This week we’re answering listener mail and providing moral guidance on what to do in some dicey situations.  What do you do when you see someone mistreating their animal? How do you handle difficult neighbors when a pet is involved?  What steps should you take in the work environment if you suspect someone is diverting medication?

If you need help: 

 Call or text 988 in the US, 

 or call The National Addiction Helpline (844) 289-0879

Not every situation has a clear answer, but years of experience has exposed the Vets to these issues on more than one occasion.  Luckily, we have some answers to help guide listeners through these ethical quandaries.

This Week’s Drink:

The Moral Compass-

Grenadine

Vodka

Blue Curacao

A splash of lime juice

NSFW

We’re getting into the first of our listener mail segments, and it’s the usual drugs and sex content you come here for week after week. What’s the appropriate level of embarrassment to feel after your vet surgically removes a sex toy out of your dog?  If my dog starts acting funny after our walk through Portland, what are the signs for ingesting marijuana vs. methadone vs. methamphetamine?  Does my dog lead a double life as a rock star with all these sex toys and drugs they’re ingesting? How can I lead a life more like my dog?

You can get the answer to all these questions and more, this season on The Vets Unleashed!

This Week’s Drink:

The Foreign Body

1 oz Vodka

1 oz Dark Rum

½ oz Blue Curacao

Simple Syrup (to taste)

Lemon Juice (to taste)

Raspberries (for foreign bodies)

Dr. Stephanie Han Checks joins us to discuss her 4th year at Davis, and about finally becoming a REAL doctor!  The vets reminisce on her experience through vet school and the changes one goes through year to year through the program.

We bring it back old school with the first cocktail (DV(c)M) from Dr. Han’s first episode, and sling up some new content with our first listener write-in, asking the big questions.  The future looks bright, so pull up a chair, tune in, and knock one back as we welcome Stephanie to the rank of Doctor!

This Weeks Cocktail:

The Davis Vegan Martini-

Vodka

Hazelnut Liqueur

White Chocolate Liqueur

Oatmilk

Welcome to Season 8 and our ONE HUNDREDTH episode! We’re catching up with some of our, and your, favorite past guests and asking all the important questions. Who are you? What have you been up to? What’s on the horizon for the future of Vet Med? Toilet paper, over or under?

Join us as we celebrate this milestone in podcasting history! This special episode sets the tone for an exciting new season.  Thank you to all of our listeners for making this moment possible, we couldn’t do it without you. So strap in, grab a drink, let go of the wheel, and prepare to get……UNLEASHED.

Soon-to-be graduates from Vet school have some choices to make when it comes to next steps in their career.  Internships offer a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn specialty skills before diving into a private practice.

As her internship experience is coming to an end, Dr. Adriana Razo returns to discuss the benefits and challenges she’s encountered, advises best practice in how to choose what internship might be right for a new doctor, and how they provide a different experience from going straight to general or private practice.

Caretaker’s Quencher:

1 ½ oz Gin

½ oz Elderflower Liqeuer

½ oz Lemon Juice

¼ oz Simple Syrup

Shake it up!

2-3 Cucumber Slices

Splash of Club Soda

Serve over Ice

Ahoy Ahoy!  Dr. Sheddy the Sailing Vet joins us aboard the S.S. Unleashed from her own vessel, Chuffed, as she traverses the Mexican Pacific coast bringing veterinary services to underserved areas.  Listen as she describes her incredible story of carving her own path in Vet Med, from disenchanted land lubber to Captain Doctor of her very own ship!

Dr. Sheddy is a testament to the will, and vision, to pursue uncanny and non-traditional methods to practice medicine and make a real difference for animals in need.  You can follow her adventures and donate to her cause at:

vettails.com

https://www.patreon.com/ChuffedAdventures

Instagram @dr.sheddy_the.sailing.vet

This Weeks drink:

The Sailor’s Delight-

(just eyeball it, for fun!)

Malibu Rum

Pineapple Juice

Lime Juice

Grenadine

Beep boop beep, veterinarians and bartenders beware, the robots are coming to take yer jobs!  While AI is an integral part of running our societies, it’s been the center of sensationalism in the news.  So what’s the reality of how it’s being used, and where is it showing up in animal care practice?

The Vets courageously trust AI to help write out show talking points. Fearlessly employ it to concoct delicious cocktail recipes. And responsibly address the way that AI acts as a helpful tool in the clinic and the profession.  Whether it’s providing better records, interpreting huge swaths of medical data, or assisting medical staff analyze samples and images to improve care, AI is becoming an integral part of treatment. Bow down before your Overlords, and be nice to your Alexa.

This week's drink from ChatGPT, the "Neural Nectar":

Ingredients:

- 2 oz Botanical Infused Gin (representing the precision of AI)

- 1 oz Blue Curacao (symbolizing the digital aspect of medicine)

- 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur (for a touch of elegance)

- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (adding a zing of vitality)

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the infused gin, Blue Curacao, Elderflower Liqueur, and fresh lemon juice with ice.

2. Shake vigorously to blend the flavors and chill the mixture.

3. Strain into a martini glass to capture the essence of innovation.

4. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel for a visually appealing touch.

5. Sip and savor the Neural Nectar, celebrating the harmonious blend of technology and healthcare in a single delightful concoction. Cheers to the future of AI in medicine!

This episode dives into a topic near and dear to Dr. Mike’s heart: humor! Salient and diverse, it’s potential to create a better visit experience for clients, and better patient outcomes, is undeniable.  Laughter is an important part of healing and creating bonds.

But not all jokes are appropriate for the exam room, so Dr. Mike prescribes a special blend of qualities to make sure the use of humor is effective, and welcome, in the doctor-client relationship.  Strap in and get ready to learn the ABCs of Virtuous Humor!

This Week’s Drink:

The Virtuous Humor! A Dr. Scott Special…..

Blue Curacao

Malibu Rum

Dark Rum

Simple Syrup

Orange Juice

Life is full of interruptions.  Whether on personal or professional time, being able to assess and pivot where to put your focus and resources is a crucial skill set.  The choices we make in those moments can have ripple effects through our day.

The Vets look at effective ways to manage your time, especially in an ever changing clinical environment.  From triage to treatment, our hosts discuss best practice in emergency situations, and Dr. Scott’s (patent pending!) TIMBR approach to time management, to create the best outcome for all patients with limited time and resources.

This week’s potent potable:

Time Flies by High West Distillery

Bourbon

Dark and White Rum

Sherry

Vanilla Syrup

Lime Juice

Apricot Brandy

Vets and pet parents come to the medical care experience with their own viewpoints and assumptions on what is necessary or practical when it concerns delivering care.  But what does it mean to give, or receive, the right treatment for our pets?

In this episode, we explore the spectrum of care, and how professionals balance what might be considered top-tier or “gold standard” treatment against what clients are reasonably able to afford. Diving into real life examples, Dr. Mike and Dr. Scott discuss how individual cases can be approached in a spectrum of care, so that every animal is able to leave the office with a plan to achieve the most healthful outcome, and best quality of life.

This week’s cocktail:

The Gold Standard-

Curacao

Marshmallow Liqueur 

Orange Juice

(who needs ratios, just eyeball it till the fumes make your eyes water)