Scientific Articles

Rehabilitation for the older patient – especially for those with osteoarthritis – should incorporate a holistic approach that includes nutrition and environmental factors in order to ensure that our geriatric pets can get the most out of life.

Educating pet owners on the best options for maintaining their pet’s oral health can and should be a top priority in every small animal clinic.

Using a nasogastric tube to help enteral feeding in critically ill patients is known to have beneficial results, but correct positioning of the tube is essential; ultrasound is now beginning to show promise in aiding correct placement of the tube.

Older dogs and those with orthopedic and neurological conditions often suffer from impaired balance and poor postural stability; balance exercises are an integral part of any rehabilitation program for such patients, and can be a key part in facilitating a better quality of life.

Veterinary technician-led nutritional conversations are a powerful tool in the veterinary clinic which can successfully achieve better owner understanding and compliance.

Most pets with cancer will benefit from rehabilitation at some stage of their disease, and early recognition and implementation of supportive treatment can have a positive impact on quality of life and survival.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) results in reduced longevity and quality of life, and early detection allows implementation of therapies that delay its progression; this paper discusses how common CKD may be in asymptomatic cats.

Not sure about how to use C-reactive protein assays? This paper offers seven key pointers to successfully incorporating it into everyday clinical practice.

Physical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the recovery of patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and geriatric conditions. This paper explores various aspects of an impactful rehabilitation plan while identifying how veterinary technicians/nurses can play a role in the patient’s journey and well-being.