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Latest Episodes:

No Pain - Much to Gain: Top Tips For a Comfortable Recovery Sep 16, 2021

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In this episode, Donna M. Sisak CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) will discuss suggested anesthetic/analgesic planning and preparations for a safe and comfortable recovery. The focus will be on the importance of assessing each patient as an individual when designing a pre-emptive, multimodal plan, minimizing/avoiding nociception/perception to promote a comfortable and safe recovery.

Elevating Dental Wellness: Good for the Pet. Good for the Practice Sep 09, 2021

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Learn how preventive care in dentistry is essential to your patients, clients, and your practice’s overall well-being. This podcast also includes a look at the potential emotional and financial costs of treatment versus preventive care.

How to Successfully Expand Your Vet Practice Sep 02, 2021

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This program will provide an overview for successfully expanding a veterinary practice. Attendees will learn valuable keys to successful practice ownership and strategies for growth opportunities through expansions. We will walk through types of expansion, SBA loan programs, real-estate best practices, and acquisitions vs. expansions. Join us for an exciting discussion to learn more about your path to success.

Beyond the Diagnosis: Remembering the Importance of Pain Management in Our Patients Aug 27, 2021

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The recognition and treatment of pain in animals is paramount to our success as veterinary professionals. In conjunction with Animal Pain Awareness Month, current IVAPM president, Dr Jennifer Johnson, joins Dr Cassi in sharing how our profession can better recognize and treat pain, and how we can better educate pet owners.

Coffee Session with a Veterinary Dermatologist: Answering Questions You Might Have Also Wondered Aug 24, 2021

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In this VetFolio Voice episode, Dr. Charli Dong and Dr. Cassi discuss the multi-modal approach to managing dermatology cases, especially atopy. Also covered is the importance of client communications, setting expectations and some of the challenges and pitfalls when working up and managing dermatologic issues and the important role nutrition plays in these cases.

It’s Itchy Pet Awareness Month- Dermatology Tips for Success Aug 19, 2021

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August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month (IPAM)! Tune in to this podcast with Dr. Heather Peikes, board-certified dermatologist for tips for increasing success with your canine allergic dermatitis cases in today’s challenging times. We will discuss fun ways to get your practice ready for IPAM, tips to help train your technicians to perform and interpret skin cytologies, the Anchor Treatment concept for managing dogs with chronic atopic dermatitis, the truth about antihistamines and how to approach cases where current treatments don’t seem to work as well anymore.

What’s With All the Ticks? Aug 12, 2021

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Tick populations are growing and expanding. In this podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Susan Little detail the most common types of ticks, tick borne diseases and tick prevention to help keep practitioners up to date.

Nutritional Needs of Senior Cats Aug 05, 2021

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Cats are living longer than ever. As they age, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, periodontal disease, arthritis and cognitive dysfunction rise. Nutrition plays a role in minimizing clinical or slowing progression of these conditions, but senior cats with no diagnosed chronic illness also have altered nutritional requirements. Insidious weight loss and a decline in muscle mass contribute to morbidity, quality of life and mortality. This podcast will address what is known and what is believed to be important in feeding older cats to improve their health and wellbeing

Debunking Myths About Bugs & Drugs Jul 29, 2021

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This podcast is a discussion of antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal veterinary medicine. Covering a range of issues, this podcast focuses on clinically relevant concepts of antimicrobial stewardship, why the topic is important and what veterinarians can do to improve antimicrobial use, aiming to maximize patient outcomes and minimize the impact of antimicrobial use.

Don’t Wait for Weight Loss: Supporting Intake in Cats With CKD Jul 22, 2021

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