scott@vtx-cpd.com

Replying to Lucy B. 26/10/2023 - 13:38

Great to see you here Lucy!

I really hope you enjoy the sessions. Remember we have popped lots of useful resources on the discussion forum too, so do check those out!

Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Scott 🙂

Replying to Jill C. 09/11/2023 - 17:49

Hope you enjoyed the first lesson Jill!

Welcome. Thank you so much for joining the course.

Scott 🙂

Replying to Laura Jones 07/11/2023 - 17:09

Just another reason not to be a big fan of them then!

Hope you are having a lovely week pal.

Scott x

Replying to Lesley m. 06/11/2023 - 23:37

Hey.

I agree, radiographs are still going to be the best way to confirm placement. I suppose the the main benefit of NG tubes is that they can be placed conscious. The cost associated with an oesophageal feeding tube is more, but the main benefit with them is that the patients can go home with them in place. Often an oesophageal feeding tube can reduce the period of hospitalisation as the owners can then do lots of the management at home.

As you say thought, very case and owner dependant.

Scott 🙂

Replying to Loren S. 05/11/2023 - 16:19

Hey.

The other one that is some times useful is pradofloxacin. It comes in an oral form, which can help in cats.

Obviously only when culture supports… I feel I have to say that when we are at the start of antibiotic amnesty month!

Scott 🙂

Replying to Loren S. 05/11/2023 - 16:29

Hello.

Another great question. I must admit that I do use it as a first line in dogs. I think (personal experience) that it works more effectively than mirtazapine in dogs.

There is a licenced form of mirtazapine in cats, so I often will use this first in cats before considering capromorellin.

I am a big fan!

Scott 🙂