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This podcast is sponsored by Antech Diagnostics Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech Diagnostics (MARS). She has worked in general practice, academia, specialty clinical practice, and in the animal health industry. Michelle has published on numerous infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, spectrum of care, veterinary- and pet-owner education related topics. She keeps busy (and humble!) with 2 teenage daughters, 1 husband, multiple 4-legged creatures, and numerous imperfect projects in various stages of completion on her farm in PEI, Canada.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amanda M. Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Dr. Amy Kaplan-Zattler, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discuss all things IV catheter placement and care. Tune in to hear about Dr. Kaplan and Amanda's talk about their findings and preference on catheter flush frequency, heparin or non-hepatized saline for flush, aseptic scrub techniques and more!

In the May episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two expert-led conversations that bring the internal workings of the cat into sharp focus - from complications at birth to techniques for examining the feline fundus.First, Dr Petra Černá and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss their JFMS article on dystocia and kitten mortality in pedigree cats. They describe the most common types of dystocia, reflect on breed-related risk factors, and share practical considerations from both clinical and breeding perspectives.Then, Dr Natalia Giannakopoulou and Dr Ben Blacklock offer hands-on advice from their recent Clinical Spotlight article on fundoscopy in cats. They cover how to build confidence with the ophthalmoscope, recommend suitable lenses for general practice, and explain how to approach the feline fundus methodically to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls.For further reading material please visit:Feline dystocia and kitten mortality up to 12 weeks in pedigree catsFundoscopy in cats: a practical guide and common findingsFor iCatCare Veterinary Members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast are available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an iCatCare Veterinary Member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Petra Černá, PhD DACVIM (SAIM) MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), Feline medicine specialist, PhD candidate at Colorado State University, FIFe International and allbreed judge.Danièlle Gunn-Moore, BSc (Hon), BVM&S, PhD, MANZCVS (feline), FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute, University of EdinburghNatalia Giannakopoulou, DVM, PGCertSAO, MRCVS, Resident in Veterinary Ophthalmology (The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies)Ben Blacklock, BVSc, DipECVO, SFHEA, MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthamology

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, and Dr. Jimmy Barr, DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discuss vector borne disease including spectrum of care. Screening dogs for vector-borne disease pathogens, like Lyme and Heartworm, occurs annually in veterinary clinics across the US and Canada. Listen in for updates on innovations and practical pearls on pet-owner communication & shared-decision-making across the diagnostic spectrum of care.Sponsored By: Antech, MARS

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Amy Kaplan, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS reviews the findings of a retrospective study on the comparative outcomes of medical versus surgical management of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in cats. Is there a difference in outcomes for cats with IVDH who are conservatively medically managed compared surgical management? Tune in to find out!

This episode is a recording of a webinar run in partnership with VetPD and Contura Vet in April 2025. The webinar is also available to view on demand on the Arthramid Equine YouTube channel. Join experts Leigh de Clifford (BVSc, CertAVP, PGDipVPS, MRCVS), JD Conway (DVM), Megan Green (DVM), and Jason Lowe (MBA, BVSc., Cert EP) as they dive into the long-term use of 2.5% injectable polyacrylamide hydrogel (iPAAG) in equine performance horses. This insightful session covers:The physico-chemical properties of iPAAGThe latest research and clinical findingsPractical tips for case selection and post-treatment managementWhether you're currently using iPAAG or exploring its potential, this webinar delivers valuable, real-world insights for veterinary professionals.

Known as the practice geek, Madonna Livingstone, BVMS, MRCVS, qualified from Glasgow Vet School in 2002 and is Head Vet and Head of Exotics at the Ark Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Coatbridge, Scotland with a 80% exotics case load. Livingstone delivers all the clinical exotic lectures for Glasgow Veterinary School, is the clinical lead for the Final Year selective Exotics rotation for Glasgow Veterinary School, delivers the husbandry and nutrition lectures for exotics to the Veterinary Bioscience course, and is an affiliate veterinary surgeon of Glasgow Veterinary School. She also is the exotics consultant for Nation Wide Laboratories and Lab Services Ltd, has a diploma in parrot behavior, has been published on rabbits, reptiles, parrots, ferrets in peer reviewed journals and is sole author of a textbook on rabbits and small exotic mammals (Exotics Made Easy: Demystifying Rabbits and Small Exotic Mammals), is currently co-authoring a pictorial guide to rabbit and small exotic mammal surgery and is in the planning stages of writing the follow up Exotics Made Easy textbook on reptiles. Livingstone speaks widely on exotic animal medicine and surgery to Vets and Veterinary nurses via conferences and webinars plus delivers bespoke in house CPD (CE) for practices. She has also spoken at the Scottish Parrot Society, Beloved Rabbit Charity events, and the International Herpetological Society to owners and enthusiasts.  She has a firm belief that all species deserve the same high level of care and is passionate about empowering veterinary professionals to incorporate these amazing species into their caseload. Although her main interest is in exotic animal species, she also enjoys soft tissue surgery and behaviour of all species. Livingstone was awarded with the prestigious UK Rabbit Vet of the Year Award (2022) by Burgess and the Rabbit Welfare and Association Fund (RWAF) and the External Lecturer of the Year Award (2022, 2023, and 2024) by Glasgow Vet School students. When not working, Livingstone can be found spending time with her husband, her three dogs, 20 chickens, 8 ferrets, 4 cockatiels, and 2 dwarf puffer fish.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Amy Kaplan, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discusses a potential way to help smooth out surgical recovery in those tricky brachycephalic patients. Listen along to hear the benefits one study found in having owners present to help recover their canine companion following airway surgery, as supported in the veterinary journal article, "Owner-assisted Recovery and Early Discharge After Surgical Treatment in Dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome."

