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Thanks to Credelio Cat for sponsoring! On this episode of Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell, we are joined by New Jersey veterinary criticalist, Dr. Carey Hemelgarn and we learn about her strangest medical case ever.  You won't believe what happened! This program is brought to you by Credelio for Cats. 😻 😻 😻 😻 Protect your cat from fleas and ticks with Credelio® CAT (lotilaner). Nothing sho...

Trigger warning.  This episode of Desk Wench Confessions contains descriptions of self harm and suicide ideation. Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. ********************************************************** One of few good things that changed during the pandemic is that th...

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we meet the Bunyip.  According to an Aboriginal legend, a Bunyip is a man-eating monster called the bunyip once lived in the swamps of Australia. The mysterious creature roamed the backwaters at night hunting for people to eat.    WE love you for listening!!  If you have a mythological beast or an urban  legend you want the Palmers to investigate, let...

It happens to every business, maybe it is a malicious social media post or a call from a reporter looking for a hot story.  If these aren't handled the right way, it can turn in to a big disaster.   On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, we meet Eric Fischgrund, the CEO of founder of FischTank PR.   Eric talks about how to deal with negativity in the media, what to do, and the biggest mistakes you don'...

They might knock on your door late one night. Or you may see them approaching you when you are taking a short cut through the woods. They seem like innocent kids that need your help, but you soon notice that something is off.  What is it?  it is their eyes! Their eyes are pure black from lid-to-lid, nothing but black.   On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers we learn about the legend of the...

People who have healthy relationships are more likely to feel happier and satisfied with their lives. They are less likely to have physical and mental health problems. Healthy relationships can also increase your sense of worth and belonging and help you feel less alone. On this episode we meet relationship expert, Ellie Fuentes.  Ellie is a  private practice therapist at Clinical Insights in New...

In West Virginia folklore, there's a mysterious beast that is reported to be a winged humanoid with red eyes who most know by the moniker, Mothman.  The first sighting of Mothman was in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the late 60's.  Since then, sightings have been reported all over the world.   In this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer dive in to the myth and tr...

More than 99% of veterinarians surveyed said they’d encountered useless or non-beneficial veterinary care in their careers, according to a new Cornell-led study that documents the prevalence of futile care for the first time. The authors use a working definition of futile care as continuing treatment when relevant goals can no longer be reached. On this episode of Vet Candy IRL with host, Dr. Shan...

A cat comes into the clinic with a complaint that he is walking strangly, almost on his tippy toes. What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with fellow veterinary surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Webb,  who tells all about the Mystery of the Tippy Toed Cat.   This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check out below for details!   This program is b...

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Clay continues his creepy story about his experiences living in a haunted house and seeing creepy shadows.  What was it? A ghost? An inter-dimensional being? Or something else? Shadow people phenomenon say that these entities almost always used to be seen out of the corner of the eye and very briefly. But more and more, people are beginning to see them...

On this episode we meet Dr. Renee Wellenstein.  Dr. Renee is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout.   About a decade ago, Dr. Renee was living what she thought was her d...

A cat comes into the clinic with a complaint that he missed a meal.  Okay, that seems a little innocuous, but this cat never skips dinner and his owners are very nervous.   What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with everyone's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Moyal who tells all about the Mystery of the Cat Who Missed a Meal.   This program is RACE approved for veterina...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, we meet Dr. Andrew Knight of the University of Winchester. Dr. Andrew led a survey study of more than 2,500 dogs to explore links between dog diet and health outcomes, suggesting that nutritionally sound vegan diets may be healthier and less hazardous than conventional or raw meat-based diets. Thank you for listening!!  If you would like to be a guest on our show,...

You're walking down a dark hallway, when suddenly, you have the eerie feeling that someone's following you. Is your mind playing tricks on you? Or is it a shadow person? On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Clay and Caitlin investigate shadow people. Thousands of people are reporting dark, menacing apparitions lurking over them while sleeping, leaving them in a paralyzed state, frozen wit...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Pam Hale, a hands on veterinary practice executive with a proven track record for achieving business growth and profitability and also a woman  who enjoys coaching/mentoring, inspiring and building successful and cohesive teams with the ability to achieve desired outcomes. Afraid about being an owner?  Listen in to learn all about the se...

Do aliens really exist?  On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we learn about extraterrestrial life and examine historical facts that suggest that we have.   Given that our solar system has billions upon billons of starts and that intergalactic travel could be possible, is it also possible that we have been visited by alien lifeforms already? ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our ch...

Have you signed an employment contract?  Chances are, buried in the pages of paperwork is a non-compete clause. This little section of text might only be a couple of sentences long, but it’s incredibly important. A bad, poorly written, or otherwise unethical non-compete agreement has the potential to turn that exciting new job into, well…a veterinarian’s worst nightmare for long term career growth...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire meets retired Army veterinarian, Dr. Tami Zalewski.  As a Army veterinarian, Dr. Tami led an atypical career and had some incredible adventures. She worked on global health projects in 30 countries, with side trips to another 30. The greatest gift was gaining perspective on how the rest of the world lives compared to the U.S. (along with gett...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner, we meet vterinary mom of two, Dr. Tara McCarthy.  Dr. Tara spent most of her career working in a mixed animal practice.  She is obsessed with healthy living and that's why she owns a CrossFit gym and an online health and wellness business. Her particular passion is helping working moms, like herself, who often struggle to find time to take ca...

Colorado native, Natalie Malkut, is more than a veterinary technician, she’s also an inventor. She recently created BradyBoots, an eco friendly way to comfortably monitor ECG patients. On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer finds out more about this smart lady on a mission! We love you for listening!   Learn more about Natalie and BradyBoots by clicking on the link below: N...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire speaks with employment attorney, Omar A. Lopez, Esq, about contracts, negotiation, and employee rights.  If you are looking for a new job, make sure to listen to this episode first before you sign your paperwork!  Omar is a board member of the New Jersey division of the National Employment Lawyer Association and has been practicing employment...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the amazing Dr. Anna Katogiritis, a Greek veterinarian who's a tireless advocate for animals around the world.  Dr. Anna talks about her passion to make a positive impact by traveling the world promoting animal welfare.     Learn more about Dr. Anna here: https://doctorannak.com   ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our YouTub channel :...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer meets Dr. Thom Jenkins.  Dr. Thom, a British veterinarian, has spent time all around the globe and tell us stories about helping animals and making changes for the better.   Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our channel :  https://tinyurl.com/zctkzy8   🔥Join the Vet Candy Circle at  https://ww...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire speaks with Paul Diaz, the Jack Reacher of the veterinary recruiting world.  Paul, a US Marine Corps Veteran, talks about his life, including bootcamp in Paris Island, and how he ended up becoming one of the top veterinary recruiters on the planet, with his company Hire Power Consulting. The two chat about the most ridiculous employment contr...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our guest is Dr. Joseph Hahn, from Merck Animal Health.  Dr. Joseph talks about the results from the most recent veterinary wellness study. From hospital directors and practice owners, to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and administrative staff, the latest wellbeing study- conducted by AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Merck Anim...