IntroVETS Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Snackisode 3.15: Healthy Risks Oct 19, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Katie Krothapalli to the podcast to talk about non-clinical veterinary roles, the importance of remaining flexible, healthy risk-taking, and how to find a better fit professionally.

Special Guest: Katie Krothapalli .

Side-Eye Emoji Oct 12, 2022

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Lauren and JJ investigate a cluster of odd symptoms in a dog, including lameness, lethargy, vomiting, and seizures.

This episode includes a review of hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism.

References:

Rothrock K, Shell L: Hypocalcemia (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2017. www.vin.com
Rothrock K, Wasik B, Shell L: Hypoparathyroidism (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2021. www.vin.com
Harper JA, Burchell RK: Comparison, accuracy, and precision of cage-side and reference laboratory analyzers: Ionized calcium. European Veterinary Internal Medicine Companion Animal Congress Proceedings, 2020.
Nowers T: Parathyroid disorders in dogs and cats. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference Proceedings, 2017.
Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th Edition, 2004.
Galvao DB, et al.: Treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Kirk's Current Veteirnary Therapy XV, 2014.

Snackisode 3.14: Hope for Hemoabdomen Oct 05, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome Emergency Critical Care Specialist Dr. Sam Stewart to the podcast to discuss a currently ongoing clinical trial for hemoabdomen due to splenic tumors in canine patients.

Visit the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine's information page about the study: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/research/clinical-trials/canine-hemangiosarcoma/

Download a flyer about the clinical trial from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ETHOS-Clinical-Trial-Flyer19.pdf

Read about the Ethos-PUSH study, including the full list of participating hospitals, at the Ethos Veterinary Health site: https://www.ethosvet.com/clinical-study/ethos-precision-medicine-umbrella-study-for-hemangiosarcoma-epush/

Special Guest: Sam Stewart.

Cute But Deadly Sep 28, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome Licensed Veterinary Technician Elena Graves back to the podcast to discuss a case of epistaxis in a dog.

This episode includes an in-depth discussion of nasal aspergillosis.

References:

Hillsman S, Tolbrert KM: Differential diagnosis: Epistaxis. Clinician’s Brief. August 2018. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/differential-diagnosis-epistaxis
Robinson NG: Yunnan baiyao: Facts & myths. Clinician’s Brief. January 2016. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/yunnan-baiyao-facts-myths
Brister J, Morgan RV: Aspergillosis/ penicillosis, nasal (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. June 2019. www.vin.com
Sharp NJH, Harvey, CE, Sullivan M: Canine Nasal Aspergillosis and Penicilliosis . Compend Contin Educ Vet 1991 Vol 13 (1) pp. 41-49.
Vangrinsven E, Duprez JN, Taminiau B, et al.: Comparison of culture-dependent and -independent methods on nasal swabs in dogs with nasal discharge. European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animal Online Congress 2021.
Stepaniuk KS, Gingerich W: Suspect odontogenic infection etiology for canine lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis. Journal of Veterinary Dentistry 2015; 32(1): 22-29. DOI: 10.1177/089875641503200103
Biénès T, Vangrinsven E, Fastrès A, et al.: Utility of fungal polymerase chain reaction on nasal swab samples in the diagnosis and monitoring of sinonasal aspergillosis in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2022; 36(4): 1295-1302. DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16441

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Snackisode 3.13: Stick the Landing Sep 21, 2022

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Lauren and JJ discuss important clinical updates including canine outcomes in high-rise syndrome, a recently published case series about tartaric acid toxicity in dogs and its link to grape and raisin toxicity, and a new clinical trial for hemoabdomen patients at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

No Is Not An Emotion Sep 14, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss resiliency, post-traumatic growth, and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.

Veterinary Hope Foundation: https://veterinaryhope.org/

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

Snackisode 3.12: Wet Werewolves Sep 07, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome relief veterinarian Dr. Shelby Agnew back to the podcast to discuss workplace red flags.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

I Believe I Can Fly Aug 31, 2022

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Lauren and JJ discuss the treatment of high-rise syndrome - falls of more than two stories - in cats, including some amazing survival stores about falls over twenty stories!

References:

Buriko Y: High-rise syndrome. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2018 Proceedings.
Whitney W, Mehlhaff C: High-rise syndrome in cats. Journal of the American Veteirnary Medical Association, 1987; 191(11): 1399-1403.
Gordon L, Thacher C, Kapatkin A: High-rise syndrome in dogs: 81 cases (1985-1991). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1993; 202(1): 118-122.
Vnuk D. Feline high-rise syndrome: 119 cases (1998–2001). J Feline Med Surg. 2004;6(5):305–312.
Papazoglou LG, Galatos AD, Patsikas MN, et al.: High-rise syndrome in cats: 207 cases (1988-1998). Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 2001; 31(3): 98-102.

Snackisode 3.11: The Late 1900s Aug 24, 2022

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In Snackisode 3.11, Lauren and JJ answer a "what would you do?" question from the mail bag: When a veterinarian and a technician disagree about patient care, what should be done?

Can't Get No Catisfaction Aug 17, 2022

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Lauren and JJ welcome feline specialist Dr. Michelle Gaspar back to the podcast to talk about feline GI disease and the latest vaccination recommendations from AAFP and AAHA.

2020 AAHA/ AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/feline-vaccination-guidlines/resource-center/2020-aahaa-afp-feline-vaccination-guidelines.pdf

Special Guest: Michelle Gaspar.