A solid financial plan is the roadmap to success for every small business. When a small veterinary practice owner is overwhelmed by the day-to-day operations of running their business, they can lose sight of their long-term goals for progress and growth. Are you on a path that will lead to success? Join Dr. Schwanda Flowers, Managing Director of First Financial Bank, and Vetfolio Voice host Dr. Cassi as they explore the importance of cash flow as an indicator of financial health, common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them, the purpose of crucial financial statements, and what you need to know before expanding your business. Demystify the key elements of an effective financial plan and steer your small veterinary practice in the direction of long-term sustainability, success and profits!

Gastrointestinal disease, including colic, is the leading cause of death in horses. In this segment we will talk about evaluating horses for colic, treatment options on the farm and when to refer a horse for further evaluation and treatment.

In this episode Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Larry Garcia from the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services Disaster Response Team to discuss in detail the team’s nearly 2 week response to the loss of infrastructure and lack of access to veterinary care in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

In this broad-ranging discussion of Cushing's syndrome in dogs, various aspects of clinical management are covered. This includes indications for diagnostic testing, comparative aspects of diagnostic tests, and the importance of differentiating between pituitary and adrenal forms of disease. In addition, we discuss common practices and controversies regarding the dosing and monitoring of trilostane therapy in affected dogs.

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In this podcast, Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Jocelyn Mott to discuss the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, an exciting new option in the world of feline diabetes mellitus. Their discussion includes mechanism of action of these drugs, practical applications and potential complications, and appropriate monitoring for patients managed with SGLT2 inhibitors. Elanco’s new SGLT2 inhibitor for the management of feline diabetes mellitus, Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets), will also be discussed.

In this conversation we are joined by Dr. Sarah Barrett to take a closer look at the Vetscan IMAGYSTTM platform, and the Virtual Lab clinical pathologists at Zoetis. We explore the benefits of digital cytology, sample types particularly well-suited for it, specific types of cases that benefit from it, and how digital cytology fits into the workflow of a busy hospital. We also review the currently available deep learning AI applications for use with the Vetscan IMAGYST, species types for AI vs. digital cytology, and where to look on a blood smear for spherocytes (hint: not the monolayer).

The prevalence of obesity in cats has increased in recent years to 30-40%, and as in humans and other species, obesity is considered a risk factor for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, some types of cancer, chronic inflammation, and shortened life span. In this podcast, Dr. Okada will discuss how to correctly diagnose overweightness and obesity in feline patients. Weight management plans consisting of energy requirement calculation, monitoring, and adjustment will be discussed. Diet recommendations that address common challenges will also be covered.

In this podcast Dr Cassi talks to Dr. Tanner Slead about the current knowledge of congenital renal disease in dogs. Known causes, common clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are all discussed. Elective surgery implications are also covered.

Dr. Cassi and Dr. Eve Harrison enjoy swapping stories about their journeys into the world of house-call medicine and how it has uniquely impacted each of them as practitioners. Additionally they discuss Dr. Eve’s comprehensive house call course titled “The House Call Vet Academy,” and how it has helped, and continues to help aspiring house-call veterinarians find their way as business owners and house-call veterinarians.

Senior pets require a bit more thoughtful care. This VetFolio Voice podcast talks trends with aging and disease in senior and geriatric patients. We’ll explore Eastern and holistic medicine and discuss some very simple solutions to improve quality of life and comfort in our aging patients.

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