The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), clinical professor at The Ohio State University, and Rene Paschall, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), nutrition resident at The Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee. The conversation tackles the labels and numbers that can make pet food comparisons tricky, from protein percentages to “limited ingredient” claims. Parker and Paschall also share how VetsBowl aims to make nutrition a natural part of every visit.

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Where to find Valerie J. Parker and Rene Paschall

• Parker and Paschall at the VetsBowl website

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with dvm360 Student Ambassador Ajay Sawant, a veterinary intern and marine conservationist. Christman and Sawant dig into the connections between animals, ecosystems, and veterinary medicine, and Sawant explains how growing up beside the Arabian Sea shaped his path toward wildlife and conservation medicine.

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On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, board-certified veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Mainline Veterinary Specialists, to explore why cranial cruciate ligament disease is best understood as a chronic inflammatory condition, and what that means for surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term joint health.

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On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talks with Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, founder of The Evolved Vets. Weinheimer explains the difference between destination living and directional living, and why it matters in a profession heavy on checking boxes. They also talk about finding your people, protecting your energy, and bringing more positivity to veterinary medicine.

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• The Evolved Vets website 

This episode is sponsored by Novaquis Animal Health and is approved for 1.0 CE Credits 

At Fetch Kansas City, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA talked with Kelly Sovey, DVM, CVA, and Danny Sack, DVM, about evidence-based approaches to veterinary wound management. They discussed how to assess wound healing, decide when to close a wound versus allow second-intention healing, and address factors that can stall progress—including infection, poor perfusion, tension, and patient comorbidities.

The conversation also covered the 4 stages of wound healing, wound lavage and bandaging practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and the role of three-dimensional wound scaffolds.

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), to talk feline lymphoma, from that "something's just off" exam to what comes next. Clifford explains how the large cell and small cell forms show up differently in the clinic, and which diagnostics give primary care teams the clearest picture.

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Productive conflict starts with knowing yourself. On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Bridget Rollins, MBA, founder of Kings Consulting, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to explain how emotional intelligence helps veterinary professionals notice when they're getting triggered and get back to a calmer, more thoughtful state of mind.

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Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Cheryl Stout, DVM, a residency-trained zoo veterinarian, about her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to a career built around conservation. Stout discusses how she found her way into zoo medicine, what keeps her motivated to educate veterinary professionals and the public through social media, and more.

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