Tag: Cats
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Farming EMS in the news
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I’m not from a farming background, and nobody I knew was agriculturally inclined when I decided to pursue production animal medicine. My family wondered why I would bother “messing about with cows” when I could comfortably work a four-day week petting kittens (their somewhat confused perception of small animal vetting). There were some not-so-subtle hints…
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Create rules when you can’t remember everything
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We all know it is impossible to know everything. Even when you are studying for an exam it is still hard to remember the specifics of whatever you are learning. What I found helps me is to create rules around things that can have serious implications if I don’t remember them. The rules are there…
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From the other side of the fence: how to help students make the most of EMS
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Not long ago I was shadowing vets on placement, but now I’m on the other side of the fence – the one being shadowed. As a student, I found EMS placements variable – some were great, and some… not so much. This often depended on the individual vet, some of whom would be naturally better…
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Naked emotion: client reactions to fur loss
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I’m watching Twitter with joy as @myleftfang (Ollie to those who know her) parades her nekkedness on social media. It’s an issue close to my heart, so I thought I’d talk about it with Ollie’s experience as a starting point. For those wondering, Ollie is Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon’s cat. She is very active…
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Brachycephalic syndrome
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The pug, shih-tzu and chihuahua are all breeds vets would describe as brachycephalic. This means their noses are proportionally shorter than the rest of their head – a far cry from their ancestors that would have these in about a 1:1 ratio. A lot of people find the large, puppy-dog eyes and wrinkly face charming…
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Why am I a farm vet?
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I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about purpose lately… I suspect, as a lot of veterinary students prepare for finals and graduation, they’re probably wondering what theirs is, too. They’re only a handful of years into this career and they’ve probably had to answer “why did you want to be a vet?” thousands of…
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What happens in OSCE Club…
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Practising for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) can be tough at home or work. The exams are set to assess specific tasks we carry out as part of our larger skills base. In particular, tasks such as checking a urinary catheter or carrying out tube feeding are a snapshot of the critical areas of safe…
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The client from hell
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“Never work with children or animals,” advised WC Fields – I think I’d be inclined to add “the public” to that. While, on the whole, my client interactions have been good, every now and then you do get the occasional nutter. I’ve had drunk clients, barely able to stand up, let alone comprehend their half-bald…
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Managing owners of farm pets
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Farm vetting is incredibly multifaceted. Outside perception of our work can be a little skewed by unhelpful stereotypes of gruff farmers with tight purse strings and no emotional investment in their animals. This is not generally my experience, yet the stereotype prevails, which is possibly why it may come as a shock to some that…
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Feline Hyperthyroidism Awareness
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Want to educate your clients on spotting the signs of Feline Hyperthyroidism? Norbrook Laboratories has created this educational video for you to share on your practice’s page to educate your clients on spotting the signs of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Share Now!