Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Top 6 Conditions Found During Canine Rectal Examination with Dr. Lea Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Christopher Lea, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Conditions Found During Canine Rectal Examination.” Rectal examinations are always appropriate, but not uniformly applicable, so Dr. Lea discusses using clinical judgment when it comes to real-world scenarios. He reviews the checklist for rectal examination findings and shares some of the next steps when you’ve found an abnormality.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-6-conditions-found-during-canine-rectal-examination

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

What Veterinarians Should Know About Managing the Cancer Patient with Dr. Clifford Jun 01, 2023

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When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it’s common for nutritional discussions to get put on the back burner. In this episode, Dr. Craig Clifford sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to explain why the nutritional needs of the cancer patient can dramatically differ from those of healthy pets and how cachexia caused by cancer warrants close attention from the general practitioner. Listen in as they discuss the importance of offering nutritional guidance to pet owners and discuss how Hill’s ONC Care diet is changing the options for nutritional intervention.

Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

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PAWs: The Acronym Behind the Treatment Plan with Dr. Deiss May 25, 2023

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Is the cost of care always the elephant in the examination room, or is that an unfounded assumption? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Tracey Deiss to discuss new survey results that shed light on the factors influencing veterinary recommendations and the driving forces behind pet owner treatment decisions. Dr. Deiss also shares how using the PAWs acronym can help leave ‘assumption bias’ at the door the next time you create a treatment plan.

Sponsored by Zoetis

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For more information on pet owners’ willingness to pay and to download the 2023 Convenia Pricing Calculator, visit CalculateConvenia.com

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The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: The Data on Veterinary Burnout May 22, 2023

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary teams today. Wellness and burnout have become buzzwords in the veterinary world in recent years. But what’s the truth when it comes to the well-being of today’s veterinary professionals? Galaxy Vets conducted a study to look for those answers, and in today’s episode, we’re filling you in on the causes of burnout and the tangible changes that can help.

Resource:

https://galaxyvets.com/the-emotional-toll-of-financial-stress-work-environment-and-euthanasia/

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

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.

A Focus on POCUS: Ultrasound in General Practice with Dr. Brunke May 18, 2023

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From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic’s ultrasound and how portable, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way we practice.

Sponsored by Butterfly

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Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia in a Dog with Dr. Bugbee May 15, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia in a Dog.” To start, Dr. Bugbee explains the differences between primary and secondary cases of ITP, highlighting the platelet “cutoff” for spontaneous bleeding and some of the disease sequelae you may encounter. He then elaborates on therapy and follow-up, with steroids as the primary medication and several drugs that can be considered for secondary use.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/immune-mediated-thrombocytopenia-dog

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

Veterinary Breakroom: What Is ChatGPT & How Could It Impact Vet Med? May 08, 2023

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It seems like stories about AI chatbots are suddenly all over the news and social media, including one about a bot that purportedly diagnosed a critically ill dog with IMHA. While generative artificial intelligence models may, in fact, enhance the delivery of medical care and information in the near future, they are not poised to replace clinicians. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss this new technology and its potential benefits and limitations in practice.

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The Team:

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

Transpalpebral Enucleation in Cats & Dogs with Dr. Haeussler May 01, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler Jr, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Transpalpebral Enucleation in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Haeussler discusses the common indications for enucleation, some of the typical complications, and different approaches. Then, he dives deeper into the details of the transpalpebral approach, sharing many helpful tips along the way.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/transpalpebral-enucleation-cats-dogs

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: What Does it Take to be Rescue-Approved? Apr 24, 2023

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, dive into their opinions on the strict adoption requirements put in place by some rescue organizations. Spurred by Dr. Beth’s desire—and difficulty—to adopt a second dog, they discuss the pros and cons of these rules, your ability to be a good dog owner without a 6’ fence, and whether or not this is influencing potential adopters to rule out rescue pets.

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The Team:

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

Osteoarthritis Pain in a Cat with Dr. Kieves Apr 17, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Nina R. Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Osteoarthritis Pain in a Cat.” Dr. Kieves reminds us that osteoarthritis is often a primary problem in cats, and it has to be managed long-term with a multimodal approach. She discusses practical ways to approach feline orthopedic examinations and how to reasonably use medications—including NSAIDs. Dr. Kieves also shares her take on the newly-approved monoclonal antibody therapy (frunevetmab) to treat cats with OA.

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