VetFolio Voice

This podcast discusses the importance and challenges associated with client communication, specifically during the age of a pandemic. While the take-home points can be applied to any field or specialty, nutrition is incorporated as the major examples through this podcast, with weight discussions being a common example, owing to their unique sensitivities. This podcast is sponsored by Chewy Health...

Accurately diagnosing Cushing’s disease and developing effective and safe treatment protocols are challenging feats. Successful management demands clinical knowledge of available diagnostic tests and therapies and stellar client communication skills. In this episode, we chat about some practical client communication tips to reduce your clinical stress and enhance client compliance to help you mana...

Your hospital is the first line of defense against intestinal parasite infections. During the podcast we will introduce and discuss a new and innovative technology that revolutionizes fecal flotation testing at the point of care, called VETSCAN IMAGYST. Learn how you can elevate your practice’s diagnostic offerings with the latest in fecal flotation technology.

Have you ever considered specializing in nutrition? Listen in to this episode to hear Dr. Caitlin Grant describe the path that led her to a residency in nutrition and learn about what being a nutrition resident is all about.

In this episode Dr. Larry Garcia and Brandi Phillips talk about resources for disaster response training as well as community networking so we as veterinary professionals can be an asset to our clients and the rest of the community when disaster strikes.

In this episode, Dr. Larry Garcia and Brandi Phillips discuss the operations of the UF VETS team, as well as tips for preparing for a disaster as a pet owner and how we as veterinarians can help our clients prepare.

This special VetFolio Voice podcast is brought to you on behalf of the NAVC’s advocacy platform, Embrace, and outlines the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act. This act seeks to reduce veteran suicides and ensure the well-being of veterans by connecting them with service dogs as a form of nontraditional PTSD therapy. We had the opportunity to speak with Congressman John Rutherford,...

In this podcast we'll discuss when to be concerned about anorexia in dogs and cats, what separates a case of non-specific gastroenteritis from one that needs more of a work-up, and how we should treat those pets in the interim. Focus will be given specifically to the use of capromorelin (Entyce) and mirtazapine (Mirataz), and following up these patients.

The keys to success for itchy dogs and their owners include providing effective safe itch relief from the start to get owner confidence and trust. This provides a platform for a streamlined diagnostic approach and customized treatment that meets each pet and owners needs. When and how to use Apoquel and Cytopoint to support these goals.

How to make itch discussions a part of all wellness exams – it’s the #1 reason for veterinary visits. August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month, the perfect time to jumpstart the discussions with pet owners. Get the toolkit (social media posts, posters and more) at www.scienceofstrongerbonds.com/resources. When you first see an itchy dog or cat, learn how to delight the owner and not disappoint them – t...

In this special podcast, NAVC Board Director, Dr. Jonathan Townsend discusses ABVP certification: why it is important for your practice, and how to go about obtaining it.

In this podcast, Dr. Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD reviews key facts about canine atopic dermatitis. The majority of the discussion will be focused on describing current treatment options, providing suggestions for when each option might be best, and explaining how to successfully utilize multi-modal therapy.

Dr. Tamara Grubb, boarded anesthesiologist, discusses the 5 reasons why it is important to address perioperative vomiting and how injectable maropitant citrate fits into your perioperative protocols. Dr. Grubb addresses the benefits from the perspective of the patient, the practice and the pet owner.

In this episode of VetFolio Voice, recorded live at VMX, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Lester discuss his recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business about a new generation pet owners known as PetGen. They discuss who is encompassed by PetGen, how this generation of pet owners differs from previous generations, and what this means to veterinary practices.

This podcast provides the latest information you need to know about diagnosing and managing canine OA. We discuss the use of an evidence-based client checklist and an OA screening exam to help identify patients with OA as early as possible. Early diagnosis affords the opportunity to start a multi-modal treatment, which should include medical and home environment recommendations.

Hyperadrenocorticism is a common endocrinopathy in dogs, but can be a confusing condition from an owner’s perspective. It is key to get buy-in from the start regarding the need to establish this diagnosis and the benefits of effective treatment. In this podcast, we will review the best ways to explain hyperadrenocorticism and the complexities associated with testing for this condition to clients....

Hyperadrenocorticism is a common endocrinopathy in dogs, but establishing a diagnosis can be challenging. The currently available tests have limited reliability and can result in both false positive and false negative results. In this podcast, we will talk about how to recognize patients with Cushing’s syndrome and what to expect on routine lab tests. We will then talk about selecting and interpre...

VetFolio’s Dr. Cassi interviews Dr. Debbie Stoewen, a veterinarian, registered social worker, and Director of Veterinary Affairs at LifeLearn Animal Health, on the importance of personal distancing, a new concept she’s developed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stress it’s created. Personal distancing empowers us to choose how to carry ourselves forward in the best ways possible–to best c...

In this veterinary podcast, Dr. Carlos Gonçalo das Neves reviews coronavirus basics and natural history, diagnostics, and pathology in light of the discovery of SARS-CoV-2. He discusses the animal origins of this virus and its appearance in non-human hosts.

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Dr. Millie Rosales will discuss understanding the key points in the workup of an otitis case. Otitis is such a common presentation, and it is always rewarding when we diagnose it, treat it, and it resolves, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. Recurrent ear infections are all too common. In this podcast, we’ll be discussing underlying causes for ear infections, how to diagnose and treat...

This special COVID-19 podcast is brought to you on behalf of the NAVC’s advocacy platform, embrace. We had the opportunity to speak with three experts in animal health, discussing zoonotic diseases, COVID-19 and how this global pandemic impacts our animals, and how the One Health Act can help. A special thank you to Dr. Jonathan Sleeman, Center Director for the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wi...