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In this special episode, Dr. Katie Berlin talks with Dr. Liz Barton about an often dreaded, rarely discussed, widely misunderstood health crisis that will in some way affect 100% of veterinary professionals: menopause.
Today's Highlights
Are compounded drugs FDA-approved? Can any drug be compounded? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth asks Dr. Dawn Boothe to clarify everything a veterinarian needs to know about the world of compounded drugs. Tune in to get a clearer understanding of how compounded medication fit into the pharmaceutical landscape of small animal medicine and learn how to avoid common pitfalls in the prescribing of compounded drugs.
Dr. McArdle shares key considerations for assessing vaccination efficacy and risks, including patient health, immune response, and the impact of various medications and anesthesia.
Clinical Conversations
Listen to the conversations behind the content with host Alyssa Watson, DVM, and the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles.
Dr. Kutzler highlights the importance of distinguishing between prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary tract infections. She also emphasizes the need for careful antibiotic selection and treatment duration.
Dr. Watson and Dr. Waller dissect the article "Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation" from top to bottom, pulling out their most valuable takeaways. They also share their own real world experiences with weaning drugs like steroids, prazosin, and fluoxetine.
Dr. Bruno discusses how diversity is an urgent need in veterinary medicine, both from the perspective of being a field that historically and currently lacks diversity, as well as needing to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.
Veterinary Breakroom
Join practicing veterinarians and podcast hosts Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, in the breakroom—where talk gets real about issues affecting vet med today.
In honor of Veterinary Technician Week coming up, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie asked a group of veterinary technicians: What do you wish doctors in your practice did more of to help you learn, grow, and build confidence?
In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie sit down to discuss the role of veterinary assistants amid veterinary staffing shortages.
Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie share their reactions to WSAVA’s new Guidelines for the Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats and the continually evolving conversation about the appropriate timing of spay/neuter, which now includes the suggestion that it might be better for some patients not to be spayed or neutered at all.
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
When a pet owner mentions that their senior pet is “slowing down”, is that an expected sign of aging or an opportunity to ask more questions? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth chats with sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leilani Alvarez to get advice for navigating mobility in the aging patient. Dr. Alverez offers advice on when to initiate joint supplements, how to discuss pain with pet owners, and how to take a multimodal approach to the senior patient’s orthopedic health.
Melanoma is a commonly encountered, often metastatic, disease in canine patients. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Timothy Fan to share advice on the clinical management of melanoma in practice. Dr. Fan offers insights on staging, surgical intervention, and more, including how the latest scientific advancements have led to new treatment options.
What started as a Facebook group has grown into a powerful force within the veterinary industry, leading the charge on mental wellness. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Not One More Vet (NOMV) president Dr. Brian Bourquin to join her for an important discussion on one of NOMV’s recent missions. Dr. Bourquin takes a deep dive into the CLEAR Blueprint certification program for clinics committed to making a difference and fostering a healthier work environment.
Meet the podcast hosts
Alyssa Watson, DVM
Located near Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Alyssa Watson earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2003. In addition to her role as Interactive Medical Editor at VetMedux, she practices at a small animal clinic as well as in-home veterinary hospice end-of-life care.
Beth Molleson, DVM
A native Ohioan, Dr. Beth Molleson earned her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2011. In addition to her role as Brief Studio’s Veterinary Officer at VetMedux, she practices in the Cincinnati area as a relief veterinarian.