VETAHEAD Pod

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's explore the effectiveness of intramuscular alfaxalone for sedating companion rats during thoracic radiographic positioning! This episode delves into the fascinating study on alfaxalone, a sedative that promises smoother, stress-free imaging for our furry patients. Learn about the...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the world of guinea pig neurology and unravel the mysteries of neurological testing in these adorable creatures! Discover the challenges, surprising results, and practical tips for conducting neurological exams on guinea pigs. Dr. Proença shares her experiences and high...

Join us in this touching episode of The Honest Podcast, where Dr. Proença sits down with Walter Brown (RVT) to explore his remarkable life journey. From facing systemic challenges to rising as a pioneering figure in veterinary medicine, Walter's story is a testament to resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication. He shares his experiences of overcoming obstacles, his commitment to fostering...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the groundbreaking findings on radiological and laboratory prognostic parameters for gastric dilation in rabbits. This study is a must-hear for veterinary professionals, presenting vital insights and practical tools to evaluate gastric distention in rabbit radiography....

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the world of rabbit ear surgery! Discover the ins and outs of perioperative complications and outcomes following partial ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in pet rabbits. Based on a recent comprehensive study, Dr. Proença breaks down critical findings, shar...

In this heartfelt episode of The Honest Podcast, we dive into the extraordinary life journey of Dr. Niccole Bruno. From overcoming systemic challenges to becoming a trailblazer in veterinary medicine, Dr. Niccole's story is one of resilience, passion, and dedication. She opens up about her experiences with BlendVet, her mission to foster diversity and inclusion in the veterinary field, and the...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's explore the intricacies of abdominal ultrasound in guinea pigs. In this episode, Dr. Proença demystifies common misconceptions and shares insights from a recent study. From the unique positioning of organs to surprising anatomical features, uncover the secrets of guinea pig ultra...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the depths of amphibian medicine with Dr. Proença as she uncovers the mysteries of assessing pain in axolotls. In this riveting episode, we will navigate through quantitative and qualitative behavioral measurements, revealing surprising insights into pain response in th...

In this heartfelt episode of The Honest Podcast, Dr. Laila Proença sits down with the remarkable Dr. Genine Ervin-Smith, a trailblazer in veterinary medicine. Dr. Genine opens up about her incredible journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming a leader in her field. Through perseverance and resilience, she overcame immense personal and professional challenges, including balancing single mot...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the fascinating world of pain assessment in rabbits. Discover how the presence of a human observer can skew our perception of pain through the lens of the Grimace Scale, a tool designed to decode the subtle facial cues of discomfort in our hoppy companions. Whether you&...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's discover how ultrasonography is revolutionizing the diagnosis of otitis media in rabbits — no sedation required! We explore a recent 2022 JAVMA study demonstrating the feasibility and ease of this technique in live, non-sedated rabbits. Learn about the practical steps, equipment...

Join us on The Honest Podcast for an inspiring journey with Dr. Katie Berlin on this week's episode! Dr. Berlin, a dynamic and candid speaker, opens up about the highs and lows of her life with unflinching honesty. From challenging societal expectations to embracing her true self, Dr. Berlin shares her powerful experiences with vulnerability and strength. In a conversation that covers everythi...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's compare the effectiveness of CT scans and radiographs in diagnosing dental disease in rabbits. Do we need to really to CT, or can we just take x-rays? Discover the latest insights and tips for veterinary professionals looking to enhance their rabbit dental care practices. This ep...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's uncover the secrets of rabbit ear health. Discover how CT scans are revolutionizing the diagnosis of otitis in rabbits and gain valuable insights into the unique challenges of middle ear disease. This episode is your ticket to unlocking the mysteries of rabbit ear health! Do you...

Join us on The Honest Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Dr. Adam Christman, a dedicated veterinarian and Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM360 and Fetch. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Christman opens up about his personal challenges, including the loss of his parents and the journey of growing up as a gay man. Despite facing significant hardships, Dr. Christman’s story is one of resil...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the world of rabbit care post-surgery as we explore the use of maropitant for pain management. Does it work? Discover groundbreaking research findings, evaluates Maropitant's effectiveness, and hints at future studies poised to further illuminate this topic. A must-...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's question, learn, and maybe even change how you think about treating pain in rabbits. Will methadone hop into the spotlight as a viable option? In this episode, we're putting on our critical thinking hats to navigate through the study's findings, its implications, and the...

Embark on a profound exploration of Dr. Mariana Pardo's extraordinary life journey in this compelling The Honest Podcast episode. As a distinguished criticalist and renowned public speaker, Dr. Pardo's story is one of unwavering courage, resilience, and advocacy. Join us as she fearlessly shares her experiences, from navigating the challenges of veterinary medicine to standing up for what&...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's uncover the secrets of pelvic limb fracture management in companion psittacine birds, focusing on long-term complication rates and mortality outcomes. Ever wondered what complications to expect when fixing bird fractures? this episode is a must-listen to learn the results of a retrospective Ana...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's explore the world of avian medicine and the quirky adventures of air sac cannulation. Discover the highs and lows of placing air sac cannulas in our feathered patients and unravel the findings of a fascinating retrospective study. Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly f...

Join Dr. Proença on an insightful journey as she delve into the life and experiences of Alyssa Mages, the co-founder and CVO of Empowering Veterinary Teams. In this episode, Alyssa shares her remarkable story of resilience, intuition, and the transformative power of connection. From her unique approach to team building in veterinary medicine to her personal philosophy of making decisions based on...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's learn about the effects of hooding chicken patients during examination, and how it affects their physiological parameters. Simple and efficacious? Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind ⁠⁠Head to VE...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's  learn about different methods of counting the heart rate of birds (and which one is the best) and the use of modern digital stethoscopes and phonocardiograms. Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's  learn about how evidence base medicine shows once more how we should (or should’t) be managing rabbits with GI obstruction  Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind ⁠Head to VETAHEAD Website⁠ ⁠Join o...

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotics) content. Today, let's  learn about  how we should be utilizing Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim in chickens Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind Head to VETAHEAD Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our VETAHEAD Community⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Follow @...