Veterinary Medicine advancements

George Elliot said, “Animals are such agreeable friends; they ask no questions, pass no criticism.” Fun fact, Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat flap because his cat, Spithead, kept pushing the door open when he conducted experiments that needed darkness. During the year 2021 in America, there will be progress towards; Veterinary Medicine advancements, Veterinary … Read more

Student paramedic written profile – how standards for CPD have been met

1. Importance of maintaining fitness to practice. When someone is ‘fit to practise’, it means that they have the skills, knowledge, character and health to practice their profession safely and effectively. Within the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency, 2014, section 3 states ‘be able to maintain fitness to practice’ and gives guidance … Read more

Managing dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic

There are the differences between a broadly public-health oriented perspective and the importance of specialist knowledge during a public health emergency (PHE). A balanced perspective between these positions is needed to effectively address the needs of public health. Many published oral health care protocols suggest that providing emergency and urgent dental treatment for problems such … Read more

Myxomatosis, metabolic bone disease & leptospirosis

Introduction I am going to produce information leaflets regarding a rabbit with myxomatosis which is a viral disease, a leopard gecko with metabolic bone disease which is a metabolic disease and a dog with leptospirosis which is a bacterial disease. I will also be describing these diseases, illustrating the symptoms, how to prevent these diseases … Read more

Vet case study – New Zealand White Rabbit (E. cuniculi)

The morning of September 20th Ms. Langley came into the clinic with her 7 year-old intact, male New Zealand White rabbit named Gus. After introducing myself, we started chatting and Ms. Langley explained that her husband and two kids had just moved to Guelph a few months ago. I asked Ms. Langley what brought her … Read more

Veterinary treatment – financial issues, convenience euthanasia and religious beliefs

Veterinarians must make ethical decisions involving euthanasia on a daily basis and these decisions can be the root of moral stress in the profession. A common situation involving an ethical dilemma includes expensive surgeries that are not always feasible for a client. As a result, this may lead to euthanasia, despite treatment options being available … Read more

Pancuronium

Pancuronium is a long acting muscle relaxant that had been used for more than four decades. It is the first synthesized aminosteroid neuromuscular-blocking drug for clinical use. (Wilson, Grande and Hoyt, 2007) Pancuronium has often been used as a muscle relaxation during cardiac anesthesia. (Estafanous, Barash & Reves, 2001) According to Raghavendra (2002), in the … Read more

Improving uptake of canine vaccination programs

The novel approach in this intervention centres around the engagement of community animal health workers (CHWs) in directing and conducting dog rabies vaccination days while promoting participation by formulating local engagement strategies, comparing this approach to the standard of care of centrally coordinated rabies vaccination program. We assume that currently provided canine vaccination programs show … Read more

Massage and magnetic therapy for horses (dressage horse)

Massage is recommended as a treatment of choice for numerous conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, stress, and relaxation in humans, canines and equines. While massage is frequently performed by therapists and other practitioners its efficacy is questionable. (Brummit, 2008) Similarly, magnetic therapy is marketed as effective for reducing pain as well as having the potential … Read more

Ethical and Legal Implications of Autonomy

Within the healthcare system, it is important for healthcare professionals to maintain ethical standards, including those that govern respect for persons, a primary component of which is autonomy, and beneficence. According to R.G. Rodriguez, Ph.D. (2009), autonomy is an element within the professional code of healthcare ethics that allows for a patient to govern themselves … Read more

Effect of taurine on patients with traumatic brain injury fed through enteral route

The control group received Standard EnteraMeal (Karen Pharma and Food supplement Co., Iran) for 14 days, and the taurine group received daily amount of 30mg/kg with a maximum dose of 3 grams/day of taurine powder (Nutricost, USA) for 14 days in addition to the Standard EnteraMeal (Karen Pharma and Food supplement Co., Iran). Taurine powder … Read more

PBL WRTE-UP – A Gut Feeling 

PBL WRTE-UP – A Gut Feeling Introduction In this scenario a clinical scientist is researching potential oral rehydration treatments that can be used to treat conditions that cause extreme water loss, such as cholera. To understand how these potential treatments work, it is essential to look at how water, ions and solutes are transported within … Read more