Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Anticonvulsants with Dr. Barnes Dec 27, 2021

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Heidi L. Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anticonvulsants.” Dr. Barnes reviews some available resources on managing seizures in dogs and the necessary difficulty of extrapolating those to cats. She then dives into the discussion about phenobarbital, potassium bromide, levetiracetam, and zonisamide. Load up on all this seizure knowledge!

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anticonvulsants

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Our Take on Personal Branding Dec 16, 2021

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, will be discussing the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary professionals today. Thanks to social media, it’s easier than ever to create a personal brand, but what does that mean exactly? What factors should you consider when starting or developing your own brand? Is it safe to express yourself freely as a public figure if you work for someone else? Bring your authentic self and join us in the breakroom while we mull over the answers to these questions and more.

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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 New Way to Think About Point-of-Care Parasite Testing with Dr. Cory Penn Dec 13, 2021

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Host Katie Berlin, DVM, chats with Cory Penn, DVM, about the changing face of fecal testing in veterinary medicine. Dr. Cory reminds us why it’s still so important to be diligent about checking fecal samples regularly in all our patients, discusses strengths and limitations of available parasite testing, and shows us how artificial intelligence technology may permanently change the way we look at poop.

Resources:

https://www.vetscanimagyst.com/

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

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

Watery Diarrhea & Frequent Fecal Dribbling in a Cat with Dr. Pohlman Dec 06, 2021

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Lisa M. Pohlman, DVM, MS, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Watery Diarrhea & Frequent Fecal Dribbling in a Cat.” Dr. Pohlman talks about her diagnostic process when determining the cause of this cat’s diarrhea, with an emphasis on differentiating between Giardia spp and Tritrichomonas foetus. After determining a diagnosis of T. foetus, Dr. Pohlman then discusses treatment, patient monitoring, follow-up, and how to prevent spread.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/watery-diarrhea-frequent-fecal-dribbling-cat

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

The New Gold Standard for Hypertensive Cats with Dr. Beckett Nov 29, 2021

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Host Katie Berlin, DVM, feels her blood pressure spike just thinking about pilling her spicy cat, whereas guest Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, relaxes by sharing a moment outdoors with his sweet cat LeiLani. Dr. Grant shares how he approaches blood pressure monitoring and management in feline patients, including an overview of the RAAS (trust us—it’s never sounded so good!) and what he considers to be the gold standard for treating hypertension in cats, which, to Dr. Katie’s relief, does not involve a pill at all.

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Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Canine Aggression with Dr. Pike Nov 22, 2021

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Canine Aggression Toward Other Dogs & Humans.” Dr. Pike reviews the foundations of aggression in dogs discussing both the medical and behavioral factors associated with aggression. She shares great everyday tips for how to manage these cases—even through telemedicine.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/canine-aggression-toward-other-dogs-humans

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Surviving the Holiday Season Nov 18, 2021

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary professionals today. While the holidays are a joyous time for many people, this time of year has unique stresses for the veterinary team. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie discuss everything from time-off requests to parties and food to the very real and serious topic of the moral distress that can accompany increased euthanasia appointments during the holidays. Plus, Dr. Alyssa shares the time she played a Grinch-themed prank on her boss. Grab a Christmas cookie and join us in the veterinary breakroom as we talk about how to survive “the most wonderful time of the year.”

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Lyme Disease: Staying One Step Ahead of the Spread with Dr. Herrin & Dr. Pritchard Nov 15, 2021

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This mythbusting episode features two guests, Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD, and Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), who chat with host Katie Berlin, DVM about some of the biggest misconceptions we encounter about Lyme disease. The three discuss why Lyme and other wildlife-transmitted diseases like leptospirosis are now threatening dogs in areas previously not considered endemic and why a multimodal prevention strategy is the best bet for nearly every dog regardless of lifestyle.

Resource:

https://www.elanco.us/products-services/dogs/duramunelyme

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Veterinary Breakroom Nov 11, 2021

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Normally in the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, sit down to discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. But this week, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie lighten the mood with stories of some of the more bizarre situations they have experienced during their combined 30 years in clinical practice. Find out the unexpected conclusion to Dr. Kaite’s PU work-up in a cat and what led to Dr. Alyssa extricating a racquetball from the mouth of a goat. Grab your favorite beverage and join us in the breakroom—just be forewarned, these stories have the potential to make you spit out your drink.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Top 5 Fine-Needle Biopsy Sample Collection & Handling Errors with Dr. Pohlman Nov 08, 2021

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Lisa M. Pohlman, DVM, MS, DACVP, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Fine-Needle Biopsy Sample Collection & Handling Errors.” Dr. Pohlman explains why we sometimes don’t get the answers we expect and how to get the most out of our fine-needle samples. She shares great practical details about the “woodpecker” technique, optimal needle size, and avoiding formalin fume contamination.

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