The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

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On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360,  host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emmanuel Fontaine DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR, discuss the importance of microbiome development in neonatal puppies and kittens. 

Throughout the episode, the duo unpacks how puppies and kittens inherit their mother’s microbiome, why C-sections and weaning can disrupt that process,  how colostrum, nutrition, and smart hygiene can set the stage for lifelong health, and more. 

This podcast sponsored by Virbac.

In honor of Mobility Awareness Month this May, dvm360 is shining a spotlight on the movement health of veterinary patients. Joining host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CVA, CVPP, CCRT, to discuss how proactive mobility care profoundly impacts the quality and duration of life for aging pets.

Together, they explore the necessity of a comprehensive, multimodal approach, integrating pain management, targeted nutrition, and physical exercise, while highlighting the essential role joint supplements play in long-term support.

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Cats are finally getting the low-stress veterinary care they deserve. In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Kathryn Primm, DVM, FCCP (Elite), one of the earliest Fear Free Certified professionals, to explore how feline care has transformed over the last decade.

Throughout the conversation, they emphasize how fear free and low-stress handling not only improve outcomes for cats, but also enhance the experience for clients and veterinary teams. 

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Happy Client Service Representative Week! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Jill Clark DVM, chief visionary officer at IGNITE and cofounder of The North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists, to explore how CSRs are evolving from “just receptionists” into revenue generators, client loyalty architects, and true patient advocates. 

Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special offer from Clark and the team at IGNITE!

This episode is sponsored by Nationwide.

The episode is a Vet Blast podcast with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emily M. Tincher, DVM, dives into the spectrum of care and the vital role of client service representatives in helping pet families navigate financial, logistical, and emotional trade-offs in treatment options while emphasizing non-judgmental communication, pet insurance, and creative, accessible care plans.

You can also watch the video version of this podcast now on dvm360.com.