Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Callie Harris to get the details on how PPVSM’s recent donation to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is providing $1 million worth...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog.” Dr. Tolbert explains the differences between gastroesophageal reflux and true esophagitis, with the latter being a painful condition. She then details therapeutic options ranging from famotidine...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa shares her recent experience at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the practical applications of emerging technologies in the...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Samuel Babbitt, DVM, DAVDC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs.” In this lively discussion, Dr. Babbitt shares his best tips for preventing the most common issues associated with dental procedures, including how to increase the success rate of gingival flaps, the best wa...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, they debate the role of the veterinary team when it comes to pet owner education. Is the vet team morally obligated to educate pet owners on the lifetime costs of pet care? What about the option for pet insuranc...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi.” Dr. Tobias shares the challenges and successes in diagnosing and treating Ella, a young Pembroke Welsh corgi, who was presented with acute neck pain, fever, and lethargy. While pursuing the original working diagnosis, the...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, they consider the thought-provoking question: Do pets truly make us happier? Inspired by a recent article in Psychology Today challenging conventional beliefs, Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa unravel the surprising conclus...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS(SA), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications." Dr. Tarricone discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some of the most common complications of castration and ovariohysterectomy surgeries, including ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS), f...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. As veterinarians, we often feel the weight of responsibility when faced with animal-related challenges, especially when they involve our own pets. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth have an open and honest conversation about...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Candice P. Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis. Dr. Chu discusses the most common reasons veterinarians skip this vital diagnostic step and how to perform in-house urinalysis both more efficiently and accurately. She also covers the importance of urinalysis in...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. A career in veterinary medicine isn’t for the faint of heart, and often there’s no tougher time than the early days of your career. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth each offer up 5 pieces of advice they wish they had receiv...

Procedural sedation isn’t what it used to be. With the advent of new drug options and the Fear Free® movement, the way we think about sedation in practice is changing. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Mark Besancon to discuss his experience with procedural sedation in practice, including a closer look at Zenalpha® (medetomidine and...

In this special episode, host Beth Molleson, DVM is joined by Clinician’s Brief Editor in Chief and infectious disease expert Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, FCAHS, to answer many of your burning questions about the current state of canine infectious respiratory disease. Dr. Weese talks through the idea of a “mystery illness” and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted canine respiratory disease. He al...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes presents her stepwise approach to evaluating a patient with possible pelvic limb lameness and includes tips for assessing patient gait as well as joint function. She also shares ho...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the delicate subject of altering long-term treatments or medications for patients without implying any shortcomings in the previous approaches. They share their experiences and explo...

We all know it too well: that sinking feeling when we see the golden retriever scheduled for “check lumps on neck.” But we can do more than ever to treat canine lymphoma with a novel drug. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Sue “Cancer Vet” Ettinger to discuss canine lymphoma and a novel treatment option to overcome hurdles regarding acc...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the ramifications of establishing a veterinary–client–patient relationship without ever laying hands on the patient. Sparked by a proposed bill in California, they discuss how the ru...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Lauren R. Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats.” Dr. Forsythe shares the pharmacist side of this topic, explaining the advantages and limitations of transdermal delivery. She also discusses some drugs that show good evidence of...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the lasting impact of favorite—and least favorite—teachers on our professional careers. They share personal stories about the teachers who inspired and motivated them, as well as tho...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Hagar Hauser, DVM, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Growling Behavior in Dogs.” Growling is a normal form of canine communication, and sometimes it can be a bigger problem when it doesn’t happen. Dr. Hauser offers a comprehensive review of why these behaviors happen—including how veterinary team members can inadverte...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa engage in a thoughtful discussion about the wisdom and ethics surrounding the recording of a patient's medical appointment, either through video or audio. While there are potential benefits...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth R. Drake, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Skin Biopsy for Diffuse Dermatologic Disease in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Drake explains how to make good use of punch and other skin biopsy techniques, including indications and location. She also shares some helpful tips about local blocks and not forgetting tissue cultures....

Dietary elimination trials seem simple enough on paper, but real life often throws curveballs. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Tinsley sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to discuss best practices for executing a successful dietary elimination trial in a pet with suspected adverse food reactions. Dr. Beth asks for advice on overcoming some of the most common...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The recent state of the veterinary profession has left some communities with limited access to veterinarians, particularly emergency services. Some states are taking action and enforcing mandates to ensure access to emergency care....

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kerry Bailey, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing & Treating Myasthenia Gravis.” Dr. Bailey covers this condition from top to bottom, everything from the different forms and presentations all the way to specific drugs to address each component of therapy. Don’t miss this informative episode. Resource: h...