Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Unique Considerations in Feline Anesthesia With Dr. Mama Oct 15, 2026

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Cats aren't just small dogs, especially when it comes to anesthesia—and treating them as such can mean missing red flags that put patients at real risk. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Khursheed Mama joins Dr. Beth to highlight key feline-specific anesthesia considerations, from preoperative screening for occult hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to species-specific drug metabolism, airway management, and how to spot a recovery that's gone off track.

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The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Taylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Should Veterinarians Be First Responders? Sep 21, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. What happens when an animal is caught in a car crash, disaster, or other emergency? In this episode, they explore a new effort to put trained veterinarians alongside first responders and whether this is a role the profession is ready to embrace.

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https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/first-responders-veterinary-network-enlists-veterinarians-to-help-save-lives/

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Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Beyond T4: Managing Complex Hyperthyroid Cats With Dr. Cook Sep 17, 2026

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Sometimes hyperthyroidism is straightforward, and other times… management takes the long and winding road. In this Partner Podcast episode, Dr. Audrey Cook joins Dr. Beth to discuss the unmasking of chronic kidney disease following treatment of feline hyperthyroidism and review strategies for the monitoring and long-term management of cats with both conditions. Tune in for a practical framework for methimazole trials, the role of an FDA-approved oral methimazole solution, and treatment decisions in complex patients.

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Podcast@instinct.vet

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The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Taylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Felanorm® (methimazole) Oral Solution: As with all methimazole products, wear protective single use, impermeable (e.g., latex or nitrile) gloves when administering the solution. The most commonly reported side effects in cats are anorexia, vomiting, head/facial pruritus or edema, depression/lethargy, weight loss, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, skin lesions, elevated BUN, diarrhea, and thrombocytopenia. In some reported cases, the patients recovered after adverse reactions were recognized, the drug was withdrawn, and veterinary care was applied. Methimazole has anti-vitamin K activity and may induce bleeding diathesis without evidence of thrombocytopenia. Not for use in pregnant or lactating queens. Not for use in cats with primary renal or hepatic failure, autoimmune disease, or with hematological disorders (see the full prescribing information for additional details). For full prescribing information, contact VIRBAC at 1-800-338-3659, visit vet‑us.virbac.com or click to download.

Lick Granulomas With Dr. White Sep 14, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Amelia G. White, DVM, MS, DACVD to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Lick Granulomas.” Dr. White uses a case-based approach to explain how identifying and controlling the underlying trigger, rather than just managing the lesion itself, is central to lasting resolution. Topics include culture and biopsy methodology, antimicrobial management, barrier protection, fluorescent light therapy, and the role of behavioral medications in treatment planning.

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podcast@instinct.vet

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Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts

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Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host

Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

The B2 Dog: What Every General Practitioner Should Know About Preclinical Heart Disease With Dr. Visser Sep 10, 2026

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A newly ausculted heart murmur is a common encounter in general practice, but navigating what comes next isn’t always straightforward. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Lance Visser, board-certified veterinary cardiologist, breaks down the essentials of myxomatous mitral valve disease, including staging and diagnostic criteria, the landmark EPIC trial data, and what the recent approval of VETMEDIN® (pimobendan) by the FDA for the preclinical B2 dogs means for clinical practice.

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