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• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Cats: Bag Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit cats with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Cats: Syringe Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit cats with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Bag Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Syringe Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Surgical Pins and Plates in Cats

  The main objectives of fracture repair are to promote rapid healing of the fracture and to get the cat using its leg as quickly as possible. In most cases, this involves rebuilding the broken bone and fixing it in that position with metallic implants. This handout outlines the procedure, post-operative care, and prognosis.

• Surgical Pins and Plates in Dogs

  The main objectives of fracture repair are to promote rapid healing of the fracture and to get the dog using its leg as quickly as possible. In most cases, this involves rebuilding the broken bone and fixing it in that position with metallic implants. This handout outlines the procedure, post-operative care, and prognosis.

• Tarsal Arthrodesis in Cats

  Tarsal arthrodesis is a surgery used to treat instability in the hock/ankle joint. Reasons for surgery and what to expect during recovery are discussed.

• Tarsal Arthrodesis in Dogs

  Tarsal arthrodesis is a surgery used to treat instability in the hock/ankle joint. Reasons for surgery and what to expect during recovery are discussed.

• Techniques for Nebulization and Coupage in Cats

  Nebulization and coupage are used in patients with a variety of lung conditions and can be performed by veterinary staff and pet owners. Nebulization can be used to deliver moisture or medication to the lungs. Coupage is often recommended for patients with pneumonia or bronchitis to help loosen secretions in the lower airways.

• Techniques for Nebulization and Coupage in Dogs

  Nebulization and coupage are used in patients with a variety of lung conditions and can be performed by veterinary staff and pet owners. Nebulization can be used to deliver moisture or medication to the lungs. Coupage is often recommended for patients with pneumonia or bronchitis to help loosen secretions in the lower airways.