Pain Management in the Dental Patient

Objectives: Pathophysiology: When it comes to sensation, the key sensory tissue for the tooth is the pulp and gingival soft tissue with surrounding alveolar bone. Noxious stimuli to the pulp only results in one sensation: pain. The pulp is innervated with alpha (acute pain) and C-delta (chronic pain) fibers that respond to any stimuli with...

Pain Management in Horses

Colic and lameness are two of the most clinically and economically important medical problems facing horses and their owners. Pain is a critical component of each disease process, and its alleviation is critical to a successful outcome. A limited number of analgesics are available for use in horses, and many are associated with significant untoward...

Fluorescence Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation is the use of visible to near-infrared light waves to create therapeutic changes in the skin. Fluorescence photobiomodulation is a subset of this and has been used to treat cutaneous infections, inflammatory conditions, and wounds. It has a favorable safety profile and offers another option in the treatment of dermatologic diseases in veterinary species....

Nutrition for the Hospitalized Veterinary Patient

Introduction Nutrition is vitally important to the hospitalized patient. Unfortunately, the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients are often overlooked. Doctors’ orders might not include specific feeding instructions. Patients may be unwilling or unable to eat or may not be consuming adequate calories to meet their energy requirements. Whatever the reason, as patient advocates, veterinary nurses...

A Veterinarian’s Guide to Preparing For a Hurricane

Veterinarians play a critical role in safeguarding animals during hurricanes. This guide emphasizes the importance of assessing practice vulnerabilities, developing comprehensive evacuation plans, and ensuring the availability of essential supplies to protect both animals and staff during such natural disasters.

Member Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Chosa

Dr. Elizabeth Chosa was born and raised in Johnson City, TN, and decided to be a veterinarian at age three. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her DVM from the University of Georgia. She then served on active duty in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps for five years. Her first duty station was Fort...