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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth talk about how to flee the examination room—and we aren’t just referring to those times when a client is deep into their life story. Often, …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Hadley Gleason, VMD, MS, DACVS-SA, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Gleason explains what makes a modified Robert Jones bandage, how to apply one, and how to make it work for your patients. She also covers what to do …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth have a candid conversation about their personal journeys of practicing veterinary medicine while embracing the joys and challenges of mother…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes covers how to assess gait for forelimb lameness. Then, she shares multiple practical tips for conducting an effective examination. D…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Fearful, aggressive, and unwanted patient behavior is an underappreciated job stressor in the veterinary profession. And it’s only made worse when a pet owner denies that the behavi…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Rebecca Walton, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters.” Dr. Walton reviews some good options for where urinary catheters should be placed. She then expands on several of the potential complications—including kinking, hematur…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Wellness plans (popularized by large corporate practices) are often touted as a means to increase access to preventive care, encourage clients to bring in their pets sooner and more…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Do you know how many vet schools there are in the United States? Did you hear there are new ones on the horizon? Listen in as we discuss the current state of veterinary education in…

In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, clinical pathologist Dr. Holly Brown and veterinary technician Jessica Wilson-Hess share adventures from their busy laboratory, which just so happens to be situated within the walls of a booming veterinary practice. As they walk us through the curious case of Salli the beagle, they share diagnos…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Canine & Feline Seizures.” Dr. Thomovsky explains how to triage seizure cases, prioritize diagnostics, and gain short-term control with benzodiazepines. She then expands the discussion to the selection of …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. This episode contains heavy subject matter that may be upsetting to some listeners. We asked veterinarians and their staff if they have experienced violent altercations or threats o…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction.” Dr. Diaz covers the frustrating and multifactorial problem of anal sac disease with a focus on possible underlying causes and perpetuating factors. She discus…

When it comes to itchy skin, diagnostic testing is often the key to achieving a diagnosis. Learn how the latest in AI technology is giving practitioners real-time ear and skin cytology results—without tying up the whole team in the process. Sponsored by Zoetis Resource: VetscanImagyst.com Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Clinici…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Veterinary professionals often talk about the “Standard of Care” and “Informed Consent” in relation to patient care. But, do you know the legal definitions of these terms and how to…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Ashley Detwiler, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Recurring Pruritic Skin Lesions in an English Bulldog.” Dr. Detwiler explores the overlapping symptoms and findings of various skin diseases in dogs, using the severely affected patient discussed in her article, and explain…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to the NAVLE: the test you’ve forgotten about, hope to forget about, or can’t seem to forget about no matter how hard you try! Listen in as w…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Christopher Lea, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Conditions Found During Canine Rectal Examination.” Rectal examinations are always appropriate, but not uniformly applicable, so Dr. Lea discusses using clinical judgment when it comes to r…

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it’s common for nutritional discussions to get put on the back burner. In this episode, Dr. Craig Clifford sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to explain why the nutritional needs of the cancer patient can dramatically differ from those of healthy pets and how cachexia caused by cancer warrants close atten…

Is the cost of care always the elephant in the examination room, or is that an unfounded assumption? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Tracey Deiss to discuss new survey results that shed light on the factors influencing veterinary recommendations and the driving forces behind pet owner …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary teams today. Wellness and burnout have become buzzwords in the veterinary world in recent years. But what’s the truth when it comes to the well-being of today’s veterinary professionals? Gala…

From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic’s ultr…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia in a Dog.” To start, Dr. Bugbee explains the differences between primary and secondary cases of ITP, highlighting the platelet “cutoff” for spontaneous bleeding and some of the disease sequel…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It seems like stories about AI chatbots are suddenly all over the news and social media, including one about a bot that purportedly diagnosed a critically ill dog with IMHA. While g…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler Jr, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Transpalpebral Enucleation in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Haeussler discusses the common indications for enucleation, some of the typical complications, and different approaches. Then, he dives deeper into the details …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, dive into their opinions on the strict adoption requirements put in place by some rescue organizations. Spurred by Dr. Beth’s desire—and difficulty—to adopt a second dog, they discuss the pros and cons of these rules, your ability to b…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Nina R. Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Osteoarthritis Pain in a Cat.” Dr. Kieves reminds us that osteoarthritis is often a primary problem in cats, and it has to be managed long-term with a multimodal approach. She discusses practical …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, sit down with Peggy Burris, DVM, to hear about her recent trip to Tanzania with Mission Rabies, a United Kingdom-based charity group with the goal of eliminating human rabies by the year 2030. Dr. Peggy's involvement, as well as that o…

