From the Floor of the DoveLewis Blood Bank

Whether you’re a dog or a human, chances are that your blood donation experience will have some clear similarities—but there are some big differences, too. Our team works hard to follow the…

Applying Pre-Surgical Eye Lubrication

Learn from DoveLewis Surgeon Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, about how to safely apply eye lubrication prior to surgery.

Obstipation: What to Do When Your Patient Cannot Poo!

Constipation is a common issue seen in small animals, especially cats, and is defined as difficulty with fecal evacuation. Obstipation is a subset of constipation where fecal material is unable to be…

Advocating for Exotic Patients: The Technicians Role

Learn from DoveLewis Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) about how to be effective patient advocates for exotic species.

Endotracheal Wash: Setting Up for Success

Airway sampling may seem like a daunting procedure to perform in a private practice setting. However, it can be an invaluable tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain airway diseases.…

Case Review in Radiology

The Case An 11-year-old female spayed Australian shepherd presented to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital with a several month history of left thoracic limb swelling and lameness. No response to…

Exotic Case Review: Ferret Blood Transfusion

Patients come in all shapes and sizes, and all deserve our full attention. Learn from Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), about a ferret that received blood transfusions at DoveLewis.

Hemostasis: A Review of Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Dogs

When a canine patient presents for bleeding, the cause isn’t always obvious. In this lecture presented by DoveLewis Internist Barbara Davis, DVM, DACVIM, we will review hemostasis and common inherited bleeding disorders in dogs. We will focus on a…

Perianesthetic Hypothermia: Why Do We Care?

Hypothermia occurs when there is a decrease in core temperature, causing the patients temperature to fall below the normal range. The normal range varies, but in general, it should be about 100°F to…

Surgery Suite Set-up

In the ER, surgeries can present with little to no notice. Learn from DoveLewis Surgery Assistant Trynity Alvarez about how to set-up a surgery suite (in less than 4 minutes!)