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Shake Up Your Workup

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Shake Up Your Workup is your go-to veterinary podcast for daily diagnostics. Each episode, we dive into innovative diagnostics and clinical practice to educate practitioners on typical and not-so-typical workups. This is your front-row seat to expert insights that are transforming the way we diagnose and treat our patients. Don’t forget to download episodes so you can listen anytime, anywhere! You can contact us by emailing shakeupyourworkup@idexx.com+ + + + +About the host: Sylvia Conway, BSc, BVetMed, MRCVSDr. Conway is the host of the Shake Up Your Workup podcast. She joined IDEXX in May 20...

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Episodes

Tape It or Leave It—Should We Worry About Tapeworms? Or Any Worms for That Matter? 18.06.2026 28:20

In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway is joined by parasitology expert Dr. Wade Burton to unpack the realities of tapeworm infections in dogs and cats. They explore why testing matters over routine deworming, the limitations of traditional fecal flotation, and how newer antigen tests are improving detection. The conversation also covers common life cycles, zoonotic risk, treat...

Thirsty Workups—Simplifying Your Approach to the PU/PD Patient 21.05.2026 27:33

Excessive drinking and urination—polydipsia or PD and polyuria or PU-- are common clinical signs that can quickly derail a case. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway and Dr. Nancy Sanders, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, break down a practical, stepwise approach to the PU/PD patient. They cover how to confirm true PU/PD, ask targeted history questions, interpret urine specific g...

On Point—A Smarter Approach to Using and Interpreting FNAs 16.04.2026 26:09

In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, host Dr. Sylvia Conway sits down with Dr. Megan Skeffington to discuss a practical, point‑of‑care approach to fine needle aspirates. The conversation explores how slide‑free, AI‑enabled cytology can help assess sample viability within minutes, support workflow efficiency, and provide actionable information early in the diagnostic process. without replacing...

Working Up Chronic GI Patients—More Than Gut Instinct 19.03.2026 27:38

When chronic gastrointestinal (GI) cases walk through the door, where do you start? Internal medicine specialist Dr. Yvonne McGrotty joins host Dr. Sylvia Conway to break down a practical, step-by-step approach to chronic vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs. From essential history-taking and dietary trials to microbiome insights, fecal transplants, and when biopsies really matter, this episode...

Arrrrggghhh Atopic Skin Disease! 19.02.2026 33:46

Itchy dogs are everywhere—and managing chronic skin disease can be one of the most challenging parts of veterinary practice. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway chats with Dr. Heather Akridge (IDEXX Dermatology) for a practical deep dive into managing itchy pets and atopic skin disease. They break down how to gather a meaningful dermatologic history, rule out common causes o...

Fragments and Forms—Abnormal Erythrocytes in Veterinary Hematology 22.01.2026 31:10

Red blood cell morphology can reveal critical clues about your patient’s health—but only if you know what you’re looking for. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, our host, Dr. Sylvia Conway sits down with Dr. Guillermo Couto to takes us beyond the numbers to explore the diagnostic power of blood smears. We’ll break down: • Why abnormal erythrocytes matter and what they indicate • How to avoid...

Season 2 Trailer 24.11.2025 0:58

Shake Up Your Workup is moving to Spotify and Apple Podcasts in January 2026! Join Dr. Sylvia Conway and expert guests for Season 2 as they discuss innovative approaches to everyday clinical diagnostics. Season 2 kicks off January 22 with episodes about abnormal erythrocytes, atopic skin disease, GI patients, and much more! To revisit episodes from Season 1, you can access the replays and accompan...