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Amy Kaplan, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discusses the publication Delay of Definitive Care in Cats and Dogs with GI Foreign Body Obstruction Following Antiemetic Administration: 537 cases (2012–2020) Are complications more common or is there a delay in definitive care where antiemetics are administered in dog and cat GI foreign body obstructive cases? Tune in to find out!

Sponsored by Antech. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: In this podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason will discuss topics related to spectrum of care and feline care, and practical tips for communicating with pet owners about these topics. Learning Objectives: Recognize the value of wellness testing  Understand spectrum of care and how to communicate to pet owners  Learn about new research on feline Giardia and its emerging zoonotic aspects, and how to apply this to clinical management Discuss current management of common feline infectious disease cases, e.g. ringworm, endoparasites, etc. and their implications for preventive care across the spectrum Bio: Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech (MARS). She has worked in general practice, academia, specialty clinical practice, and in the animal health industry. Michelle has published on numerous infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, spectrum of care, veterinary- and pet-owner education related topics. She enjoys ferrying her two-legged (and four-legged) children to various activities and fulfilling most ‘Canuck' stereotypes.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, and Dr. Jimmy Barr, DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer at Mars Science & Diagnostics at Antech, discuss what's new in diagnostics in veterinary medicine! It's an exciting time to be in the world of veterinary diagnostics. Rapid innovations and AI are now making what seemed impossible - possible! With these recent advances, and broadening array of reference laboratory and in-house diagnostic test options, for our veterinary patients comes the need for education surrounding how these diagnostics help veterinarians, and their teams, help pets (and pet-owners) in their clinical day-to-day. Questions on what information the test provides and availability, reliability, and cost of test, together with turnaround time are top of mind. Additionally, diagnostic stewardship (i.e. what's the right test at the right time - and for the right pet?) and the ability to provide AND communicate these options across the spectrum are other needs for the profession, to feel comfortable practicing shared decision-making with pet-parents.Sponsored By: Antech

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Amy Kaplan, CVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discusses the important question, does rapamycin halt progression of left ventricular hypertrophy in feline HCM? Listen to find out!

In the December episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray explores how advancements in communication strategies and genetic science are shaping feline welfare.Yaiza Gomez-Mejias and Tamsin Durston discuss the benefits of positive psychology in veterinary care, highlighting how effective client communication and behaviour change can enhance the wellbeing of both animals and their caregivers. This episode features the first part of their conversation, with part two to follow in a future episode.In the second segment, Kelly St. Denis interviews Leslie Lyons about feline genetic testing. Their conversation uncovers the role of DNA variants, the importance of resources like OMIA for genetic insights, and the validation needed to ensure accurate testing. Together, they explore how these innovations contribute to tackling breed-specific health challenges and improving feline welfare overall. For further reading material please visit:Human Behaviour Change for LifeGenetic Testing: practical dos and don'ts for catsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianTamsin Durston, RVN, CAB, MSc Psych, Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Human Behaviour Change PractitionerKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaLeslie Lyons, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Gilbreath-McLorn Endowed Professor of Comparative Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery and JFMS Author

In the November episode of Chattering with ISFM, we're diving into the complexities of feline pain management to help you feel more empowered and informed. Our episode highlights the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) Special Collection 2024 on pain and pain management in cats, bringing together some of the latest research, insights, and expert perspectives in the field.To start, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias speaks with Sabrine Marangoni, who shares key findings from her award-winning study on pain behaviours in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy. They discuss the importance of recognizing subtle pain indicators in young cats, the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia approaches, and the broader implications of untreated pain.In the second half, Kelly St. Denis sits down with Mark Epstein, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force, to explore the progress made in feline pain management. They discuss how the field has evolved, the persistent challenges veterinarians face in assessing and managing pain in cats, and what the future holds in terms of new research and treatments.For further reading material please visit:2024 ISFM FELINE CONGRESS ABSTRACTSCat Pain Management: YouTube ChannelJFMS Special Collection 2024: Pain and Pain Management In CatsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianSabrine Marangoni, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaMark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP, Education Co-Chair at International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discusses how to diagnose and treat multi-drug resistant hookworm, deal with Giardia decision-making, and emerging Echinococcus. Tune in to learn what to do about anthelmintic resistance and how to better manage Giardia cases! Learn treatment options for overcoming pesky, resistant GI parasitic infections in pets & get an update on what zoonotic parasite may be emerging near you!Sponsored By: Antech

In the October episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray presents two detailed discussions on important feline health topics - gastrointestinal and renal health.First, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews Sina Marsilio on feline chronic enteropathies, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal lymphoma and the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing small cell lymphoma from IBD. Marsilio discusses recent advances in the field, drawing from her recent work on the ACVIM consensus guidelines for ‘diagnosing and distinguishing low-grade neoplastic from inflammatory lymphocytic chronic enteropathies.' Later, Kelly St. Denis speaks with Jonathan Stockman about his JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, ‘Dietary Phosphorus and its Impact on Renal Disease in Cats'. They examine phosphorus metabolism, the risks associated with high-phosphorus diets, and effective strategies for managing phosphorus levels to support feline kidney health. For further reading material please visit:ACVIM consensus statement guidelines on diagnosing and distinguishing low-grade neoplastic from inflammatory lymphocytic chronic enteropathies in catsDietary Phosphorus and Renal Disease in cats: Where are we?For ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianSina Marsilio, Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology at UC Davis.Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaJonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences & JFMS Author.

