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Wound Management of a Complex Dog Bite
A 6 year old Female spayed Maine Coon cat was mauled by a dog sustaining severe injuries to her left forefoot including loss of the second digit. The wounds were debrided and partially closed by her…Wrapping Sterile Packs
Surgery Assistant at DoveLewis, Sarah Crisp, explains step-by-step how to wrap a surgical pack for steam sterilization.Xylitol Toxicity with Hepatic Necrosis
Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, discusses a case from the ICU involving a small dog that ingested a large quantity of gum containing xylitol. This dog suffered hepatic necrosis and his treatment and prognosis are mentioned.
Xylitol Update
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in many gums, candies, and baked goods. It is also appearing in some brands of toothpaste. Xylitol is a common sugar substitute providing sweetness…You Want Me to Put the Needle Where?
Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, gives a RACE Approved lecture for veterinarians where she describes when and how to perform thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and pericardiocentesis in dogs and cats.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved…
You're So Vein; You Probably Think This Talk is About You
Venous access is a primary skill practiced by all technicians. One-size-fits-all approach does not account for patient variability, comfort, and longevity. In this lecture presented by Surgery Technician Joanie Abrams CVT, VTS (ECC), attendees can…
Zinc Induced Hemolytic Anemia in a Dog
An 8 kg, 2 year old male neutered Boston Terrier presented to the general veterinarian with a one week history of lethargy and decreased appetite and a two day history of pigmenturia. The owner…Zinc Toxicity
Find a penny pick it up…wise words to live by, unless you’re a dog. Some dogs (and cats!) can’t resist the shiny allure of pennies and if they happen to ingest pennies minted after 1982 they can pay…Zoonotic Diseases: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients
Rebecca Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline) discusses common zoonotic diseases, their modes of transmission, and how to educate staff and clients on how to prevent these diseases from spreading. This talk is specifically RACE-approved…