Alternative E-Collar Methods

Although the summer season is coming to a close, it's likely that you and your patients are staying active outside in new ways. Here at DoveLewis, summer is our dog-fight, hiking-mishap, and BBQ-bone…

Tips for Canine Nail Trims

DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, review tips and tricks for safely trimming dog nails.

Improve Accuracy of Doppler Blood Pressure Monitoring

Getting an accurate blood pressure measurement using a Doppler can be tricky. Learn from DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about how to troubleshoot common issues for better accuracy.

Teratoma Review

Learn from Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA, about a recent patient that presented to DoveLewis and was diagnosed with a teratoma.

The Greatest Pretenders: Challenging Adrenal Insufficiencies

Adrenocortical insufficiency can be life threatening and may be difficult to identify. This is because of a multitude of factors including uncommon patient signalments, vague clinical signs, normal hemograms, co-morbidities, and variances in types of…

Canine Cardiomyopathy

Explore the causes of myocardial dysfunction in dogs and the common associated symptoms with Veterinary Cardiologist Caryn Reynolds, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology). Learn more about diagnostic testing options and the current medical treatments available for…

Hospital-acquired Conditions and Complications

When providing care for the critically ill patient, secondary conditions and complications are likely to occur. A lack of uniformed reporting in veterinary medicine leaves us with little…

Making PMMA Beads with Amikacin

Surgeon Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, demonstrates how to make PMMA antibiotic-impregnated beads with the surgery team at DoveLewis.

Hospital-acquired Conditions and Complications Part Four: Gastrointestinal Complications

Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) discusses gastrointestinal complications in the hospitalized patient. While some cannot be avoided, there are some preventative measures veterinary nurses can take to minimize the severity and frequency of these…

Hospital-acquired Conditions and Complications Part Three: Aspiration Pneumonia

Respiratory complications such as aspiration pneumonia in the hospitalized patient can be a common finding. Learn from Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) about recognizing early signs and preventative measures for patients at your hospital.