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this special episode, Katie Berlin, DVM, talks with Liz Barton, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, MCIPR, about an often dreaded, rarely discussed, widely misunderstood health crisis that will in some way affect 100% of veterinary professionals: menopause. In one survey, 99% of women said perimenopause affected their work, and 42% said they had considered leaving their job because of changes associated with menopause. With the help of veterinarians and subject matter experts, Dr. Liz is creating a series of free videos intended to help veterinary professionals navigate the murky waters of menopause. Regardless of age, biological sex, gender identity, or family situation, we can all learn to better support ourselves and our colleagues through the physical and mental challenges that come with midlife. To understand more about the impact menopause can have on the veterinary workforce, check out The Menopause Report.Contact:podcast@instinct.vetliz@wellvet.co.ukWhere To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Katie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

This week I'm talking to Dr Jane Ladlow. Jane is a veterinary surgeon who is widely known as an expert on BOAS, or brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. BOAS is the umbrella disorder that covers a variety of different airflow obstructions in different flat-faced breeds such as the pug, French bulldog, and English bulldog. Jane developed the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme, a straightforward clinical exam which allows grading of a BOAS-effected dog. Jane works with the Kennel Club in the UK to promote this scheme, which is also being rolled out in other countries including the US. I was really pleased to get to talk to Jane about BOAS, her grading scheme, and what this means for breeding healthy brachycephalic dogs.

In this episode of Chattering with ISFM, Nathalie Dowgray interviews Dr Hugo Swanstein about his JFMS Clinical Spotlight article on Feline-Friendly Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). We also return to Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Daniel Mills for Part Two of their conversation on the use of pheromones in cats.Dr Ellis and Dr Mills delve into the methods of delivering pheromones in veterinary care, how to use them effectively, and the scepticism surrounding these products. They clarify the differences between pheromones and odour therapy, while touching on the industry's lack of regulation.Later, Dr Dowgray and Dr Swanstein discuss the practical application of feline-friendly POCUS, with Dr Swanstein explaining its differences from formal ultrasound exams. He shares tips for integrating POCUS into daily practice, emphasising its value beyond emergency cases and how it can be mastered with brief, regular practice. He also addresses concerns about time and cost, highlighting POCUS's efficiency and affordability, and advocates for training the entire veterinary team, including technicians, in its use. For further reading material please visit:Pheromonatherapy: Theory and applicationsStress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical BehaviourJFMS Clinical Spotlight Article: Feline Friendly POCUS, How to implement it into your daily practiceFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers: Sarah Ellis, BSc, PGDip, PhD, Head of Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour at International Cat Care, independent feline welfare educator, writer and consultant.Daniel Mills, BVSc PhD CBiol FRSB FHEA CCAB Dip ECAWBM(BM) FRCVS, Professor of veterinary behavioural medicine & RCVS, European and ASAB recognised specialist in clinical animal behaviourHugo Swanstein, Cand Med Vet, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & JFMS Published Author

Join us as we discuss the fascinating world of feline communication, exploring howcats use chemical signals to interact with their environment and each other. Additionally, we shall shed light on a rational approach to using gastroprotectants in cats, providing invaluable insights for veterinary practitioners.In Part One of our discussion, Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Daniel Mills talk about thecomplexities of pheromone use in cats, emphasising the differences between scents and pheromones and their impact on emotional processing. They also highlight the importance of understanding pheromones in assessing feline behaviour. Part Two of their discussion will be available in next month's episode, so make sure you're signed up to Chattering With ISFM on your preferred podcast platform if you don't want to miss out!Following this, Dr Kelly St. Denis and Dr Katie Tolbert discuss Dr Tolbert's JFMS Clinical Spotlight article on the rational use of gastroprotectants in cats. They cover the risks of using these medications, especially the differences in how cats and dogs metabolise drugs, and the potential benefits of soluble fibres in preventing GI ulceration. They also address the careful use of gastric acid suppressants and gastroprotectants in clinical practice, with a focus on patient comfort and proper administration.For further reading material please visit:Pheromonatherapy: Theory and applicationsStress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical BehaviourJFMS Clinical Spotlight Article: A Rational Approach To The Use Of Gastroprotectants In CatsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UKSpeakers:Sarah Ellis, BSc, PGDip, PhD, Head of Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour at International Cat Care, independent feline welfare educator, writer and consultant.Daniel Mills, BVSc PhD CBiol FRSB FHEA CCAB Dip ECAWBM(BM) FRCVS, Professor of veterinary behavioural medicine & RCVS, European and ASAB recognised specialist in clinical animal behaviourKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaKatie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (SAIM, SA nutrition), Clinical Associate Professor in Small Animal & Comparative Gastroenterology & JFMS Author.

