by Dr Nick Hobson, Jonora Animal Hospital, Kurrajong, NSW This is a small ECG unit that fits onto an iPhone or Android device. It allows you to do an ECG instantaneously on any animal you wish. What’s good about it […]
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade: Philips IU22 xMatrix ultrasound
by Dr Mark Booth, Kiama Veterinary Hospital, NSW This is a high-end ultrasound unit that’s commonly used in human ultrasonography practices. The image quality is great and it comes with a multitude of probe options. What’s good about it We […]
Tools of the trade: Medifusion DI-2000 Infusion pump
by Dr Warren Doidge, Companion Vet Care, North Lakes, QLD This pump provides a constant rate infusion of whatever fluids are required. We use it in our theatre with all patients that are on anaesthetic. What’s good about it The pump […]
Tools of the trade: LOGIQ V2
by Dr Emily Nunn, Whites Hill Veterinary Surgery, Camp Hill, QLD I’m undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasonography through the University of Melbourne, so I use this unit frequently. I only have a single probe, a micro-convex 5 […]
Tools of the trade: Clear Rabbit Skull model
by Dr Joanne Sheen, Sydney Exotics and Rabbit Vets, Crows Nest, NSW This is a see-through model of a rabbit skull that clearly demonstrates the relationship of their long and open-rooted teeth with the skull bones. What’s good about it This […]
Tools of the trade: MiniReader
by Dr Kelly Skilbeck, Bass Hill Vet, NSW The MiniReader measures progesterone levels in dogs or cattle. We use it with dogs when planning mating times or if a dog is due for a caesarian. It uses ELISA (Enzyme Linked […]
Tools of the trade: Cardiofax ECG-6511
by Paula Pangrazio VN, Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Clinic, Manly West, QLD We’ve had this ECG for years. The newer models have superseded it in many ways but I like this old workhorse. What’s good about it We use this […]
Tools of the trade: Wellbeing Essentials
by Dr Kelly Halls, Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic, Mount Martha, VIC This product is a nutritional supplement for dogs. It has been designed to nutritionally balance a home-prepared diet. What’s good about it At our clinic, we have many clients […]
Tools of the trade: iC Plaque
by Dr Julian Bray, Darlinghurst Vet, NSW These plaque indicating swabs highlight plaque on the teeth in a bright reddish pink colour. The nurses at my practice have found this to be an extremely handy product when performing a dental. […]
Tools of the trade: NES Health Scan
by Dr David Boersma, Sandy Bay Holistic Veterinary Centre, TAS The NES Health Scan was originally designed to be used with humans but now there is a veterinary version for horses, dog and cats. What’s good about it I use […]