In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction.” Dr. Diaz covers the frustrating and multifactorial problem of anal sac disease with a focus on possible underlying causes and perpetuating factors. She discusses treatments, including topical therapy and hypoallergenic diet trials, along with routine anal sac expression and the hopefully avoidable surgery.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anal-sac-abscess-dog-suspected-adverse-food-reaction

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

When it comes to itchy skin, diagnostic testing is often the key to achieving a diagnosis. Learn how the latest in AI technology is giving practitioners real-time ear and skin cytology results—without tying up the whole team in the process.

Sponsored by Zoetis

Resource:

• VetscanImagyst.com

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The Team:

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Veterinary professionals often talk about the “Standard of Care” and “Informed Consent” in relation to patient care. But, do you know the legal definitions of these terms and how to properly document conversations about treatment options in your medical record? Tune in as Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa discuss how they balance offering alternative treatment plans that fit clients’ goals while still maintaining the best possible patient care.

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The Team:

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

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, talks with Ashley Detwiler, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Recurring Pruritic Skin Lesions in an English Bulldog.” Dr. Detwiler explores the overlapping symptoms and findings of various skin diseases in dogs, using the severely affected patient discussed in her article, and explains why even answers from biopsies sometimes need to be questioned. Then, she dives into a thorough discussion on pemphigus foliaceus, which is an autoimmune skin disease that you may very well encounter.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/recurring-pruritic-skin-lesions-english-bulldog

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• [email protected]

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• Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
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The Team:

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

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to the NAVLE: the test you’ve forgotten about, hope to forget about, or can’t seem to forget about no matter how hard you try! Listen in as we discuss the history of the test, our experiences taking it, and why a standardized test will never define our worth as a veterinarian.

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Where to find us:

• Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
• Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
• Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
• Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

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

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, is joined by Christopher Lea, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Conditions Found During Canine Rectal Examination.” Rectal examinations are always appropriate, but not uniformly applicable, so Dr. Lea discusses using clinical judgment when it comes to real-world scenarios. He reviews the checklist for rectal examination findings and shares some of the next steps when you’ve found an abnormality. 

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-6-conditions-found-during-canine-rectal-examination

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• [email protected]

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• Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
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The Team:

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

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it’s common for nutritional discussions to get put on the back burner. In this episode, Dr. Craig Clifford sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to explain why the nutritional needs of the cancer patient can dramatically differ from those of healthy pets and how cachexia caused by cancer warrants close attention from the general practitioner. Listen in as they discuss the importance of offering nutritional guidance to pet owners and discuss how Hill’s ONC Care diet is changing the options for nutritional intervention.

Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

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Is the cost of care always the elephant in the examination room, or is that an unfounded assumption? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Tracey Deiss to discuss new survey results that shed light on the factors influencing veterinary recommendations and the driving forces behind pet owner treatment decisions. Dr. Deiss also shares how using the PAWs acronym can help leave ‘assumption bias’ at the door the next time you create a treatment plan.

Sponsored by Zoetis

Resource:

• For more information on pet owners’ willingness to pay and to download the 2023 Convenia Pricing Calculator, visit CalculateConvenia.com

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The Team:

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary teams today. Wellness and burnout have become buzzwords in the veterinary world in recent years. But what’s the truth when it comes to the well-being of today’s veterinary professionals? Galaxy Vets conducted a study to look for those answers, and in today’s episode, we’re filling you in on the causes of burnout and the tangible changes that can help.

Resource:

• https://galaxyvets.com/the-emotional-toll-of-financial-stress-work-environment-and-euthanasia/

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

• Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
• Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
• Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
• Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

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

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.

From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic’s ultrasound and how portable, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way we practice.

Sponsored by Butterfly

Resource:

• https://vet.butterflynetwork.com

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• [email protected]

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• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
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• Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
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The Team:

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing