Puppy Behaviour Problems eCPD Tutorial with Clare Wilson This 40 minute eCPD tutorial discusses various common puppy behaviour problems that owners may ask for advice from vets and vet nurses.  The introduction includes information on dog communication and cognition to help vets and nurses to educate clients to understand their pets more clearly as a

Leptospirosis eCPD Tutorial with Elle Haskey The aim of this 40 minute eCPD tutorial is to help you understand how leptospirosis causes the clinical signs and symptoms which may be observed when our patients become infected. It covers the pathophysiology of infection, diagnosis, treatment and vaccination options. The nursing considerations whilst caring for the hospitalised

Care of the Ventilator Patient eCPD Tutorial with Elle Haskey This 45 minute eCPD tutorial discusses mechanical ventilators, which are an integral part of an intensive care unit. There are a variety of patients that may benefit from mechanical ventilation such as those with hypoxemia (Pa02 60mmHg) or those at risk of impending respiratory failure.

Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia eCPD Tutorial with Elle Haskey This 45 minute eCPD tutorial discusses a life threatening haematological disorder seen more commonly in dogs than cats. Patients will often need extensive monitoring, blood transfusions and prolonged hospitalisation. The aim of this tutorial is to cover the following aspects of the disease: What is immune

Portosystemic Shunts eCPD Tutorial with Elle Haskey This 45 minute eCPD tutorial discusses portosystemic shunts which are vascular anomalies that allow blood to bypass the liver. There are a variety of treatment options which are associated with varying prognoses. Patients with portosystemic shunts are at risk of several complications. It is important that the veterinary

Endoparasites of Cats and Dogs eCPD Tutorial with Ian Wright This 45 minute eCPD tutorial discusses the different types of worms found in the intestines of cats and dogs, concentrating particularly on hookworms and Toxocara. Both these parasites are zoonoses and so the webcast aims for nurses to have a better understanding of their zoonotic

Castration and Hernias eCPD Tutorial with Jessica Kidd This 45 minute eCPD tutorial covers the indications for castration of horses and provides a guide to the different techniques available and their possible complications. It also covers the surgical treatment of cryptorchidism (retained testicles) and the treatment of hernias including umbilical and inguinal hernias.

Foal Surgery eCPD Tutorial with Jessica Kidd This 45 minute eCPD tutorial outlines the common reasons for surgery in foals with particular focus on umbilical surgery for the treatment of a ruptured bladder, umbilical remnant infections, and a patent urachus. It also covers surgical treatment of colic in foals and the treatment of septic joints.