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With canine Lyme disease cases increasing across North America, the spirochete responsible for Lyme disease—Borrelia burgdorferi—is no longer only a regional threat; it’s become a widespread veterinary concern. In this insightful VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we take a closer look at Borrelia burgdorferi and what every veterinary professional needs to know to protect their patients. We take you...

Evaluating a dog’s orthopedic health can feel like solving a moving puzzle. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, you’ll get practical tips for approaching these exams with confidence! Learn how to localize pain efficiently, assess subtle cases and take targeted radiographs that reduce repeat imaging for referrals. Tune in now for easy-to-implement tips for everyday veterinary practice.

This episode covers how to select appropriate elimination diets, set realistic expectations with clients, improve compliance, and avoid common mistakes that can derail results. From choosing the right diet to follow-up client conversations, this episode offers tips to help make diet trials more successful for both clinicians and pet owners.

More than two-thirds of dogs in the United States go without heartworm prevention every year. Many factors impact preventive compliance—financial constraints, safety concerns, lack of perceived need and ease of administration all affect decision-making. These perceived obstacles often leave a window open for a devastating, and entirely preventable, infection. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice...

Recognizing that osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t just a disease of “old dogs” is transforming how veterinary professionals care for their canine patients. Yet, in the fast pace of clinical practice, performing a full orthopedic exam on every patient isn’t always feasible. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast offers practical strategies to help you screen patients and identify those who would benef...

When a feline patient’s joints are working like a door’s rusty hinges, the treatment should be a multimodal one. Tune in this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to explore the signs of osteoarthritis in cats and some of the challenges veterinarians have when treating this condition—especially the nutritional management of these cases (particularly when patients present with concurrent diseas...

Are your diagnostic protocols keeping pace with the shifting landscape of vector-borne diseases? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into both well-known and emerging vector-borne diseases affecting dogs and cats in North America. Discover how disease prevalence maps can help assess the risk to your patients, the different testing methods available, and when and how to use them...

In today’s veterinary landscape, the exam room is no longer just a space for diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s where expectations, emotions, finances and trust collide. Conversations between veterinary teams and clients have become more complex than ever. Added to that are the systemic challenges we face, including staff retention. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast for a thoug...

The most common canine heart condition, myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) starts quietly, with a faint heart murmur signaling the patient has a leaky mitral valve. Join board-certified veterinary cardiologist Dr. Whit Church for an interactive, live VetFolio Voice podcast discussion on the evaluation and management of canine heart disease. Dr. Church will explore practical strategies and emer...

The joint supplement market has exploded, leaving veterinarians and pet owners alike awash in a sea of “hype.” While omega-3 fatty acids and green-lipped mussels have emerged as frontrunners in evidence-based products that support joint health, clinicians must be able to evaluate evidence, determine product quality, and understand the pharmacology behind the ingredients. Tune in to this episode of...

Navigating the complex progression of renal disease in veterinary patients requires veterinarians to plan their approach to diagnosis and management. Tune in to this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to get a “renal roadmap”—including IRIS staging of chronic kidney disease, grading acute kidney injury and implementing life-extending dietary strategies. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take...

How can veterinary professionals find balance, foster deep connections with their community, and rediscover the profound joy that led them to the profession in the first place? In this edition of the VetFolio Voice podcast, VetFolio’s Samantha Sacasa, CVT, talks about what it means to love veterinary medicine while still holding onto who you are outside of it; how identity and purpose evolve as yo...

In veterinary general practice, emergencies rarely schedule themselves, arriving instead as chaotic disruptions that demand instant, life-or-death decisions. What should you manage in general practice—and when is it time to refer? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker walk through real emergency cases, sharing a clear, practical framework to help you mak...

Supporting a senior cat or dog isn’t just about weight management; it is about providing the precise anti-aging nutrients, proteins and joint support they need to thrive, not just survive, in their later years. We may not be able to stop the clock, but we can help meet the nutritional demands of our aging patients. This CE edition of the VetFolio Voice podcast will help veterinarians and veterinar...

When a canine or feline patient arrives in your clinic and needs a blood transfusion, do you have a plan in place for obtaining the blood products? An emergency blood management plan brings peace of mind to your team and a successful outcome for your patients. Tune in to this invaluable episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to get tips for developing a fail-safe transfusion plan.

Understanding the danger of acute pancreatitis in your canine patients is essential, as vague clinical signs can turn into a life-threatening, multi-organ crisis quickly. Acute pancreatitis is often overlooked in patients presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) signs. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast will help clinicians build suspicion for pancreatitis by recognizing key risk factors in d...

An injectable, single-dose flea and tick medication for dogs, Bravecto Quantum provides rapid onset and extended-release protection against certain tick species and fleas for up to 12 months. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, learn how this medication works systemically in the dog’s body.

Understanding the deep human-animal bond is no longer just beneficial—it is essential to modern veterinary practice. This joint VetFolio Voice podcast discussion with Chewy Health and HABRI explores new research on the evolving human-animal bond and what it means for today’s veterinary teams. Drawing from insights gathered from more than 2,000 U.S. pet owners, the conversation highlights how commu...

Pet owners want their cats to live long, vibrant lives, yet many well-meaning owners are unknowingly contributing to chronic health issues with every meal. Proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in managing health and disease in cats. The veterinary healthcare team should be the preferred, expert source of the best nutritional information for pets. In this episode of th...

When bacterial pneumonia in a dog or cat is treated and managed appropriately, the prognosis for most patients is good. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast reviews common causes of bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats, including aspiration and infectious causes. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Lori Waddell discuss the importance of the patient’s signalment and history in assessing risk factors for the va...

Unlike a simple infection with a clear-cut cure, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory, chronic condition with complex causes. Treating it with a one-size-fits-all approach is like trying to put a Yorkshire terrier’s sweater on a Great Dane—it will not work. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, discover the nuances in treating atopic dermatitis and finding the best fit for th...

The data from a capnograph can help you identify complications or problems during veterinary anesthesia earlier than other monitoring methods, improving the safety of your patients. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to learn about the benefits of incorporating real-time continuous monitoring of CO2 with capnography in veterinary anesthesia as well as related physiology, equipme...

The most common heart disease in cats, feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often progresses silently until it causes serious complications such as congestive heart failure or sudden death. While current treatments manage symptoms, new therapies targeting the underlying disease process offer promise for preclinical feline patients. In this CE episode of our VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve int...

Dental nerve blocks can enhance a veterinary patient’s well-being during a dental procedure. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of dental blocks as additional analgesia during these procedures, techniques for administering them, complications and how to avoid them, and what medications to use alone and in combination. Tune in to this episode and take the first...

The clock is ticking the minute a critically ill patient arrives in your clinic and requires long-term venous access. The choice between a traditional central venous catheter (CVC) and a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is more than just a matter of location; it’s a decision that impacts everything you do for the patient. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to naviga...