This month is all about feline feng shui and how to defuse tension in multi-cat households. We will be discussing International Cat Cares' new carer guidelines on encouraging cats to drink and AAFP's Inter-cat Tension Guidelines. Please see the links below to read these guidelines.Dr. Yaiza Gomez Mejias sits down with the winner of the RCVS Inspiration Award, Alex Taylor, to address the issues surrounding feline hydration and offer practical tips for encouraging water intake in cats. Dr. Kelly St. Denis then speaks with Drs Ilona Rodan and Daniela Ramos about the AAFP's new guidelines on managing inter-cat tension, debunking common myths about feline behaviour and offering strategies to ensure a peaceful multi-cat household. For further reading material please visit:Encouraging your cat to drink: A guide for caregivers2024 American Association of Feline Practitioners Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Recognition, Prevention, and Management For ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianAlex Taylor, RVN CertSAN ISFMDipFN & AdvCertFB, iCatCare Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour AdvisorKelly St Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaIlona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline),  2024 AAFP Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Co-Chair, Cat Behavior Solutions, Cat Care Clinic, Madison, WI, USADaniela Ramos, MV MSc PhD Diplomate (CLEVE), 2024 AAFP Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Co-Chair, Veterinary behaviourist, speaker and researcher

Welcome to this episode of The Underdog Vet Podcast! In this episode's Animal Advocate Interview I welcome back veterinary surgeon and researcher Dr Paula Boyden. Paula first joined me on Episode 5 of Series 1 where we discussed the important work of The Links Group - you can find the link to that in this episode's details. Paula wears a variety of hats within animal welfare, and in this episode she was chatting with me about something she's done a lot of research in - importing dogs into the UK. Paula and I started by talking about the importing of puppies and dogs into the UK, we then moved onto the thorny subject of exotic diseases that may be introduced into the UK by dogs coming from other countries and finished by delving into the risks posed to the UK dog population by some of these diseases. Terms used in our discussion: Shedding: Spreading viral particles while you talk, exhale, eat etc Vector: Any organism that functions as a carrier of an infectious agent between organisms of a different species Sandfly: A colloquial name for any species or genus of flying, biting, blood-sucking fly Vertical Transmission: The transfer of virus from parent to offspring Vector borne: Diseases that are transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas Heartworm: A parasitic roundworm, a small thread-like worm, which causes dirofilariasis in dogs. Dirofilariasis: Infection of the heart in dogs by the parasite Dirofilaria, transmitted by certain insect bites. Non-endemic Disease: Diseases not routinely found in a country/area. Clinical Signs: Signs and symptoms of a disease seen in those suffering from it. Links: APHA: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency DEFRA: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs The Balai Directive: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/balai-directive-registration-of-premises-to-export-animals#:~:text=The%20Balai%20Directive%20states%20that,completed%20to%20register%20a%20premises. Association of Dogs and Cats Homes: https://adch.org.uk/ BSAVA Info for Vets on Brucella canis: https://www.bsava.com/article/brucella-canis-bsava-scientific-information-document/ Puppy Contract Info: https://puppycontract.org.uk/ Kept Animals Bill Info: https://www.bva.co.uk/take-action/kept-animals-bill/ Paula's Previous episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51iK6u5giwqDB2idTtLxrd?si=PziFymrDT6qjvgiiyywgag Paula's Previous episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s1-e5-paula-boyden-bvetmed-mrcvs-the-links-group/id1605602533?i=1000560413671 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-underdog-podcast/message

This month Nathalie Dowgray is joined by Clare Rusbridge for part two of their conversation about neuropathic pain in cats. We then join Kelly St Denis and Julien Guillaumen as they discuss recent advances in feline aortic thromboembolism.Our episode begins with Professor Clare Rushbridge sharing her expertise on managing neuropathic pain in cats. We discuss the burdens that caregivers face as well as the various tools and medications that she has found to be helpful with her patients.Dr Kelly St Denis is then joined by Dr Julien Guillaumen to discuss his latest JFMS article ‘Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: Recent Advances and Future Prospects'. Guillaumen provides a historical overview of FATE research, dating back to 1953, and they discuss the delicate balance required in clinical management of these cases, especially concerning hydration and heart failure.For further reading material please visit:Neuropathic pain in cats: Mechanisms and multimodal managementAAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs GuidelinesClare's Youtube ChannelFeline Aortic Thromboembolism: Recent Advances and Future ProspectsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UKSpeakers:Clare Rusbridge, BVMS PhD DipECVN FRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology & JFMS AuthorKelly St Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), 2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines Co-Chair, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaJulien Guillaumen, Doct Vet, DACVECC, DECVECC, Associate Professor of Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University and JFMS Author.

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet are Sandra Dawnson BSc BVMS FRCPath MRCVS and Jasmine Chan BVetMed, BSc (Hon) CompPath, MRCVS from NationWide Laboratories. In this episode, they discuss their journey into veterinary pathology, the importance of education in the industry, and the impact of modern technology on their work. Discover the daily tasks, joys, and essential skills for success in the lab, and learn about how the support and development opportunities available can help you thrive in a workplace. Gain insights into the future of veterinary medicine and the vital role that pathologists play in advancing animal care. Tune in to explore the world of veterinary pathology with Sandra and Jasmine. Thank you to NationWide Laboratories for sponsoring this episode.

