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Trafficking - Pangolin Scales
Pangolins are reclusive nocturnal creatures and the only mammal wholly covered in scales. They remain elusive, with researchers having...

TISOVN
Nov 5, 20235 min read


10 Rules of Emergency Nursing
10 Rules of Emergency Nursing Rule 1 - Don’t Panic Panic leads to poor decision making, useless activity and over treatment. Vets and...

TISOVN
Apr 8, 20232 min read


Still waters: How traumatic stress is poisoning the veterinary profession
Just like a beautiful river can carry toxins that harm its surroundings, the human brain can hold onto pain in a way that damages health...

TISOVN
Mar 12, 20236 min read


12 signs you’re in a toxic veterinary work environment
Toxic veterinary workplaces. We’ve all been there to some degree, and it’s important to be aware of things that contribute to that.
Melissa Giles
Feb 5, 20233 min read


What Makes Spiders Frightening to People?
Spiders are one of the most abundant and diverse orders of arthropods with nearly 50,000 known species. Data from few assessed species...

TISOVN
Jan 20, 20235 min read


Kimura Spider
The Kimura spider is found in Japan where it is known are ‘kimura-gumo’. It is known as an Old-World Species, which refers to Asian,...
Emma Agnew
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Amazing Honey Bee Facts
I think we should get ourselves some honey bee facts, after all so many healing and health-promoting opportunities for the humans begin...
Ruth Tan
Oct 15, 20222 min read


If you’re chronically stressed, your dog could be too
A glance at your dog’s expectant face and wagging tail can brighten even the worst day. And when they’re sick, we hurt, too. Now, a new...
CARRIE ARNOLD
Oct 9, 20222 min read


Fear of Authority Figures in the Workplace Isn't Just Social Anxiety
People who seek help with their social anxiety often have difficulties dealing with individuals who have "power," perceived power or...
Dr. Signe Dayhoff
Oct 6, 20224 min read


Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is a medical condition where there is a high number of lipids or fats found in a dog’s blood stream and can cause...
Emma Agnew
Oct 2, 20221 min read


Let's Talk About Biopsies, Canines and the Iliac Crest
First of all - what is a biopsy? A biopsy is a surgical procedure used in dogs to obtain a tissue sample for diagnosis of a variety of...
Donna Peck
Jul 27, 20223 min read


Why you should be cautious inserting a needle next to the semitendinosus muscle
Any damage to the sciatic nerve can cause severe damage to the nerve, which in turn can cause complete loss of function of the limb....
Mariette Pressly
Jul 10, 20221 min read


What Do Those Words Actually Mean?
In the veterinary industry, us vet nurses hear all sorts of jargons - cryptic even - that we simply don't understand.... Until now. Below...
Luke Rasmussen
Jul 3, 20222 min read


14 Amazing Facts That Explain Why Tortoiseshell Cats Are The Best Cats To Own
1. Tortoiseshell cats are mostly always going to be females Through the genetics, tortoiseshell cats will most likely be females. If you...
Joshua Capizzi
Jun 5, 20224 min read


White Spot Disease
Home » Pets » Fish If your tropical fish aquarium have been affected by the white spot disease, you should take corrective action quickly...
L Flynn
Mar 27, 20222 min read


A Vet Who Practices Without an Animal Hospital
Simplify. It's a growing trend in many areas: declutter, trim down, simplify your schedule and your lifestyle. One veterinarian in...
Ron Ayalon
Mar 27, 20223 min read


Why Study Vet Nursing?
"You are so great with animals, you should totally do vet nursing" "You are like the local Dr Dolittle, have you thought about working...

TISOVN
Feb 12, 20227 min read


Equine Diseases
Colic What is it? Colic is a relatively common disorder of the equine digestive system. But “colic” simply means “abdominal pain,” which...
Rebeccah Cuell
Nov 13, 20219 min read


People Who Hoard Animals
Over 600 animals were found in the home of a Los Angeles woman, arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty. Some of the animals were already...
Randy Frost, PhD
Oct 28, 202111 min read


Unilateral Cryptorchidism.
Orchiectomy, commonly referred to as castration, is a surgical procedure (usually carried out via an incision in the scrotum) in which...
Rebecca Johnson
Oct 9, 20212 min read
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