Top 10 ideas/issues to keep in mind now that the weather is warmer and the days are longer.

In this episode I had the great fortune to interview Dr. Heather Loenser, AAHA's Veterinary Advisor for Professional and Public Affairs. In part 1 we discuss her fascinating and adventurous career thus far in veterinary medicine and AAHA's commitment to improving workplace health in our profession. To learn more about AAHA check out their website (https://www.aaha.org/default.aspx) and listen to Episode 17 of Vetsplaining: Awww Yeah...AAHA. (As an added plug check out Vetsplaining's new website = https://drmcfaddin.wixsite.com/website.)

Learn why a complete physical examination is so important.

Every wonder why veterinarians require their staff restrain your pet? Tune in to learn all about it.

Part 3 of 3 - In the final installment of our Wellness Blood Work journey Dr. McFaddin discusses the importance of thyroid and urine testing. Tama provides the introduction...only fitting because she reads most of our urine.

Part 2 of 3: Dr. McFaddin discusses the exciting and intricate nature of blood chemistries, and how we use this to diagnose different diseases. Kathleen the superstar technician introduces this episode.

Every wonder if the opioid issues affect veterinary patients too? You can hear all about it, and learn about controlled substances in general. Dr. Drake provides the introduction for this episode.

Part 1 of 3: Dr. McFaddin discusses the importance of wellness blood work and begins to examine just how complex, interesting and informational blood work can be. In Part 1 we discuss CBCs. Providing the introduction is the talented Dr. Kim Drake.

Ever wonder why the veterinarian is running behind and you have to wait for your appointment? In this episode Dr. McFaddin explains how the daily challenges and adventures of seeing appointments can sometimes result in doctors falling behind.

Dr. McFaddin has been replaced by the Grinch and discusses potential hazards associated with the Holiday Season. Mikayla is back by popular demand to provide the introduction.