77 | How FeLV and FIV actually affect your patient - and the exact care they need

Patients with infectious diseases can be challenging to care for, especially when we're juggling critical conditions while not being able to get as close to our patients as we'd like. In episode 77 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're demystifying two of the most common feline infections we see - feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus, aka FeLV and FIV. If you've ever found yourself nursing a stray cat with suspicious bite wounds, or you've had a patient test positive on a SNAP test and thought 'What now?' this episode is for you. We'll discuss what these diseases are, how they differ, and how they impact our patients, as well as the nursing care and client education that affect our patients' quality of life - so you can spend less time feeling unsure about their disease, and more time focusing on giving great care. --- Resources mentioned in this episode: 📲 AAFP Retrovirus management guidelines --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.