This month our focus is on recognising feline pain. Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Beatriz Monteiro to discuss the feline grimace scale. Clare Rusbridge then joins Nathalie Dowgray to discuss neuropathic pain in cats.Our episode begins with Yaiza interviewing Beatriz about her findings from a large bilingual global survey assessing if cat caregivers reliably assess acute pain in cats using the Feline Grimace Scale, an innovation that led to Monteiro winning the JFMS Best Resident Paper Award. The method allows both veterinarians and cat caregivers to evaluate pain based on facial expressions, aiming to bridge the gap between professionalveterinary assessments and at-home care for felines.Nathalie is then joined by Professor Clare Rusbridge who shares insights into her recent JFMS article on Neuropathic pain in cats: Mechanisms and multimodal management. She highlights the importance of distinguishing between nociception and pain perception and discusses diagnostic challenges and management strategies for conditions like osteoarthritis and feline hyperesthesia syndrome.For further reading material please visit:Can cat caregivers reliably assess acute pain in cats using the Feline Grimace Scale?The Feline Grimace Scale WebsiteNeuropathic pain in cats: Mechanisms and multimodal managementAAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs GuidelinesClare's Youtube ChannelFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UKSpeakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianBeatriz Monteiro, DVM, PhD, ISFMAdvCertFB, PgDip, Chair of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Pain Council and Winner of the 2024 JFMS Resident Best Paper AwardClare Rusbridge, BVMS PhD DipECVN FRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology & JFMS Author

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we talk with Dr. Amy Kaplan, VETgirl Contributor/Webinar Moderator, on who she is and what she does! You've likely heard Dr. Kaplan's voice at the beginning of a lot of our sponsored VETgirl webinars, and now, we want you to meet the person behind the webinar intro! Find out where Dr. Amy Kaplan trained, what she does now, and what she does for fun, in this VETgirl podcast!

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Matthew C. Edson, DVM, CVPM, MRCVS, was named founding Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University in June of 2021. Founder and owner of Rancocas Veterinary Associates, a multi-doctor, multi-location mixed animal practice based in South Jersey, Edson leads a group of veterinary professionals that treat a wide range of species. He has special professional interests in miniature pig and small ruminant medicine and surgery and has lectured nationally on those subjects. He is an advocate for the advancement of affordable, clinically-relevant veterinary education. A native of Eastampton Township, Edson is a former executive board member and the immediate past president of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, a former site visitor for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education, former chair of the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues, and former vice chair of the AVMA Practice Advisory Pilot Panel. He also has served as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. Edson earned his veterinary medical degree from Kansas State University. He earned his bachelor's degree in animal science and biology from Rutgers University and also completed training as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic through Virtua Health. He is a licensed veterinarian in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has strong interest in veterinary business and practice management is also a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). Named a top veterinarian by South Jersey Magazine in 2017, Edson was voted “Best Veterinarian” in Burlington County by Burlington County Times readers in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Edson was also named to the 2022 and 2023 NJBIZ Health Care Power 50 list, which ranks the top influencers in health care in New Jersey. 

We're joined by Pet Industry Nutrition consultant, Caroline Griffiths, who is the  founder and organiser of the the Natural Dog Expo. Now in its second year the conference takes place on Sunday 5th May, with Caroline's track record of delivering events that help empower pet owners / guardians as natural health is a blossoming subject not only in human health, but for dogs too! The demand for a second event to build on the huge success of last year's conference is perhaps triggered by owners wanting to transfer their own interests in eating unprocessed foods and/or opting for complementary therapies to their dog. Other drivers could be owners/guardians having been ‘burnt' in the past perhaps by over medication, the long-terms effects of an overly processed sterile diet, or by discovering too late that dogs' do not need annual booster vaccinations. Ultimately the Natural Dog Expo offers a community of like-minded people, driven by their passion for health, overall wellness and longevity. Its aim is to help people navigate the sector highlighting why natural solutions work, where to look, what their dog needs and who to trust. This year the event is hosted by Anna. The conference delegates attend in real life to learn from the like of Dr Brendan Clarke, Dr Carol Hughes, Dr Adele Fitzpatrick BSc MRCVS and internationally acclaimed clinical canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan. Plus six online sessions are also included in the delegate package with leaders in their field,  including:  Vince the Vet, Dr Vince MacNally ,  Dr Pat White is a Zoopharmacognosy practitioner,  Dr Tom Lonsdale BVetMed, MRCVS,  Dr Sue Armstrong, MA VetMB VetMFHom CertIAVH MRCVS RsHom Get your tickets here and use the discount code Mydogwantsmethere to get £20 off your ticket price.If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content. If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo RidgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsAdvertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

In episode 76, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Kathy Murphy on the art and neuroscience of puppy socialization. Dr. Murphy explores some common myths about puppy socialization, explains what is happening from a neuroscience perspective, why that matters to us (and the puppies), and how to support our puppies during this critical time. It's a MUST listen! Get ready for some mindset shifts. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. Dr Murphy founded and is now the Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. To maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr. Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets in 2022 when she took up the position of Chief Scientific Officer, now the CEO. Dr Murphy lives in the UK with her husband Elliot and their 4 dogs.   

Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is a Senior Director at ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Trade Association. He has more than 30 years of technical experience in responding to infectious disease outbreaks and emergency management. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine and teaches three 15-week graduate courses on Public Health. Macgregor-Skinner has appeared on CNN, Fox News, BBC and many other news outlets to share his expertise on High Consequence Pathogens.   Steven Cooper is an engineer with a technical specialty in the research and development of water-based electrostatic spray systems. He has developed innovative core technology and commercial products related to air-atomizing induction-charging (AAIC) spray systems. Mr. Cooper is an engineer, a scientist, as well as an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of ByoPlanet/Good Salt LLC, and has been involved in establishing several other successful companies. Mr. Cooper received his undergrad and masters degrees from the University of Georgia and has been continuously involved with the UGA Applied Electrostatics Laboratory for over three decades.

