Hypercalcemia: A Practical Diagnostic Approach in Dogs and Cats

Hypercalcemia in dogs and cats can be caused by many different disease processes. It is helpful to focus on the most common causes first and then move toward less common causes once these have been…

Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Identify Atrial Fibrillation in Small Animal Patients

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias seen in small animal patients. It can occur in patients with significant structural heart disease, such as cardiomyopathy or chronic…

Turtle Vitals and Handling for Technicians

Learn from Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about handing turtle patients and gathering vitals.

Improving Client Compliance: Monitoring Feline Respiratory Rate and Distress at Home

DoveLewis Criticalist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC walks through how to discuss respiratory rate and distress in feline patients with clients. atDove has an entire training plan of free videos dedicated to improving client compliance and…

Snake Vitals and Handling for Technicians

DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, reviews how to acquire vitals and safely handle snake patients during physical exam.

Recognizing Abdominal Breathing in Canine Patients

DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews how to recognize abdominal breathing in canine patients.

Intussusception in an Older Dog: Where’s the Cancer?

Patient A 9-year-old, neutered male, mixed-breed dog was referred to DoveLewis with progressive gastrointestinal signs. Initially seen at the primary care veterinarian two weeks earlier for lethargy…

Back to Basics: A Case for Problem-oriented Medical Records

Flash back to that lecture during the first year of vet school… Undoubtedly, most of us were in a state of sleep deprivation and caffeine-induced hysteria, surrounded by the lingering smells of…

Improving Client Compliance: Monitoring for Feline Urethral Blocks at Home

Clients receive a lot of information during their pet's veterinary visit. That's why as a veterinary professionals, it's critical to provide clear instructions to owners either in-person, or over the phone. So whether you are looking to improve…

Extremity Heat Support During Anesthesia

DoveLewis TA Catie Kinsley reviews how to use bubble wrap and socks to provide heat support during anesthesia.