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Humans have used honey for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. There are even cave paintings about it. Now, more than ever, the value of honey’s medical potential is being rediscovered and using medicinal honey for wound management is becoming more commonplace today. In the age of rising antibiotic resistance, honey’s antimicrobial properties are another key reason modern practitioners are...

On this program, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk about healthy eating and the importance of having a healthy relationship with food. Special guest, Caitlin Kiarie, a registered dietitian nutritionist shows us how to make a delicious avocado chick pea sandwich. Plus, Colorado State University's veterinary student and business school grad, Tatiana Rogers, tells us how to eat healthy on a bud...

Welcome to our inaugural issue of Vet Candy Magazine—a veterinary lifestyle magazine filled with engaging voices and inspirational messages from the most fascinating people in our industry. In this first issue, we are talking about careers and are introducing you to Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel - two amazing people who are making our world a better place.  We also give you tips for finding y...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon and Tatiana meet the Traveling Vet Nurse, Lucy Taylor.  The trio talk about Lucy's amazing life on the road, traveling the world helping animals while they make their favorite cocktails, including the Tatiana Special, a plant based powerhouse drink made to order.  Listen now!  

Excellent pet care needs to be the foundation of every practice, but if it's the only focus, the clinic might not be as successful as it could be. Great health care for pets at the expense of customer service can result in high customer turnover or lackluster reviews. Here are a few reasons why customer experience really matters. Marketing guru, Dr. Jill Lopez, explains how to make customers love...

According to recent studies, around 66% of American workers lack work-life balance and 77% have experienced burnout at their job. Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment, especially in the veterinary profession. Maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace.   On this episode of Vet Candy Pop, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, Dr....

On this show, Dr. Courtney Campbell covers ways to keep your team safe from leptospirosis, better ways to induce vomiting in cats, and the science behind pet adoption. The Derm Vet, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois drops by to give advice on making your family first and balancing your work with your home life. Check out this information-packed show where veterinary professionals can watch scientific news, cli...

Ever have one of those jobs? No matter how hard you try, everything seems to go wrong. Your coworkers are fighting, your manager is angry, and everything else just seems to go wrong. As the days wear on, you begin to predict the next bad thing in your head, because that is just how the day is going. Toxic teams are not good for anyone. Vet Candy Pop hosts, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, Dr. Courtney Campb...

On this show, Dr. Courtney Campbell talks about a new shampoo treatment for pets with pyoderma, deals about the first Przewalski cloned horse, and how to treat pododermatitis. Veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Michael Rossi drops by to give advice on how to care for pet allergies. Check out this information-packed show where veterinary professionals can watch scientific news, clinical updates, and lif...

Skin disease is a common problem for our canine patients.  Learn all about allergies and skin problems with this program - from diagnosis to treatment.  Dermatology experts, including Dr. Ashley Bourgeois and Dr. Michael Rossi, lead the conversation.  This program is brought to you by Vetrimax. This program is RACE approved for veterinary continuing education.   Continuing Education information: T...

Being in the veterinary profession, you can't help but stumble upon some strange things in life. Sometimes you see horrible things, things you cannot unsee, and will never forget. That said, on this episode of Vet Candy Pop, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, and Dr. Jason Chatfield talk about the strangest thing they have ever seen in their career - one of the stories involves a giraff...

Hosted by veterinary surgeon, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Vet Candy Watch is an innovative news show with the latest veterinary medical and science news. This episode promises an information-packed show with a focus on one of the hottest growing trends in health and wellness, Cannabidiol, also known as CBD. Interest in the compound is at an all time high, especially in the veterinary and pet care indus...

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, it is all about the case of the incontinent pug. A 14 year old pug with a history of incontinence is presented to the clinic. What the diagnosis is will surprise you. With special guest, Chicago veterinarian, Dr. Natalie Marks.   This program is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac vaccines and is approved for veterinary continui...

