Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrea C. Eriksson De Rezende, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Cat.” Dr. Eriksson De Rezende covers a variety of presentations, the full list of diagnostics including NT-proBNP, the virtues of sedation, and therapies ranging from the mainstays to that new sirolimus drug....

Every osteoarthritis (OA) patient tends to have clinicians asking the same question: what should we add, adjust, or rethink to better control pain and inflammation? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth is joined by pain management specialist Dr. Robin Downing to discuss her clinical approach to the OA patient, including how she evaluates inflammation, addresses c...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they explore how veterinarians approach new medications and techniques—whether as early adopters eager to innovate or cautious clinicians who prefer to wait for more data. Drawing from personal experience and perspectives shared...

Joint disease is one of the most common and debilitating problems veterinary patients face, often leaving practitioners searching for better strategies to improve mobility and quality of life. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Matthew Brunke to discuss practical, multimodal strategies for improving mo...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, as she sits down with Dr. Caleb Frankel,  founder and CEO of Instinct, to talk about the launch of Instinct EMR for Primary Care. After years in the trenches of emergency medicine, where every second counts, Dr. Caleb Frankel grew determined to fix the software frustrations holding veterinary teams back. He reflects on insights gained f...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession, including why monoclonal antibody therapies are poised to become one of the most important drug classes in both human and veterinary medicine. In this episode, they explore the mAbs already available in practice, where the pipeline is heading, a...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. A recent case involving a veterinarian intervening in a perceived neglect situation sparked a larger conversation about the moral and ethical dilemmas veterinarians face every day. Tune in for an exploration of the gray areas where compassion, p...

NSAIDs have long been the cornerstone of pharmaceutical pain relief for dogs with OA. But with the arrival of an OA monoclonal antibody therapy, is it time to rethink our approach? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites renowned orthopedic expert Dr. John Innes to discuss how he approaches OA management, drawing from >4 years of experience with bedinvetmab in the Un...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jake Wolf, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 7 Updates for Veterinary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.” Dr. Wolf, one of the authors for the 2024 RECOVER guidelines update, reviews the important changes covered in the update, including compressions, capnography, epinephrine dosing. He also shares how we can all impl...

When it comes to chronic kidney disease, early detection and whole-body support can make all the difference. In episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth talks with Dr. Nicole Sheehan about how nutrition, inflammation control, and cellular support tools like protomorphogens can fit into a multimodal plan for kidney patients. Tune in as they discuss how integrative medicine can transform the way we...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they sit down to explore the potential benefits, challenges, and real-world applications of “wait-and-see prescriptions” (WASPs) for pets, and what veterinarians should consider before trying it in practice. Resources: https://j...

When a cat is presented with acute dyspnea, differentiating heart from lung disease isn’t just important—it’s imperative. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Paul Zoyhofski to explore practical approaches for distinguishing cardiac from primary respiratory disease during feline emergencies. From physical examination cues to point-of-care biomarkers like NT-proBNP, get expe...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Traumatic Brain Injury in a Dog.” Dr. Pancotto delivers point after point of useful information for diagnosing TBI, assessing severity, and providing the most effective therapies. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/tbi-do...

When a cat is diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the path forward often feels uncertain, but this innovative development in the treatment of feline HCM is changing the game and carving out clearer treatment paths. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Ashlie Saffire explores how a new targeted treatment, Felycin-CA1, may transform not only how veterinarians manage this common...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they explore the declining role of terminal surgery labs in veterinary education while reflecting on their own training experiences with and without this practice. From advances in simulation technology to the ethical considerat...

Topical therapy isn’t just supportive anymore—it’s often the first choice for managing skin infections, and successful patient outcomes rely on selecting the right product. In this episode, Dr. Melissa Hall shares how to use chlorhexidine wisely, transition to alternate topical therapy, and select products tailored to each patient. Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, LLC Contact us: Podcast@instinct....

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Protein-losing Enteropathy in Dogs.” With a career focus on this syndrome, Dr. Jablonski combines evidence and experience to give us the facts, dispel some myths, and equip us all with what’s needed to help our PLE pups. Resources: https://www.clinici...

When an allergic flare strikes, fast and effective relief is critical—not just for patient comfort but to prevent chronic skin damage and infection as well. In this podcast episode, dermatology specialist Dr. Joya Griffin dives into how to diagnose the source of pruritus, how to choose between starting symptomatic treatment or performing additional diagnostics, and how to integrate Janus kinase (J...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they discuss the abrupt closure of The Vets, a nationwide mobile veterinary service, and examine its impact on clients, colleagues, and local practices. They also share strategies for supporting displaced veterinarians and protec...

Rabies remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, yet it is entirely preventable. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth talks with Warda El Akkari and Scott Meneely about their firsthand experiences volunteering with Mission Rabies, an organization dedicated to eliminating dog-transmitted rabies. Learn how large-scale vaccination campaigns, education, and global collaboration are...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Shannon D. Boveland, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Ophthalmic Medications—Ointments vs Drops.” Dr. Boveland breaks down the differences between various drops and ointments and explains how to make the right selection from your shelves full of options. She also shares some specific tips about feline...

Whether directly or indirectly, shelter medicine and adoption trends impact every veterinary team. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Chelsie Estey, the US chief veterinary officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, shares key insights from the Hill’s 2025 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, including adoption patterns across generations, common barriers to adoption, and the role of fostering. Sh...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. We don’t know about you, but we’ve been grateful more times than we can count for the assistance of the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Recent tele-triage legislation in the state of Georgia h...

Few diagnostics have the power to both strengthen client trust and change patient outcomes as quickly as cytology does. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth is joined by Dr. Cory Penn and Dr. Mollyann Holland to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing our approach to cytology and removing long-standing barriers in practice. Sponsored by Zoetis...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Thomas Schermerhorn, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Application & Use of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Schermerhorn reviews the science behind continuous glucose monitoring, a true game changer in managing diabetic pets, and how it improves our ability to effectively adjust insulin...