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Being Prepared to Make Quick Decisions in Surgery
Views: 2,803 - Comments: 0We have all been in a surgery where we find something unexpected or we are forced to make a decision quickly that will affect the outcome of the case. Although quick decision making becomes easier with practice, I’ve put together...
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Addisonian Crisis: A Summary of Emergency Presentation, Diagnosis, and Stabilization
Views: 2,751 - Comments: 0AS “THE GREAT PRETENDER,” Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) can look like just about anything. Thought to be most commonly secondary to immune-mediated adrenalitis, primary Addison's usually results in deficiency of both glu...
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Grounding: A Wellness Tool During COVID-19
Views: 3,600 - Comments: 1With the passing of time, there are many different reactions that we may be experiencing as our “new normal” unfolds during the COVID-19 pandemic. One feature that seems to linger is a persistent, low level anxiety that has shifte...
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Journaling: A Wellness Tool During COVID-19
Views: 3,393 - Comments: 0An unexpected outcome of this pandemic has been that it’s changed my days off. This weekend, the general sense of unease that has settled in since the pandemic began was accompanied by something else. Up until a month ago, my time...
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Diaphragmatic Breathing During COVID-19
Views: 4,026 - Comments: 0There are many different reactions you may be having during this stressful and uncertain period. One of the frustrating realities of human cognition is that we not only react to the world around us, but we also have internal react...
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Holding on to Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Views: 2,450 - Comments: 0It can be hard to remember what life was like before COVID-19. The last month has been a constant rush of news headlines, avoiding those that are closest to you, and frantic lines at the grocery store. But in these times, practici...
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Resilience Strategies During COVID-19
Views: 4,376 - Comments: 0There is a lot that we are trying to contend with during this crisis. For many of us, there’s an underlying sense of urgency and helplessness as we try to find something to control in this surreal, and often uncomfortable, new lan...
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Coping with PPE Shortages: DIY Cloth Face Masks
Views: 2,977 - Comments: 0Current PPE shortages mean finding creative and innovative ways to offer protection for team members. The recommendation for medical staff is to wear N95 respirator masks during COVID-19. These masks are best at catching at l...
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Box Breathing: A Tool for Well-being
Views: 2,555 - Comments: 0While it may seem impossible to take care of yourself in these uncertain times, there are a few simple ways to take a moment for you. A few times throughout the day, try this structured breathing exercise to regain your focus.
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COVID-19 Client and Clinic Resources
Views: 3,652 - Comments: 0With so much information at our fingertips with COVID-19, we wanted to share new procedures we are doing today (though these may change tomorrow) to help protect our staff, clients, and community. Here at DoveLewis, we are being t...
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DIY Sanitizer for COVID-19 Shortages
Views: 3,449 - Comments: 0Many of you may be encountering the same supply shortages we are during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be encountering a limited supply of hand sanitizer left and may not be able to obtain more in a reasonable time period. So, Dov...
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Well-being During COVID-19
Views: 3,895 - Comments: 0We may be beginning to feel like we have more questions than answers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not unusual to experience a wide range of thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Some of these reactions may include: Anxie...
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Facial Mass Removal
Views: 2,452 - Comments: 0DoveLewis surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, removes a facial mass from a 14-year-old Dachshund.
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Avian Injections and Phlebotomy
Views: 1,944 - Comments: 0Avian patients that have recently suffered a trauma can frequently benefit from subcutaneous fluids. Learn tips and recommendations for treating avian patients from Certified Veterinary Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC).
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Handling Hedgehogs for Exams
Views: 3,558 - Comments: 1Hedgehogs can be nervous in a clinic setting, causing them to roll into a tight ball that’s almost impossible to examine. Learn a few tips from Staff Veterinarian Carrie Daly, DVM, about how to unfurl and work with hedgehogs.
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Professional Groups in Veterinary Medicine: Combating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Views: 3,868 - Comments: 2Although there is a growing awareness of compassion fatigue and burnout in the field of veterinary medicine, most efforts have been focused individual self-care. In a field with widespread moral distress, where isolation only comp...
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Gavage Feeding in the Avian Species
Views: 2,038 - Comments: 2There are a handful of unique considerations that you should take into account before gavage feeding an avian patient. And while it may seem intimidating, knowing a few tips ahead of time can help you prepare! Sarah Harris, CVT, V...
