In this first episode of Your Vet in the Wild, join Dr. Brittany Lancellotti as she takes you on a fun and informative journey to Peru to learn all about alpacas! Questions submitted by little listeners will be answered about their unique physical traits to their important role in the Peruvian culture. This episode is filled with fascinating facts, common misconceptions, and a closer look at how alpacas are cared for in the Andes. Plus, we’ll share fun tidbits that kids will love about these gen...
Jul 24, 2025•10 min
There have been alarming cuts to public health research funding at both the federal and state levels. In this powerful episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined again by Dr. Mandy Sorenson from the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians. Together, they unpack the far-reaching consequences on scientific progress, and share what you can do to support public health professionals, veterinarians, and the scientific community. What listeners will learn: Why NIH cut over ...
Jul 15, 2025•23 min
Planning to travel with dogs? Whether you’re hitting the road or taking to the skies, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti shares her top tips for keeping your pet safe, calm, and comfortable during travel from professional to personal experience. From choosing the right gear to navigating hotels and airports, this episode is your go-to guide for vet-approved vacation planning. 🐾What You’ll Learn: 🧳 How to decide if your pet is ready to travel or better off at home 🚘 Road trip safety essentials and potty...
Jul 08, 2025•15 min
As summer heat arrives, so do the bugs—and the dangers they carry. In this One Health Heroes update, Dr. Sorenson kicks us off with breaking news on avian influenza and screwworm control, then Dr. Rothfeldt walks us through the full spectrum of mosquito-borne threats—from West Nile to emerging Oropouche virus—and shows why protecting people and pets must go hand-in-hand. 🌎 What you'll learn in this episode: The latest updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and USDA vaccine proposal...
Jul 01, 2025•33 min
Summer travel plans don’t always include our furry companions—and that’s okay! In this episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, shares expert advice to help you prepare your pet for your absence and ensure they’re cared for with compassion and reliability. Whether you're considering a pet sitter, boarding facility, or a combination of both, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to reduce stress for both you and your pets. 🧳 In this episode, you’ll learn: �...
Jun 23, 2025•10 min
In a new episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined by Dr. Mandy Sorenson, communications specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians. Together, they break down the latest developments in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), tularemia risks in pets and people, and how public health veterinary professionals are vital in protecting animal and human populations. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Massive Avian Flu Outbreak in Arizona: A large co...
Jun 15, 2025•27 min
West Highland White Terriers (Westies) present unique challenges when managing their allergies. In this episode, board certified veterinary dermatologist and devoted Westie owner Dr. Valerie Fadok joins to allergic skin and ear disease in these little dogs with big personalities. Dr. Fadok shares her expertise and personal stories to help pet owners better understand and manage this frustrating condition in this specific breed. Key Takeaways: Westies are genetically predisposed to atopic dermati...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
In this One Health Heroes episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti welcomes back Dr. Mandy Sorensen of the AAFSPHV and features special guest Dr. Laura Rothfeldt, Arkansas’s State Public Health Veterinarian. They explore the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health through updates on avian influenza, screwworm prevention, parasite forecasts, and a deep dive into the mysterious and growing condition: Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Learn how veterinarians, physicians, and public health officials are ...
Jun 01, 2025•39 min
In this follow-up to our acute kidney injury (AKI) episode, Dr. Simona Buoncompagni returns to explain how hemodialysis works in pets and when it can be used to save lives. Learn the differences between IV fluids and dialysis, the conditions that make a pet a good candidate, and what to expect during treatment. We also explore other extracorporeal therapies like hemoperfusion and plasma exchange. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What hemodialysis is and how it mimics kidney function When your vete...
May 26, 2025•29 min
In this compelling episode of One Health Heroes, world-renowned veterinary infectious disease specialist Dr. Jane Sykes joins as a special guest to discuss her recently published study on Valley Fever. Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communications specialist for the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health returns with updates on avian influenza and FDA dairy quality testing, as well as breaking news on New World Screwworm and the risks to cattle along the southern US border. 🔬 Highlights inc...
