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CKD 101: Evaluating and Treating Feline Patients Aug 24, 2023

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats. Though it can show up more dramatically and be an emergency, it usually develops over time and affects older feline patients. CKD is not a curable or reversible disease, but early detection, support and treatment can improve the cat’s quality and length of life by slowing progression of the disease. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, earn CE and explore staging recommendations, substages, sequelae and effective therapeutics and strategies for managing progressive CKD. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/ckd-101-evaluating-and-treating-feline-patients-podcast-quiz

Multimodal Management of Equine Osteoarthritis Aug 17, 2023

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There is no cure for equine osteoarthritis (OA), and once arthritic changes have started in a horse, they cannot be reversed. However, a multimodal management plan can slow progression of the disease. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, earn CE and discover how to improve the comfort and quality of life of your equine patients by learning about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and multimodal management options for equine OA, including physical/environmental factors and pharmaceutical/biologic treatment options, with a brief focus on pentosan polysulfate sodium injection. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/multimodal-management-of-equine-osteoarthritis-podcast-quiz

Food Quality and Consistency: The Key To Success in Shelter Pets Aug 10, 2023

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Proper nutrition is a crucial part of helping pets in a shelter prepare for a better life when they are adopted. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, host Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Cody Dressler about the importance of quality and consistency in foods for shelter pets, including resources for shelter feeding programs. Learn about the American Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ guidelines for feeding shelter pets and hear about real-life examples that demonstrate the importance of feeding high-quality food consistently to shelter pets. Dr. Dressler and Dr. Cassi also delve into how to improve the appetite and manage the stress of animals in shelters.

Scribenote: The Future of Veterinary Medical Records Aug 03, 2023

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Medical records have often been referred to as “the source of truth,” and they serve many purposes for veterinary practitioners and their patients. In a perfect world, medical records provide all the details about the patient’s history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results, pre- and postoperative care, prescribed medications, and the patient’s follow up care and progress. When done well, these records can be understood by other veterinary practitioners and will support the veterinarian’s treatment decisions. As a result, many veterinarians feel enormous pressure to produce quality medical records, while still delivering the utmost level of care for their patients and clients. This balancing act can lead to veterinarians staying at the clinic late or coming in on days off and weekends to write and update their patients’ records. Not surprisingly, medical recordkeeping contributes to a workload that is often overwhelming, which is one of the top causes of burnout among veterinarians. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, host Dr. Cassi explores a new medical recordkeeping solution — Scribenote — designed to improve a veterinarian’s work-life balance and provide better efficiency at the clinic. Tune in to hear how Dr. Katie Gallagher’s missed dinners and recordkeeping struggles led her brother Ryan Gallagher to create Scribenote.

Flipping the Script: A Look Inside Dr. Cassi’s House Call Practice Jul 27, 2023

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Have you ever considered owning a mobile clinic and making veterinary house calls? One passion of VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi is her house call practice. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we flip the mic on Dr. Cassi and turn over the hosting duties to Sam Sacasa, CVT. Sam gets Dr. Cassi to chat about the joys of being a low-volume, high-touch veterinarian — as well as the occasional chaos that ensues.

When to Reach for Apoquel or Cytopoint––And What About Puppies? Jul 20, 2023

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By now, you may be familiar with Apoquel and Cytopoint for the control of pruritus in dogs with allergic dermatitis. They are both fast-acting, safe and effective, but are you certain about the best use for each one? Both are beneficial options for dogs with itchiness caused by seasonal environmental allergies, but what about puppies? In this edition of VetFolio Voice, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Liska and host Dr. Cassi chat about 5 general bullet points for both Apoquel and Cytopoint to help listeners feel confident when making a choice for their itchy patients.

Insight After One Year of Use with Zenalpha Jul 13, 2023

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Veterinarians routinely sedate dogs in their daily practice to ensure the safety and comfort of their patients and the veterinary team, but canine sedatives carry some risk of harmful cardiovascular side effects. Zenalpha (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), which is used as a sedative and analgesic for dogs undergoing exams, certain medical procedures that require the patient to remain still or quiet, and minor surgical procedures, reduces that risk. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Matt Read chats with Dr. Cassi about the use of Zenalpha with other drugs, as a premedication to anesthesia, its side effects and reversal, as well as discussing patients who are good candidates for Zenalpha and how it helps a clinic's bottom line. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/insight-after-one-year-of-use-with-zenalpha-podcast-quiz

Basic Concepts of ECC for the GP Jul 06, 2023

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When an emergency case comes rushing through the door of your clinic, the goal of the veterinary team is to stabilize the patient so that you can make a diagnostic and treatment plan. In this vitally important episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Armi Pigott delve into basic emergency and critical care concepts that are designed to help general practitioners stabilize these patients with life-threatening illnesses or traumas. Tune in to learn about concepts that are invaluable in these situations, including the principles of triage, different types of shock and protocols for patient monitoring.

A Novel Approach to Treating Canine Lymphoma for the General Practitioner Jun 29, 2023

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Join us for this informative VetFolio Voice podcast episode that offers tips for the general practice team who are working with clients whose dogs have received a devastating lymphoma diagnosis. Dr. Cassi, the host of VetFolio Voice, and her guest, Dr. Kimberley Galligher, give a brief overview of canine lymphoma and offer guidelines for providing compassionate communication with these clients. You’ll learn strategies on how to partner with clients and collaborate with referring veterinary oncologists. One of the highlights of this episode is the discussion about the novel oral cancer drug, Laverdia-CA1® (verdinexor tablets), which is the first oral tablet the FDA has conditionally approved to treat lymphoma in dogs. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Galligher probe Laverdia-CA1’s role in the treatment of canine lymphoma in general practice. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/a-novel-approach-to-treating-canine-lymphoma-for-the-general-practitioner-podcast-quiz

Solensia: Confidently Controlling Feline Osteoarthritis Pain Jun 22, 2023

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When a client tells you their cat is finding it tough to jump, climb stairs and play, you understand the cat is probably coping with osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Because there is no cure for OA, the diagnosis is often devastating for a client. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Sarah Graham Marra about how veterinarians, their team members and cat owners can learn to recognize the signs of feline OA. Dr. Marra explains how the veterinarian can help control OA pain in a whole new way — with Solensia, a monthly injection administered in your clinic. Learn how Solensia can help improve the quality of life for a cat with OA pain and help preserve the human-animal bond.

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