Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

Title of episode: 197 Megaesophagus with Liz Hughston   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH:  Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) and we learn more about Megaesophagus in dogs!  Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Resources to learn more: Upright Canine Brigade http://caninemegaesophagusinfo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprightcaninebrigade Owner support group:  https://groups.io/g/megaesophagus/   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Title of episode: 196 Updates and Call for Speakers   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Updates and Call for Speakers   Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you're well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor's in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/   Housekeeping:   Last week's question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered?   Next Month's CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com    Next Month's CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html    Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2  

194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)   Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you're well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor's in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/   Housekeeping:   Last week's question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered?   Next Month's CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com    Next Month's CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html    Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2  

Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk: WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She's a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Animal Endocrine Clinic. (2011, April 5). Performing a Thyroid Scan on a Hyperthyroid Cat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjSedtTv64    Barnette, C. (n.d.). Feline Hyperthyroidism: A Vet Tech's Summary of Treatment Options. https://blog.vettechprep.com/feline-hyperthyroidism-a-vet-techs-summary-of-treatment-options Brandenburg, Y., RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal), & Porter, J., RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal). (2020, November 3). Feline Hyperthyroidism: Strung Out Cats (episode 056). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/size/5/?search=hyperthyroid   Bruyette, D. D. (2020, April 28). Feline hyperthyroidism: Management and options for treatment. DVM 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-hyperthyroidism-management-and-options-treatment Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician. (n.d.).   G-M Pancake Detectors: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) - PDF Free Download. (n.d.). https://docplayer.net/29966064-G-m-pancake-detectors-everything-you-ve-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html   Hyperthyroidism in Cats. (2018, July 23). Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperthyroidism-cats Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2020). LUDLUM MODEL 2200 SCALER RATEMETER. User Manual, 1–4. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M2200.pdf    Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2014). LUDLUM MODEL 5 GEIGER COUNTER. User Manual, 1–6. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M5.pdf Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (1st ed.). Wiley. Radionuclide Safety Data Sheet. (n.d.). UNMC Radiation Safety Manual. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/appendix7_i-131.pdf    Thyroid Scintigraphy (Thyroid Scan) | Animal Endocrine Clinic. (n.d.). https://animalendocrine.com/nuclear-imaging/thyroid-scintigraphy/ Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

  Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats Category: Immune System, Respiratory   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Calicivirus in Cats. We'll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne's first exposure to Calici!    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/feline-calicivirus Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/feline-respiratory-disease-complex Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/Guidelines/Vaccination/FelineCalicivirus_FactSheet.pdf    Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

  Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It's a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html  Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leishmaniasis Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leishmaniosis/leishmaniosis-in-dogs Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/leishmaniosis-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-dogs Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9416075/    Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets Category: Parasites   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/nervous-system/tick-paralysis/tick-paralysis-in-animals Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders-of-dogs/tick-paralysis-in-dogs SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis:  https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/   Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Title of episode: Distemper in the Canine Patient   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The dreaded canine distemper. This disorder can lead to the impairment of several body functions! But of course we can try to prevent this disease!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual: Canine Distemper:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/canine-distemper/canine-distemper OSU Veterinary School: Canine Distemper:  https://vet.osu.edu/sites/vet.osu.edu/files/documents/preventive-medicine/Canine%20Distemper%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf Cornell: Canine Distemper: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/canine-distemper-virus Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!    Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: A blood parasite! Gross, right? But let's talk about it. This parasite can affect a variety of species and lead to a wide range of clinical signs!