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August 12, 2022August 12, 2022Dermatology

Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Canine Atopic Dermatitis-Making itchy conversations easier. Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is everywhere […]

May 20, 2022May 27, 2022Gastrointestinal

Chronic Colitis in Dogs

Gracie’s Story Let me introduce you to Gracie (pictured above). Gracie is […]

March 21, 2022May 18, 2022Practice Management & Communication Skills

What’s included in a Veterinary Nurse Nutrition Consultation?

Nutritional consultations include education, patience, and support and are all key to […]

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022Diabetes

How to Manage Diabetes in Cats – Working to achieve remission!

Diabetes in Cats – An Overview Cats typically have a form of […]

February 7, 2022May 18, 2022Weight

Case Study- How to Calculate Ideal Bodyweight

Oh no she’s a 10/9 BCS! Calculating ideal body weight can be […]

February 7, 2022May 20, 2022Practice Management & Communication Skills, Uncategorized

Incorporating nutrition discussions by the veterinary nurse is good medicine!

Nutrition is one area of veterinary medicine that affects every pet that […]

January 11, 2022March 21, 2022Practice Management & Communication Skills

A NEW Feeding Recommendation Tool – Quick Reco

Have you been looking for a way to save time and provide […]

December 13, 2021December 24, 2021Ingredients

How to Read Pet Food Labels

Reading between the lines of pet food Labels There is a lot […]

December 13, 2021December 24, 2021Ingredients

Pet Food Ingredients and Labels

Reading between the lines This blog is all about how to read […]

December 13, 2021December 24, 2021Ingredients

Salt in Pet Foods- Friend or Foe?

When I think of salt, I imagine enjoying hot salty chips at […]

November 23, 2021December 24, 2021Alzheimers & Ageing Pets

Canine Alzheimer’s

What can you do to help patients with brain ageing?  In our […]

October 26, 2021December 24, 2021Dermatology

Allergies- What is the Veterinary Nurse’s Role?

Clients complaining about their pet itching while the family loses sleep? Skin […]

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021Dermatology, Gastrointestinal

How to choose which Derm Diet for which canine allergies?

Choosing the right Derm Diet for your canine patient can be a […]

September 28, 2021October 7, 2021Dermatology, Gastrointestinal

A NEW Diet for both Environmental and Food Allergies

Introducing Hill’s Prescription Diet Derm Complete Canine allergies are often frustrating, for […]

August 27, 2021October 7, 2021Self Care & Mental Well Being, Uncategorized

Kindness and respect the best medicine when visiting the vets

Veterinary professionals face many daily challenges, such as working long hours, experiencing  […]

August 23, 2021October 7, 2021Behaviour, Urinary

Nursing Insights: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a relatively common illness seen […]

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021Practice Management & Communication Skills

3 Top Tips to Sell Value Over Price

What do our clients do when they don’t have an understanding of […]

August 4, 2021August 17, 2021Self Care & Mental Well Being

Mental Health First Aid Course Review

Mental Health First Aid Course for Veterinary Professionals When we think about […]

July 9, 2021November 23, 2021Practice Management & Communication Skills

How to Manage the Complaining and Emotional Client

Demonstrating care and educating our clients is usually a rewarding experience, but […]

July 6, 2021August 10, 2021Critical Care

Nursing the Critically Ill Patient

For veterinary nurses, providing care for a critically ill patient can be […]

June 23, 2021July 6, 2021Practice Management & Communication Skills

Communication for Cat Conversations

The most common presenting complaints of cats are lethargy, inappetence and weight […]

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021Dental Care

The ‘How To’ of Dental Charting

Dental Charting is an essential step in any Dental Procedure Dental Charting […]

June 9, 2021July 6, 2021Dental Care

Vet Nurse Dental Checks

Performing vet nurse dental checks The Veterinary Nurses’ role is an integral […]

May 14, 2021July 6, 2021Alzheimers & Ageing Pets

Doggy Dementia- Canine Brain Ageing

It’s more common than you might think It has lots of names: […]

May 14, 2021August 4, 2021Practice Management & Communication Skills, Weight

How to Tell Owners their Pet is Obese

Approaching the owner of an obese pet Effectively managing weight in pets […]

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021Nutrigenomics

What is Nutrigenomics? And how can it help the arthritic and overweight pets you treat?

