Veterinary Vertex

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore fluid therapy in anesthetized cats with our guests, Drs. Stefania Gelendi and Ben Liao. Discover how mild hypothermia reshapes the way fluids are processed in feline bodies, challenging traditional treatment methods and offering a fresh perspective on veterinary medicine. With insights into feline shock management and the complex interplay of temperature and...

Send us Fan Mail What are the hidden potentials and challenges in veterinary ophthalmology? Join us as we sit down with Michala Henriksen to discuss inflammatory ocular diseases. Michala's research, featured in the December JAVMA ophthalmology supplemental issue, brings to light the promising safety profile of CBD, while also raising important questions about its efficacy and unexpected ties...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how veterinary medicine extends beyond land animals to the fascinating world of aquatic species? Join us as we spotlight David Minich, an AJVR Intern Award winner, who shares his groundbreaking research on Robenicoxib pharmacokinetics in smooth dogfish. Transitioning from studying terrestrial creatures to diving into the aquatic realm, David encounters unique challen...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the magic behind the pages of the AVMA Journals? Get ready to learn how to prepare your manuscript for submission to JAVMA or AJVR with Michelle Krieger and Vic Schultz, two of our dynamic editors who are shaping the journal's prestigious content. Michelle brings her expertise from Elsevier, channeling her passion for grammar into crafting impeccable journal qua...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the intriguing world of pet owner vaccine hesitancy with Dr. Simon Haeder, who brings his expertise and personal experiences to our conversation on Veterinary Vertex. Drawing from his recent AJVR article, Simon offers a detailed exploration of how the Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey tool was adapted to understand the hesitancy among pet owners. Wit...

Send us Fan Mail How can a stray kitten spark an investigation that spans hundreds of miles and delves into the heart of zoonotic disease control? Join us as Dr. Ann Carpenter and Dr. Ryan Wallace unravel the surprising discovery of a raccoon rabies virus variant found far from its expected territory. Their expertise sheds light on the critical yet often unseen role veterinarians play in identifyi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why your clients might not be engaging with your veterinary clinic's preventative services? Join us as we uncover insights with our guests, Drs. Kat Sutherland and Jason Coe, who explore the transformative power of benefit-focused communication in veterinary practices. Drawing from their enlightening research in a recent JAVMA article, Kat and Jason rev...

Send us Fan Mail Can dogs benefit from the same revolutionary cancer treatments as humans? Join us as we explore the promising world of canine cancer immunotherapy with our distinguished guest, Dr. Tim Fan. Tim sheds light on breakthrough strategies like monoclonal antibodies, cancer vaccines, and adoptive cellular therapies, transforming how we manage cancer in our beloved pets. Drawing from his...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about the veterinary economic landscape with insights from industry experts Matthew MacLachlan and John Volk. Learn how historical data and economic models shape the future of veterinary services, as our guests dissect the supply and demand dynamics impacting veterinarians today. With John highlighting the influence of pet ownership and disposable income, and Matt delving in...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the revolutionary advancements in veterinary wound care with our special guest, Dr. Sarah Marvel, as she unveils the potential of a groundbreaking nitric oxide wound dressing for dogs. This episode promises to change your perspective on treating acute traumatic wounds, shining a light on the impressive median surgical closure time of just six days without any significant...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Veterinary Vertex as we celebrate the achievements of Dr. Lilli Heinen, an AJVR Student Award winner, whose groundbreaking work is transforming the bovine industry. Hosted by Lisa Fortier and Sarah Wright, this episode takes you into Lilli's world, exploring her award-winning AJVR article on predictive models for Bovine Respiratory Disease outcomes in feedlot cattl...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the financial landscape of equine veterinary services could impact your horse's healthcare? Join us as we explore the world of equine veterinary economics with our guests, Dr. Jill Stowe and Olivia Gibson. From the surprising results of a national survey to the revealing concept of price elasticity of demand, we unpack why horse owners' sensitivity to p...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the future of horse racing safety with our distinguished guests, Drs. Denise McSweeney and Warwick Bayly, as they unpack the cutting-edge world of equine technology. Remember the tragic events at Santa Anita racetrack in 2019? Discover how they acted as a catalyst for the innovative StrideSafe technology, a tool born from StrideMaster in Australia, now essential for assessi...

