Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

Happy New Years Week! We're dipping into our vault this week and reliving Episode 21 our Hematology Kickoff: Back to Basics. We hope you enjoy reliving our first hematology episode as Jordan and Yvonne take a two week break.   For complete show notes from the original episode visit https://imfpp.org/episode21  

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are going back in time for the holidays and re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. We take a look back ourselves and discuss all the changes made since we originally recorded this episode and have our usual banter and then go back into our pain management episode!   For full show notes from the original episode visit https://imfpp.org/episode5  

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: When toxins circulate too long due to liver dysfunction, what happens to the brain?? We discuss this in detail with our wonderful guest Brittany Laflen RVT, VTS (Neuro).    Question of the Week What breed was you first HE case? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode62    Resources We Mentioned in th...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM AND Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS Neurology as we talk about: Seizures! All different types. Did you know… seizures are a disease, but a symptom of forebrain disease! Oh, well you are about to learn all about it.    Question of the Week What is your experience with seizures?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode61    R...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM AND  Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS Neurology   as we talk about: The basics of the nervous system. We enlisted some help for this episode from none other than a VTS in neurology. Let's dive into the CNS and peripheral nervous system.    Question of the Week What neuro disease are you most looking forward to learning about? Lea...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: When endocrine and neurology combine! There is a catecholamine explosion. Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine; OH MY! Oh yes, you guessed what we are talking about, the small tumor that is a pheochromocytoma.   Question of the Week Have you ever seen a pheochromocytoma?  Leave a comment at https://i...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Elevated calcium levels within our patient's bodies. How does this happen? What does calcium do in the body? What regulates blood calcium levels? We discuss it all!   Question of the Week Have you seen more primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism cases?   Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode58  ...

Title of episode: 057 Canine Hypothyroidism: Alopecia, Weight Gain, and Lethargy   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Weight gain, lethargy, poor hair coat; oh my!!! What happens to the body when the thyroid doesn't feel like getting off the couch to open the door? Oh yes, you will understand very soon. We are talking hypothyroidism from t...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Felines and over-active thyroid glands! These hyper glands can do crazy things to the body, more than you were probably aware of. We discuss the normal job of the thyroid gland, and what can go wrong when they produce too much hormone.    Question of the Week Has anyone been involved in a Scintigraphy pro...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The other diabetes! We are discussing the pituitary gland, and when the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not able to function how it is supposed to, what is happening inside the body, and how it affects our patients.    Question of the Week Have you ever seen a DI case, was it a dog or cat, what breed?  Leav...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:  Immune Mediated Polyarthritis IMPA diagnosis, treatments, and the importance of client education. Question of the Week What are some tools we can provide you to help with managing an IMPA patient? Resources to learn more, labs, etc . https://www.merckvetmanual.com/musculoskeletal-system/arthropathies-and...

It's our 1 year anniversary, or our first birthday! And we're looking back at some of the amazing things that have happened over the last year. We talk about the most popular episodes, and get well wishes from some fans. 

In this bonus episode, we catch up with our friends from Vet Tech Cafe, Two Vets Talk Pets, Vet Anesthesia Nerds, and Radio Vet Nurse.   We touch on how COVID has changed the veterinary industry since we last talked. We discuss how we think COVID may effect the future of veterinary medicine and how our patients may react. We also discuss Veterinary Technician Week and Veterinary Nurses Day. Do you...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Part 2 of our IMHA and IMTP episodes. This week we are diving into diagnostics, treatment, and our favorite; CLIENT COMMUNICATION! We discuss what to look for when managing these patients, and how to prepare clients for managing these pets at home.    For our 1 year episode. Must be in by October 11th! We...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are scraping the surface when discussing immune mediated hemolytic anemia and immune mediated thrombocytopenia. We are discussing common symptoms we see when these patients present.    For our 1 year episode. Must be in by October 11th! We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 925-579-1216 and...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are going back to basics again! This time, we are diving into the immune system; our one true love. We are getting down and dirty with how the immune system should normally work, so we can further discuss what is happening when the immune system is not functioning properly.    Question of the Week Do y...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: What happens to a pet's body when blood bypasses the filtering system that the liver provides. We dive into key symptoms pets can experience, as well as common therapies pursued to help these patients.    Question of the Week Do you have a specific patient that comes to mind when you think of liver shunts...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The why and how to sample the liver, assisting our doctors of course. We discuss fine needle aspirates as well as surgical biopsy sampling of the liver, when it is indicated, and how we should be monitoring these patients with these procedures.    Question of the Week Is there anything you learned in this...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Acute hepatitis; its causes and symptoms. We discuss why this issue is an emergency, what our patients may be experiencing, and how to talk to clients to play detective to find a potential underlying cause.    Question of the Week What is a memorable acute hepatitis case you have seen, and how did the cas...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Long term disease of the liver. There can be many causes of inflammation for the liver and we discuss those. We dive deep into possible causes for the inflammation, valuable diagnostic tests that are recommended for these patients, and client communication that is involved in these patients.    Question o...

In this mini bonus episode we catch up with a few of our current members of the Internal Medicine for Vet Techs Membership site to discuss why they joined, what they enjoy about it, and what they would like to see for the future.    Not sure what we are talking about? Visit https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com     We offer RACE Approved CE for listening to the podcast episodes, plus c...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The gallbladder! You know, that green thing sitting in between two of the lobes of the liver? This week we discuss when the gallbladder sludge becomes too much for the gallbladder to handle, as well as when the wall of the gallbladder becomes thick and grumpy (preach sister). Join us while we knock out so...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Basic anatomy and physiology of the wonderful and ever (hopefully) functioning liver. We discuss the filtering system of the liver, as well as key functions of the liver working with the GI tract and coagulation system.    Question of the Week Did you learn something about the liver today or recently that...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Urinary incontinence! When and why bladders leak, things we need to ask clients,and potential treatments for the two major causes. We are getting down and dirty with ectopic ureters and urinary sphincter mechanism incompetence.    Question of the Week What was your first ectopic ureter case ever seen?  Le...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH the amazing Laura Rosewell, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN!!!  This week Laura gets us down and dirty with everything FLUTD. We discuss behavior, inflammation, and even stones. We get amazing information on tools to help these patients and clients of these patients.    Question o...