Vetgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Andrew Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), Associate Professor in Parasitology at the University of Georgia, Director and Primary Investigator of the Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center and American Heartworm Society (AHS) Board of Directors along with Marisa Ames, DVM, ACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Professor in Cardiology at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and AHS Board of Directors on how to treat the heartworm-positive dog. Every veterinary practitioner understands the importance of treating heartworm-positive dogs. However, questions about heartworm treatment are common. Based on the latest research and information, the American Heartworm Society recently updated its guidelines on heartworm treatment. In this podcast, Dr. Moorhead and Dr. Ames update us on the optimal components and timing of heartworm treatment in dogs. We’ll also learn from them what’s changed—and what hasn’t—and what it means for you, your clients, a

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Lindsay Starkey, a veterinary parasitologist from Oklahoma State, and Dr. Marisa Ames, veterinary cardiologist from UC Davis, both of whom are on the American Heartworm Society (AHS) Board of Directors and the AHS Guidelines Committee. Patient-side canine antigen heartworm tests are easy to administer—and accurate. And that’s why they’re the foundation of a veterinarian’s heartworm testing protocol. But there’s more to heartworm screening than antigen testing alone. And should the screening test indicate you have a positive patient, it’s important to know what additional steps are recommended as you evaluate the patient prior to treatment. In this podcast, Dr. Starkey and Dr. Ames discuss what the newly updated American Heartworm Society Canine Heartworm Guidelines say about screening dogs for heartworm, and what additional evaluation is needed—and when—if the screening tests are positive.Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Jenni Rizzo, President of the American Heartworm Society (AHS) on how we can improve heartworm compliance. Tune in to learn how common heartworm disease is, what the latest incidence studies from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) tell us, and why heartworm compliance continues to be such a challenge with pet owners! Get some hints on using the right language with your clients to help improve heartworm prevention compliance. You can see the heartworm incidence maps that Dr. Rizzo refers to in the podcast HERE.Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk with Drs. Karie Johnson, DVM and Lori Teller, DVM, DAVBP (canine/feline) about today's challenges in the veterinary industry, as well as the AVMF REACH program. A new initiative by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets is helping remove barriers veterinarians face in practice today. As its first act, the Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission donated $1 million to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation REACH Program™, which offers grants to veterinarians who provide immediate pet care when owners are experiencing financial hardship. So, in today's podcast, we’re going to discuss some of the challenges veterinarians are facing today, how these challenges have sparked innovation and how initiatives like the REACH Program are filling a need and helping patients. We’re joined today by Dr. Karie Johnson, who is a Veterinary Communications Manager with Nestlé Purina PetCare; and Dr. Lori Teller, who is the immediate past president of the American Veter

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. David Dycus, MS, CCRP, DACVS about what you need to know about managing canine osteoarthritis (OA), how it affects our canine patient's quality of life, and what we can do about it. Tune in to learn about the Canine Osteoarthritis Staging Tool (COAST), how it affects our veterinary patient outcomes, and what to do if you're hesitant to use NSAIDs long term! What role do anti-NGF monoclonal antibody products (e.g., Librela) have for the treatment of OA?Sponsored By: Elanco

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the clinical signs, clinical course and prognosis for dogs diagnosed with pericardial effusion secondary to either left atrial rupture from myxomatous mitral valve disease versus those with neoplastic cardiac tamponade. This is based off a recent study by Sugiura et al entitled “Retrospective evaluation of clinical signs, clinical course, and prognosis between dogs with left atrial rupture secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease and those with neoplastic cardiac tamponade (2015-2019): 70 cases.”

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview financial advisors  Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, co-founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors. VETgirl? I have a financial advisor, so the question is, do YOU need a financial advisor? Do you need one who understands the veterinary industry? Tune in as we discuss some of the biggest hurdles that veterinarians experience within their finances, challenges that practice owners can face, and the resources available to the veterinary industry.

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Juliann London AAS, RVT, VTS (Dermatology) on all things dermatology! When it comes to food trials in your veterinary patients, are you doing them correctly? How do you explain to the pet owner why various dermatological testing protocols may be needed to determine if their pet has food allergies? And what about when your pet owner asks about blood or saliva tests for food allergies?  When should you implement a food trial and what does your pet owner need to know about food trials? Tune in to learn some tips from a veterinary technician and VTS in dermatology as she reviews some communication tips on coaching pet owners for successful foot trials!Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC discuss the top 5 things that have fallen out of favor in veterinary medicine. From pressure wraps to the use of colloids to overuse of antibiotics to "negative explores" or cosmetic surgery, tune in to learn what you shouldn't be doing anymore (from these old school vets!).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, DACVD about all things derm! Tune in as she discusses some of the biggest challenges in treating dogs with allergic skin disease, and how to deal with owners who become frustrated with their pet's skin disease! What tools should you have in your "derm tool box" to help you treat these derm cases better. And tune in to learn that one thing that veterinarians should know about itchy pets!Sponsored By: Elanco

