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Veterinary medicine student's blog

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Best part of the Internet is comment section! 

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Poznan, Poland. Veterinary Inspection.

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I’ve seen this story so many times, and still - it’s so incredible and amazing.

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Handling & Restraint: Cat

This is a basic resource with the bog standard preclinical skills we use when handling cats, as Glasgow Vet School would like me to learn them. If anyone spots any issues, or has any hints and tips for using these skills in the real world, please let me know, as I’m always looking for a better way to do things. Everything under the cut.

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When it comes to handling&restraining the cats the most important rule is “less is more”. During clinical exam assistant don’t have to hold the cat if that’s not necessary. Be gentle, don’t use much strenght (unless you just need to, of course). With scared/angry cats that are hiding in box cometimes best choice is to take off the upper part of the cage and just let them be in their box during the (gentle) exam.

You have to be assertive with cats. Sometimes I’m almost lying down on them to prevent them from escaping - such “body-cage” I make works really well with moderate scared cats. They like do hide their head in your arm or scrubs. Most of the time they are just scared, poor little buddies.

In some article I’ve read recently there was an advice, that with cats we can try to hold head (three fingers on top of the head between ears, thumb and pinky finger below the ears) instead of scruffing but I don’t know how it works.

And again - always consider your safety as the most important thing. If they get really agressive just let them go. Cats’ bites are really nasty, trust me.

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Handling & Restraint: Dog

This is a basic resource with the bog standard preclinical skills we use when handling dogs, as Glasgow Vet School would like me to learn them. If anyone spots any issues, or has any hints and tips for using these skills in the real world, please let me know, as I’m always looking for a better way to do things. Everything under the cut.

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When it comes to putting them in lateral recumbency it’s always good to have second person to secure dog’s head (even the owner can do that). Small dogs often struggle during this simple procedure and can hurt themselves.

And pups (or even small adult dogs)... often try to climb on yours shoulders. Owners consider it sweet or something, but it is not - they are just dominanting. Don’t let them do that, hold them until they understand that they just can’t dominant you as they do with they owners. Be patient and firm, they will calm down.

Always be confident and don’t let them do whatever they want but at the same time always consider your safety as the most important aspect of restraining animals.

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I enjoy studying the most when I don’t have to study.

Hello all, especially my new followers! I wasn’t here for a while and it was really suprising that You’ve started following my tumblr! :) 

So, veterinary. One semester to go, guys. One semester to go!

And what’s more entertaining (i guess) - soon I’m gonna have some great stuff for you - I fall into infographics and presentations. 

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Your quality of work is their quality of life

Motto for all those working in animal care and conservation fields (via thejunglenook)

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The NoBowl Feeding System™ is the world's first indoor hunting system. It's based in the science of feline behavior and environmental enrichment. Developed by Philadelphia-based veterinarian and cat lover Dr. Elizabeth Bales, The NoBowl Feeding System is a clean, safe and easy way to feed your cat the way nature intended. Designed to manage weight, alleviate anxiety, and prevent digestive issues, you'll watch your cat grow happier and healthier with The NoBowl Feeding System.

That’s one truly impressive invention for cats! Imagine, how many cats could be healthier and happier with this feeding system!

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The Difference Between Low Cost Spay/Neuters and Regular Clinics May Surprise You | DrAndyRoark.com

I lost a patient this past weekend. I don’t know why and I will likely never know, as the owners of the dog decided not to have a necropsy to find out. The

‘What I have come to realize is that people simply do not understand the differences and reasons full-service hospitals charge what they do, versus what low-cost clinics provide, when offering the “same” service or surgery. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, "My God, my vet wants to charge me $400 but I can get my pet spayed down the street for 50 bucks!" then I could retire yesterday.’

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When I’m 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I’ll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, ‘After all this time?’ And I will say, ‘Always.’

RIP Alan Rickman (1946-2016)

Always... :(

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The researchers found that torties and calicos are more likely to scratch, bite and hiss during interactions with people. 

Source: MRCVS

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Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.

(via cozyfling)

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That sums it up.

First office note of residency: 2 thick paragraphs with complete sentences and impeccable grammar plus a complete physical exam for an measly little ear infection. 

Last office note of residency: 4 4-word bullet points in HPI and 2 body systems examined for a patient direct admitted to the hospital for raging cellulitis.

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Surgery textbook

I had borrowed today from library coursebook on surgery. I’ve just opened id and

WHAT THE HELL.

Why does it smell like vodka, or even worse, grain alcohol?