Does anyone else begin to sweat when a pet owner starts pulling bottles out of their purse, ready to dive into a conversation about veterinary supplements? In this episode, sponsored podcast host Dr. Beth Molleson asks internist Dr. Faith Buckley all your burning questions about navigating the world of veterinary supplements. They discuss tips for …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Rebecca Reader, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Uses for Gabapentin in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Reader sorts through the evidence to help us differentiate between all the ways gabapentin can be used and all the ways it should be used, which are far fewer. She al…

In this special episode, our Chief Scientific Officer Indu Mani, DVM, DSc, has an impactful conversation about our profession with Ruby Perry, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Perry experienced desegregation in the southern United States as a child, and those uncomfortable lessons served her as sh…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this week’s episode, they discuss how different practices operate when it comes to doctor preference and doctor loyalty. Is it ideal for a patient to have a primary doctor? Do th…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Heidi Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Ways to Differentiate Syncope & Seizures.” Dr. Barnes offers an in-depth neurologic perspective on how to differentiate a fainting episode (syncope) from a proper seizure. She reviews relevant observat…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Noncompete provisions have long been considered part of the package when it comes to veterinary employment contracts. But recently the Federal Trade Commission has proposed banning …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Britt Thevelein, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Therapy Protocols for Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in a Dog.” Dr. Thevelein covers typical presentations, expected hematologic changes, and why calling it “HGE” is a thing of the past. She also emphasizes that flui…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It’s natural to have a favorite (or not-so-favorite) dog breed. But how do those stereotypes affect interactions in the examination room? Join us in the breakroom as Dr. Alyssa and …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Tips for Managing Nocturnal Anxiety in Geriatric Dogs.” Dr. Albright reminds us that older dogs can have multiple concurrent factors that can cause interruption to their sleep, but establishing good dayti…

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: cats are not small dogs. In this episode, nutritionist Dr. Donna Raditic sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to discuss the unique nutritional needs of our feline friends. They also dig into how to support cats with unintended weight loss throughout the process of a diagnostic investigation, as well a…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. If it seems like suddenly the timing of spaying and neutering has become a hot topic, you’re not wrong. What used to follow mostly universal recommendations has recently come into t…

Every small animal veterinarian finds themselves managing patients with Cushing’s or Addison’s disease during their career. And let’s face it—it’s not always a smooth road. In this episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Audrey Cook to discuss the most common management roadblocks that general practitioners face, includin…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Michael H. Brown, DVM, MS, DACVO, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Ocular Consequences of Systemic Hypertension.” Ocular lesions are often the first clinical sign of hypertension. Dr. Brown shares what you should look for—and how to look for it—in these cases. He highlights some…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth break down the stereotype we’ve all heard before: with how much a visit to the vet office can cost, vets must be in it for the money! The…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Heather Kvitko-White, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Chronic Enteropathy in Cats.” Dr. White explains why viewing the condition as chronic enteropathy is gaining favor. She discusses the most practical diagnostic options, the realistic value of biopsy w…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. What happens when an ENFJ and an ISTP get together and host a podcast? Tune in and find out as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore how Myers-Briggs personality types affect relationship…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Armi Pigott, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Drugs & Blood Products Used to Manage Bleeding Disorders.” Hemostasis can be complicated, but Dr. Pigott helps to break it down into its 3 phases, then uses those to organize diseases and treatments. He also discuss…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The field of veterinary medicine is ever-evolving, and it seems like that progression has only accelerated since the pandemic. As 2022 draws to a close, Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa refl…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Haley J. Leeper, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Preventive Care Tips for Dogs & Cats with Cancer.” Dr. Leeper highlights the significant role veterinary general practitioners play in managing pets with chronic illnesses, covering everything from vaccine…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It’s easy to say “don’t get a pet if you can’t afford one.” But what does that really mean? What if you can afford to feed the stray cat, but can’t help when he breaks his leg? One …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Limb Swelling in an Intact Boerboel.” Dr. Patterson reviews her suspicions when initially taking on this case of highly localized symptoms only affecting the left hind leg and paw with a history of multipl…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When Dr. Alyssa’s beloved Dogue de Bordeaux, Luna, needed a digit amputation for a tumor, she had to decide if she was going to be Luna’s mom or Luna’s doctor. While a common practi…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Stan Veytsman, DVM, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Colonic Volvulus & Entrapment in a Labrador Retriever.” Dr. Veytsman explains the common presenting signs that this very uncommon problem shares with other acute abdominal conditions. He also reviews the difference between…