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Babesiosis in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/babesiosis-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Blood Parasites; Babesiosis in Animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/circulatory-system/blood-parasites/babesiosis-in-animals OSU Veterinary: Canine Babesiosis https://vet.osu.edu/sites/vet.osu.edu/files/documents/preventive-medicine/Canine%20Babesiosis%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne's recent training with SonoPath on abdominal ultrasound. She spent four days in New Jersey at their training facility learning proper image acquisition of the abdomen using SDEP® and learning how to FNA pathology in the abdomen. Talk about Upping Your Tech Game and tech utilization! This course is great for both doctors and technicians wanting to learn how to efficiently do ultrasound. Less than 15 minutes of scanning time and all the organs are recorded including every adrenal every time!     Resources Mentioned in the Show  SonoPath https://sonopath.com/  Info about courses and on-site training: https://sonopath.com/education/what-is-sdep/  Use this link for a free online SonoPath education account: https://education.sonopath.com/share/XcLKbKgyKYV9fEAV?utm_source=manual  Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.  Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with: Laura Rosewell from     Resources We Mentioned in the Show      Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE-approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Happy New Year Gang!  This week we talk about 2023 and what we accomplished as well as goals moving into 2024! Thank you all for sticking with us and here is to another great year! 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neuro). Yvonne and Christine discuss seizures in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss how to engage this industry in medicine!  Want to connect with Christine? You can find her at CE on the Sea with VetTechLife!  2024 cruise: https://vettechlife.com/2024-cruise-info-here 2025 cruise: https://vettechlife.com/2025-cruise-info-here   If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon!  We want to thank Trudell as well for sponsoring our conference! Go check out their amazing products: https://www.trudellanimalhealth.com/  DONT FORGET! Love Huvet has all of the best gifts for the vet tech or veterinary professional in your life this holiday season! Check out their best-selling Vet Med Wellness Journal, adorable standard AND ponytail scrub caps, croc charms, stethoscope charms, disc journals and digital planners, and so much more. Plus, you can save 10% with code IMFVT10. Spoil the vet tech in your life for the holidays at lovehuvet.com!

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP. Yvonne and Tabitha discuss behavior in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss pain and behavior and how the industry has evolved to be more aware of these behavior signs in pets.  Want to connect with Tabitha? Check her out: tabitha@chirrupsandchatter.com  chirrupsandchatter.com  https://www.facebook.com/chirrupsandchatter  https://www.instagram.com/chirrupsandchatter/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-kucera-5652b115b/    If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon!  DONT FORGET! Love Huvet is launching NEW products perfect for the holidays on Friday Nov 24! Plus, you can save big during Black Friday weekend on all of your favorites from [lovehuvet.com](http://lovehuvet.com). Be sure to follow Love Huvet on Instagram ( @ love . huvet ) for sneak peeks and more info closer to launch day! Be sure to use the code IMFVT10 to get 10% off your order! 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Kristin Freitas RVT, VTS (ECC)! Yvonne and Kristen go way back, and so we discuss her career a bit and where she is headed. We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Kristen look for her with K& K Veterinary Learning & Development Contact her at: kkvetld@gmail.com      To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the AMAZING Laura Jones, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. Do you see all those letters? She is amazing, like I said. We are catching up with Laura, because who knew... its been 3 years! We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms:    Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing:  https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/  Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership:  https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/academy      To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The uncommon, yet quite interesting disease that is a thymoma! These can be malignant or benign. Sometimes they cause mass chaos and sometimes they don't. Come learn about it with us!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  AVMA Journals: JAVMA:  https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/243/10/javma.243.10.1448.xml VSSO: Cranial Mediastinal Thymoma:  https://vsso.org/cranial-mediastinal-thymoma-canine    Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE-approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The first EVER NAVC Hive Conference in Austin, Texas 2023! There were several amazing lectures and veterinary professionals. Come hear about it!    NAVC Hive:  https://navc.com/vet-nursetech-hive/  IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference: https://imfpp.org/conference23  IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference Raffle:  https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/rafflecon23 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The finicky mineral named calcium. Too much can cause issues, too little cause issues. It is a picky thing. This week though we are diving into the fine details of what happens when there is low levels of calcium in the body.