VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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Cardiac cachexia in cats with congestive heart failure | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 16, 2020

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In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review cardiac cachexia in cats with congestive heart failure (CHF) - does it affect their prognosis and outcome? Cachexia, or bodily wasting in the form of muscle and weight loss, is a common systemic effect of numerous chronic diseases, including CHF. Sarcopenia refers to muscle loss associated with aging in the absence of an overt disease state. Cachexia negatively impacts patient quality of life and survival. Uniformly accepted definitions to identify cachexia and sarcopenia are lacking, and many variations in definition exist. The limited data evaluating cardiac cachexia in dogs and cats suggests a prevalence of 48-69%. Weight loss is a generally accepted criterion for determination of the presence of cachexia, which may result in underdiagnosis of cachexia in the early stages because muscle loss may precede loss in actual body weight. In cardiac cachexia, this lag in loss of body weight may be even more likely due to fluid retention, which may offset detectable loss of tissue weight. In humans, the loss of muscle itself is correlated with the aforementioned reductions in vigor and quality of life, not weight loss.

What's new with diabetes mellitus with Dr. Patty Lathan | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast Nov 09, 2020

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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!

Approach to the HBC patient for veterinary technicians | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 02, 2020

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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!

What role does SAA play in equine inflammation? | Dr. Nicola Pusterla | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 28, 2020

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on serum amyloid a (SAA) in horses as a marker of acute inflammation in horses. When should equine veterinarians be considering the point-of-care use of SAA in horses, and how can they use SAA to monitor response to treatment? Is it affected by NSAIDs or steroids? Learn it in this VETgirl equine veterinary podcast!

Primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 26, 2020

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Prognostic indicators in cats with septic peritonitis | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 19, 2020

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Heartworm resistance with Dr. Chris Adolph | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 14, 2020

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In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Chris Adolph, DVM on heartworm disease in dogs - what do we need to know, and why are we seeing resistance despite preventatives? What do you need to know about ProHeart vs. oral preventatives? Learn it with this VETgirl podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis.
Sponsored By: Zoetis

Clinical outcome in 25 dogs with pulmonary hypertension treated with sildenafil | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 11, 2020

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Severe Canine Anaphylaxis Prognostic Information and Mortality Rate | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 05, 2020

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Treating canine osteoarthritis with Dr. Kristin Kirby Shaw | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Sep 28, 2020

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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kristin Kirby Shaw DACVS, PhD, DACVSMR on how we veterinary professionals can treat canine osteoarthritis. What are the earliest signs of pain to look for in our canine patients? What are signs of pain that pet owners often overlook or don’t see as a sign of pain? What type of pain control in dogs should be using for analgesia and to reduce inflammation, and why is a multi-modal approach so important for managing osteoarthritis? Learn it with this VETgirl podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis.
Sponsored By: Zoetis