What should we expect when using Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), a novel alpha-2 drug combination for sedation in dogs? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth opens up the discussion on procedural sedation with Brandi Pooley, CVT, who works in a fast-paced Texas shelter that sees a myriad of medical cases. Listen in as Brandi shares what it’s like to use Zenalpha, including how it compares with other alpha-2 options, its onset and...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Florida veterinarians were recently surprised to learn about a new state law exempting them from continuing education requirements if they met certain criteria. Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa explore how vets were inadvertently included in this legislation, what's being done to fix the mistake, and the broader implications of varying...

There is no simple solution for providing relief to a patient suffering from chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis, but we have numerous options available to help. Curious about how supplements, NSAIDs, monoclonal antibody therapies, and more can be utilized? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson welcomes guest Dr. Bryan Torres, surgeon and rehabilitation specialist, to discuss effective multimodal management strategies that can help maximize...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Causes of Pleural Effusion in Dogs.” Dr. Linklater reviews what makes an effusion a transudate, exudate, or something in between. He then details his top effusion causes—hemothorax, chylothorax, pyothorax, nonseptic effusion, hydrothorax, and an honorable mention to...

It’s easy for the obesity conversation to get sidelined when navigating a busy day of conversations in the examination room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson invites board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen to discuss the alarming rise of pet obesity and effective strategies for tackling this topic with pet owners. Tune in to get expert tips from Dr. Bullen when it comes to approaching this difficult topic with clients. Sponsored...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Prompted by the recent news of Nationwide dropping 100k+ pet insurance policies, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth take to the mic to discuss how this changes their outlook on pet insurance, including how they discuss insurance with pet owners and how the rising cost of veterinary care is making an impact on the...

If there’s one thing you can count on in small animal practice, it’s itchy pets. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson chats with veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Liska in honor of Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Dr. Liska reviews the latest treatments for canine allergic dermatitis, including another option to add to your arsenal, and details how veterinary teams can participate in Itchy Pet Awareness Month in their clinic. Sponsored by Zoetis Contact...

Does your heart start to race when you identify a new murmur in your canine patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson gets advice from veterinary cardiologist Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar on how to navigate myxomatous mitral valve disease, the most common heart disease in dogs. Dr. Lake-Bakaar shares valuable insights into diagnosing, staging, and monitoring heart disease in general practice and shares tips for distinguishing respiratory disease from...

What does the increasing prevalence of ticks mean for veterinarians and their patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson asks parasitology expert Dr. Michael Dryden all your burning questions when it comes to one of the most dangerous parasites for veterinary patients. Dr. Dryden discusses strategic methods for avoiding ticks, shares tips for preventing secondary disease, and offers insights into why tick strategies have changed in recent...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Identifying Arrhythmias in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Estrada shares how to effectively use ECG in general practice and reviews a comprehensive list of arrhythmias that veterinarians may encounter, including those that could mean...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and Katie take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the impact of advice they were given early in their careers. They share some of the worst advice they encountered and how they realized it should have been ignored from the start. Listen in and see if you’ve also...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Alex Blutinger, VMD, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Stabilization Following Vehicular Trauma Prior to Tertiary Referral.” Dr. Blutinger gives a thorough review of the approach to trauma cases—emphasizing management of hemorrhages—and the steps we can take to stabilize these patients. He also shares a helpful mnemonic to keep in mind because the last thing you need when dealing with these stressful cases is...

A trip to the cardiologist is not always possible for every patient with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), which is why it is critical for the general practitioner to feel confident in the management of MMVD. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with cardiologist Dr. Wendy Ware to discuss the current guidelines for medical intervention in MMVD, including how earlier intervention can lead to better outcomes. Sponsored by Boehringer...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The veterinary shortage has been a topic of great debate in the industry for years. And, recently, the AAVMC withdrew its commissioned report on the supply and demand outlook of veterinarians due to another hot topic—the report’s commentary surrounding women and diversity. Listen in as Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. With women veterinarians outnumbering men since 2009, we asked: Is this one field where women have achieved gender equality? Tune in as we discuss how salary, specialty credentials, and practice ownership stack up for women in the veterinary...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs.” Dr. Pachel explores the challenging factors surrounding these cases, both leading up to the euthanasia decision and following it. He also shares practices and resources that can help patients, clients, and providers...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When a reporter for the New York Times recently issued a request for individuals to share their experiences of "being stuck with a big vet bill," Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa were concerned about the inflammatory language used in the survey. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the ripple effect of the survey's impact on the...

When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining adverse events associated with short-term steroid use. Dr. Beth reflects on the impact these results can have on clinical practice, and Dr. Bateman shares how a chewable tablet can benefit compliance and quality of life for pruritic dogs and their...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM (Parasitology), about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms via Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.” Resistant hookworms are no longer uncommon, so Dr. Kaplan joined us to break it down. He details how to diagnose resistance by comparing pretreatment and 14-day posttreatment egg counts using a fecal egg count reduction test. Dr. Kaplan then explains how and when...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the emergency vets and specialists on the other end of the referral relationship. Has high demand in the veterinary industry strained these relationships? Are there best practices when it comes to communication between vets?...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting hemorrhage, wound management, respiratory emergencies, and mass excisions. Don’t miss her expert advice! Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/surgery-veterinary-medicine-wound-management Contact...

Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management. Resource: https://www.kbrovet.com/ Contact us: [email protected] Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram:...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s expertise in treating their animals. But in this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth candidly consider whether they, as veterinarians, might also make for difficult patients. Do they inadvertently...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how to use radiography to the fullest—even if it means getting a wooden spoon or carbonated beverage—and how to apply point-of-care ultrasound at the general practice...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the breakroom to share her experience of re-entering clinical practice after a 2-year hiatus. If you’ve ever considered a break from clinical medicine and wondered what it would feel like to jump back in, listen in as Dr. Katie...