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-calcium-metabolism/hypocalcemia-in-small-animals VIN:  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952400 PubMed:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24144092/   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Malignant Hyperthermia, not quite an endocrine disorder, but instead more of a gene mutation that can cause havoc! We learn what the gene mutation does and how it affects pets to ultimately severely increase their core body temperature! But don't worry, we talk about how to recognize the early signs of MH!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.msdvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/malignant-hyperthermia/malignant-hyperthermia-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/metabolic-disorders-of-dogs/malignant-hyperthermia-in-dogs VIN: Malignant Hyperthermia:  https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7259207&pid=14365   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The unusual, yet easy to understand, endocrine disorder that is acromegaly. As it sounds, this is a disorder that can cause enlargement of body parts and organs. Come learn with us!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck:  https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/related-diseases https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pituitary-gland/feline-acromegaly Science Direct: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003426621000275?via%3Dihub Don't forget to check our friend over at  lovehuvet.com and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order!    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Endocrine pancreas functions. We know this as producing insulin and regulating blood sugar, but what happens when someone moves into the gated community that is the pancreas and starts to cause chaos? We are going to discuss the one and only dreaded insulinoma.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN:  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952990 Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pancreas/functional-islet-cell-tumors-in-small-animals Today's Veterinary Practice:  https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/oncology/canine-insulinoma-diagnosis-treatment-staging/   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are going back to basics with everyone's favorite! THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! Come listen to us discuss feedback loops!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.msdvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/the-endocrine-system-of-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/endocrine-diseases-in-animals Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing:  https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/blog/the-endocrine-system   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Behavioral signs, physical signs, and everything in between when dealing with combating compassion fatigue. It is a real challenge in our careers. Join us as we talk about how to battle it.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show    AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines:  https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/  AVMA: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-and-compassion-fatigue https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/assess-your-wellbeing https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/self-care-veterinarians    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

  Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Brian Morgan again from BestPetRX. We dive into the topic of compounding and how we can utilize this to increase patient comfort while also increasing client compliance.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   https://bestpetrx.com/information-cards/  https://bestpetrx.com/production-guides/  https://bestpetrx.com/medication-instructions/    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: End of life care and the roles that veterinary professionals play. But we can do more, right? Luckily AAHA created some guidelines we can utilize to help have tough conversations and keep in touch with our end of life patients.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well... WITH the amazing Brian Morgan. We discuss how he went beyond being a veterinary technician to an extraordinary COO of a wonderful veterinary company. We have an in-depth conversation about technician utilization and empowering ourselves to ask those questions! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Elycia Degenhardt about how multitasking can actually hinder our ability to be efficient and effective in our daily work. But don't fret, we also discuss ways to manage our time efficiently!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Mark G, Gudith D, Klocke U. The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress. CHI '08: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. 2008;107-110. Marois R, Ivanoff J. Capacity limits of information processing in the brain. TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences. 2005;9. 296-305 Multitasking: Switching costs. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask. Published March 20, 2006. Accessed February 4, 2021. O'Conaill B, Frohlich D. Timespace in the Workplace: Dealing With Interruptions. CHI ‘95 Mosaic of Creativity. 1995;262-263. To Multitask or Not to Multitask. University of Southern California. https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/to-multitask-or-not-to-multitask/. Accessed February 2, 2021. Weinschenk S. The True Cost of Multitasking. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-wise/201209/the-true-cost-multi-tasking. Published September 18, 2012. Accessed February 2, 2021. The Multitasking Monster Article: https://www.petvetmagazine.com/multitasking-monster/  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode, we will learn effective strategies for improving client compliance with parasite control recommendations, exploring the "6 Stages of Behavior Change" and practical techniques to support clients in each stage. #veterinary #vettechs #vettechlife

