Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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.

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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 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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• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/feline-urethral-obstruction-treatment-quiz
• https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/

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

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.

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

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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https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/first-responders-veterinary-network-enlists-veterinarians-to-help-save-lives/

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• 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.

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.

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• 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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Amelia G. White, DVM, MS, DACVD to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Lick Granulomas.” Dr. White uses a case-based approach to explain how identifying and controlling the underlying trigger, rather than just managing the lesion itself, is central to lasting resolution. Topics include culture and biopsy methodology, antimicrobial management, barrier protection, fluorescent light therapy, and the role of behavioral medications in treatment planning.

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• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/lick-granuloma-dogs
• https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/

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Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host

Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

A newly ausculted heart murmur is a common encounter in general practice, but navigating what comes next isn’t always straightforward. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Lance Visser, board-certified veterinary cardiologist, breaks down the essentials of myxomatous mitral valve disease, including staging and diagnostic criteria, the landmark EPIC trial data, and what the recent approval of VETMEDIN® (pimobendan) by the FDA for the preclinical B2 dogs means for clinical practice.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

This podcast is RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE credit through August 5, 2028. Earn your CE credit here.

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

What does the world look like from a cat’s perspective? Listen in to this episode of the Partner Podcast as veterinary behaviorist Christopher Pachel joins to share his practical insights into feline environmental stress, the 5 pillars of a healthy environment, and what general practitioners can do to help cats thrive at home.

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The headlines have moved on from H5N1, but the virus hasn't, and small animal veterinarians have good reason to stay informed. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Scott Weese, one of veterinary medicine's most trusted voices in infectious disease, covers the current clinical realities of H5N1, including which patients should raise your index of suspicion, what personal protective equipment precautions actually matter, and how to counsel clients about raw food diets and exposure risk.

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode, Alyssa Watson, DVM, sits down with special guest Ashley Smith-Miller, DVM, to share the how and why behind her decision to make her Pennsylvania clinic the first veterinary practice in the United States to earn the certified autism center designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Tune in as they discuss what the certification process actually involves, what changed for Dr. Ashley's team and clients, and what every veterinary practice can learn from her experience.

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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.