Nuggets for Vet Nurses

In this final episode of Nuggets, your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss pain relief. There are many different types of pain relief, so how do you know when and how to use them? Extra for experts: which classes of pain relief can you combine effectively to perform 'multimodal' pain relief? Send your answers to the Instagram page and we will let you know if you're on the money! Stay tuned to hear how to un-impress horse clients, and how a little lamb became so much more than a lamb chop! We are sad to announce this as the final episode. A huge thanks to all our dedicated listeners! You guys make this worthwhile and mean a great deal to us! The Instagram page will stay active so feel free to get in touch with any questions, feedback, or just to tell us how life is going for you in the veterinary world of soft paws and scratchy claws!

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss how to tell if an animal is in pain. As many species of animals have adapted to hide their pain, it can be difficult for an owner (and clinician!) to diagnose pain. They will also venture into the difficult territory of helping owners decide when it is 'time' for their beloved pet. Stay tuned to hear how Esther dabbled in organ trafficking in Bolivia!

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss the social trend toward brachycephalic breeds. Many of the people going out to buy one are getting much more than they bargained for! In this episode, we discuss the common issues associated with brachycephalic breeds and what can be done to treat them. Stay tuned to hear about Marcus's adventure with the Jordanian military. P.S - Anyone who gets the Rush Hour 2 reference in the title is my friend forever. Love Marcus!

Today, your hosts Esther and Marcus go through the ins and outs of allergies in dogs. Allergies are the underlying cause of many common conditions in dogs and are often overlooked or misunderstood by clients and practitioners too! Stay tuned to hear how Esther may have worked with the incredible hulk once on a farm, and about the time Marcus made the world's smallest splint for an animal controversially banned in Australia.

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus explain how to do a perfect microscope slide prep and keep those pesky vets off your back! They also discuss blood smears, histology samples, and urine samples. Stay tuned to hear about Marcus's recent trip to Ukraine to help with the ongoing refugee crisis.

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss Capstar for treating fleas, and pentosan polysulphate for arthritis. Stay tuned to hear about 7-year-old-Esthers home-schooling ventures and the theory that she turned her unsuspecting sister into a violin virtuoso.

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss a common infectious disease in dogs, Kennel Cough! Stay tuned to hear about Marcus’s recent move to do some vet work in the deserts of the Middle East.

Ever been faced with a drain removal on a patient and been unsure of how to pull it off? Fear not! Today your hosts Esther and Marcus explain the ins and outs of surgical drains. Stay tuned to hear about Esther’s intrepid Mongolian adventures!

Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss pregnancy diagnosis in bitches and queens, including choosing between ultrasound or radiographs, at what stage to use either imaging choice, and which views are best. Stay tuned to hear whether Marcus was able to get his half-frozen wife home during their dog sledding trip in Lapland.

How much food should owners be feeding their pets? Today, your hosts Esther and Marcus tackle this question and Esther describes a Jurassic surgical experience.