Speak Easy - A CVS Vets Podcast

In this special episode, the tables are turned as regular hosts Karla Borland and Lacey Sanchez Rodriguez sit down with Sarah Rutherford to share their own remarkable stories. Karla reveals her journey from a dairy farm in Northern Ireland to becoming a specialist anaesthetist and clinical director, including the surreal reality of living with an Olympic gold-medal-winning husband. Lacey opens up...

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) used to be a devastating, 100% fatal diagnosis. Today, it is a condition with a 90% cure rate. In this clinically focused episode, Specialist in Feline Internal Medicine Sam Taylor takes us through one of the most remarkable medical breakthroughs in veterinary history. We dive deep into the pathogenesis of FIP, exploring how a ubiquitous feline coronavirus mutat...

A cancer diagnosis no longer means an immediate loss of hope, but when curative treatments aren't an option, how do we best support our patients and their owners? In this clinically focused episode, Veterinary Oncologist Nina Vigevani from Chestergates and Vet Oracle Telemedicine challenges the misconception that palliative care means "giving up." Instead, she explains how it is a dynamic spectrum...

For decades, routine monthly parasite treatments have been the gold standard for preventative care, but the veterinary landscape is evolving. In this clinically focused episode, Companion Animal Vet Director Lizzie McLennan-Green discusses the emerging evidence of parasiticide active ingredients entering our waterways and the profession's responsibility to balance optimal patient welfare with envi...

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is one of the most common neurological emergencies in small animal practice, yet it remains a complex umbrella term covering everything from acute extrusions to fibrocartilaginous embolisms. In this clinical episode, Jeremy Rose, Head of Neurology at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, joins the podcast to provide a comprehensive roadmap for managing the spinal p...

Pelvic limb lameness is a staple of veterinary practice, yet identifying the subtle difference between normal and a significant surgical pathology can be a clinical challenge. In this episode, Ben Keeley, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Director at Manchester Veterinary Specialists, joins the podcast to provide a masterclass in orthopaedic assessment. Ben challenges the traditional view of Crania...

A heart murmur is often the first red flag of underlying cardiac disease, but not all "whooshing" sounds are created equal. In this clinical episode, Cardiology Specialist Liz Bode from Chestergates Veterinary Specialists joins the podcast to demystify heart murmurs in small animals. She explains the physiological differences between feline and canine murmurs, why cats "make their own rules," and...