VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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Cats with micturition disorders presenting as urinary incontinence | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Aug 02, 2021

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Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 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!

Dealing with atopic dermatitis with Dr. Ashley Bourgeois | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 26, 2021

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In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD, the "Derm Vet," on all things atopic dermatitis related. Dr. Bourgeois practices as a board-certified dermatologist at Animal Dermatology Clinic inPortland, OR. Here, she'll discuss how you can "ditch the itch" and get your veterinary practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August. Learn how to better communicate with your derm clients and set expectations on management and treatment of this life-long disease!
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Accuracy of a flash glucose monitoring system in dogs with DKA | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 19, 2021

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss the use of flash glucose monitoring systems (FGMS) in the management of dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Emerging evidence has promoted the use of FGMS devices for measuring interstitial glucose (IG) levels in diabetics, and using this information as a patient management tool. In fact, you may have even noticed commercials for such devices, which are becoming increasingly popular for humans with diabetes mellitus. Essentially the FGMS consists of a small, disc-shaped sensor that is placed on a shaved patch of skin, typically near the base of the neck in dogs. Interstitial glucose concentrations are read, and the data is stored and made available through a reader device, such as a smartphone. The ability to obtain more frequent glucose assessments without repeated blood draws is clearly appealing! While this device has been investigated in dogs with diabetes mellitus, there is little information about its performance specifically in the setting of DKA. Therefore, in a recent study by Malerba et al entitled Accuracy of a flash glucose monitoring system in dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis, the authors sought to assess the performance and accuracy of FGMS in dogs with DKA.

The use of probiotics in dogs and cats with Dr. Raj Naik | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 12, 2021

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In today’s VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Raj Naik, DACVN on the use of probiotics in dogs and cats. Do probiotics work, and what specific type should you be reaching for and when? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!

The developmental stages in gut microbiota, bile acids, and clostridial species in healthy puppies | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jul 05, 2021

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome in puppies. Lately it seems that microbiome talk is all the rage! We are inundated with commercials for probiotics, catchy news articles about the microbiome, and news of novel medical treatments like fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs). In parallel to the newsworthy buzzwords, we are also seeing a tsunami of research being released about the microbiome, ranging across a broad spectrum of animal species, environmental ecosystems, and states of health and disease. Small animal veterinarians have joined this conversation as well, with plenty of exciting research being published regarding various aspects of canine and feline microbial communities. However, the development of the gut microbiome in puppies after birth and before doggy adulthood is one area where our research is lacking. So, Blake et al wanted to evaluate this in a study entitled Developmental stages in microbiota, bile acids, and clostridial species in healthy puppies to examine the composition of the fecal microbiome and fecal bile acid profiles in puppies, young adult dogs, and adult dogs.
Sponsored By: IndeVets

Myocarditis in dogs: What's the clinical presentation, causes and outcome? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jun 28, 2021

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the clinical presentation, cardiovascular findings, etiology, and outcome of myocarditis in dogs. Myocarditis, or inflammation of the myocardium, is not well studied in dogs but can occur secondary to infectious and noninfectious etiologies. Infectious etiologies previously reported in dogs include trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, parvovirus, toxoplasmosis, neosporosis, borreliosis, ehrlichiosis, leptospirosis and bartonellosis. Drugs, toxins, immune-mediated disease, trauma, heat stroke, shock, and idiopathic account for the reported noninfectious causes. Definitive diagnosis requires histopathology, which would mean the need for endomyocardial biopsy in living patients – which I'll admit, I'm scared to do - it's not exactly a procedure without risk. As a result, antemortem histopathology is not commonly obtained in dogs and diagnosis is usually presumptive based on the subjective clinical picture. Standard criteria for antemortem diagnosis have not been established in dogs.
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Treating Amanita amatoxin mushroom poisoning in dogs using percutaneous biliary drainage and octreotide | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jun 21, 2021

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Managing Chronic Otitis with Dr. Wayne Rosenkrantz, DACVD | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast Jun 14, 2021

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Wayne Rosenkrantz, DACVD of Animal Dermatology Group. If you see patients with canine otitis (which you do!), find out why it's so important to find the primary cause of otitis, tips for performing a good otoscopic exam, whether or not to use topical versus systemic therapies for otitis externa, or whether to perform a culture/sensitivity on that ear!
Sponsored By: Merck Animal Health

What's new with osteoarthritis with Dr. Carolina Medina, DACVSMR | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jun 09, 2021

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In today’s VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Carolina Medina, DACVSMR, CVA, CVCH, CVPP about osteoarthritis (OA) in our canine and feline patients. What mistakes should we avoid when it comes to diagnosis, management and treatment of osteoarthritis in veterinary medicine? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!

What you need to know about blood pressure in veterinary medicine with Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Jun 07, 2021

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS discuss blood pressure in veterinary medicine. Learn how we measure it, what it means or represents, and when we should be concerned about hypotension or hypertension in our veterinary patients! And that's why VETgirl wants one of these in every single veterinary clinic out there!
Sponsored By: IndeVets