CBD is the hottest trend in health and medicine these days, but do you know all the facts? Learn all about veterinary use of CBD from the top veterinary and legal experts.    Continuing Education info: This program 1487-43959 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 2.0 CE Credits, with a maximum of 2.0 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/tec...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, the trio talks about hobbies and how to stay physically fit while dealing with the demands of college and just life in general. Tatiana reveals her new found obsession, Shannon talks about her favorite farm chores, plus Lexi talks about how she pushes her body to the limit for muscle competitions. 

This episode of Vet Candy Life, hosted by veterinarian Dr. Quincy Hawley and veterinary technician Renee Machel, is all about landing your dream job.   Do you think obtaining your dream job is an impossible mission? Think again. With the right forethought and preparation, you can make your dreams into reality.   Get started with these tips from Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel. This episode feat...

Hosted by Dr. Courtney Campbell and twin vets, Dr. Jenifer and Dr. Jason Chatfield, Vet Candy Pop features commentary, interviews, and lifestyle segments- with RACE approved continuing education credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.   In this show, the veterinary trio covers all things coughing- from causes of canine cough, to diagnostics and prevention. This show is brought to you...

Hosted by veterinary surgeon, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Vet Candy Watch is an innovative news show with the latest veterinary medical and science news. This episode promises an information-packed show with a focus on veterinary ophthalmology. In this show, Dr. Campbell covers corneal ulcers, entropion, and more.   Vet Candy Watch has it all, including the latest veterinary research, expert advice, an...

One of the most common problems diagnosed in dogs —and likely under diagnosed in cats—is osteoarthritis. Inflammation in a joint can cause healthy cartilage to deteriorate, thereby decreasing its ability to act as a cushion for the joint. Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as OA, can affect any joint in the body. This program is brought to you by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Synovi G4 soft ch...

Making prevention of zoonotic diseases a priority within our hospital and to our clients is of the utmost importance. The extra attention we give to educating the clients on zoonotic diseases protects the pets, protects their household members, and can save them money. It can win loyal clients for the practice.   Special guest, Dr. Michael Blackwell, the Director Program for Pet Health Equity at t...

On this episode of Vet Candy Life, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk all about parenting, from making family a priority to the challenges of maintaining a work life balance.  Special guest, Maria Sanders, a certified parent coach gives expert tips on parenting.  Also, veterinarian, mom, and business owner, Dr. Tierra Hawley talks about mom topics including finding time to pump at work and ma...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Tatiana Rogers, Shannon Gregoire, and Lexi Rodriguez talk all about smart money moves, from eating healthy on a budget to planning romantic cheap dates.  Special guest, Certified Public Accountant, Paul Gazaleh, gives us three tips for managing student loan debt.  Vet Candy IRL (In Real Life), is an exciting new podcast from the hearts, minds, and mouths of three...

Hosted by Dr. Courtney Campbell and twin vets, Dr. Jenifer and Dr. Jason Chatfield, Vet Candy Pop features commentary, interviews, and lifestyle segments. The show is a high energy talk-show that delivers fun, insightful, and relatable conversations centered around the biggest veterinary news today.    In this show, the veterinary trio covers all things “from the heart”- from dating dilemmas and d...

In this episode of Vet Candy Watch, Dr.  Courtney Campbell talks about the latest surgical news including intestinal ischemia, teaching surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery outcomes. Special guest Dr. Jenifer Chatfield talks about challenges that veterinarians face with behavior issues and recommends BehaviorBits.com as a resource for pet parents. Behaviorbits.com features podcasts and blog posts...

Let’s face it, surgery is stressful, whether you are the surgeon, anesthetist, or the surgical prep technician. Fortunately, veterinary surgeon, Dr. Courtney Campbell, makes it a little easier with Vet Candy’s Surgical Insights. This free guide is brought to you by PRN Pharmacal , makers of Monomend and Polymend sutures.   Continuing Education information below: This program 1487-43776 is approved...