In this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Dr. Jules Benson and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the launch of the Nationwide Pet HealthZone, an innovative online platform that offers personalized pet health information. Dr. Benson shares the platform's origins, the importance of data for clinical intervention, and its practical applications in improving pet owner-veterinarian conversations. They explore the significance of accurate cost estimates for conditions and hint at exciting future developments for the platform, emphasizing its role in enhancing pet health and strengthening the bond between pet owners and veterinary professionals. This episode is brought to you by Nationwide Pet Insurance. LINKS: Nationwide Pet HealthZone: https://www.thepethealthzone.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, is Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. He is a veterinary industry strategist focused on ways technology and data can transform the veterinary profession and the lives of animals. A member of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors and MentorVet Advisory Board, he has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice, start-ups, marketing, and pet health data.

Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about the power (and scarcity) of big data in veterinary medicine. They discuss how medical data is currently being collected in clinics and by pet insurance companies, and how this data can be harnessed to achieve better clinical outcomes while increasing access to care. Jules and Andy discuss the requirement for artificial intelligence to be trained on large data sets, and Jules explains how he thinks data collection inside veterinary practices will look in 10 years. This episode is brought to you by Nationwide. LINKS: Nationwide White Papers: Age and disease Brachycephalic dogs Cancer AVMA - AAVMC Veterinary Futures Commission Dr. Jules Benson on LinkedIn ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, is Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. He is a veterinary industry strategist focused on ways technology and data can transform the veterinary profession and the lives of animals. A member of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors and MentorVet Advisory Board, he has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice, start-ups, marketing, and pet health data.

In this episode, we talk about negative palmar angles with Steve O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS, who worked as a professional farrier for a decade prior to obtaining his degree in veterinary medicine. O'Grady's current practice is Virginia Therapeutic Farriery, which is a referral practice that provides advanced services in equine podiatry. In the podcast, O'Grady gives the basics about what a negative palmar angle is. He talks about the inability to "fix" the damage once it is severe and the effect on other structures in the hoof.O'Grady also offers tips and information about how to recognize this issue in horse feet and the steps to take to help the horse.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we talk about negative palmar angles with Steve O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS, who worked as a professional farrier for a decade prior to obtaining his degree in veterinary medicine. O'Grady's current practice is Virginia Therapeutic Farriery, which is a referral practice that provides advanced services in equine podiatry. In the podcast, O'Grady gives the basics about what a negative palmar angle is. He talks about the inability to "fix" the damage once it is severe and the effect on other structures in the hoof.O'Grady also offers tips and information about how to recognize this issue in horse feet and the steps to take to help the horse.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss new research highlighting the health concerns present in brachycephalic and "extreme" brachycephalic dog breeds. LINKS: Nationwide® analysis of 50,000 dogs confirms brachycephalic breeds face increased health risks Spectrum Of Care: https://www.petinsurance.com/veterinarians/spectrum-of-care/ Respiratory Function Grading Scheme: https://www.avma.org/news/health-screening-test-rolled-out-brachycephalic-dog-breeds All DAR Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, is Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. He is a veterinary industry strategist focused on ways technology and data can transform the veterinary profession and the lives of animals. A member of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors and MentorVet Advisory Board, he has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice, start-ups, marketing, and pet health data.

In this discussion all about resilience for our dogs (and their humans) Bobbie and Sarah discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework. This framework was developed by Bobbie Bhambree and Dr Kathy Murphy. Read more about the Resilience Rainbow here: https://iaabcjournal.org/the-resilience-rainbow/ Attend the Resilience Rainbow tour: Madison, NJ (in-person) May 20 & 21, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-madison-nj-tickets-499130140687 Nova Scotia, Canada (in-person) May 27 & 28, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-nova-scotia-canada-tickets-499100080777 Denver, CO (in-person and virtual) June 3 & 4, 2023 To attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-denver-co-tickets-499040693147 To attend virtually: https://behaviorvets.mylearnworlds.com/course/resilience-rainbow-seminar Madison, WI (in-person) June 10 & 11, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-madison-wi-tickets-558098506657 Asheville, NC (in-person) December 9 & 10, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-asheville-nc-tickets-541560220197 Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon, neuroscientist, and Chief Scientific Officer at Behavior Vets. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two postgraduate clinical qualifications. In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Research Training Fellowship to study for her Ph.D., in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC and is now back in the UK and Director of Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community). Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Education and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Equine veterinarians have always needed to have resilience. In this episode, we talk to Caroline Todd, BVMS, MRCVS. She is co-owner with her husband, Edgardo Fullana, DVM, of Harbour Ridge Equine near Palm City, Florida. They faced the crisis of losing half of their four-vet practice in a short period of time. However, Todd said "our practice came out the other side better than we went in. It was the rebirth of the practice.""The Business of Practice" podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.

Equine veterinarians have always needed to have resilience. In this episode, we talk to Caroline Todd, BVMS, MRCVS. She is co-owner with her husband, Edgardo Fullana, DVM, of Harbour Ridge Equine near Palm City, Florida. They faced the crisis of losing half of their four-vet practice in a short period of time. However, Todd said "our practice came out the other side better than we went in. It was the rebirth of the practice.""The Business of Practice" podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.