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Get ready for a paw-some journey into the world of canine heart health! Join us on this barking good podcast as we dive into the nutritional management of heart disease in dogs. From salty secrets to fishy solutions and even some unexpected diet surprises, we'll fetch all the juicy info you need to keep those furry hearts happy and healthy!    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Nutrition for Dogs with Heart Disease." VCA Hospitals. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nutrition-for-dogs-with-heart-disease "Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Dogs." Merck Veterinary Manual. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders-of-dogs/treatment-of-cardiovascular-disease-in-dogs "Dietary Management of Cardiovascular Disease." VIN (Veterinary Information Network). Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=5709919&pid=11372&print=1 "Nutritional Management of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats." VeterinaryPartner. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8989590 "Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease in Dogs." Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://heartsmart.vet.tufts.edu/nutrition/ "FDA Investigation: Potential Link Between Certain Diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy." U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Join us in this exciting podcast episode as we dive into the world of pet nutrition and hepatic disease management! Get ready to explore the ins and outs of energy intake optimization, the tricky protein puzzle, the fat-fascination dance, and the secret powers of vitamins. Plus, we'll unveil the fiber's heroic role in battling toxin absorption.   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Treatment liver disease: Medical and nutritional aspects (sponsored Nestle Purina)." DVM360. Available at: https://www.dvm360.com/view/treatment-liver-disease-medical-and-nutritional-aspects-sponsored-nestle-purina. "Nutritional Management of Liver Failure and Hepatic Encephalopathy." VIN - Veterinary Information Network. Available at: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=12886&id=7054649&print=1. "Nutritional Management of Liver Failure and Hepatic Encephalopathy." UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - Health Topics. Available at: https://healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/canine/nutritional-management-liver-failure-and-hepatic-encephalopathy. "Nutrition in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals." Merck Veterinary Manual. Available at: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/nutrition-in-hepatic-disease-in-small-animals.     Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode of the Internal Medicine for Vet Techs Podcast, we will explore the topic of Nutritional Management of GI Disease, discussing various diets and dietary modifications that can help manage gastrointestinal diseases in animals, including vomiting, small intestinal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, protein-losing enteropathies, and so much more!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Gastrointestinal Disease Diets for Dogs and Cats." Today's Veterinary Practice. Accessed on June 23, 2023. Available at: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/gastrointestinal-disease-diets-dogs-cats/ "Gastrointestinal Disease." UC Davis Veterinary Medicine. Accessed on June 23, 2023. Available at: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/gastrointestinal-disease "Gastrointestinal Disease." VIN (Veterinary Information Network). Accessed on June 23, 2023. Available at: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11372&meta=generic&catId=35311&id=5709777&ind=218&objTypeID=17 "Dietary Management of GI Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Proceedings." dvm360. Accessed on June 23, 2023. Available at: https://www.dvm360.com/view/dietary-management-gi-diseases-dogs-and-cats-proceedings   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We delve into the importance of nutritional management in pets with diabetes mellitus. We explore the definition of the disease, discuss dietary considerations for dogs and cats, share client communication tips, and highlight important cautions to keep in mind for the well-being of your furry friends.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus." Today's Veterinary Practice. Retrieved from: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/nutrition-and-diabetes-mellitus/#:~:text=What%20Food%20Should%20I%20Recommend,the%20dog%20insulin%20twice%20daily. "Diabetes Mellitus." UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/diabetes-mellitus "Diabetes Mellitus." Veterinary Information Network (VIN). Retrieved from: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7054864&pid=12886 "Diets for Diabetic Dogs." Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Riney Canine Health Center. Retrieved from: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/diets-diabetic-dogs "Nutrition for Dogs with Diabetes." Merck Animal Health. Retrieved from: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/nutrition-for-dogs-with-diabetes     Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Discover essential insights into managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets through proper nutrition, including therapeutic renal diets, protein restriction, mineral balance, vitamins, acid-base balance, and the role of fat, ensuring optimal care and improved quality of life for your furry companions.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  "Nutritional Management of Renal Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach" from Today's Veterinary Practice: Link: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/nutritional-management-of-renal-disease-an-evidence-based-approach/#:~:text=Veterinary%20therapeutic%20renal%20diets%20are%20superior%20to%20conventional%20maintenance%20diets,antioxidants%20are%20beneficial%20for%20dogs Publisher: Today's Veterinary Practice "Chronic Renal Disease" from the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital's Animal Health Topics: Link: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/chronic-renal-disease Publisher: UC Davis Veterinary Hospital "Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease" from dvm360: Link: https://www.dvm360.com/view/nutritional-management-chronic-kidney-disease Publisher: dvm360 "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs and Cats - Nutritional Management" from VIN (Veterinary Information Network): Link: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11258&id=3866140 Publisher: VIN (Veterinary Information Network)     Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We explore the fundamental concepts of nutrition and its critical role in supporting the health and well-being of our beloved pets. In each episode, we'll delve into the key nutrients, their sources, functions, and the optimal intake for our furry friends.