We’ve all seen those older cats who come in with the body condition score of a hat-rack and an appetite that rivals ours at the end of a busy shift.

Yep, that’s right - they’re hyperthyroid.

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy seen in cats, so we know we will be treating and nursing these patients very commonly. But to do that effectively, we need to understand what hyperthyroidism is and how it affects our patients.

And that’s exactly what we’ll be discussing in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast.

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Addison’s, aka hypoadrenocorticism, isn’t called ‘the great pretender’ for nothing. In fact, it’s often missed until the patient presents in an Addisonian crisis. 

These patients often need intensive nursing care and treatment, especially if they present as an emergency.

But to deliver that care, we first need to know what Addison’s is, how it affects our patients, and how we treat it—which is exactly what we’re chatting about in this episode.

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In this week’s episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re chatting all about hyperadrenocorticism - aka Cushing’s disease!

This is one of the most common endocrine diseases we see in dogs - and we even sometimes see it in cats - and nurses are heavily involved in the investigation and treatment of these patients. 

So what is Cushing’s disease, and how do we treat and care for these patients? Let’s find out…

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Today, we’re talking all about the other diabetes - diabetes insipidus. 

It might have the same name as ‘traditional’ diabetes, but the two diseases are very different. It’s nothing like diabetes mellitus - and as nurses, we must understand the difference between the two conditions.

In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I’ll explain exactly what diabetes insipidus is, what changes it causes to our patients, and how we diagnose, treat, and care for them.

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Have you ever seen one of those diabetic cats that, try as you might, just WILL NOT respond to treatment?

Well, if the answer’s yes, there’s a good chance your patient is one of many cats with acromegaly!

This disease affects around 25% of ALL cats with diabetes - and whilst it can be cured, it’s not a quick or easy fix.

The good news? We can give these patients a TON of intensive nursing care during their treatment and recovery - and we’re diving into that in today’s episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast.

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DKA patients vary from patients with mild ketosis and dehydration all the way to collapsed, severely unwell patients in shock, with marked acidosis and needing intensive nursing care.

However these patients present, one thing remains true - there is a LOT of nursing care we can provide. 

But to do that, we need to understand how DKA works and what care our patients need - and that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast!

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📣 SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR DEMYSTIFYING DIABETES 📣

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Ever felt unsure about giving advice to diabetic cat clients?

Felt confused about what to feed?

Or wondered why we tend to use specific types of insulin for our cats?

Felt boggled by the new oral treatments available and how they work compared to insulin?

Well, in today’s episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I’m diving DEEP into feline diabetes - so you’ll leave this episode with all your questions answered.

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📣 SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR DEMYSTIFYING DIABETES 📣

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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and the content within it is provided for information only. All conditions must be diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon, and veterinary nurses and technicians must always ensure they are working within local legislation and regulating body guidelines. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.

In today’s episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re diving into diabetes mellitus in dogs!

Diabetics are some of the most common endocrine patients we see, and the good news is they benefit from SO much nursing care - but to give the best care we can, we need to understand how diabetes affects our patients, the signs we see, and how we manage it. 

If you want to feel more confident advising your diabetic pet parents and really feel like you understand canine diabetes, this episode is for you.

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📣 SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR DEMYSTIFYING DIABETES 📣

https://veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.thinkific.com/courses/demystifying-diabetes 

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Today I’m VERY excited, because in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re starting a brand new series, all about the endocrine system. 

If hormones give you a headache and you just can’t quite make sense of all of those glands, you’ll leave today’s episode with a much clearer understanding of how this fascinating system works.

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In episode 25 of the Medical Nursing Podcast I’m answering your burning questions on renal and urinary disease!

If you want to know more about the practical skills we can perform with these patients, dive into interpreting tests in more detail, or want hands-on tips for managing things like urinary catheters, you’ll find it all in this episode!

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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and the content within it is provided for information only. All conditions must be diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon, and veterinary nurses and technicians must always ensure they are working within local legislation and regulating body guidelines. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.