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A well-oiled surgical team is key to maximizing efficiency, minimizing errors, and reducing daily stress. Tune in to this Partner Podcast episode as veterinary surgeon Dr. Kim Tong shares his top tips for improving surgical workflows.
Today's Highlights
Dr. Beasley discusses the complexities of seizure management in dogs, particularly those exhibiting fearful or aggressive behavior.
In this special episode, Dr. Katie Berlin talks with Dr. Liz Barton about an often dreaded, rarely discussed, widely misunderstood health crisis that will in some way affect 100% of veterinary professionals: menopause.
Clinical Conversations
Listen to the conversations behind the content with host Alyssa Watson, DVM, and the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles.
Dr. McArdle shares key considerations for assessing vaccination efficacy and risks, including patient health, immune response, and the impact of various medications and anesthesia.
Dr. Kutzler highlights the importance of distinguishing between prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary tract infections. She also emphasizes the need for careful antibiotic selection and treatment duration.
Dr. Watson and Dr. Waller dissect the article "Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation" 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 fluoxetine.
Veterinary Breakroom
Join practicing veterinarians and podcast hosts Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, in the breakroom—where talk gets real about issues affecting vet med today.
In honor of Veterinary Technician Week coming up, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie 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?
In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie sit down to discuss the role of veterinary assistants amid veterinary staffing shortages.
Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie 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 all.
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
Understanding the rules and regulations around compounding drugs is crucial for veterinarians, but keeping up with the ever-changing guidance isn’t easy. Tune in as Dr. Dawn Boothe offers practical information on what veterinarians need to know when it comes to the complexities of compounding.
In this Partner Podcast episode, Dr. Leilani Alvarez offers expert guidance for navigating orthopedic issues in senior pets. Listen now for her take on supplements, exercise, weight modification, and more.
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. Fan offers insights on staging, surgical intervention, and more, including how the latest scientific advancements have led to new treatment options.
Meet the podcast hosts
Alyssa Watson, DVM
Located near Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Alyssa Watson earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2003. In addition to her role as Interactive Medical Editor at VetMedux, she practices at a small animal clinic as well as in-home veterinary hospice end-of-life care.
Beth Molleson, DVM
A native Ohioan, Dr. Beth Molleson earned her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2011. In addition to her role as Brief Studio’s Veterinary Officer at VetMedux, she practices in the Cincinnati area as a relief veterinarian.