Shakira Miles explains how veterinary nurses are ideally placed to educate people on looking after animals effectively through impactful consultations.

26 mins

May 2020

BVNA council member Lou Northway shares the various opportunities being an RVN has given her, and how finding your niche is key to keeping your career passion ignited.

10 mins

Amy Henson highlights the hazardous plants and products pet owners should be made aware of that can be found in gardens.

10 mins

With owners spending more time among their canine companions amid the coronavirus crisis, ophthalmic nursing assistant and dog behaviour counsellor Hannah Morris considers the impact on dogs during this time, and how to ensure they can readjust after lockdown.

28 mins

Sarah Pellett and Jo Hinde provide an overview of microchipping different species and discuss the importance of a vet nurse’s role in this.

7 mins

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all walks of life – including the veterinary profession – in an unprecedented way. Here, with Alan Radford, RCVS Knowledge takes a look at the science of the virus, and how this informs approaches we should take to help slow its spread.

April 2020

John Redbond details how pruritus commonly manifests in companion animals, and how to identify and treat its origins.

32 mins

Nicola Ackerman details symptoms of kidney dysfunction and how veterinary nurse clinics can help manage it.

33 mins

Samantha Ware looks at how dietary changes and supplements can aid in management of skin conditions.