Have you ever conducted a food trial only to end up with inconclusive results? Or had it cut short altogether due to compliance issues? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Sarah Ramos, DVM, DACVD, to discuss the best strategies for making food elimination trials a success from start to finish. Intended for veterinary professionals. Opinions expressed within this content are solely the speaker's and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Diane Delmain, DVM, DABVP, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Remdesivir & GS-441524 for Treatment of FIP.” Dr. Delmain discusses the relationship between the two drugs, the hurdles veterinarians face in prescribing them, and the FDA’s stance on compounded GS-441524. She also covers the limitations of retrospective data and the risks associated with unregulated products. Plus, Dr. Delmain shares advice for monitoring for...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. While it’s become more accepted to call out for physical illness, fear of retaliation or stigma still keeps many in the clinic from taking needed mental health days. Listen in as our doctors explore the challenges mental health days can bring—such as guilt, understaffing, and leaving animals without immediate...

In today’s episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Wendy Simpson to discuss the unique challenges cats and their owners face when visiting the veterinary clinic. From the stress of leaving home to the intimidating clinic environment, acute fear and anxiety often inhibit the care cats receive—or prevent visits altogether. Tune in as they discuss strategies for success, including how a novel previsit pharmaceutical can help change the way we approach...

When it comes to patient treatment, we often think of a pill or an injection as the go-to solution, but in the case of dermatologic disease, are we overlooking the power of topical therapy? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth and dermatologist Dr. Julia Miller explore the role of topical therapies for both disease prevention and management and discuss why maintaining a healthy skin barrier is critical in the allergic patient. Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health,...

Does walking into a fully booked day of surgeries leave your team feeling stressed and wondering how they’ll manage it all? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth asks veterinary surgeon Dr. Kim Tong for his top tips for running an efficient surgical practice. Listen in as they cover everything from refining team communication skills to leveraging equipment that can help streamline surgical prep. Sponsored by...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, MBA, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog.” Dr. Beasley discusses the complexities of seizure management in dogs, particularly those exhibiting fearful or aggressive behavior. She reviews the case of Bully, a young Labrador with idiopathic epilepsy, exploring his diagnosis, treatment options, and the rationale behind choosing specific...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this special episode, Katie Berlin, DVM, talks with Liz Barton, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, MCIPR, about an often dreaded, rarely discussed, widely misunderstood health crisis that will in some way affect 100% of veterinary professionals: menopause. In one survey, 99% of women said perimenopause affected their work, and 42% said they had considered leaving their job because of changes associated with menopause. With the help of veterinarians and subject matter...

Are compounded drugs FDA-approved? Can any drug be compounded? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth asks Dr. Dawn Boothe to clarify everything a veterinarian needs to know about the world of compounded drugs. Tune in to get a clearer understanding of how compounded medication fit into the pharmaceutical landscape of small animal medicine and learn how to avoid common pitfalls in the prescribing of compounded drugs. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Contact...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Vaccinations in Atypical Veterinary Patients.” Dr. McArdle shares key considerations for assessing vaccination efficacy and risks, including patient health, immune response, and the impact of various medications and anesthesia. She also covers how to manage both common and uncommon vaccine reactions, as well as strategies for...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In honor of Veterinary Technician Week coming up, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, asked a group of veterinary technicians: What do you wish doctors in your practice did more of to help you learn, grow, and build confidence? Because swag and snacks are always good, but nothing compares to the gift of working side by side with colleagues who support your thirst for knowledge and value your experience and...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Michelle A. Kutzler, DVM, MBA, PhD, DACT, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prostatitis in a Bernese Mountain Dog.” Dr. Kutzler provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of chronic prostatitis. She highlights the importance of distinguishing between prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary tract infections. Additionally, Dr. Kutzler emphasizes the need for careful antibiotic selection and treatment...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie sit down to discuss the role of veterinary assistants amid veterinary staffing shortages. Tune in as they share their thoughts on whether veterinary assistants are being underutilized in the workplace and how their role may affect credentialed veterinary...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by fellow VetMedux colleague Jordy Waller, DVM, to discuss a recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation.” Dr. Watson and Dr. Waller dissect the article from top to bottom, pulling out their most valuable takeaways. They also share their own real world experiences with weaning drugs like steroids, prazosin, and...

When a pet owner mentions that their senior pet is “slowing down”, is that an expected sign of aging or an opportunity to ask more questions? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth chats with sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leilani Alvarez to get advice for navigating mobility in the aging patient. Dr. Alverez offers advice on when to initiate joint supplements, how to discuss pain with pet owners, and how to take a multimodal approach to the...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, share their reactions to WSAVA’s new Guidelines for the Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats and the continually evolving conversation about the appropriate timing of spay/neuter, which now includes the suggestion that it might be better for some patients not to be spayed or neutered at...

Melanoma is a commonly encountered, often metastatic, disease in canine patients. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Timothy Fan to share advice on the clinical management of melanoma in practice. Dr. Fans offers insights on staging, surgical intervention, and more, including how the latest scientific advancements have led to new treatment options. Sponsored by Merck Animal Health Resource:...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Niccole Bruno, DVM, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Why Veterinary Practices Need a Cultural Crash Cart.” Dr. Bruno discusses how diversity is an urgent need in veterinary medicine, both from the perspective of being a field that historically and currently lacks diversity, as well as needing to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. She also shares how she and others are working to address these needs and what we can do in...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. One perk of working in the veterinary field is having improved access to care for our own pets, but do team member pets get special treatment or deep discounts? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie compare protocols for treating team member pets at various clinics where they have worked. Tune in as they discuss how to...

What started as a Facebook group has grown into a powerful force within the veterinary industry, leading the charge on mental wellness. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Not One More Vet (NOMV) president Dr. Brian Bourquin to join her for an important discussion on one of NOMV’s recent missions. Dr. Bourquin takes a deep dive into the CLEAR Blueprint certification program for clinics committed to making a difference and fostering a healthier work...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Indications for Cystotomy in Dogs & Cats.” From stones to cystitis, Dr. Tarricone describes each condition, starting with presentation and ending with surgery. He also offers up plenty of useful surgical tips along the way—even for the procedures you probably won’t be performing (See: #4 Ectopic...

An innovative, noninsulin drug option has arrived for the management of feline diabetes: the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Dr. Christopher Byers to discuss this novel option and how it is changing clinical strategies in the approach to feline diabetes. From case selection and monitoring to pet owner education and more, this episode will answer all your FAQs and leave you feeling ready to implement the...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie talk about their recent experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) powered SOAP note software, including benefits, pain points, and some tough questions to consider where this rapidly growing area of AI is...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diamond Burr Debridement for Indolent Corneal Ulcers.” Dr. Haeussler starts by reviewing all the practical details about indolent ulcers, including how to diagnose them and initiate treatment. Then, for the cases that don’t respond, he explains when and how to perform diamond burr debridement using a dental...