Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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October 22Upper Respiratory Disease in the Adult Cat With Dr. Rudinsky
When are antibiotics actually warranted for cats with upper respiratory disease, and when should we look beyond infectious causes? Dr. Adam Rudinsky joins this episode of the Partner Podcast to discuss a practical approach to diagnostic decision-making, treatment, and long-term management of adult cats with chronic upper respiratory disease.
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The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Taylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing
39 min
October 19Veterinary Breakroom: Is Vet Med Ready for the Rise of the Cat Dad?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. If it seems like you’re seeing more cats featured in advertisements, friends' social media posts, and even dating profiles, you probably are. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a new report from the American Pet Products Association on the rise of Gen Z cat owners and cat dads and consider what the boom in feline households might mean for small animal practitioners.
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Resources:
https://americanpetproducts.org/news/gen-z-and-cat-dads-are-leading-cat-ownerships-cultural-boom?hs_amp=true
https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/
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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.
17 min
October 15Unique Considerations in Feline Anesthesia With Dr. Mama
Cats aren't just small dogs, especially when it comes to anesthesia—and treating them as such can mean missing red flags that put patients at real risk. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Khursheed Mama joins Dr. Beth to highlight key feline-specific anesthesia considerations, from preoperative screening for occult hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to species-specific drug metabolism, airway management, and how to spot a recovery that's gone off track.
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Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
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The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Taylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing
42 min
October 12New Uses for Old Drugs: 4 Studies Worth a Closer Look With Dr. Moynihan
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, sits down with fellow general practitioner and Instinct team member Katie Moynihan, DVM, to walk through 4 recent studies on repurposed drugs: oclacitinib in cats, oral bezafibrate for canine hypertriglyceridemia, fosmidomycin for bacterial otitis externa in dogs, and intranasal levetiracetam for emergency seizure management in dogs. Together they dig into what the data actually supports, where the open questions remain, and which of these four uses is most actionable today.
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Resources:
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/oclacitinib-skin-condition-treatment-cats
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/treatment-bezafibrate-canine-hypertriglyceridemia
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/assessing-fosmidomycin-treatment-canine-bacterial-otitis-externa
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/intranasal-levetiracetam-seizure-dogs#-the-takeaways
https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/
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Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
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Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
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The Team:
Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist
39 min
October 08Addressing the Preventive Care Gap With Dr. Lea
Veterinarians do not have a crystal ball, but they do have access to the next best thing: wellness diagnostics. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Christopher Lea to discuss the often-overlooked value of diagnostic screening during annual preventive care visits—even in younger patients. They explore why routine testing matters and share practical tips to help the entire team feel more confident and consistent in recommending wellness diagnostics.
Sponsored by IDEXX
Resource:
https://www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/preventive-care

Contact us:
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Where to find us:
Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
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Instagram: @clinicians.brief
The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Taylor Argo - Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

This episode was originally released on June 26, 2025.
30 min
October 01A Proactive Approach to Keeping Joints Healthy With Dr. Ramos
Helping patients maintain lifelong mobility starts before they become painful. In this Partner Podcast episode, sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Meghan Ramos shares her approach to supporting joint health in young dogs, including how to identify at-risk patients and when and how to incorporate joint supplements into a long-term management plan.
Sponsored by Dechra
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Where to find us:
Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
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Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Taylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing
32 min
September 28Radiotherapy & Lorazepam for Recurrent Urethral Obstruction With Dr. Halpin
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Rachel Halpin, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Radiotherapy & Lorazepam for Recurrent Urethral Obstruction.” Dr. Halpin reviews the recent evidence for these novel therapies. She explains the proposed mechanism and application of low-dose radiation therapy, as well as utilizing a benzodiazepine that can be dosed twice daily.
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Resources:
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/feline-urethral-obstruction-treatment-quiz
https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/
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
36 min
September 24Then, Now, & Next: 40 Years of Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Georgesen
Forty years ago, trying to make a diagnosis in veterinary medicine could mean a trip to the darkroom and playing a guessing game; today, it can mean diagnostics that flag disease before clinical signs even appear. In this milestone Partner Podcast episode marking VCA's 40th anniversary, Dr. Beth sits down with VCA’s chief medical officer Dr. Julia Georgesen to chronicle the most groundbreaking advances in veterinary medicine over the last 40 years, from pain management and digital imaging to team-based care, AI-assisted documentation, and the rise of predictive medicine.
Sponsored by VCA
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YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
X: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Taylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing
40 min
September 21Veterinary Breakroom: Should Veterinarians Be First Responders?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. What happens when an animal is caught in a car crash, disaster, or other emergency? In this episode, they explore a new effort to put trained veterinarians alongside first responders and whether this is a role the profession is ready to embrace.

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Resources:
https://www.frvn.org/
https://www.frvn.org/contact-us
https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/first-responders-veterinary-network-enlists-veterinarians-to-help-save-lives/
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
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.
18 min
September 17Beyond T4: Managing Complex Hyperthyroid Cats With Dr. Cook
Sometimes hyperthyroidism is straightforward, and other times… management takes the long and winding road. In this Partner Podcast episode, Dr. Audrey Cook joins Dr. Beth to discuss the unmasking of chronic kidney disease following treatment of feline hyperthyroidism and review strategies for the monitoring and long-term management of cats with both conditions. Tune in for a practical framework for methimazole trials, the role of an FDA-approved oral methimazole solution, and treatment decisions in complex patients.
Sponsored by Virbac
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LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
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Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Taylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Felanorm® (methimazole) Oral Solution: As with all methimazole products, wear protective single use, impermeable (e.g., latex or nitrile) gloves when administering the solution. The most commonly reported side effects in cats are anorexia, vomiting, head/facial pruritus or edema, depression/lethargy, weight loss, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, skin lesions, elevated BUN, diarrhea, and thrombocytopenia. In some reported cases, the patients recovered after adverse reactions were recognized, the drug was withdrawn, and veterinary care was applied. Methimazole has anti-vitamin K activity and may induce bleeding diathesis without evidence of thrombocytopenia. Not for use in pregnant or lactating queens. Not for use in cats with primary renal or hepatic failure, autoimmune disease, or with hematological disorders (see the full prescribing information for additional details). For full prescribing information, contact VIRBAC at 1-800-338-3659, visit vet‑us.virbac.com or click to download.
32 min