Nursing the feline neurological patient with a traumatic brain injury

ABSTRACT:

Neurological disorders in cats require careful and considered nursing to increase the possibility of a full recovery. Nurses and clinicians are often daunted by nursing cats due to their specific behavioural responses and needs and the complex nature of neurological disorders. Nursing plays an important role in ensuring effective care is delivered across all areas of patient care, including mental wellbeing. Cat friendly handling techniques and personalised care plans are important to reduce stress in feline patients and should be implemented at all stages of hospitalisation.

Keywords: :

• feline
• cat friendly
• neurological
• nursing care

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Bethany Browse

Bethany Browse Bsc (hons) Veterinary Nursing Science

Bethany qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2015 from Hartpury College. She has previously worked in a large first opinion and referral hospital, and now works at Cave Vet Specialists, a large referral centre in Somerset. She is passionate about veterinary nursing, with a special interest in inpatient nursing.Email: [email protected]