VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Dr. Amy Kaplan, DACVECC here today! In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we’re going to explore the various diagnostics tools available to us to workup nonhemorrhagic ascites in dogs beyond our initial physical examination. Now in the ER, when I tap an abdomen and it comes back as blood, I’m all over it – the majority of the time, it’s often secondary to hemangiosarcoma or less common...

In this VETgirl podcast, we talk to shelter veterinarian, Dr. Brian DiGangi , MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice), on what you need to know about parvovirus outbreaks in shelters. What is the impact of canine parvovirus on shelters? Tune in to learn what the current treatment of canine parvovirus look like in the shelter setting, and how shelters can prevent individ...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we talk with Dr. Amy Kaplan , VETgirl Contributor/Webinar Moderator, on who she is and what she does! You’ve likely heard Dr. Kaplan’s voice at the beginning of a lot of our sponsored VETgirl webinars, and now, we want you to meet the person behind the webinar intro! Find out where Dr. Amy Kaplan trained, what she does now, and wh...

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Ashlie Saffire , DABVP (Feline Practice) on feline constipation. This is a common problem we see in our feline patients - particularly those with underlying water balance issues, pelvic issues, or dietary-related issues! Tune in to learn all you need to know about how to treat feline constipation! Sponsored By: Royal...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Douglas DeBoer, DACVD about all things derm! Tune in as he discusses some guiding principles on how to treat allergic dermatitis, how to talk with pet owner about this complex disease, and how to create a better outcome in our pets with skin disease! Sponsored By: Elanco

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Andrew Moorhead , DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), Associate Professor in Parasitology at the University of Georgia, Director and Primary Investigator of the Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center and American Heartworm Society (AHS) Board of Directors along with Marisa Ames , DVM, ACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Professor in Car...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Dr. Lindsay Starkey , a veterinary parasitologist from Oklahoma State, and Dr. Marisa Ames , veterinary cardiologist from UC Davis, both of whom are on the American Heartworm Society (AHS) Board of Directors and the AHS Guidelines Committee. Patient-side canine antigen heartworm tests are easy to administer—and accurate. And that’s why...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Dr. Jenni Rizzo , President of the American Heartworm Society (AHS) on how we can improve heartworm compliance. Tune in to learn how common heartworm disease is, what the latest incidence studies from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) tell us, and why heartworm compliance continues to be such a challenge with pet owners! Get some hi...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk with Drs. Karie Johnson , DVM and Lori Teller , DVM, DAVBP (canine/feline) about today's challenges in the veterinary industry, as well as the AVMF REACH program. A new initiative by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets is helping remove barriers veterinarians face in practice today. As its first act, the Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission don...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. David Dycus , MS, CCRP, DACVS about what you need to know about managing canine osteoarthritis (OA), how it affects our canine patient's quality of life, and what we can do about it. Tune in to learn about the Canine Osteoarthritis Staging Tool (COAST), how it affects our veterinary patient outcomes, and what to do if you're hesitant...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we review the clinical signs, clinical course and prognosis for dogs diagnosed with pericardial effusion secondary to either left atrial rupture from myxomatous mitral valve disease versus those with neoplastic cardiac tamponade. This is based off a recent study by Sugiura et al entitled “ Retrospective evaluation of clinical signs, clinical course...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview financial advisors  Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett , co-founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors. VETgirl? I have a financial advisor, so the question is, do YOU need a financial advisor? Do you need one who understands the veterinary industry? Tune in as we discuss some of the biggest hurdles that veterinarians experience within thei...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Juliann London AAS, RVT, VTS (Dermatology) on all things dermatology! When it comes to food trials in your veterinary patients, are you doing them correctly? How do you explain to the pet owner why various dermatological testing protocols may be needed to determine if their pet has food allergies? And what about when your pet o...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger , DACVECC discuss the top 5 things that have fallen out of favor in veterinary medicine. From pressure wraps to the use of colloids to overuse of antibiotics to "negative explores" or cosmetic surgery, tune in to learn what you shouldn't be doing anymore (from these old sch...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Brittany Lancellotti , DACVD about all things derm! Tune in as she discusses some of the biggest challenges in treating dogs with allergic skin disease, and how to deal with owners who become frustrated with their pet's skin disease! What tools should you have in your "derm tool box" to help you treat these derm cases better. And tun...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we’re going to talk about pericardial effusion – from how to diagnose it, what the clinical signs are, and how to treat it! Most importantly, tune in to learn how to perform a successful pericardiocentesis (well, as best I can teach you via an audio podcast!).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Linda Black , DVM, PhD about career advice for veterinarians! Learn the different options out there for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in research settings, some of the steps it might take to get there, and how you know when it's time to make the change in your veterinary path.  Plus, learn what Dr. Black's top advice is fo...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Michelle Clancy , Veterinary Success Advisor and Dr. Paige Baker , Senior Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets. At the beginning of every new year, we all set goals and resolutions to improve ourselves and enhance various aspects of our lives. This year let's center our focus on what we can do as veterinarians to con...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , Dr. Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT discusses isoniazid toxicosis in dogs. While isoniazid isn’t a common toxicant seen in dogs, this antimicrobial potentially be fatal when dogs get into poisonous amounts. Isoniazid (commonly known as INH) is a human medication used for tuberculosis. While it is used in veterinary medicine to treat Mycobacterium or Ac...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Leighann Daristotle , DVM PhD, Director of Professional Services at Blue Buffalo on the role of therapeutic foods in small animal veterinary patients. As veterinary professionals, how do we go about making a nutritional recommendation for complicated cases? As we see more co-morbidities in our veterinary patients as our pat...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , Dr. Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT discusses what you need to know about oxygen supplementation in your veterinary patients. Once you've determined your patient is hypoxemic and needs oxygen therapy, you'll need to figure out which method of delivery of oxygen is best for your patient, you, and your hospital (e.g., based on equipment available, 24/7 c...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , Dr. Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT discusses how to determine if your veterinary patient needs oxygen therapy. Is your patient tachypneic, orthopneic, or dyspneic? Utilizing subjective and objective data such as a "minimalistic" (stress-free) exam to pulse oximeter or arterial blood gas (ABG), we can determine if oxygen therapy is warranted in your pa...

In today’s VETgirl podcast , we talk with Dr. Lisa Powell , DVM, DACVECC, Manager, Telehealth and ER Engagement at BluePearl Veterinary Partners and Dr. Jessica Kerley about their study entitled " Retrospective evaluation of the incidence of presumed feline urethral obstruction during a prepandemic year compared to a pandemic year ." During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners were working from home....

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , Erica Emmett , LVT, Chief Inspiration Officer & Founder or FYR Consulting discusses how and why you need to build your emotional intelligence. First, what is emotional intelligence (EI), and how does one build their EI? More importantly, what are some tools veterinary teams can use to help build their team's EI? Tune in to learn more about buil...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) on dentistry life hacks, Part 2! If you're doing dental procedures in your veterinary patients, you'll want to tune in to learn the importance of using the right equipment and using it properly (from using loupes to full mouth radiographs to better client communication!). She'll leave us some tips...