In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Lisa Moses, VMD, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Tips for Guiding Pet Owners Through Difficult Decisions.” Dr. Moses shares strategies for how to communicate with clients in emotionally challenging situations, with a focus on goals of care and client and patient comfort. She also emphasizes the importance of caring for ourselves in the process.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-tips-guiding-pet-owners-through-difficult-decisions

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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, will be discussing the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth exchange views on what a midlevel position—similar to a human nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant—might look like in veterinary medicine. Programs aimed at matriculating veterinary paraprofessionals are already popping up at accredited CVMs. Would this position help alleviate the current crunch in the profession—or just add more stress and debt? Join us in the veterinary breakroom as we wade into the middle of the midlevel veterinary professional debate.

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• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

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 Selena Lane, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Smoke Inhalation.” Dr. Lane explains what exactly causes the problems in these pets and how to assess them with a focus on respiratory injury and toxins like carbon monoxide or hydrogen cyanide. She also shares the best therapeutic approaches for these dynamic cases.

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/smoke-inhalation

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• [email protected]

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

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Today in the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, introduces the newest member of the Clinician’s Brief podcast team, Beth Molleson, DVM. Listen as Dr. Beth discusses her Ohio roots and her career path as a small animal practitioner over the last ten years. You can catch Dr. Beth as the host of our future partner podcasts—veterinary content created in collaboration with our industry partners. And of course, don’t miss her on future episodes of Veterinary Breakroom with Dr. Alyssa as they break down hot topics in veterinary medicine!

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

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 Michael Court, BVSc, PhD, DACVAA, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Breed-Specific Considerations to Avoid Adverse Drug Effects.” Dr. Court reviews which breeds have a history of adverse effects, what the effects are, and which drugs are responsible. He covers the common examples—collies and greyhounds—as well as several that you may not already know.

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-breed-specific-considerations-avoid-adverse-drug-effects
• https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-conference

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, chats with Kendon Kuo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, and Katherine Gerken, DVM, MS, DACVECC, about their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Emesis Induction.” Dr. Kuo and Dr. Gerken work through the entire process, starting with indications for—and against—inducing emesis, the timing of induction, patient risk factors, and which emetics to use. They also answer some of the most common emesis questions about batteries, hydrogen peroxide, and of course, cats.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/emesis-induction

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• [email protected]

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• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
• Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Robert Kennis, DVM, DACVD, MS, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Dermatologic Indications for Pentoxifylline in Dogs.” This unique medication—once touted as a “miracle drug” and studied for treating atopy—has solidified its place in managing vasculitis and related conditions. Dr. Kennis reviews its many virtues, its minor baggage, and how he (and we) should use it.

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-dermatologic-indications-pentoxifylline-dogs
• http://viticusgroup.org/wvc-conference

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

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

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Feline Aggression.” We’ve covered dogs, now it is time to take on cats. Dr. Pike sorts feline aggression cases into two categories: human-directed and feline-related. And while the triggers for each category may be different, Dr. Pike teaches us how to help all of these frustrated felines by applying the same three-step approach.

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/feline-aggression-0

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• [email protected]

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• Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
• Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom, where Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss important topics affecting veterinary professionals today. In this episode, we dive into a debate that’s gotten a lot of attention recently on social media. When Peloton, maker of premium fitness equipment, denied one veterinarian a “healthcare worker” discount, their response stirred up a conversation we’re continuing here: Do companies have a responsibility to recognize people who work in veterinary medicine as healthcare professionals? How can we approach this sensitive issue with people who don’t necessarily know what we do every day? Lace up your workout shoes and join us in the breakroom!

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• [email protected]

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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 Heidi L. Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anticonvulsants.” Dr. Barnes reviews some available resources on managing seizures in dogs and the necessary difficulty of extrapolating those to cats. She then dives into the discussion about phenobarbital, potassium bromide, levetiracetam, and zonisamide. Load up on all this seizure knowledge!

Resource:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anticonvulsants

Contact us:

• [email protected]

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing