Menu

The Fourth Vital Sign

Featured

Rejuvenating the Human–Animal Bond in the Care of Senior Veterinary Patients

Recognizing and supporting the human–animal bond plays a vital and beneficial role in strengthening this relationship even as pets age.

Read More

Stay current with the latest techniques and information

Sign up below to receive Today’s Veterinary Nurse eNewsletter today.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

How to Place Nasogastric and Nasoesophageal Feeding Tubes

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

How to Place Nasogastric and Nasoesophageal Feeding Tubes

Veterinary critical care often involves the use of nasogastric or nasoesophageal feeding tubes to provide nutritional support to patients that are unable or unwilling to eat.

Addressing Conflict Between Feline Housemates

Behavior

Addressing Conflict Between Feline Housemates

Veterinary nurses are instrumental in reducing intercat tension by directing caregivers on how to prevent and manage tension and implement behavior modification strategies.

Client Communication About Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Problems

Nutrition

Client Communication About Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Problems

How core communication skills about gastrointestinal problems can help improve veterinary client compliance and pet health outcomes.

Multimodal Pain Management for a Patient With Metastatic Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma

Oncology

Multimodal Pain Management for a Patient With Metastatic Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma

This case report reviews the treatment plan for a dog with advanced-stage invasive urothelial carcinoma at diagnosis.

Noncore Vaccines: Tailored Protection for Every Pet

Preventive Medicine

Noncore Vaccines: Tailored Protection for Every Pet

Noncore vaccines allow clinicians to design preventive care strategies that reflect the lived realities of pets and the families who love them.

Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine and the Role of the Veterinary Nurse

Practice Management

Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine and the Role of the Veterinary Nurse

Empowering veterinary professionals and clients to consider a wide range of treatment strategies has the potential to improve access to needed medical care for all pets.