May 15, 2025•48 min
Kidney injuries can happen suddenly and without warning—especially in dogs and cats. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a medical emergency that requires quick recognition and treatment to give pets the best chance of recovery. In this episode of “Your Vet Wants You to Know,” we’re joined by veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Simona Buoncompagni, who shares her expertise in nephrology and dialysis to help pet owners understand this critical condition. 📸 See the Episode Extras: Read the blog ...
May 08, 2025•34 min
In this installment of the One Health Heroes segment, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined again by Dr. Mandy Sorensen from the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians to provide important updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ongoing challenges in federal food safety oversight, including dairy quality control with the FDA, and what these developments mean for animals, people, and the environment. They discuss recent human cases of HPAI in Mexico and Viet...
May 01, 2025•22 min
If your horse is rubbing its mane, swishing its tail excessively, or breaking out in hives, you’re not alone—and it may not just be bugs or behavior. Equine allergies are more common than you might think, and they can affect both the skin and respiratory systems. In this episode of Your Vet Wants You To Know , board-certified veterinary dermatologists Dr. Brittany Lancellotti welcomes follow dermatologist and horse lover, Dr. Julia Miller, who uncovers the often-overlooked world of horse allergi...
Apr 22, 2025•33 min
New infections, emerging risks, and critical funding cuts—how are these shaping the safety of our food, our pets, and our public health? In this episode of One Health Heroes , Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined again by Dr. Mandy Sorensen to discuss urgent updates on the avian influenza outbreak, a recent rabies-related transplant case, and concerning budget cuts to federal health agencies. Learn how these changes could impact veterinarians, animal health, and your family’s safety—and what you c...
Apr 15, 2025•26 min
Deadly diseases, food safety risks, and zoonotic threats—how do they impact you and your pets? In this debut episode of One Health Heroes , Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined by Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communications specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians, to discuss pressing public health concerns. Learn about the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, its devastating impact on poultry, dairy herds, and even pets. Get expert insights on how to protect you...
Apr 01, 2025•18 min
Welcome to a new segment called 'One Health Heroes.' This segment highlights the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health and the crucial role of public health veterinarians. Special guest Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communication specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) will join bimonthly for news updates. Topics include zoonotic diseases, food safety, emerging health threats, and the the work being done in veterinary p...
Apr 01, 2025•14 min
Is your cat constantly scratching, overgrooming, or suffering from red, irritated skin? Feline allergies are a common but frustrating condition for both cats and their owners. In this episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, veterinary dermatologist, breaks down the best treatment options to help your allergic cat feel comfortable again. You'll learn: ✅ The latest veterinary treatments, including prescription medications and at-home solutions ✅ What questions to ask your veterinarian ✅ Common myths ab...
Mar 29, 2025•26 min
Feline Allergies: Testing – How to Find Your Cat’s Allergy Triggers Does your cat constantly groom, scratch, or develop scabs? Could allergies be the cause? In this episode, board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, discusses the process of diagnosing feline allergies. Learn how veterinarians rule out other conditions, identify allergy triggers, and determine the best management plan to give your cat long-term relief. Join us as we follow Otto’s journey—an allergic cat w...
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
Does your cat constantly lick, scratch, or lose fur? Are you struggling to figure out what’s causing their discomfort? In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know , board-certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, dives into feline allergies, explaining the most common signs, how veterinarians diagnose allergies, and the best treatment options to help your cat find relief. Join us as we discuss real-life cases, including Otto, a cat who lost all the fur on his back legs and ...
Mar 12, 2025•16 min
In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know, Dr. Brittany Lancelotti, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in dogs with fellow veterinary dermatologist Dr. Alicia Webb-Milum. They explore the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of DLE, using a case study of Jack, a German Shepherd suffering from the disease. They also cover the steps to diagnose DLE, including cytology and biopsy, and discuss effective treatment plans and the importance of sun pro...
Feb 10, 2025•24 min
In this episode of 'Your Vet Wants You to Know', Dr. Alicia Webb Milum, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses the rare skin disease pemphigus foliaceous (PF) with host, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti. They delve into the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for PF, a condition involving autoimmune attacks on the skin that leads to severe itch, crusts, pain, fever, inappetence, and weight loss. Dr. Webb tells the story of her patient, Piper, and highlights the importance of tailored ...
