Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs: Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence
Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs:Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence Neutering of male and female dogs has become a routine practice, increasingly performed at 6 months of age or earlier. At the same time, it has been observed that joint disorders and some cancers may increase in association […]
Fundamentals of shock and intravenous fluid therapy in dogs and cats
What is shock and how does it affect critical veterinary patients? Circulatory shock occurs when oxygen delivery to the tissues is compromised, and the circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood to the tissues to meet tissue oxygen demand. Shock plays a key role in fatal critical illnesses because circulatory failure is part of the […]
Education in the Time of COVID19 – a Perspective from Improve International Australia.
This year has seen a seismic shift in the world, as a result of the global impacts of COVID19. The post-graduate veterinary education sector has been no exception to this. The changes and challenges, whilst uncomfortable, are providing exciting transitions and solutions and leading to more flexible and interactive education options. At Improve International, the […]
5-step plan to become a great ultrasonographer
Brooke Sheehan, Managing Director, Improve Australia I sat down with Improve International’s resident ultrasound expert, Dr Sue Ramoo BVSc (hons) MANZCVS (internal medicine), to find out and to create an action plan for becoming a great ultrasonographer… What are the most common beginner mistakes? What does it take to become a great small animal ultrasonographer? […]
How do you prepare for unexpected surgical challenges?
Rob Webster, Director & Veterinary Specialist, Animal Emergency Service.BVSc (Hons) FANZCVA (Emergency & Critical Care) Helping patients live better lives, and achieving higher level skills are two of the most fulfilling things for a veterinarian. Enrolling in the Improve International Small Animal Surgery will guide you to achieving more for yourself and your patients at […]