This episode from our clinical series is brought to you by Elanco, makers of the broadest range of parasiticides including Advocate, Milbemax, Seresto and Credelio Plus. "The question about the biochemistry is really interesting, because what your question now is, is 'what is it, and where is it?' And the problem that we have is that the liver enzymes aren't gonna tell us, because it's really hard to separate hepatic from post-hepatic on bloods. ALP is very insensitive in the cat and will go up with both hepatic and post-hepatic. ALT will go up with hepatic and post-hepatic. Bilirubin will be up. So what?!" We recorded this case-based interactive session about how to work up the jaundiced cat with one of the world's leading Small Animal Medicine specialists and teachers, ⁠Prof Jill Maddison⁠ at session our live event in 2022. Prof Jill Jill Maddison, BVSc, DipVetClinStud, PhD, SFHEA, MRCVS, is a professor of general practice, the director of professional development, and the BVetMed and CertAVP course director at Royal Veterinary College. She is also a coordinator for London Vet Show and is a consultant at a local veterinary practice and at Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital in London. Dr Maddison is the senior editor of the second edition of Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology and the senior editor of Clinical Reasoning in Small Animal Practice. She has lectured worldwide on clinical problem-solving, small animal internal medicine, and clinical pharmacology.  In this session she helps us reason through a case of jaundice in a cat to create a deeper understanding, rather than a simple list of facts. She also shifts some long-standing beliefs around diagnostic testing in liver disease in both dogs and cats. Topic list: 5:07 Where to begin your workup. 6:05 Defining the problem and localising the problem: Pre-hepatic, hepatic or post-hepatic? 9:17 How much does dehydration actually affect PCV? 10:43 Bilirubin - how useful is it? "It's the most over-interpreted test I reckon. I have so many vets tell me, “Oh, the bilirubin is 16, it has to have a problem with its liver…” No, it probably just has inflammatory disease." 13:14 Dd's for hepatic disease in cats. 14:20 Dd's for post-hepatic causes of jaundice. 16:04 Biochem in jaundice: ALP, ALT, GGT. "The problem that we have is that the liver enzymes aren't going to tell us." 19:51 Why bile acids are useless in the diagnosis of liver disease. "The bile acids don't tell you anything more than you already know. There is no relationship between the level of bile acids and the prognosis or reversibility of the lesion." 24:25 Can't I just trial-treat? 26:16 Ultrasound. 28:27 Signalment: how useful is it? 29:36 Cholesterol and liver disease. 30:52 Pancreatic lipase and pancreatitis in cats. "What we found was that we had 24% false negatives. So we had a quarter of our cats who had what seemed to be pancreatitis that did not have an increased Pli." 36:54 Hepatic lipidosis. For more world-class specialists in an easy-to-consume format join our community of Vet Vault Nerds at vvn.supercast.com. Visit thevetvault.com for the show notes for this episode. Join us in at Vets on Tour in Wanaka, New Zealand on 13 - 18 August 2023 for great CE, more live podcasting and snow... lots of snow! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vet-vault/message

In this episode, the amazing team of Dr. Kathy Murphy and Bobbie Bhambree discuss how they developed the Resilience Rainbow, a framework to build resilience in dogs and other companion animals, and how it works. We discuss:What is resilience and what it looks likeThe stress response cycle and the HPA axisSeven domains of the Resilience Rainbow:PredictabilityDecompressionCompleting the stress cycleMental and physical well-beingSafety and securitySocial supportAgencyDr. Kathy Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Bobbie Bhambree's bio:Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Education and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations.Links:Bhambree, B. and K. Murphy. A Framework for Behavior Modification and Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience. The IAABC Journal. Feb 2023. Issue 26. https://iaabcjournal.org/the-resilience-rainbow/Resilience Rainbow Tour 2023Madison, NJ: May 20-21Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada: May 27-28Denver, CO: June 3-4https://behaviorvets.com/https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/The Education of Will: Healing a Dog, Facing My Fears, Reclaiming My Life by Dr. Patricia McConnell - read about Dr. McConnell's own story of resilience and adventure with her border collie named Will. Podcast with Sarah Stremming on decompression walksContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

In this episode, we discuss how to have difficult conversations with other trainers who may not share a similar approach to training dogs. This conversation was a response to Mike Shikashio's recent appearance on a trainer's podcast who uses and teaches training with aversive tools. Was it a mistake to “reach across the aisle”? Keeping communication lines openNavigating sensitive conversationsShifting away from the 4 quadrantsUnderstanding emotions related to behaviorDr. Kathy Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Links:https://behaviorvets.com/https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/ Resilience Rainbow Tour 2023May 20th: Madison, NJMay 27th: Nova Scotia, CANJune 3rd: Denver, COMike's bio:Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020. Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women's Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale's Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression. Links:https://aggressivedog.com Aggression in Dogs Online SchoolMike's FBAggression in Dogs FBInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubePodcastContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

Our guests this week are Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, AVP, and Emily Tincher, DVM. You might be hearing the phrase “spectrum of care” quite a bit these days, and veterinary teams are used to thinking of vet care in terms of how close clients can get to the “gold standard” recommendation with the resources they have. Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, AVP, chief veterinary officer at Nationwide Pet Insurance, and Emily Tincher, DVM, Nationwide's senior director of veterinary relations, are on a mission to help teams provide the most appropriate care possible for every pet family by using an evidence-guided approach – not just to medicine, but to the communication around the care.   Learn more about Nationwide's focus on spectrum of care here.   Read more about spectrum of care in a monthly column in NEWStat by Kate Boatright, VMD.  Find all of AAHA's most up-to-date Guidelines, including resources for your clients and team, at aaha.org/guidelines.  Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube.   Got something to say? We're always up for constructive comments and conversation. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  This podcast was produced by Clear Contender, LLC.

