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Transfusion Medicine to the Rescue
A seven-year-old, 6.3kg, spayed female Border Terrier was referred to DoveLewis for evaluation of pleural effusion and coagulopathy. She had originally presented to her primary veterinarian earlier…Traumatic Proptosis
In our everyday lives, it is not unusual to encounter people who are interested in and awed by our jobs as veterinarians. I was once at my physician’s office, and he relayed a story out of curiosity…Treating a Canine Broken Toenail
Learn from DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about the methods for treating a broken toenail on a canine patient.Treating a Head Abscess Part 1: Prep, Drain, Flush
An 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.Treating a Head Abscess Part 2: Wet-to-Dry Bandaging
After 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.Treating Employees as Clients
Chief Administrative Officer, Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP discusses how employee well-being and engagement make a large impact on your hospital. Monica also reviews strategies for managing millennials and the importance of putting employees first…
Treating Intestinal Lipoma
Hank, 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…Treating Proptosis with Temporary Tarsorrhaphy
Proptosis is a protrusion of the globe from the boney orbit. It most commonly results from trauma to the head or neck. The degree force necessary to result in proptosis varies depending on the…Tremorogenic Mycotoxins
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses tremorgenic mycotoxins (in this case seen in a dog after ingesting garbage) and the emergency treatment of these patients prior to administering activated charcoal.
Triage Care of the Acute Abdomen
“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…Triaging Blocked Cats
When an owner comes in concerned about their cat’s bathroom behavior, it’s important to have a few questions planned in advance. Learn from Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about triaging potential blocked cats and communication tips with owners.Triaging Exotic Patients
At DoveLewis, we are seeing more exotic patients than ever before. Lean from Patient Care and Educational Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about gathering patient history and triage tips for exotic species.Triaging GI Cases
When a patient comes in with GI upset, the root cause of the issue can be difficult to determine. DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) reviews a few common questions she likes to ask owners in order to get the most helpful information.Triaging the Acute Abdomen
“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 signs. Learn from Erika…
Triaging Toxicity Cases
Here at DoveLewis, we see a lot of toxin ingestion and GI upset in our patients, especially around the holidays. In fact in 2020, vomiting, diarrhea, and ingesting inappropriate items were the top two medical reasons patients came to see us! In this…Trocharization Set Up and Prep
DoveLewis Director of Patient Care Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to set up and the equipment needed for a trocharization procedure.
Troubleshooting an Oxygen Snyder Machine
When it’s a busy day on the floor, the last thing you want to deal with is malfunctioning equipment. Medical Equipment Specialist Catherine Raffaell walks through a common error that occurs in our Oxygen Snyder Units at DoveLewis, and how to address the…Troubleshooting Heska Fluid Pumps
DoveLewis Technician Connie Christensen, CVT, reviews common Heska pump issues and how to troubleshoot them.