ABSTRACT: Being hospitalised is stressful for any canine patient and stress may be shown in physiological and behavioural responses (Druce, 2016), which may inadvertently increase wound healing time and immunosuppression (Scotney, 2010/201 1). It is the job of the Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to be able to recognise signs of stress and implement methods to reduce this. With a multitude of methods available, RVNs need to be able to adapt their care, assessing each individual and employing the method deemed most suitable.

Author

Stephanie Almond RVN, DipAVN (small animal)

Stephanie graduated from Hartpury College in 2013 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing Science and passed the RCVS Advanced Diploma in 2017. She has worked in a number of small animal practices and recently started at Langford Veterinary Hospital. Stephanie has a particular interest in the care of hospitalised patients as well as theatre, analgesia and anaesthesia.

Email: Sl_almond@yahoo.co.uk

Keywords: fearfulness; reducing stress; canine

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 33 (02) • February 2018 pp49-51

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