Dec 12, 2024•24 min
Zenrelia (ilunocitinib) is a new medication for treating allergies in itchy dogs. In this episode, veterinary dermatologists Dr. Brittany Lancellotti and Dr. Tom Lewis discuss detailed analyses of clinical trials, patient stories, and comparisons with existing treatments like Apoquel. The conversation covers the drug's mechanism, safety considerations, and the impact on vaccine efficacy. Real-world applications are reviewed, emphasizing the importance of multiple treatment options for allergies ...
Oct 23, 2024•43 min
Scoot on over to this episode of 'Your Vet Wants You to Know,' with returning guest, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Meagan Painter, as she helps explain common anal sac problems in dogs. Sharing the tail of Sadie the Vizsla, Dr. Painter and Dr. Lancellotti explore the mysterious and often messy reasons behind why dogs scoot, lick their butts, and leak that awful fishy smell. Armed with wit and wisdom, they reveal how an innovative infusion procedure can transform tails from troublesome to terrific...
Oct 09, 2024•32 min
In this episode of the 'Your Vet Wants You to Know' podcast, Dr. Kristen Fischer, veterinary ophthalmologist, is back to discuss the challenges and techniques for applying eye medications to pets when treating corneal ulcers, dry eye, or other eye diseases. She shares practical tips for large dogs, small dogs, and cats, as well as methods for handling more fearful or aggressive animals safely. The episode emphasizes the importance of patience, positive reinforcement, and the use of tools like mu...
Sep 13, 2024•21 min
In this episode of 'Your Vet Wants You to Know', Dr. Kristen Fischer, veterinary ophthalmologist discusses corneal ulcers in pets. Pet owners will learn what corneal ulcers are, how they are diagnosed and treated. Dr. Fischer gives valuable insights on what pet owners should watch for, healing times, and the importance of a rapid veterinary exam. This episode provides practical advice for pet owners on how to heal their pets' eyes faster. Treatment options, including the use of topical antibioti...
May 28, 2024•27 min
Abdominal ultrasounds are a common, non-invasive diagnostic test used in veterinary medicine to explore potential issues within a pet's abdomen, such as chronic vomiting or urinary problems. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Larson, an internal medicine specialist, joins us to discuss the process, benefits, and limitations of abdominal ultrasounds, including their role in diagnosing conditions, planning further tests or treatments. Take a listen to learn how an abdominal ultrasound can give answers a...
Apr 08, 2024•15 min
In this bonus episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know, Dr. Lancellotti interviews a guest who shares a unique connection to bats. Adam Gladstone, aka 'Batman,' discusses his fascination with bats and his unexpected journey into becoming an expert on Batmen. Tune in for a lighthearted and informative discussion about the superhero and the real-life pollinators. Avoid risk of rabies in bats: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/animals/bats/index.html US Department of the Interior: https://www.doi.gov/blog/13...
Apr 01, 2024•10 min
Plasma cell pododermatitis in cats is much less comfortable than its nickname, “pillow paws”, would suggest. In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti talks about Hermoine, a cat with plasma cell pododermatitis, including the symptoms, underlying causes (viral infections, food allergies, etc), diagnostic tests, potential triggers, and treatments. Our closing segment, ‘Scratching the Itch,’ highlights the 'Calm and Cozy Cat Wrap', a tool designed to alleviate the str...
Feb 26, 2024•12 min
In this episode, Dr. Kristen Fischer, board certified veterinary ophthalmologist, discusses the importance of early diagnosis, the different causes, and treatments of cataracts in pets. Genetic predisposition and diabetes are the common causes of cataracts in dogs, whereas inflammation causes cataracts in cats. Early detection and treatment are essential and can be achieved by routine eye exams conducted by a veterinarian. Surgery is the only effective treatment available, which has a success ra...
Jan 14, 2024•40 min
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month! This time of year can be particularly challenging for pets with allergic skin disease. Dr. Shannon Cabell, Consumer Medical Lead for Dermatology at Zoetis, joins us to discuss frequent reasons for itching, how common allergies are among dogs in the United States, and the importance of discussing your pet with your veterinarian in order to successfully relieve their itch. This podcast was sponsored by Zoetis. Zoetis is dedicated to changing the way we approach...
Aug 02, 2023•23 min