While skin issues may not be everyone's cuppa tea, they are important and often the pain associated with them is untreated. This episode I talk with veterinarian and certified dermatologist Dr. Darragh O'Hanlon about how we could be better managing pain in our derm patients especially ones with otitis. So grab yourself a fresh cup and some Jammie Dodgers and take a listen.

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he is currently an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Murphy joins the podcast to talk about dogs' brains and how they process information during adolescence. Adolescence can be a difficult stage for both dogs and their humans but having better knowledge on what an adolescent dog is going through can make this stage little more bearable. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Dr Murphy founded, and is now Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. In order to maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets LLC in 2022 when she took up the position of Chief Scientific Officer.She is now able to focus on her newfound passion for science communication and providing evidence based, up to date, accessible, scientific information to clinicians, animal professionals and their clients, about subjects related to pain, behavior, neurobiology and the many interrelated factors.Barking Brains | FacebookBehavior Vets | FacebookDog behavior training by specialists - NYC Behavior Vets (behaviorvetsnyc.com)Support the show

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Daniel Langlois DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), and Harry Cridge MVB, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, to talk about her recent Clinician's Brief article, “Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs.” Dr. Cridge and Dr. Langlois comprehensively review this condition from both referral and general practice perspectives. They navigate the confusing topic of diagnosing pancreatitis and emphasize the most important aspects of treatment, including that steroids may actually be an option in a few cases.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/acute-pancreatitis-dogsContact us:Podcast@briefmedia.comWhere to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content CoordinatorRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS ) discusses how pain is frequently overlooked as an important component of behavior problems. Don't miss this episode. We discuss:The challenges of understanding and treating pain in animalsTakeaways from the landmark Mills et al. (2020) study "Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs"Direct and indirect effects of pain on the nervous system and behaviorHow to be a "pain detective" to help your vet diagnose medical issuesDr. Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship to study for her PhD, in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC, where her research into the long term effects of anesthesia on learning and memory contributed to a change to the safety advice for the use of general anesthesia in children. She moved back to the UK in 2013, to take up clinical-academic positions at the University of Oxford and subsequently Newcastle University, and concurrently completed a Residency in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia with the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, during which she became increasingly interested in how pain re-models the nervous system and this can manifest as behavioral problems in pets.Dr Murphy founded, and is now Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. In order to maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets LLC in 2022 as the new Chief Scientific Officer. She is now able to focus on her new found passion for science communication and providing evidence based, up to date, accessible, scientific information to clinicians, animal professionals and their clients, about subjects related to pain, behavior, neurobiology and the many interrelated factors.In addition to Dr Murphy's primary career roles she was Trustee and Veterinary Advisor to the Rottweiler Welfare Association for 14 years; is co-founder of Ethics First (a collective which lobbies for ethical decision making in clinical practice); is an Oversight Committee Member for the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter; sits on numerous National and International boards, working groups and ethical review panels; is an ad-hoc reviewer for neuroscience, veterinary medicine and anesthesia and pain journals; and continues to collaborate on research projects. Dr Murphy lives in the UK with her husband Elliot (ex Search and Rescue handler and now scentwork and mantrailing trainer) and their 5 dogs: Dennis a Yorkshire Terrier mix, Nancy a Rottweiler mix, Zebedee and Nela the German Shorthaired Pointers and Albi a Weimaraner.Links:Pain Rewires the Brain SeriesMills et al. 2020. Pain and Problem Behaviors in Cats and DogsBarking BrainsTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

Dr. Camilla Edwards DVM, CertAVP, MRCVS graduated from Vet School in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2006. She moved back to the UK and worked for a few years in mixed practice and small animal first opinion practice before spending 8 years in emergency work where she gained her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In 2018, she set up her business, First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound, where she travels to vet clinics near Cambridge in the UK scanning dogs and cats. She also offers ultrasound teaching online and in-person through First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound alongside reviews of ultrasound machines.  Subjects discussed in this episode: How to pick an ultrasound  Ultrasound for mobile vets Monetizing ultrasound work for your practice  Working as a mobile veterinarian in the UK Free e-book on picking an ultrasound machine! Links & Resources: To learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison you can visit her website at https://www.dreveharrison.com/. To learn more about the House Call Vet Academy or to enroll in my online course visit https://www.dreveharrison.com/house-call-vet-academy. Don't forget to sign up for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference February 19-20th, 2022 at https://www.dreveharrison.com/the-house-call-mobile-vet-conference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Download Dr. Camilla Edwards FREE gift of an eBook full of Ultrasound Machine reviews at http://www.fovu.co.uk/vethousecall Music!  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg 1959-2022 Intro & outro guitar music was written and performed by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets at https://www.rollinvets.com/ PriVet Pet Care at https://www.privetpetcare.com/staff/