Send us Fan Mail Can lilies really be fatal for your feline friend? Discover the critical insights shared by our esteemed guests, Drs. Erica Reineke and Justin Lam, as they shed light on the alarming issue of lily toxicity in cats. We discuss the complexities of lily-induced acute kidney injury and examine the differences between inpatient and outpatient treatments. Our discussion reveals unexpect...

Send us Fan Mail What if your dog could be harboring a parasite without showing any signs of illness- and could get infected in your backyard? Tune in as we host Dr. Michelle Evason on Veterinary Vertex, where she sheds light on the emerging health threat of Echinococcus tapeworms in dogs and humans, particularly Echinococcus multilocularis . Michelle reveals the surprising fecal PCR detection of...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the future of feline health with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Behrend, as she unveils the transformative potential of SGLT2 inhibitors for cats navigating the challenges of diabetes mellitus. She focuses on velagliflozin, a once-daily liquid oral SGLT2 inhibitor and brings her passion for endocrinology to the forefront, sharing her insights into this groundbreaking treatmen...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the surprising study with Dr. Erica Reineke that challenges the conventional thought process of antibiotic treatments for canine pneumonia. What if a mere two-week course could be just as effective as the traditional four-week regime? We explore Erica's findings that shake the foundations of veterinary medicine practices, revealing that clinical signs are a far more...

Send us Fan Mail How do factors like dog size, reproductive status, and even owner income shape our furry friends' diets? Join us as we uncover the fascinating findings from the Dog Aging Project with experts Drs. Audrey Ruple and Janice O'Brien. You'll be surprised to learn about the widespread use of home-prepared diets and the minimal impact of owner income on dietary choices. Au...

Send us Fan Mail Discover a One Health approach to acid suppressant use in veterinary medicine with Drs. Katie Tolbert and Emily Gould. Discover their groundbreaking research featured in JAVMA and AJVR , as they share invaluable insights on the One Health approach driving the current and future applications of these medications. Learn why evidence-based usage, treatment monitoring, and considering...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could enhance the success of surgical interventions in animals through a simple addition to a procedure? Join us on this fascinating episode of Veterinary Vertex as we welcome Richard Pan, one of the 2024 JAVMA Student Award winners. Listen in as Richard shares his reaction to winning an AVMA Journal Award and how it has influenced his career path. Richard emphasizes t...

Send us Fan Mail What truly drives the impact of a veterinary journal, and how can these publications rise in the ranks? Join us as we unpack the complexities of journal impact factors with Dr. Morna Conway. In this episode, Morna demystifies the calculation and significance of impact factors, emphasizing their role as lagging indicators. We scrutinize the recent impact factors for JAVMA and AJVR...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to revolutionize your understanding of equine anesthesia? Join us as we challenge conventional practices with groundbreaking insights from Drs. Charlie Barton and Rachel Hector. Discover how their controlled randomized trial reveals that fasting horses before surgery doesn't offer the anesthetic benefits we've long believed. Instead, it delays postoperative manure...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if dogs are truly living shorter lives nowadays? Join us on Veterinary Vertex ® as we welcome Dr. Courtney Sexton, who challenges this alarming notion with a recent JAVMA article. Contrary to popular media claims, Courtney reveals that household companion dogs' lifespans have generally increased over the past 40 years. We emphasize the need for standard...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the hidden confidence gap in veterinary clinical research as we chat with Dr. Sarah Moore. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of a groundbreaking study co-authored with Dr. Allison O'Kell that surveyed veterinary faculty using the Clinical Research Appraisal Inventory (CRAI-12). Despite the enthusiasm and participation in clinical research, many respondents revealed th...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the complexities of equine neck pain? In this episode of Veterinary Vertex, we discuss neck pain in horses caused by the transposition of the ventral lamina from C6 to C7. Join us as we speak with Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas, who delves into her team’s groundbreaking research. You'll uncover how their interest sparked from real-life clinical cases and led to discoveri...