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The Importance of In-House Cytology
Views: 1,966 - Comments: 0In this one hour lecture, review the importance of completing cytology in-house even if you are not a pathologist. Review the basics of staining and evaluating blood smear with Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, D...
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Parturition for Professionals
Views: 2,983 - Comments: 6Whether through careful planning or by accident, often our pet owners find themselves with expectant pets. Learn from Veterinarian Christy Michael, BVMS, about some of the questions that have come across the phones at DoveLewis,...
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2019 Year in Review
Views: 1,515 - Comments: 0Another year of learning is in the books! Thanks so much for being a part of the atdove community and making 2019 great. Take a moment to look back on all you've accomplished this year, and what you hope to learn next! See you in...
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Avian Catheterization
Views: 2,085 - Comments: 0Vascular access can be extremely difficult in the avian species. Learn from DoveLewis Veterinary Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about important considerations while working with these patients.
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Think Like a Criminal to Catch a Criminal
Views: 1,220 - Comments: 1No business is immune to the risk of employee fraud, and the results can be especially devastating to small clinics. In this session with Chief Financial Officer Rona Amadon, CPA, learn some of the most common ways to commit occu...
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Syncope in a Chronic Mitral Valve Disease Patient
Views: 2,423 - Comments: 0Sonny, a 12-year-old, male castrated Chihuahua was presented to the Dove Lewis emergency department. Sonny’s owner reports three episodes of syncope that day. Two events occurred after running up the stairs, and one while drinking...
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Treating Intestinal Lipoma
Views: 1,529 - Comments: 0Hank, a 10-year-old male neutered coonhound, presented for a 10-day history of gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea that improved with hospitalization and medical management at an emergency hospital. Radiographs...
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A Review of Real Cases
Views: 2,448 - Comments: 0Review recent cases at DoveLewis and discuss a practical approach for imaging emergency and trauma patients. Learn key concepts and expert tips for high-quality image interpretation, which provides better diagnoses of acute illnes...
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Surprise! The Use of Anesthesia in the ER and ICU
Views: 3,689 - Comments: 2Anesthetizing less than ideal patients, whether due to the primary disease or pre-existing co-morbidities, are common cases discussed at DoveLewis. Review current literature, case examples, and different approaches to critically i...
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Triage Care of the Acute Abdomen
Views: 5,556 - Comments: 1“Acute abdomen” in human medicine is defined as sudden and severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology. In veterinary medicine, it is typically a more general term used to describe a patient with any acute significant abdominal sign...
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Reducing the Spread of Infectious Diseases
Views: 5,170 - Comments: 0In the veterinary industry, we are exposed to many pathogens, often without even realizing it is happening. From there, we can expose our own pets, family members, and even strangers to the contaminants that come into our hospita...
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Common Toxicities Seen in the ER
Views: 9,735 - Comments: 0General approach to toxicities The initial approach to the intoxicated patient should focus on obtaining an accurate exposure history from the owner, along with a rapid physical exam assessment and initiation of stabilizing the...
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Reviewing Postoperative TPLO Radiographs
Views: 2,317 - Comments: 0TPLO, or tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy, is becoming a more common surgery for canine patients. After surgery, restricted movement is required to ensure quality healing. Learn from Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA about w...
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Rabbits: Recording Vitals and Giving IM Injections
Views: 4,624 - Comments: 0Rabbits are commonly seen in a veterinary clinic for husbandry issues such as GI stasis. Learn from Portland Community Instructor Laura Harris, CVT, and DoveLewis Technician Jaime Harvey about how to gather important information a...
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Canine Mitral Valve Disease
Views: 1,660 - Comments: 0Canine mitral valve disease is a common cardiac disease seen here at DoveLewis. Learn from Cardiologist Caryn Reynolds, DVM, DACVIM, about some of the symptoms to be on the lookout for at your own clinic.
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Ambu Bags Part 2: Set-Up and Patient Care
Views: 4,925 - Comments: 0Ambu bags are really useful tools, but can be confusing to set up if you haven’t used them before. Learn a few tips and tricks from Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVCECC.
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Ambu Bags Part 1: Reviewing the Basics
Views: 5,804 - Comments: 0There are unique parts and safety features of ambu bags that make them ideal for veterinary patients. Learn from Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, about which settings to keep on your radar.
