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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• 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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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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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

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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.

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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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by 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 1 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on the diagnosis and management of IMHA and ITP. You’ll hear vital details for both conditions including the right way to handle blood smears and slide agglutination, which IMHA cases are hypercoagulable (spoiler: all of them), and if vincristine actually helps in ITP (spoiler again: it does).

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anemia-thrombocytopenia-immune-disorder-dogs
• https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela

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

When we think of mobility issues in dogs, our minds often jump straight to joint health, but how much thought do we really give to muscles? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Leilani Alvarez sheds light on the often overlooked yet crucial role of muscle health in canine mobility. She shares how to spot early signs of muscle loss in pets and explores practical interventions to improve outcomes, including a new muscle support supplement that could be a game-changer for many patients.

Sponsored by Virbac

Resource:

• https://vet-us.virbac.com/home/products/Mobility/ursolyxTM-soft-chews.html

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

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
   

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

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 explore the potential addition of 2 new specialties to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties and examine how the continued growth of specialized care is transforming the field. Tune in as they weigh the benefits and challenges of expanding treatment options for small animal patients and look ahead to what the future may hold.

Resource:

• https://www.avma.org/news/two-proposed-veterinary-specialties-under-consideration-acupuncture-embryo-transfer

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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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Pathogen Profile: Dirofilaria immitis.” Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations and novel ideas, including testing guidelines, melarsomine protocols, and mechanisms of heartworm preventives, which might surprise you.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/dirofilaria-immitis-life-cycle

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• [email protected]

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The Team:

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