by Dr Warren Doidge, Companion Vet Care, North Lakes, QLD We had another autoclave, probably about a four- or five-year-old, that had to be replaced due to necessity. We purchased this smaller capacity Hanshin model and we’ve been very happy […]
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade: IDEXX VetTest 8008 Chemistry Analyser
by Soraya Rifai VN, Pimpana Pet Vet, QLD We use this analyser to run general health checks for dogs and cats. We also run tests before pre-general anaesthetic and record the animal’s kidney and liver function. It gives a lot […]
Tools of the trade: Quickvet Coagulation Analyser
by Dr Peta Rak, Illawarra Animal Hospital, Yallah, NSW This analyser is used for checking prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), canine and feline blood typing, and equine fibrinogen. What’s good about it The analyser is particularly useful […]
Tools of the trade: UV Dental Torch
by Dr Lydia Brichta, Summer Hill Village Vet, NSW I originally received these UV dental torches from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and used them for quite a few years. They were sturdy little items, probably not expensive but very handy. When […]
Tools of the trade: IDEXX Catalyst chemistry analyser
by Dr Cameron Rain, Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, VIC We use these units on a daily basis to run our blood samplings and pre-anaesthetic blood tests. They both give very reliable results. What’s good about it We can have results […]
Tools of the trade: Pill popper
by Rebecca Poppett VN, Yandina Vet Clinic, QLD This is a handy gadget to give tablets to dogs and cats when putting your fingers in their mouth is an unfavourable option! It’s basically a syringe with a silicone end. To […]
Tools of the trade: SunTech Vet20
by Jessica Myts VN, Hills Veterinary Centre, Blackwood, SA Prior to purchasing this unit, we had another brand of blood pressure monitor that was very unreliable. Every time it was used, consecutive readings would vary widely for no reason. The […]
Tools of the trade: ICR 3600 Digital X-ray unit
by Dr Philip Druce, Auburn Vet Hospital, NSW We’ve had other digital X-ray units but this one is smaller, easier to use and creates high-quality X-rays. It can be positioned on a bench and moved around if required. What’s good […]
Tools of the trade: IM3 42-12 ultrasonic scaler
by Dr Lisa Woollard, The Blackburn Vet, VIC We recently acquired the new iM3 42-12 ultrasonic scaler and are quite impressed with its performance. It removes calculus with ease and comes with two interchangeable tips—a universal tip and a perio […]
Tools of the trade: Explorer probe D1010
by Dr Chris Sun, Lane Cove Veterinary Hospital, NSW It’s very common for clients to expect us to clean their dog’s teeth or remove tartar while the animal is awake. Obviously, the animal needs to be anaesthetised to perform most […]
