SNAP Test

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to perform a basic SNAP test. Refer to manufacturer’s specific test instructions for your kit, as each test varies slightly.

Temporary Tracheostomy

Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, performs a temporary tracheostomy on a patient with an upper airway obstruction.

Case Study: Anticoagulent Rodenticide Toxicity

A nine-year-old neutered male, 5.5kg Bichon Frise presented for evaluation with an initial complaint of decreased appetite, lethargy and potential oral hemorrhage noted after grooming. The dog had no…

NG Tube in Surgery

Placing a nasogastric feeding tube in a patient when they’re already anesthetized is convenient, but presents certain challenges. Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anes.), CVPP, walks through the process with one of her patients in abdominal surgery.