Like so many fields, the veterinary industry is full of pitfalls and challenges no matter what your role happens to be. There is hope despite these challenges, though! Dr. Cassi and Dr. Dana Varble kick back and reflect on positive trends and changes in the veterinary industry.
There is so much information to absorb when first starting out in clinical practice. When it comes to dermatology there is so much that some of it is liable to not be covered or remembered. In this program, we will discuss some practical tips that will help you provide success for your dermatology patients.
This podcast will provide an overview for successful veterinary practice ownership. Attendees will learn valuable do’s and don’ts of an acquisition. We will also discuss top obstacles that could potentially delay loan closings. Join us for an exciting discussion to learn more about your path to success.
Join Dr. Simon Platt as he gears up for his sponsored breakfast session at VMX 2022. In this talk he will discuss the unique signs and symptoms of canine seizures, and the various seizure classifications, including idiopathic epilepsy. Dr. Platt aims to guide practitioners in making a diagnosis and discuss the various treatment approaches to consider.
You don’t need to be a “cat person” to have a successful feline vet visit. All it takes is creativity and an understanding of how cats view (and hear, smell, and feel) the world. This episode focuses on practical, easily-implemented recommendations to decrease feline stress before, during, and after the appointment. Utilizing the skills of every team member will make visits safer and more efficient and leave our feline patients physically and emotionally healthier.
Diabetes is the most common endocrine disease in cats and dogs. Recently the FDA approved a single injection insulin protocol for dogs, which can provide reliable control of clinical signs of diabetes for 18-24 hours in most canine patients. Once-a-Day administration ProZinc is more convenient for pet owners, which in many cases results in a better quality of life for their pets.
This podcast highlights key aspects of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) including its definition, diagnostics, treatment, and preventative strategies. Differences in the approach to individual pet dogs versus larger outbreaks will be discussed.
In this podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Cassi offer a refresher on several infectious and zoonotic diseases including leptospirosis, canine influenza and rabies.
We’ll explore ways to recommend natural supplements and low-processed foods and to canine and feline patients in everyday wellness examinations.
n this special edition podcast in conjunction with NAVC Embrace, Dr. Cassi speaks with Veterinary Toxicologist, Dr. Tina Wismer from the ASPCA Poison Control Center about the dangers of Xylitol poisoning in dogs. We also hear from Representative David Schweikert from Arizona who proposed The Paws Off Act in Congress. Tune in to learn how you can help support this important legislation and help protect our pets from dangerous toxins.
Feeding tubes are an underutilized tool in small animal practice. In this podcast, we will discuss the many uses of feeding tubes, including providing life-saving nutrition, medication administration, meeting daily water requirements, and providing palliative care. We will discuss what kind of diets can be used to make a feeding tube slurry, and how to formulate a diet plan. Finally, we will discuss the do’s and don’ts of communicating with clients about placing and maintaining a feeding tube to...
Dr. Greg Reinhart, PhD animal nutritionist and VP of R&D at Blue Buffalo talks about how ingredients are chosen, sourced, and quality tested in today’s pet food industry.
Heartworm disease continues to be on the rise in the US despite the preventable nature of this disease. What’s causing the rise? This podcast provides the latest information on heartworm disease drivers, resistant strain research, and new findings regarding efficacy of preventatives.
In this podcast, we will discuss the elimination diet trial, the gold and only standard for evaluation of food allergy in dogs and cats. The focus will be on three cases highlighting the challenges of providing finding the right therapeutic diet for a variety of patients with differing medical and nutritional needs while still meeting the goal of an elimination diet. We will cover strategies for success in ensuring compliance, identifying possible pitfalls in setting up owners and patients for s...
Dr. Shauna Cantwell and Doug Johnson discuss different uses for super-pulsed lasers outside of the usual pain/inflammation management. Topics include: blue light therapy, MPL rentals, laserpuncture, photohemotherapy, and unwind protocols.
Sedating patients for procedures that would require moderate to profound restraint, even for a seemingly minor procedure, has a myriad of benefits to the patient, staff, pet owner, and veterinarian. The What, Who, Why, When and How of procedural sedation will be discussed in detail for easy integration into your hospital procedures.
This VetFolio Voice episode will focus on functional and transient proteinuria vs pathological proteinuria. We will briefly discuss how to differentiate the two while also discussing why pathological proteinuria is important, even for otherwise healthy animals.
This podcast will give updates on early detection and management of canine osteoarthritis.
In this episode, Donna M. Sisak CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) will discuss suggested anesthetic/analgesic planning and preparations for a safe and comfortable recovery. The focus will be on the importance of assessing each patient as an individual when designing a pre-emptive, multimodal plan, minimizing/avoiding nociception/perception to promote a comfortable and safe recovery.
Learn how preventive care in dentistry is essential to your patients, clients, and your practice’s overall well-being. This podcast also includes a look at the potential emotional and financial costs of treatment versus preventive care.
This program will provide an overview for successfully expanding a veterinary practice. Attendees will learn valuable keys to successful practice ownership and strategies for growth opportunities through expansions. We will walk through types of expansion, SBA loan programs, real-estate best practices, and acquisitions vs. expansions. Join us for an exciting discussion to learn more about your path to success.
The recognition and treatment of pain in animals is paramount to our success as veterinary professionals. In conjunction with Animal Pain Awareness Month, current IVAPM president, Dr Jennifer Johnson, joins Dr Cassi in sharing how our profession can better recognize and treat pain, and how we can better educate pet owners.
In this VetFolio Voice episode, Dr. Charli Dong and Dr. Cassi discuss the multi-modal approach to managing dermatology cases, especially atopy. Also covered is the importance of client communications, setting expectations and some of the challenges and pitfalls when working up and managing dermatologic issues and the important role nutrition plays in these cases.
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month (IPAM)! Tune in to this podcast with Dr. Heather Peikes, board-certified dermatologist for tips for increasing success with your canine allergic dermatitis cases in today’s challenging times. We will discuss fun ways to get your practice ready for IPAM, tips to help train your technicians to perform and interpret skin cytologies, the Anchor Treatment concept for managing dogs with chronic atopic dermatitis, the truth about antihistamines and how to approach ca...
Tick populations are growing and expanding. In this podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Susan Little detail the most common types of ticks, tick borne diseases and tick prevention to help keep practitioners up to date.
Cats are living longer than ever. As they age, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, periodontal disease, arthritis and cognitive dysfunction rise. Nutrition plays a role in minimizing clinical or slowing progression of these conditions, but senior cats with no diagnosed chronic illness also have altered nutritional requirements. Insidious weight loss and a decline in muscle mass contribute to morbidity, quality of life and mortality. This podcast will address what is known ...
This podcast is a discussion of antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal veterinary medicine. Covering a range of issues, this podcast focuses on clinically relevant concepts of antimicrobial stewardship, why the topic is important and what veterinarians can do to improve antimicrobial use, aiming to maximize patient outcomes and minimize the impact of antimicrobial use.
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We are surrounded and inundated by infectious disease information like never before. In this timely podcast, Dr. Stull provides insight into this fascinating area, including a feel for what it is like investigating a veterinary infectious disease outbreak and key takeaways for effective strategies to mitigate illness during an outbreak. He discusses the role of preventive care (including vaccination and diagnostic testing) in reducing infectious disease pressure and how the current pandemic has ...
In this episode, Dr. Adam Rudinsky will discuss the key topics of diets used for managing gastrointestinal disease in dogs & cats. Learn about common questions and first line approaches, with the goal of helping animals through nutritional management.
