In Snackisode 10, Lauren and JJ tackle a tough listener question. What do you do if you encounter a lower standard of care than you feel comfortable with?

Lauren and JJ work up a case with some odd non-specific symptoms.

Lauren and JJ read some listener mail and give advice about dealing with grumpy clients, plus the Spicy Purrito Feline Chili Pepper Rating System is explained!

Lauren and JJ welcome special guest therapist Laurie Fonken to discuss the edge states and how they relate to veterinary medicine, including pathologic altruism, burnout, compassion fatigue, and more!

Dr. Fonken, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor and the Director of DVM Counseling and Wellness Programs at Colorodo State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Fonken also provides counselling and consuling services for veterinarians and veterinary staff through her business, Whole Vets, LLC.

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Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

In this Snackisode, Lauren and JJ reminisce about fundraising, talk podcast recommendations, and review the AAFP hyperthyroidism categories. What if a cat with classic symptoms has a normal thyroid level? What if a cat without symptoms has an abnormal thyroid level? What do we do when kitties have more than one problem? The ladies cover all of this and more!

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Lauren and JJ work up weight loss and behavioral changes in a feline patient. This episode includes an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.

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Storytime! Lauren and JJ read veterinary stories from listeners. This week’s episode features a dog with a special skin graft, kitties who find a home together, an owner communication fail, and an inspiring tripod dog.

Lauren and JJ welcome Veterinary Anesthesiologist Dr. Lydia Love to the podcast to discuss common anesthesia and analgesia myths. Which drugs are safest? Can pets be too old for anesthesia? What are the best choices for pain management? Hear all this and more in this week’s episode!

Special Guest: Lydia Love.

Veterinary story time! Lauren and JJ share listener stories including an awesome written notice to clients, a clinic that is stepping outside the status quo to create an awesome clinic culture, and a story about a hero yorkie!

Lauren and JJ sit down to talk with office manager Christine Wood about conflict between veterinary staff members. The ladies discuss several common situations that most long- term veterinary staff have either experienced or fallen into themselves. Christine gives tips on how to cope with interpersonal conflict and improve hospital culture.

Special Guest: Christine Wood.