VetFolio Voice

Parasiticide selection is more than a product decision—it can affect pet health, client confidence and practice success. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we explore how intentional parasite prevention planning can help veterinary teams make smarter product and service selections. Learn why past choices may have contributed to less-than-ideal outcomes, how to evaluate flagship parasiticide offerings more thoughtfully, and why negative trends can be reversed. Join us to rethink parasiticide planning and create stronger, more sustainable results for pets, clients and your veterinary practice.

Could early cancer detection become part of routine preventive care? In this VetFolio Voice podcast, explore Cancer Dx screening from IDEXX, including appropriate patient selection, result interpretation, clinical workflow integration, and effective client communication. Learn how early cancer screening can fit into veterinary practice without disrupting established workflows. This practical discussion will help veterinary professionals understand when and how to use Cancer Dx, navigate results, and discuss the benefits and considerations of screening with pet owners. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/rethinking-the-conversation-around-early-cancer-detection

What happens when the veterinary professionals struggling most aren’t lacking commitment but instead are quietly running on empty because they are working in systems that weren’t designed for them? In this thought-provoking VetFolio Voice podcast, Ron Sosa returns to join host Dr. Cassi for a candid conversation about building workplaces where everyone can thrive. Drawing on his book “Rewriting the Rules,” Ron unpacks how high performers mask their way to burnout, why time blindness and executive function challenges are often mistaken for laziness, and why psychological autonomy goes a step beyond psychological safety. The throughline is universal design: When you redesign a system to work for the neurodivergent people in it, you make it better for everyone. Honest and grounded in lived experience, this episode gives leaders the language for what has been draining their teams and a first step toward building something more human.

Nutrition conversations are a powerful part of preventive veterinary care—but are you making the most of them? In this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, explore practical takeaways from the 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines and discover how to make nutrition and weight management discussions more effective. Learn strategies for gathering thorough nutrition histories, starting conversations early, creating clear, individualized nutrition plans, and integrating efficient communication into a busy veterinary practice. You’ll also discover how the entire veterinary team can improve client compliance and patient outcomes—and how to navigate sensitive weight discussions with confidence. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/the-fifth-vital-assessment

Feline urethral obstruction presents in both emergency and general practice settings, and veterinary technicians play a critical role in successful patient outcomes. This episode walks through the technician’s responsibilities from early recognition through post-catheter management, covering key clinical signs, stabilization and management of hyperkalemia, practical unblocking techniques, and the benefits of early perineal urethrostomy. Join us for a focused discussion designed to build technician confidence and reinforce their role as essential contributors in managing these high-stakes cases.

Pet owners often mistake “tuna breath” or a decreased appetite for normal aging. As veterinary professionals, we know that means the disease is already advanced. Client communication is the cornerstone of successful veterinary dentistry—and it begins from the very start of the veterinary-client-patient relationship. In this engaging VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn how to help clients understand the importance of early intervention, routine care and the annual Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT).

Osteoarthritis in dogs often begins much earlier than we think, making proactive awareness and early conversations with pet owners essential. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw discusses how to shift the narrative around OA—from a disease of aging to a lifelong condition that starts in young dogs. She explores practical strategies for building client awareness, applying structured frameworks like the COAST guidelines, and implementing effective, multimodal treatment plans. The conversation highlights Galliprant as a strong first-line option for managing OA pain, while emphasizing its role as one component of a comprehensive, patient-centered approach.

Does age increase anesthesia risk in veterinary patients? Not necessarily. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast explores the critical difference between chronological age and true physiologic risk factors during anesthesia. While age-related physiologic changes may become more common as patients grow older, it is the presence and severity of those changes—not the number of birthdays—that influence anesthetic risk and decision-making.

Fiber is more than a single nutrient—it’s a powerful clinical tool when used appropriately. Join this VetFolio Voice podcast for a practical discussion on dietary fiber in veterinary medicine, including the different fiber types, how they are classified, when they can benefit patients, and when they may not be the right choice. You’ll also get up to speed on important updates to fiber labeling and what those changes mean for clinical decision-making. This CE episode will help you make more informed nutrition recommendations for your patients. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/different-fiber-types-a-practical-discussion-for-clinicians-podcast-quiz

Vomiting is one of the most common and clinically challenging presentations in small animal medicine and emergency care. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast is a practical discussion about evaluating and stabilizing vomiting patients while recognizing the broad range of gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal differentials that may contribute to nausea and emesis. Listeners will learn key clinical signs of nausea, interpretation of diagnostic findings, use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), radiography, and bedside monitoring tools, as well as evidence-informed resuscitation strategies including the ROSE fluid approach, shock assessment, and electrolyte interpretation. The podcast also delves into practical therapeutic strategies for nausea and vomiting, including antiemetics, antinausea therapies, and prokinetics. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/practical-management-of-the-vomiting-patient-in-small-animal-practice-podcast-quiz