If you have no help to obtain a blood sample, apply a tourniquet and muzzle on the dog. Taking blood samples is an important aspect of veterinary medicine. Many diseases are diagnosed based on serum biochemistry. As a veterinary technician, you must understand the process of drawing blood, al...
How to collect your dog's urine sample from home, if preventing pre-visit urination isn’t possible or practical Try to get as fresh a sample as possible (ideally within a few hours of your dog’s appointment). Veterinarians will typically request a urine sample from your dog's first uri...
On TV shows like "CSI," viewers get to watch as investigators find and collect evidence at the scene of a crime, making blood appear as if by magic and swabbing every mouth in the vicinity. Many of us believe we have a pretty good grip on the process, and rumor has it crimin...
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If you see worms in your dog’s stool or think they could be affected, it’s always best to take your dog to the vet fora checkup. Bring a fresh stool sample—and even a worm if you’ve seen one—to the vet’s office for analysis. ...
Pregnant women in areas with little to no maternity providers face obstacles to safe and healthy deliveries. Here’s what you can do. Tina DonvitoDec. 10, 2024 10 Questions to Ask Your OB Your first prenatal visit can be overwhelming. Here are the key things to discuss. ...
Dr. Christiane Northrup suggested that the bonding hormones that flood a mother’s blood stream at childbirth stay with women for about 28 years. It is no accident, then, that the first round of truly adult separation (not teenage rebellion) begins to rear its head somewhere around 30 for ...
In addition to land animals, aquatic animals also depend on their sense of smell. The shark is pretty famous for its ability to sniff out blood in the water. This lets the shark know that there is something weak or injured nearby that might make a tasty lunch. But don't forget about ...