IntroVETS Podcast

Lauren and JJ work up weight loss and behavioral changes in a feline patient. This episode includes an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. Sources: 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism, Harney, H. C. et al. May 3, 2016. https://catvets.com/guidelines/practice-guidelines/feline-hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism in Animals. Peterson, M. E. Me...

Storytime! Lauren and JJ read veterinary stories from listeners. This week’s episode features a dog with a special skin graft, kitties who find a home together, an owner communication fail, and an inspiring tripod dog.

Lauren and JJ welcome Veterinary Anesthesiologist Dr. Lydia Love to the podcast to discuss common anesthesia and analgesia myths. Which drugs are safest? Can pets be too old for anesthesia? What are the best choices for pain management? Hear all this and more in this week’s episode! Special Guest: Lydia Love.

Veterinary story time! Lauren and JJ share listener stories including an awesome written notice to clients, a clinic that is stepping outside the status quo to create an awesome clinic culture, and a story about a hero yorkie!

Lauren and JJ sit down to talk with office manager Christine Wood about conflict between veterinary staff members. The ladies discuss several common situations that most long- term veterinary staff have either experienced or fallen into themselves. Christine gives tips on how to cope with interpersonal conflict and improve hospital culture. Special Guest: Christine Wood.

In Snack-Sized Episode 5, Lauren and JJ discuss outpatient therapy options for the management of canine parvo virus and they have questions. What is considered outpatient therapy? What level of treatment is involved? Is it less expensive? Why are there cupcakes? The outpatient study referenced in this episode is: Evaluation of an Outpatient Protocol in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis...

We’ve been presented with a very sick puppy and an unexpected test result. Lauren and JJ are on the case! The ladies review differentials for gastroenteritis in puppies and discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of canine parvo virus. Sources for this episode include: Greene, C.E. and Decaro, N. “Canine Viral Enteritis.” Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition. Elsevier 2012, pp. 67...

On today's snackisode Lauren and JJ talk with Dr. Bree Montana about the Vets4Vets program and how it can be beneficial for veterinarians. Vets4Vets is a free program that offers a variety of mental health services and mentorships. The benefits provided by this program can be life saving. If you or anyone you know needs help, please don't hesitate to contact these wonderful people. Veterinarians E...

Get ready for real talk! Lauren and JJ chat with therapist Dana Hampson about the pressures veterinary professionals face, the importance of creating boundaries, and how to say “no.” Dana Hampson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of The Balanced Life, LLC in Madison, AL. http://www.thebalancedlifellc.com/ The book mentioned in this episode is “Not Nice” by Aziz Gazipura: https://www.n...

In this snack-sized companion episode, JJ shares the story of her diabetic kitty Raven, and the ladies discuss referrals, phone-a-friend options, and a whopper of a crazy client story. Later, Lauren and JJ reminisce about practical jokes in the veterinary hospital and discuss the finer points of selecting the perfect realistic faux insects for pranks.

In this episode, Lauren and JJ work through a case involving a kitty that was too sweet for its own good. After taking some bets on what would be causing the symptoms, they reach a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The episode features a deep dive into management of feline diabetes mellitus, including medication, diet, and monitoring. Sources for this episode include: Rand, J. 2017. ‘Feline Diabetes...

A snack-sized companion piece for our pre-anesthetic labwork episode! Lauren and JJ share some comments from a veterinary anesthesiologist, discuss the importance of supportive care during anesthesia, and retell a super gross (you were warned) story from the annals of Craigslist, original author unknown. The ladies also discuss a listener question about “mandatory” socialization after work hours....

In this case, a cat, who just happens to be a French sir, visits the hospital for routine lab work prior to a dental cleaning. He finds himself diagnosed with a condition that could have gone unnoticed had pre-anesthetic lab work not been performed. Lauren and JJ discuss specific types of lab work and what the results mean to veterinary professionals, as well as the surprising controversy of wheth...

In this companion piece for Episode 1, Lauren and JJ provide updates on dog-o-grams and treating whipworms in parvo puppies. They also discuss the prevalence of intestinal parasites in dog parks in the US, options for dog poo management, and classy Halloween decor. Sources for this episode include: Duncan, Kathryn. “Dog Parks: Where pets, people and parasites collide.” aaha.org. American Animal Ho...

Lauren and JJ discuss a dog presenting with weight loss. Is the answer in the trash bag full of poo? In this episode, the ladies discuss differentials for weight loss in a senior mixed breed dog and eventually arrive at a diagnosis of whipworms. There’s a deep dive into all things Trichuris vulpis, including types of fecal parasite testing, the whipworm life cycle, and treatment options. The ladie...

Introducing Introvets: A veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. You'll hear real cases, presented by veterinary professionals, with a weird sense of humor. There are a few naughty words along the way. It's like having a beer with your best veterinary colleague friends, and we hope you'll join us!