Have you heard of the scientific field of nutrigenomics? Did you know […]

March 23, 2021April 1, 2021Weight

Ideal body weight – why guessing is not good enough!

Obesity is a disease. It is one of the most significant healthcare […]

October 28, 2020October 14, 2020Gastrointestinal

Nutrition for Gastrointestinal Disease

As practitioners, we realise that appropriate nutrition for gastrointestinal disease is part […]

October 15, 2020October 14, 2020Self Care & Mental Well Being

Creating Healthy Wellbeing Habits

To have optimal wellbeing we are constantly reminded to socialise, eat a […]

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020Behaviour

Minimising Stress for our Feline Patients

As vets and nurses, we all know that sometimes cats don’t make […]

October 1, 2020September 1, 2020Dermatology

Diagnosing Food Allergies

Challenges and Pitfalls Diagnosing food allergies seems like it should be a […]

September 23, 2020September 1, 2020Dental Care

Pet Dental Home Care

You want me to brush my pet’s teeth? We all know how […]

September 8, 2020September 1, 2020Gastrointestinal

Feeding Pets with Pancreatitis

What can I feed my patient with a history pancreatitis? What can […]

August 26, 2020August 14, 2020Ingredients, Wellness- Preventative Nutrition

Dishing it out- Is a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet Right for Your Cat or Dog?

There are many of us who choose to eat plant based diets […]

Cat licking lips enjoying meal
August 22, 2020August 14, 2020Ingredients, Uncategorized, Wellness- Preventative Nutrition

Why Wet food?

Today’s pet foods have received a facelift. Gone are the days when […]

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020Behaviour

Puppy Socialisation- Can we do better?

Most vets and nurses know that the key to a dog which […]

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020Self Care & Mental Well Being

The Other Black Dog

Mental health should continue to be discussed amongst veterinary professionals, especially for […]

July 28, 2020July 29, 2020Self Care & Mental Well Being

Resilience in a Vet Practice

Resilience in a Vet practice: how to bounce back There is a […]

July 20, 2020August 3, 2020Self Care & Mental Well Being

Challenges in Vet Practice

Having worked with many Veterinarians since 2009, and having made a number […]

June 30, 2020August 28, 2020Critical Care

Critically Ill Patients: How to Feed

Part 2 If the gut works, use it! Feeding via the enteral […]

June 23, 2020August 28, 2020Critical Care

Critically Ill Patients-Developing a Nutritional Plan

Part 1 Have you ever asked yourself: “Do I provide a robust […]

June 19, 2020June 1, 2020Wellness- Preventative Nutrition

The 5th Vital Assessment

Have you heard of the 5th Vital Assessment or 5VA or V5? […]

June 4, 2020July 20, 2020Telemedicine

Is Telemedicine Worth The Effort Post Covid-19 Lockdown?

At the beginning of 2020 for many clients the terms telehealth, virtual […]

May 26, 2020July 20, 2020Telemedicine

The Nuts and Bolts of Running a Telemedicine Consult

Finally you’ve decided to take the plunge and start offering a telemedicine […]

Cat on Video Call
May 21, 2020July 20, 2020Telemedicine

The Rise of Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine

For many veterinarians, telemedicine suddenly became popular as Covid-19 hit the shores […]

February 7, 2019May 16, 2022Practice Management & Communication Skills

Running a Nurse Nutritional Consultation in 6 Steps

A tried and proven approach Over the last 12 months Hill’s has […]

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