Shake Up Your Workup

In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway is joined by parasitology expert Dr. Wade Burton to unpack the realities of tapeworm infections in dogs and cats. They explore why testing matters over routine deworming, the limitations of traditional fecal flotation, and how newer antigen tests are improving detection. The conversation also covers common life cycles, zoonotic risk, treat...

Excessive drinking and urination—polydipsia or PD and polyuria or PU-- are common clinical signs that can quickly derail a case. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway and Dr. Nancy Sanders, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, break down a practical, stepwise approach to the PU/PD patient. They cover how to confirm true PU/PD, ask targeted history questions, interpret urine specific g...

In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, host Dr. Sylvia Conway sits down with Dr. Megan Skeffington to discuss a practical, point‑of‑care approach to fine needle aspirates. The conversation explores how slide‑free, AI‑enabled cytology can help assess sample viability within minutes, support workflow efficiency, and provide actionable information early in the diagnostic process. without replacing...

When chronic gastrointestinal (GI) cases walk through the door, where do you start? Internal medicine specialist Dr. Yvonne McGrotty joins host Dr. Sylvia Conway to break down a practical, step-by-step approach to chronic vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs. From essential history-taking and dietary trials to microbiome insights, fecal transplants, and when biopsies really matter, this episode...

Itchy dogs are everywhere—and managing chronic skin disease can be one of the most challenging parts of veterinary practice. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway chats with Dr. Heather Akridge (IDEXX Dermatology) for a practical deep dive into managing itchy pets and atopic skin disease. They break down how to gather a meaningful dermatologic history, rule out common causes o...

Red blood cell morphology can reveal critical clues about your patient’s health—but only if you know what you’re looking for. In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, our host, Dr. Sylvia Conway sits down with Dr. Guillermo Couto to takes us beyond the numbers to explore the diagnostic power of blood smears. We’ll break down: • Why abnormal erythrocytes matter and what they indicate • How to avoid...

Shake Up Your Workup is moving to Spotify and Apple Podcasts in January 2026! Join Dr. Sylvia Conway and expert guests for Season 2 as they discuss innovative approaches to everyday clinical diagnostics. Season 2 kicks off January 22 with episodes about abnormal erythrocytes, atopic skin disease, GI patients, and much more! To revisit episodes from Season 1, you can access the replays and accompan...