VetFolio Voice

This edition of VetFolio Voice podcast explores the benefits and role of nutritional support in canine dermatologic disease, with a specific focus on allergic disease. Dr. Cassi, VetFolio Voice's host, chats with Dr. Sara Ramos about the right food and plethora of available supplements that are marketed to pet owners grappling with helping their dogs with allergic dermatitis. As a practitioner, it...

There’s an alphabet soup of medications and therapies available for dogs and cats suffering with atopic dermatitis, so how do you know what therapeutic course to follow to ensure a successful outcome for your itchy canine and feline patients? In this episode of VetFolio Voice, host Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Kacie Blessing, a veterinary dermatologist, about using every tool in your veterinary toolbo...

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, recorded in the midst of VMX 2023, Dr. Cassi is joined by a group of VMX attendees who discuss their experiences in veterinary medicine and what keeps them coming back every day. Their community stories are as varied as their backgrounds and career choices — these veterinary colleagues are involved in all parts of the industry, including small animal, exotic...

Dr. Cassi, host of the award-winning podcast VetFolio Voice, is joined by previous guests Dr. Toffy Blaber and Dr. Ruth Ann Spinosa for some real talk on the fun, rewards and challenges of being a mom and a veterinary professional. They offer a glimpse into their lives and a perspective on balancing parenthood with their busy careers. While they share the same experiences of being a veterinary pro...

Featuring the professionals who created the NAVC’s Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach Certification, Dr. Ellen Lowery and VTS Kara Burns, this VetFolio Voice episode provides a thoughtful (and fun!) “team sport” approach to nutrition education in the clinic. They want to inspire the entire veterinary team to bring their “A” game when it comes to educating pet owners about nutrition for the animals th...

In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi is joined by Danna Miller, senior director of Communications and Advocacy at the NAVC, and Brandon Fuller, JD, president of Raise the Roots, a consulting firm in the animal legislative space. The conversation reintroduces NAVC Embrace to listeners, covering grassroots advocacy basics, why it's important to use your voice for good as an animal health pro...

Equine regenerative therapy – the use of biological products harvested from the horse, such as blood or bone marrow, as treatment for damaged tissue – is the intriguing and informative topic of this episode of VetFolio Voice. Dr. Erin Contino and host Dr. Cassi explore various biologic and regenerative therapies, with a focus on their use in treating equine musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. L...

Tune in to this VetFolio Voice podcast episode to hear Dr. Denis J. Marcellin-Little discuss a proactive management plan for osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs that incorporates evidence-based approaches used to treat humans who have OA. A veterinary orthopedic surgeon and specialist in sports medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Marcellin-Little developed this management plan for canine OA over the last 20...

In this very special edition of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Michelle Oakley—National Geographic’s Yukon Vet. They discuss her journey in veterinary medicine, how she ended up in her current role and how being a “TV vet” has allowed her to bring veterinary care to remote areas that may otherwise have gone without. They also touch on Dr. Oakley’s work in developing a foundation to hel...

Right or wrong, veterinary medicine is inherent to the identities of many of us in the field. In this podcast episode, VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi and her guest, Dr. Andy Roark, dive into veterinary medicine as an identity, and how to approach being a part of this amazing field without letting it become all-consuming. They probe the challenges presented by the veterinary profession and offer tip...

In this VetFolio Voice podcast hosted by Dr. Cassi, Dr. Dru Forrester gives an overview of the key features and benefits of a new therapeutic food that provides nutritional support for pets fighting cancer. Their conversation highlights the importance of nutrition for these patients and when/how to make a nutritional recommendation. The good news, says Dr. Forrester, is that the overwhelming major...

Is your knowledge about topical treatments for canine skin conditions up to scratch? Topical therapy is an important part of veterinary dermatology, but with so many options available for a variety of canine skin conditions — including antibiotic ointments, corticosteroid preparations, medicated shampoos and topical insecticides — it can be difficult to know which product to select in order to ens...

Dr. Leilani Alvarez joins Vet Folio Voice to explain the importance of using a canine joint supplement at any stage of life, when needed. She offers insight into the role of evidence-based ingredients, how they can work together to support hip and joint health, and why the quality seal from the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) can signal the best products for your practice

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, host Dr. Cassi and her guest, Dr. Dave Nicol, find common ground in their love of veterinary medicine. Drawing from his unique experiences in the profession and his position as a practitioner, award-winning speaker and industry thought leader, Dr. Nicol gives his insights into the issues plaguing the veterinary profession — staffing issues, questionable prof...

Inspired by a previous episode about simple hacks for improving the quality of life in senior dogs, this episode features Dr. Ruth-Ann Spinosa who shifts the focus of the conversation to cats. Join host Dr. Cassi and Dr. Spinosa as they delve into how proper feline nutrition and integrative care can improve the quality of life for our senior feline patients.

Amy Newfield talks about her experience with burnout and her resolve to focus on wellbeing. In this podcast some of the questions that will be discussed include: What role does leadership play in the wellbeing of the staff? What about the individual's responsibility? What if any tips/tricks are there to help veterinary professionals struggling with burnout?

In 2023, the 118th Congress began without a single animal health professional serving in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the Senate for the first time in many years. Congressman Schrader was the last veterinarian in Congress before he retired in December. In this special edition podcast with NAVC Embrace, Dr. Cassi speaks to Congressman Schrader about the need for animal health profess...

Nutritional pet supplements are one of the most valuable tools the veterinary healthcare team can use to help their patients thrive, but with so many available today, how do you know which are safe and effective? To help pet owners make the right decisions about nutritional supplements for their pets, you must be armed with evidence-based information and facts about these products. The veterinary...

Dr. Cassi and Dr. Dana Varble are together again discussing Dr. Varble’s recent article in Today’s Veterinary Practice: We Are Treating Burnout All Wrong. In this episode, they talk about the factors that make veterinary professionals uniquely prone to burnout and the importance of individuals and organizations working together to help prevent burnout. They also explore the importance of having st...

A solid financial plan is the roadmap to success for every small business. When a small veterinary practice owner is overwhelmed by the day-to-day operations of running their business, they can lose sight of their long-term goals for progress and growth. Are you on a path that will lead to success? Join Dr. Schwanda Flowers, Managing Director of First Financial Bank, and Vetfolio Voice host Dr. Ca...

Gastrointestinal disease, including colic, is the leading cause of death in horses. In this segment we will talk about evaluating horses for colic, treatment options on the farm and when to refer a horse for further evaluation and treatment.

In this episode Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Larry Garcia from the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services Disaster Response Team to discuss in detail the team’s nearly 2 week response to the loss of infrastructure and lack of access to veterinary care in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

In this broad-ranging discussion of Cushing's syndrome in dogs, various aspects of clinical management are covered. This includes indications for diagnostic testing, comparative aspects of diagnostic tests, and the importance of differentiating between pituitary and adrenal forms of disease. In addition, we discuss common practices and controversies regarding the dosing and monitoring of trilostan...

In this podcast, Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Jocelyn Mott to discuss the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, an exciting new option in the world of feline diabetes mellitus. Their discussion includes mechanism of action of these drugs, practical applications and potential complications, and appropriate monitoring for patients managed with SGLT2 inhibitors. Elanco’s new SGLT2 inhibitor for the management of fe...

In this conversation we are joined by Dr. Sarah Barrett to take a closer look at the Vetscan IMAGYSTTM platform, and the Virtual Lab clinical pathologists at Zoetis. We explore the benefits of digital cytology, sample types particularly well-suited for it, specific types of cases that benefit from it, and how digital cytology fits into the workflow of a busy hospital. We also review the currently...