scott@vtx-cpd.com
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Replying to Nichola Healey 03/05/2024 - 20:54
Hi Nichola! Welcome to the course! It’s great to hear about your background and your commitment to keeping up with industry knowledge. We’re glad to have you here and hope you find the topics and speakers engaging and informative. If you have any questions or need any assistance along the way, feel free to reach out. Enjoy the course and getting stuck into the material!
I’m curious, since you’re still working within the industry, could you share which part you’re currently involved in? It’s always fascinating to hear about the different paths people take after their clinical work.
Scott 🙂
Replying to Nikki McLeod 08/05/2024 - 13:16
Here is the link!
Let us know if you struggle to acess!
Scott 🙂
Replying to Rodolfo L. 06/05/2024 - 07:59
Hi Rodolfo,
Thank you for the warm welcome! I’m excited that you’re part of the course too and I’m looking forward to learning from you.
Best wishes,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Mónica P. 06/05/2024 - 14:17
Hi Mónica,
Thank you for your update. It sounds challenging to manage everything without specialists nearby. It’s good that you’re exploring options to send the blood overseas for testing. It’s also reassuring that the owner is compliant with the medication regimen.
I’m sorry to hear about the limitations with the fT4 testing. Please do send me the results to my email, and we can discuss them further. In the meantime, a proper check-up sounds like a great next step. The in-house IDEXX total T4 measurement should be accurate. Let me know if there’s anything else I can assist with.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Laura S. 06/05/2024 - 16:09
Hello Laura!
Thank you so much for joining us, we really appreciate the support!
Welcome back to practice after your maternity leave! The veterinary medicine is the easy part of life with kids around! 🙂
Let me know if you have any questions.
Scott 🙂
Replying to Laura S. 07/05/2024 - 10:43
Hey Laura.
I hope you are well! Thank you for your BRILLAINT question!
I will let Liz start the answer for this one. I hope you are enjoying the course.
Scott 🙂
Replying to Felipe M. 06/05/2024 - 18:27
Really helpful!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Scott 🙂
Replying to Josep B. 04/05/2024 - 17:50
HAHAHA!
I am sure Liz will appreciate this!
S 🙂
Replying to adele smart 01/05/2024 - 18:15
Also…
I love this profile picture Adele!!!
Can we talk about ferret respiratory disease?
Scott x
Replying to Talia C. 03/05/2024 - 07:09
You’re welcome, Talia! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Scott x
Replying to Talia C. 30/04/2024 - 16:03
Dear Talia,
I’m glad you found the information helpful.
Regarding buprenorphine dosing, it’s understandable to be cautious about higher doses, especially in older patients. The dose you’re using is within the typical range for buprenorphine, and if it’s working well for your patients without causing significant sedation, that’s great. Simbadol (buprenorphine extended-release) can be a useful alternative, particularly for cats, as it provides longer-lasting pain relief with a single injection.
Pregabalin can be a useful option for chronic pain management in cats and dogs, although its use in cats is less common. I personally haven’t used pregabalin in cases, but I have often used gabapentin. Pregabalin may have some advantages over gabapentin in certain situations, so it’s worth exploring further, especially considering your positive experience with it in dogs.
For Burnis, it’s good to hear that his liver enzymes are within normal limits. Since he seems to prefer the Intestinal diet and his clinical signs are not severe, it’s reasonable to continue with that diet as long as he’s doing well on it. Monitoring his urine and considering cholecystocentesis if his abdominal discomfort persists are good next steps. The cost of the liquid formulation of prednisolone is unfortunate; it’s a common issue with compounded medications.
It sounds like you have a thoughtful plan in place for Burnis’s care. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll also reach out to Felipe or an anesthesia specialist for their insights on using pregabalin.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Josep B. 29/04/2024 - 10:13
“Decoding the supercomputer”
We should get t-shirts made with that on!
Scott 🙂
For me the biggest challenge is actually determining which patients have SIRS or are septic!
Scott 🙂
Hey Kath.
I thought this recent review was helpful, but not one for the faint hearted! Might be the ultimate bedtime reading?!
Defining Sepsis in Small Animals: A Veterinary Perspective
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vec.13359
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection causes widespread inflammation. While the definition of sepsis in human medicine has been well-established through consensus definitions, the same cannot be said for veterinary medicine. In a recent review by Robert Goggs and colleagues, the need for a consensus definition of sepsis in veterinary medicine was highlighted.
Background
In human medicine, sepsis has been defined by consensus three times, with the most recent definition established in 2016. However, in veterinary medicine, there is a lack of uniformity in how sepsis is defined, and there is no consensus on how to clinically identify it. Most publications in veterinary medicine rely on modified criteria derived from the 1991 and 2001 human consensus definitions. This divergence between human and veterinary descriptions of sepsis hampers research, limits our ability to translate pathophysiology insights into clinical practice, and restricts our ability to optimize patient care.The Need for Consensus
Given these challenges, there is a growing recognition of the need to formally define sepsis in veterinary medicine. Establishing a consensus definition would not only help advance the field but also improve our ability to diagnose and treat septic patients. In their review, Goggs and colleagues present a synopsis of prior attempts to define sepsis in both human and veterinary medicine. They also discuss developments in our understanding of sepsis and highlight some criticisms and shortcomings of existing schemes.Moving Forward
The review serves as the foundation for current efforts to establish a consensus definition for sepsis in small animals. By generating evidence-based criteria for recognizing sepsis in veterinary clinical practice, we can improve patient outcomes and enhance our understanding of this complex condition.In conclusion, defining sepsis in small animals is crucial for advancing veterinary medicine. By aligning our understanding with human medicine and establishing consensus definitions, we can improve the diagnosis and management of septic patients, ultimately saving lives.
Replying to Katherine Howie 29/04/2024 - 09:38
Hey.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I was really interested in your comment about not having access to an ECG and monitoring CV status.
Would you be able to elaborate on this? Very interested!
Have a lovely weekend.
Scott 🙂
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