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (n.d.). Chapter 10: Nutrition basics. In Veterinary preventive medicine. Pressbooks. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.umn.edu/vetprevmed/chapter/chapter-10-nutrition-basics/ Purina. (n.d.). Dog nutrition basics. Purina. Retrieved from https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/nutrition/dog-nutrition-basics VIN. (n.d.). Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. VIN. Retrieved from https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11310&id=4516300&print=1   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Today, we're diving into a topic that sounds a bit like a heavy metal band, but trust me, it's no rock and roll. We're talking about something serious – Metaldehyde Poisoning in our furry friends, dogs, and cats! Metaldehyde is actually a common ingredient found in some snail and slug baits, you know, those tiny pellets you use to protect your beautiful garden from those slimy intruders. But here's the thing – this seemingly harmless substance can pose a real danger to our four-legged companions.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual: "Metaldehyde Poisoning in Animals." Retrieved from: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/metaldehyde-poisoning/metaldehyde-poisoning-in-animals Veterinary Partner: "Metaldehyde (Snail Bait) Toxicity in Dogs." Retrieved from: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951893 ASPCApro: "Metaldehyde (Slug and Snail Bait) Poisoning." Retrieved from: https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/m-toxbrief_0303.pdf Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Estrogen! You know that hormone that can affect your emotions, hair, skin, and everything in between. We even learn that it affects blood and bone marrow! Come learn with us.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VetMeds: Pet Poison: Estrogen:   https://vetmeds.org/pet-poison-control-list/estrogen/#!form/PPCDonations Estrogen-induced myelotoxicity in dogs: A review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2748286/ VIN: Accidental Exposure to Estrogen: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=6703840&f5=1 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory toxicity in pets! We can see this effect dogs, cats AND Ferrets! So what exactly happens in the body when a pet has too much… well several things!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/toxicities-from-human-drugs/analgesics-toxicity Vet Girl on the Run:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/nsaid-toxicity-in-dogs-and-cats-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-blog/ VIN: NSAID Toxicity: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=23848&id=9257808 VCA: Ibuprofen Poisoning: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ibuprofen-poisoning-in-dogs   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Part 2! This week we are discussing different types of rat bait that can cause harm, but in a different manner than bleeding! Have a listen!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-alert-beware-rodenticide Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/rodenticide-poisoning https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/sweet-clover-poisoning/sweet-clover-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/anticoagulant-rodenticide-warfarin-and-congeners-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/bromethalin-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/cholecalciferol-vitamin-d3-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/phosphide-zinc,-magnesium,-aluminum-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/corn-cellulose-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/alpha-chloralose-poisoning-in-animals   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: BLEEDING! Well… something that may cause bleeding. But, there was so much information about different baits we had to do a part one and part 2!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-alert-beware-rodenticide Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/rodenticide-poisoning https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/sweet-clover-poisoning/sweet-clover-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/anticoagulant-rodenticide-warfarin-and-congeners-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/bromethalin-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/cholecalciferol-vitamin-d3-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/phosphide-zinc,-magnesium,-aluminum-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/corn-cellulose-poisoning-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/alpha-chloralose-poisoning-in-animals   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Xylitol toxicity and where we can find this additive. Also known as Burch sugar, so it can be tricky! But what does it do in the body? Well we are going to talk about that.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Vetfolio: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs: https://www.vetfolio.com/learn/article/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs VCA: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/xylitol-toxicosis-in-dogs VIN: Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs:  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952819   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: One of my favorite things! CHOCOLATE!!! And I was blessed to have a recent personal refresher on chocolate toxicity. Let's talk about it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/chocolate-toxicosis-in-animals Merck Veterinary Manual Chocolate Toxicity Calculator:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pages-with-widgets/clinical-calculators?mode=list Pet Health Network: Chocolate Toxicity in Cats and Dogs: https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-toxins-poisons/chocolate-toxicity-cats-and-dogs VIN: Chocolate Toxicity:  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: YVONNE IS BACK!! YAY! And we are rounding out this series with the good old ringworm! Not an actual worm, but a fungus!