Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. How far do pet owners around the world have to travel to see a veterinarian—and what does that mean for access to care? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack a recent article on global travel time to veterinary services and share their perspectives on what it reveals for the profession.

Resource:

• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-60102-y

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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

When it comes to skin disease, the real question isn’t if you should use topical therapy—it’s which one. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, dermatologist Dr. Domenico Santoro unpacks why ingredient selection matters, how to match the product to the patient, and what to consider when treating everything from itchy paws to greasy coats.

Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, LLC

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• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
• Taylor Argo - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapse in a Female Cat.” Shining a spotlight on this rare presentation, Dr. Thomovsky combines her ER experience with literature reports to put together a game plan that’ll take care of these critical cats

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/prolapse-cat-treatment

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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they share their thoughts on aquamation, a greener alternative to traditional flame-based cremation that’s gaining traction in veterinary aftercare. From how the process works to what remains at the end, they explore the science, sustainability, and practical considerations of this emerging option.

Resources:

• https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/april-2022/f1-aquamation/#:~:text=Aquamation%2C%20also%20known%20as%20alkaline,in%20the%20US%20and%20abroad
• https://www.apoquel.com

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• [email protected]

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• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

When an unexpected heart murmur shows up, you may not have a specialist on speed dial, but you can have their advice in your back pocket. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, cardiologists John Bonagura and Teresa DeFrancesco share real-world advice on how to detect, stage, and manage myxomatous mitral valve disease. Listen in for practical strategies to deploy the next time you’re faced with the unexpected on the other end of the stethoscope.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

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• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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The Team:

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
• Taylor Argo - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 4 Primary Immune-Mediated Disorders in Dogs.” In part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) and pemphigus foliaceus. He covers some diverse presentations for IMPA and makes joint taps sound highly doable. You’ll also be reminded about those fabled “fried egg cells.”

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anemia-thrombocytopenia-immune-disorder-dogs
• https://www.apoquel.com

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• [email protected]

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• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they share some of the most unique client requests they’ve encountered because if you’ve worked in vet med long enough, you know the job comes with some wild stories!

Resource:

• https://www.simparicatriodvm.com

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• [email protected]

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• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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The Team:

• Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Katie Berlin and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Summer is prime time for pruritus, which means many clinics are seeing an influx of itchy pets seeking relief. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth is joined by dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Schissler to discuss the details behind Itchy Pet Awareness Month and explore how clinics can increase client education, boost engagement, and ultimately help more dogs find relief with the latest options in dermatology care.

Sponsored by Zoetis

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
• YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
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The Team:

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
• Taylor Argo - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Fractious Patients with Comorbid Disease.” Dr. Grubb discusses why sedation is helpful, effective drug selection, and ideal timing. She even provides some useful tips, such as the “injecting while walking” technique.

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/fas-dogs-cats-sedation
• https://www.simparicatriodvm.com

Contact:

• [email protected]

Where To Find Us:

• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
• YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
• Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
• Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
• X: @CliniciansBrief

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! This week, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, take a few minutes to air some of their pet peeves because let’s face it, we all have them. Also, we apologize to all the veterinary team members who have pet peeves about us.

Contact:

• [email protected]

Where To Find Us:

• Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
• YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
• Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
• Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
• X: @CliniciansBrief

The Team:

• Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Katie Berlin and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.