IntroVETS Podcast

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Snackisode 4.4: Shunt The Front Door Jul 26, 2023

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Lauren, JJ, and special guest technician Elena continue to investigate the case of a dog with urate uroliths and elevated bile acids. This is part 2 of a two-part case. For the first part, see Episode 4.4: Please Don't Be High.

This episode includes a review of the potential causes of bile acids elevations in the dog, as well as a discussion about portosystemic shunts in the dog.

Sources:
(1) Konstantinidis, A. O., et al. (2023). Congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs and cats: Classification, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis. Veterinary Sciences, 10(2), 160. DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10020160
(2) Williams, K., & Ward, E. Portosystemic shunt in dogs. VCA Animal Hospitals. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/portosystemic-shunt-in-dogs
(3) Nelson, N. C., & Nelson, L. L. (2011). Anatomy of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in dogs as determined by computed tomography angiography. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 52(5), 498-506. DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01827.x
(4) Minnesota Urolith Center. Canine urate uroliths. University of Minnesota. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlhPTeoK8E6D5UgCjtRr9JQGHbPXNg5u/view
(5) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2020). Portosystemic shunt (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(6) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Urolithiasis, urate (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(7) Rishniw, M. (2017). Bile acids. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Please Don't Be High Jul 19, 2023

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Lauren, JJ, and special guest technician Elena investigate the case of a dog that is straining to urinate.

This episode includes a detailed discussion of urate uroliths in the dog.

Sources:
(1) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Urolithiasis, urate (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(2) Rishniw, M. (2017). Bile acids. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Snackisode 4.3: Solid Advice Jul 12, 2023

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Lauren and JJ provide clinical updates about the potential zoonotic implications of feeding raw diets, whether dogs dislike white lab coats, and the efficacy of adding dexamethasone to topical chlorhexidine wipe products.

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(1) Chan, D. (2023). Risks of feeding raw diets to dogs and considerations for human health. Clinician's Brief. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/risks-raw-diets-dogs-human-health-bacteria
(2) Mounsey et al. (2022). Evidence that fecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli by 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom is associated with raw feeding. One Health, 14(1), 100370. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771422000027?via%3Dihub
(3) Koch, SN. (2023). Stability of injectable dexamethasone in chlorhexidine wipes and pads. Clinician's Brief. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/dexamethasone-injectable-chlorhexidine-allergies-wipes-pads
(4) Bancroft, S., et al. (2022). Stability of dexamethasone sodium phosphate over a 28 day period when added to commercial veterinary wipe and pad products. Veterinary Dermatology, 33(6), 498-502. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vde.13108
(5) Fanucchi, L. & Norton, S. (2022). Dogs' preference for white coat versus no white coat when offered a food reward in the exam room. Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research, 7(1), 000219. https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/dogs-preference-for-white-coat-versus-no-white-coat-when-offered-a-food-reward-in-the-exam-room.pdf

Mousing Hawk Jul 05, 2023

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Lauren and JJ investigate the cause of neurologic signs in a dog.

This episode includes a review of the management of bromethalin ingestion, as well as a review of the management of hypernatremia caused by activated charcoal administration.

Sources:
(1) Ball, A. (2014). Managing hypernatremia after activated charcoal administration. Veterinary Medicine, 109(4), 126-130.
(2) Brister, J., Gwaltney-Brant, S., & Dekker, M. (2021). Bromethalin toxicosis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(3) Brister, J., Gwaltney-Brant, S., & Dekker, M. (2021). Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(4) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2021). Hypernatremia (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(5) Veterinary Information Network (2017). Charcoal, activated. VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook. www.vin.com

Snackisode 4.2: Take Cover Jun 28, 2023

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Lauren and JJ answer a letter from the mailbag: Should no-show fees be charged to clients who miss appointments?

That's Not a Cervix Jun 21, 2023

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Lauren and JJ investigate a case of swelling, pain, and skin sores in a puppy.

This episode includes a detailed discussion of juvenile cellulitis in puppies.

Sources:
(1) Rothrock, K., Short, J., Shell, L. G., & Evans, A. G. (2019). Juvenile cellulitis (canine). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
NOTE: This online doucment was updated on 6/12/23, after recording of this episode but before release of the episode.
(2) Rosenkrantz, W. (2022). Canine pediatric dermatology. Proceedings of the 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference.
(3) Banovic, F. (2020). Dermatologic emergencies: What's that? Proceedings of the 2020 Western Veterinary Conference.

Snackisode 4.1: Potluck Yard Sale Tattoo Jun 14, 2023

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Lauren and JJ discuss a new monoclonal antibody treatment for parvoviral enteritis, review a case of bat-transmitted rabies in a human child, and share their favorite things of the week.

Sources:

Seymour KG. Elanco announces first-ever canine parvovirus treatment. AAHA NEWStat. May 5, 2023. https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2023-5/elanco-announces-first-ever-canine-parvovirus-treatment/#:~:text=What%20to%20know%20about%20CPMA,weeks%20old%20who%20test%20positive
Elanco announces breakthrough treatment for deadly canine parvovirus. Elanco. May 2, 2023. https://www.elanco.com/en-us/insights/elanco-announces-breakthrough-treatment-for-deadly-canine-parvovirus
Blackburn D, Minhaj FS, Al Hammoud R, et al. Human Rabies — Texas, 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2022;71:1547–1549. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7149a2
Hein I. CDC detais rabies death after boy goes untreated following bat bite. Medpage Today. December 9, 2022. https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/102181

You're Not Wrong Jun 07, 2023

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Lauren and JJ are back with a case to kick off season 4 of the podcast! What is causing weakness, decreased appetite, and weight loss in this canine patient?

The episode includes a review of the diagnosis and management of hypoadrenocorticism in the dog, as well as important information about accurate diagnosis in patients who have already received steroids.

Special thanks to Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM for agreeing to be featured on this episode!

Sources:
(1) Behrend, E., Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Hypoadrenocorticism (canine). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(2) Lobetti, R., Lindquist, E., Frank, J., Casey, D., Marek, K., & Timon, T. (2016). Retrospective study of adrenal gland ultrasonography in dogs with normal and abnormal ACTH stimulation test. Journal of Veterinary Clinical Practice and Petcare, 1(1), 1-6.
(3) Wenger, M., Mueller, C., Kook, P. H., & Reusch, C. E. (2010). Ultrasonographic evaluation of adrenal glands in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism or mimicking diseases. Veterinary Record, 167(1), 207-210.

Special Guest: Ellen Behrend.

Season 4 Update Apr 24, 2023

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Lauren and JJ are working hard on season 4 of the podcast and expect new episodes to be released in June 2023!

If you have stories, questions, or cases for the podcast, please send them to introvetspodcast@gmail.com. Catch up with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok @introvets.

Howloween Spooktacular 2022 Oct 26, 2022

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Lauren and JJ explore the myth - the legend - the werewolf!

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