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN: Ringworm in Dogs and Cats: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951439 VCA: Ringworm in Dogs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Dermatophytosis https://www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/dermatophytosis/dermatophytosis-in-dogs-and-cats   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey AGAIN since Yvonne is still moving about the west coast. So Bailey and I change gears a bit and discuss pet first aid. Her and I discuss common emergencies we can see at home and a few things pet parents can do before going to the ER. Come learn with me 6th grader... and my rooster who makes a few appearances.   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey since Yvonne needed some time off to move. How dare her right? So I teach Bailey about the wonderful protozoa that is Giardia.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Giardia in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/giardia-in-dogs CDC: Giardia Prevention and Control:  https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/prevention-control-pets.html Merck Veterinary: Giardia https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/giardiasis-giardia/giardiasis-in-animals   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Bacteria friends! This particular bacteria can infect pretty much any warm blooded animal and is found everywhere! Let's learn about it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN: Toxoplasmosis in Dogs and Cats:  https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?meta=&pId=11196&id=3854170 Merck Veterinary Manual: Toxoplasmosis in Dogs:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/toxoplasmosis-in-dogs VCA: Toxoplasmosis:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/toxoplasmosis    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: THE PLAGUE… insert scary photo here. Buuuut… it is a bacteria, meaning it can be treated! Treatment is key!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Overview of Plague By Paul Ettestad , DVM, MS, Epidemiology and Response Division, New Mexico Department of Health Medically Reviewed Nov 2013 | Modified Oct 2022 https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/plague/overview-of-plague Pague FAQ https://www.avma.org/plague-faq  Black Death From Ratatouille: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekgHukeF7zM  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan   

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne's favorite things… PARASITES. We are starting off with the risks of parasitic burdens that can develop from visiting dog parks, but it gets worse… hookworm infection is on the rise and becoming resistant.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show    Aavp.org. 2022. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Cima, G., 2022. Drug-resistant hookworms spreading in dogs, parasitologists warn. [online] American Veterinary Medical Association. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022].   Duncan, K., 2022. Dog parks: Where pets, people, and parasites collide. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Jimenez Castro, P.D., Howell, S.B., Schaefer, J.J. et al. Multiple drug resistance in the canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum: an emerging threat?. Parasites Vectors 12, 576 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3828-6.  McReynolds, T., 2022. Multiple-drug resistant hookworms a growing threat. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022].  Peregrine, A., 2022. Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs - Dog Owners - MSD Veterinary Manual. [online] MSD Veterinary Manual. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Ward, E., 2022. Hookworm Infection In Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals. [online] Vcahospitals.com. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Today's Veterinary Nurse Summer 2022 Issue: https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/category/summer-2022/  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well we start out discussing spring time and groundhogs, welcome to that education! Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy is an inflammatory process that can cause respiratory changes within a pet, often appearing like a mass.   Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Allergic Pneumonitis in Dogs and Cats  Caroline C. Tonozzi , DVM, DACVECC, Mission Veterinary Partners Medically Reviewed Feb 2022 | Modified Oct 2022 https://www.merckvetmanual.com/veterinary/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/allergic-pneumonitis-in-dogs-and-cats Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy in Dogs C. ClercxWorld Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress Proceedings, 2017. https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=8506308&pid=20539& Successful Management of Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy in a Dog Received: September 15, 2021; Revised: October 19, 2021; Accepted: October 19, 2021https://www.e-jvc.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.17555/jvc.2021.38.6.269       Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:     Question of the Week Has any veterinary professional been diagnosed with Kennel Cough?   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/kennel-cough VCA:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/kennel-cough-or-tracheobronchitis-in-dogs Today's Veterinary Practice:  https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/infectious-disease/diagnostic-therapeutic-approach-dogs-infected-with-bordetella-bronchiseptica-canine-influenza-virus-h3n8/ Respiratory Disease:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC154981/    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan