Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Looking for practical guidance on when supplements can truly make a difference in your patients? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Lisa Kluslow to discuss the role of nutrition and supplements in supporting patient wellness—from nutrigenomics to evidence-based product selection—and how to confidently incorporate these conversations into everyday prac...

When it comes to cardiac disease, early and accurate detection can make all the difference in providing the best patient care. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Stacey Hendershott shares her real-world experience with using NT-proBNP testing in both healthy and sick patients—whether for routine screening, investigating new murmurs, or managing complex cases, all with the convenience of p...

From time constraints to trying to wrangle a fidgety pet, topical therapy can pose numerous challenges to pet owners, ultimately leading to roadblocks with compliance. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin shares practical strategies to help boost client compliance, from explaining the “why” behind barrier repair to tailoring topical therapy strat...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. How far do pet owners around the world have to travel to see a veterinarian—and what does that mean for access to care? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack a recent article on global travel time to veterinary services and share their...

When it comes to skin disease, the real question isn’t if you should use topical therapy—it’s which one. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, dermatologist Dr. Domenico Santoro unpacks why ingredient selection matters, how to match the product to the patient, and what to consider when treating everything from itchy paws to greasy coats. Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, LLC Contact us: Podcast@i...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapse in a Female Cat.” Shining a spotlight on this rare presentation, Dr. Thomovsky combines her ER experience with literature reports to put together a game plan that’ll take care of these critical cats Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/ar...

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 share their thoughts on aquamation, a greener alternative to traditional flame-based cremation that’s gaining traction in veterinary aftercare. From how the process works to what remains at the end, they explore the science...

When an unexpected heart murmur shows up, you may not have a specialist on speed dial, but you can have their advice in your back pocket. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, cardiologists John Bonagura and Teresa DeFrancesco share real-world advice on how to detect, stage, and manage myxomatous mitral valve disease. Listen in for practical strategies to deploy the next time you’re faced with t...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 4 Primary Immune-Mediated Disorders in Dogs.” In part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) and pemphigus foliaceus. He covers some diverse presentations for IMPA and makes joint taps sound h...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they share some of the most unique client requests they’ve encountered because if you’ve worked in vet med long enough, you know the job comes with some wild stories! Resource: https://www.simparicatriodvm.com Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube...

Summer is prime time for pruritus, which means many clinics are seeing an influx of itchy pets seeking relief. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth is joined by dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Schissler to discuss the details behind Itchy Pet Awareness Month and explore how clinics can increase client education, boost engagement, and ultimately help more dogs find relief w...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Fractious Patients with Comorbid Disease.” Dr. Grubb discusses why sedation is helpful, effective drug selection, and ideal timing. She even provides some useful tips, such as the “injecting while walking” technique. Resources: https://www.clinicians...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! This week, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, take a few minutes to air some of their pet peeves because let’s face it, we all have them. Also, we apologize to all the veterinary team members who have pet peeves about us. Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 4 Primary Immune-Mediated Disorders in Dogs.” In part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on the diagnosis and management of IMHA and ITP. You’ll hear vital details for both conditions including the right way to handle blood smear...

When we think of mobility issues in dogs, our minds often jump straight to joint health, but how much thought do we really give to muscles? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Leilani Alvarez sheds light on the often overlooked yet crucial role of muscle health in canine mobility. She shares how to spot early signs of muscle loss in pets and explores practical interventions to improve outc...

Veterinarians do not have a crystal ball, but they do have access to the next best thing: wellness diagnostics. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Christopher Lea to discuss the often-overlooked value of diagnostic screening during annual preventive care visits—even in younger patients. They explore why routine testing matters and share practical tips to help the e...

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 potential addition of 2 new specialties to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties and examine how the continued growth of specialized care is transforming the field. Tune in as they weigh the benefits and...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Pathogen Profile: Dirofilaria immitis .” Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations and novel ideas, including testing guidelines, melarsomine protocols, and mechani...

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 react to a recent study examining the motivators, challenges, and well-being of veterinarians working in mobile end-of-life (EOL) care. The study found that EOL practitioners report higher job fulfillment and lower burnout...

How often do you consider the impact of diet on patient behavior? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, certified veterinary food therapist Dr. Shelby Watson joins us to explore the fascinating link between nutrition and behavior in dogs and cats and the steps that can be taken to modulate a pet’s diet for a better brain balance.   Sponsored by Standard Process   Resource: https://www.standardpr...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Adesola Odunayo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, and Wan-Chu Hung, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to talk about their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Abdominocentesis in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Odunayo and Dr. Hung cover just about every reason for tapping an abdomen, and even cover the finer details like technique, equipment, and tube selection. Resources: https://www...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. Were you surprised by recent headlines claiming that 99.1% of dogs have behavior problems, based on data from the Dog Aging Project? In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa consider whether the findings reflect what they’re seeing in practice a...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Heather D.S. Walden, MS, PhD, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Rat Lungworm in Companion Animals.” This new-to-us parasite is popping up more frequently in the Southeast region of the United States in both dogs and humans and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Dr. Walden talks through what we know, what we don’t, and wh...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. Times have certainly changed when it comes to the availability of distance learning in veterinary education. In this episode, the trio unpacks the AVMA Council on Education’s new policies on distance education, weighing the po...

Too much phosphorus can quietly wreak havoc on the body, but when and how should we intervene? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Christopher Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, to explore hyperphosphatemia, including why it occurs, how it impacts the kidneys, and what to do about it. They discuss practical guidance for managing and monitoring these...