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we’re going to talk about pericardial effusion – from how to diagnose it, what the clinical signs are, and how to treat it! Most importantly, tune in to learn how to perform a successful pericardiocentesis (well, as best I can teach you via an audio podcast!).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Linda Black, DVM, PhD about career advice for veterinarians! Learn the different options out there for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in research settings, some of the steps it might take to get there, and how you know when it's time to make the change in your veterinary path.  Plus, learn what Dr. Black's top advice is for veterinarians when it comes to what it's like to be in a research setting. Not sure if you want to go into veterinary research? Tune in to learn more!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Michelle Clancy, Veterinary Success Advisor and Dr. Paige Baker, Senior Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets. At the beginning of every new year, we all set goals and resolutions to improve ourselves and enhance various aspects of our lives. This year let's center our focus on what we can do as veterinarians to continue to advance the care of the animals we help. Join us as we explore the importance of setting professional and clinical goals in vet med, say goodbye to outdated practices in 2023, and reveal the resolutions guiding us in 2024 towards exceptional patient care. Tune in as we discuss what resolutions you should make as a veterinary professional!Sponsored By: IndeVets

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discusses isoniazid toxicosis in dogs. While isoniazid isn’t a common toxicant seen in dogs, this antimicrobial potentially be fatal when dogs get into poisonous amounts. Isoniazid (commonly known as INH) is a human medication used for tuberculosis. While it is used in veterinary medicine to treat Mycobacterium or Actinomyces, it has a narrow margin of safety in dogs and cats.1,2 This drug works by blocking the synthesis of mycolic acid. INH depletes the central nervous system (CNS) of pyridoxine and also decreases levels of GABA within the brain. Many assume that since this is an “antibiotic” that it is safe; however, when accidentally ingested in dogs (and rarely, cats), it can result in severe CNS signs (e.g., tremors, refractory seizures, coma, death). The LD50 in dogs is estimated to be as low as 50 mg/kg;1,2 at this same dose, seizures can be seen. One 300 mg tablet can result in severe poisoning in a 10-pound dog. Other cli

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Leighann Daristotle, DVM PhD, Director of Professional Services at Blue Buffalo on the role of therapeutic foods in small animal veterinary patients. As veterinary professionals, how do we go about making a nutritional recommendation for complicated cases? As we see more co-morbidities in our veterinary patients as our patients age, we want to know what options we have for therapeutic diets when they have concurrent disease! With therapeutic diets focusing on treating disease indications such as allergic dermatologic conditions to gastrointestinal conditions to kidney disease or urinary-related disease to weight management to diets with chondroprotectives, tune in to learn what your options are!Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discusses what you need to know about oxygen supplementation in your veterinary patients. Once you've determined your patient is hypoxemic and needs oxygen therapy, you'll need to figure out which method of delivery of oxygen is best for your patient, you, and your hospital (e.g., based on equipment available, 24/7 care, etc.). When in doubt, know that oxygen saves lives! Methods of oxygen delivery range from flow-by oxygen to face mask delivery to using an oxygen cage or nasal canulas or using a mechanical ventilator. Tune in to learn more. If you didn't listen to Part 1 on how to determine if your patient needs oxygen, listen HERE!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discusses how to determine if your veterinary patient needs oxygen therapy. Is your patient tachypneic, orthopneic, or dyspneic? Utilizing subjective and objective data such as a "minimalistic" (stress-free) exam to pulse oximeter or arterial blood gas (ABG), we can determine if oxygen therapy is warranted in your patient. When in doubt, do no harm and utilize supplemental (e.g., flow-by) oxygen while you're trying to figure it out! Tune in next week to learn about different methods of delivery oxygen to your veterinary patient - regardless if you're in general practice, emergency practice, or specialty practice!

In today’s VETgirl podcast, we talk with Dr. Lisa Powell, DVM, DACVECC, Manager, Telehealth and ER Engagement at BluePearl Veterinary Partners and Dr. Jessica Kerley about their study entitled "Retrospective evaluation of the incidence of presumed feline urethral obstruction during a prepandemic year compared to a pandemic year." During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners were working from home... and we were swamped in the veterinary clinic and ER! Was there a true increased incidence of feline urethral obstruction (UO) in male cats during this time period? (Let's admit it - cats were likely stressed from having their human pet parents home 24-7!). Or was this just due to the increased number of overall emergency feline cases seen in the veterinary clinic? Tune in to learn more!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Erica Emmett, LVT, Chief Inspiration Officer & Founder or FYR Consulting discusses how and why you need to build your emotional intelligence. First, what is emotional intelligence (EI), and how does one build their EI? More importantly, what are some tools veterinary teams can use to help build their team's EI? Tune in to learn more about building your non-medical intelligence!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) on dentistry life hacks, Part 2! If you're doing dental procedures in your veterinary patients, you'll want to tune in to learn the importance of using the right equipment and using it properly (from using loupes to full mouth radiographs to better client communication!). She'll leave us some tips on what to discuss at the follow up dental appointment, and the importance of client education to help with pet owner compliance. When in doubt, make sure to check out Part 1 HERE first!Sponsored By: IndeVets