VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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What you need to know about urinary health in aging cats with Dr. Hazel Carney | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Aug 22, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Hazel Carney, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) on what you need to know about urinary health in aging cats. First, how do we get cat caregivers to be more proactive about feline healthcare, and how do we get cat owners to notice lower urinary tract signs such as PU/PD more? What are major signs and causes of lower urinary tract disease in the aging cat, and what steps can we help cat owners implement both nutrition-wise and environmental-wise to improve feline health? How can we take a more proactive role in feline urinary health? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!
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Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Cardiac Death in Dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Aug 15, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss atrial fibrillation (AF) in dogs. AF is a common arrhythmia in our canine patients, characterized by that classic “tennis shoes in a dryer” sound on auscultation. This arrhythmia is caused by disorganized, rapid electrical activity of the atria (Pedro). After identification of this abnormality on physical examination, it is important to confirm the arrhythmia with an electrocardiogram (ECG) and consider a full cardiac assessment to better understand the cause and severity of this finding. AF can itself lead to structural remodeling, and in humans with AF, an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is observed (Waldmann). However, it is unclear whether this risk for SCD is also true in dogs.
Sponsored By: Royal Canin

How to hire vets and how to find the job that's right for you | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Aug 08, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Andrew Heller (IndeVets co-founder and IndeVet #1) and Dr. Samantha Cantor (Veterinary Success Manager) at IndeVets. Find out how to hire veterinarians and what some red flags are that you should look for when interviewing a veterinarian. What are some green flags when hiring? Often veterinarian owners aren't specifically trained in hiring so this podcast will provide some key tips!
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What you need to know about feline diabetes management with Dr. Deb Greco, DACVIM | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Aug 01, 2022

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In today’s VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Deb Greco, PhD, DACVIM about diabetes mellitus in cats. Is there anything we as veterinary professionals can do better at identifying and monitoring cats that are either at risk or have preclinical diabetes? What can we do to work with our pet owners to keep cats from progressing to diabetes mellitus? Is there anything we can implement early — or even preemptively — to minimize the predisposition for insulin resistance? What are the odds of diabetic remission in cats? Learn long-term management - including dietary management, monitoring and tapering of insulin - in this VETgirl podcast!

The association between dexmedetomidine and gallbladder edema HALO in sedated dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 25, 2022

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), Assistant Clinical Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Mississippi State University on a recent study he published entitled "Sedation with dexmedetomidine is associated with transient gallbladder wall thickening and peritoneal effusion in some dogs undergoing abdominal ultrasonography." If you're doing point-of-care ultrasounds (AKA FAST ultrasounds) on your patients sedated with dexmedetomidine, you'll need to be on the look out for gallbladder edema or the "HALO" sign. Tune in to learn all the important differentials you should be keeping in mind when you see the HALO sign on veterinary ultrasound!
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Solutions for Feline Urinary Disease with Dr. Kelly St. Denis | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 20, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) will review feline urinary disease. What's the classic signalment for cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), and what are the clinical signs? What we can do to help cat owners identify it sooner, and how do we diagnose and manage cats with urinary disease? How can we take a more proactive role in feline urinary health? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!
Sponsored By: Royal Canin

Common large animal problems you need to know about with Dr. Kathryn Slaughter-Mehfoud | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 18, 2022

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Thank you for visiting our VETgirl podcast page! Accessing the podcast transcript and getting CE credit for podcasts is a members-only feature! If you're a member, please log in! Otherwise, to get more learning on, join VETgirl ELITE over for 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Treatment of Refractory Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 11, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the treatment of refractory coccidioidomycosis in dogs. Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever, is a common fungal infection in the southwestern United States that is caused by the organisms Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Pulmonary infections leading to fungal pneumonia are the most common presentation, though roughly a quarter of dogs will suffer from a disseminated infection, such as infection of the central nervous system and/or skeletal system (Johnson). Itraconazole and fluconazole are common first-line treatment choices, and treatment can be quite prolonged depending on the case. Unfortunately, some patients with this disease are refractory to standard antifungal treatment, and these dogs may require amphotericin B or other antifungal regimens. Additional therapeutic strategies are urgently needed for these patients!
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Chatting with Dr. Meghan Vaught, DACVECC about Cyberbullying in Veterinary Medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 06, 2022

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Meghan Vaught, DACVECC, Criticalist and ECC Service Director at the Maine Veterinary Medical Center on cyberbullying in veterinary medicine. What do we do when our veterinary staff and clinic undergo the vitriol of pet owners or veterinary professionals in general?

Echocardiographic predictors of first onset of atrial fibrillation in dogs with CVHD using Speckle Tracking | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 04, 2022

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review echocardiographic predictors of first onset of atrial fibrillation in dogs with chronic valvular heart disease (CVHD) AKA myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). The onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a negative prognostic indicator in dogs with underlying structural heart disease, and the likelihood of onset of atrial fibrillation is higher with increases in left atrial size and body weight. Furthermore, the greater the patient’s ventricular response rate, or ultimately heart rate, in atrial fibrillation, the worse the prognosis is known to be. As a result, pharmacologic heart rate control is a major goal of treatment in dogs with atrial fibrillation secondary to structural heart disease. Early detection of onset of atrial fibrillation, if possible, would reduce the amount of time during which a dog may be experiencing as-yet undetected rapid atrial fibrillation. Data in humans have determined that certain markers on surface electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ECHO) can be useful in predicting the onset of atrial fibrillation. Specifically, tissue Doppler and speckle tracking (STE) of the left atrium via echocardiogram have proven to be most useful in humans, and these methods have been studied in dogs as well, both healthy and those with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).
Sponsored By: Royal Canin