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Treating a Head Abscess Part 2: Wet-to-Dry Bandaging
Views: 3,087 - Comments: 2After draining and flushing an abscess, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure proper healing. Learn from Staff Veterinarian Lindsey McGuire, DVM, about packing an abscess with the wet-to-dry bandaging technique.
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Treating a Head Abscess Part 1: Prep, Drain, Flush
Views: 3,409 - Comments: 1An abscess can lead to patient discomfort and infections that requires ongoing medical treatments. Review how to prep and flush a large head abscess from Staff Veterinarian Lindsey McGuire, DVM.
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Post-Surgery Suture Removal
Views: 3,427 - Comments: 1Learn from DoveLewis Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA about how to quickly finish the last step of a patients surgical care. In this video, review both continuous suture patterns and interrupted sutures.
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A Generation of Changes in Veterinary Medicine
Views: 3,053 - Comments: 0A lot has changed over the last 25 years in veterinary medicine- patient care, perscription drugs, and technology just to name a few. Sharon McDermaid, CVT, has been with DoveLewis for 25 years! And she has seen first hand ma...
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Radiograph Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Views: 922 - Comments: 0A feline patient presented for straining to urinate and constipation. Radiographs determined Cauda Equina Syndrome. What’s next?
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Determining the Fate of Feline Aortic Thromboembolism
Views: 3,961 - Comments: 0Feline aortic thromboembolism affects approximately 25-30 percent of cats with heart disease. Thrombus formation occurs secondary to stagnation of blood in a dilated left atrium (blood stasis), the highly reactive state of feline...
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Considerations for Scruffing Feline Patients
Views: 10,485 - Comments: 4Scruffing used to be one of the most common ways to restraint feline patients. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best method! Learn from Staff Veterinarian Christy Michael, BVMS, about alternative methods for restraining, recognizing...
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Keeping a Pace on Diltiazem Toxicity With Bradycardia
Views: 3,048 - Comments: 0A 12-year-old neutered male Chihuahua weighing 3.8 kg was presented for evaluation of weakness following suspected ingestion of any of a variety of medications, potentially including extended release diltiazem, ibuprofen, aspirin,...
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The Twists and Turns of Corn Cob Ingestion
Views: 1,796 - Comments: 0A 5-year-old male neutered Labrador retriever was referred for abdominal exploration following a three-day history of gastrointestinal signs. He was known to have consumed corn cobs three days earlier followed by vomiting, abdomin...
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Severe Pedal Necrosis: When Bandage Management Goes Wrong
Views: 6,888 - Comments: 2Bandages are commonly used in the management of injuries to the distal extremity in veterinary patients. Bandages offer many benefits for healing of wounds and other injuries to the limb; they provide support, decrease edema, main...
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The Anorexic Cat: A Breakdown of Appetite Stimulants
Views: 10,713 - Comments: 1We’ve all encountered the frustration that is the anorexic cat. It is possible to run a comprehensive diagnostic panel and still not understand why the patient is not eating. Add full body imaging and your client can easily spend...
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My Journey to Vet School
Views: 2,460 - Comments: 0Continuing education and training can have immense benefits on your longevity and happiness in your career. It impacts the patients you are working with today as well as the patients you will treat tomorrow. In this blog, Anthony...
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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism - Addison's Disease
Views: 2,470 - Comments: 0Hypoadrenocorticism (HA) is a deficiency of the adrenal cortex to produce mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids. Learn from Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, as she explains hypoadrenocorticism (also known as Addison’s Disease)...
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Canine Megaesophagus
Views: 2,256 - Comments: 2Megaesophagus is a condition characterized by decreased or absent esophageal tone and motility usually resulting in diffuse dilation of the esophagus. Review clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options with Internal Medicine...
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What Pet Loss Support Taught Me
Views: 1,634 - Comments: 0I attended my first Pet Loss Support Group run by Enid Traisman, MSW, CT in December of 2018. I immediately felt the power of this community resource and felt validated in my own grief by the stories, lessons and experiences of th...
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Cryptorchidism in Dogs
Views: 2,703 - Comments: 1Cryptorchid testicles occur when one or both testicles don’t descend normally. Learn from DoveLewis Surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS about evaluating these patients and prepping for surgery.
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