December 2012

Online tool to help assess a dog’s fear of loud noises

Jon Bowen BVetMed, DipAS(CABC), MRCVS and Jaume Fatjo DVM, Dipl ECVBM-CA, PhD report on the … more

12 mins
Breeds set to benefit from VN’s positive approach to DNA tests

Robin Fearon freelance journalist, talks to a VN whose love for her gundogs inspired her … more

20 mins
Nutrition for exotics: correct diets will prevent problems

Emma Whitlock RVN, BSc(Hons), PGDip, MCAM discusses how owners should be educated about near-natural diets … more

27 mins
Anaesthesia and nursing considerations of the SA ophthalmic patient – part two

Samantha Adshead RVN, VTS, concludes with a look at pain management techniques for patients undergoing … more

8 mins

November 2012

VNs as SQPs? Delegates speak out

DEBATE around whether nurses should automatically qualify as SQPs – and if so how the change … more

10 mins
Appreciation of VNs’ achievements goes down a treat at BVNA Congress

A LONGSIDE presidential business, the Sunday of BVNA Congress also saw nurses from around the … more

5 mins
Milestones in the making: VN council celebrates first 10 years

Claire Millington RCVS communications officer, reports on the RCVS VN council’s development and achievements over … more

16 mins
Anaesthesia and nursing considerations of the SA ophthalmic patient – part one

Samantha Adshead RVN, VTS, looks at caring for eyes prior to and during surgery and … more

24 mins
Essential reading for clients and students

THIS series of books is published by Cat/ Dog Professional, a sub-division of Vet Professionals … more

4 mins
Basic husbandry for cage and aviary birds – part two: best environment

Jo Brown RVN, City and Guilds Cert VNES, focuses on making pet birds’ lives better … more

22 mins
Chinchillas: a guide to nursing and husbandry

Wendy Bament RVN, MSc, BSc(Hons) takes a look at this pet’s environment and adaptations and … more

23 mins
Reflections on a career change: transition from pets to people

Angiy Michael RVN, describes her journey from VN to human nurse and how this has … more

14 mins
Monitoring and management of canine hyperthyroid cases

Claire Bloor MA Ed, BSc(Hons), RVN, PGCE, QTLS, CertVN(Dent) takes a look at the occurrence … more

4 mins

October 2012

Fears, phobias and anxiety disorders in cats and dogs

Jennifer Dobson BSc(Hons), CCAB explains the differences between these states and how animals respond to … more

29 mins
Introducing the super dogs

Emma Cooper speaks to the founder of a UK support network especially for owners of … more

14 mins
Equine wound management

Katherine King BSc(Hons), REVN, discusses how veterinary nurses can make the difference when it comes … more

26 mins
Basic husbandry for cage and aviary birds – part one: correct nutrition

Jo Brown RVN, City and Guilds Cert VNES, describes the importance of appropriate diets, and … more

30 mins
Back to basics on VN techniques

THIS is a book that I received in December 2007, but the wonders of the … more

4 mins
VN’s guide to guinea pigs: handling, nutrition, nursing

Wendy Bament RVN, MSc, BSc(Hons) discusses general husbandry and common health problems encountered in this … more

42 mins

September 2012

Kennel cough? Let’s x-ray just to be sure – a case study

Sonia Green BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, LGCI, NCert(labtec), PHC, A1, C-SQP, shares a case of canine … more

6 mins