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Shelter perceptions and adoption attitudes are shifting. In this podcast episode, Dr. Chelsie Estey unpacks the most important takeaways from the Hill’s 2025 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report.
Today's Highlights
Recent tele-triage legislation in the state of Georgia has left pet owners without direct access to these national poison control hotlines. Could your state be next?
Cytology remains one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in practice, but barriers can limit its use. Listen in to hear how AI-driven cytology is addressing these challenges and shaping the future of diagnostics.
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. Schermerhorn reviews the science behind continuous glucose monitoring, a true game changer in managing diabetic pets, and how it improves our ability to effectively adjust insulin dosing. He also talks about some practical limitations, including what challenges you need to expect (eg, sensors falling off, after-hours alarms, etc.).
Dr. Thomovsky combines her ER experience with literature reports to put together a game plan that’ll take care of these critical cats.
In part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) and pemphigus foliaceus.
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.
How far do pet owners around the world have to travel to see a veterinarian—and what does that mean for access to care? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack a recent article on global travel time to veterinary services and share their perspectives on what it reveals for the profession.
In this episode, they share their thoughts on aquamation, a greener alternative to traditional flame-based cremation that’s gaining traction in veterinary aftercare. From how the process works to what remains at the end, they explore the science, sustainability, and practical considerations of this emerging option.
Join Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie as they share some of the most unique client requests they’ve encountered because if you’ve worked in vet med long enough, you know the job comes with some wild stories!
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
Veterinarians are fielding more supplement questions than ever. Listen in to this podcast episode to get expert guidance on how to evaluate products, identify where supplements can make the biggest impact, and support clients with confidence.
NT-proBNP is a powerful cardiac biomarker that, when used with point-of-care testing, can open the door to faster, more informed decision-making. Listen in as Dr. Stacey Hendershott shares practical insights and clinical tips for making the most of this tool in everyday practice.
The best topical therapy is the one that actually gets used. Dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin shares her go-to strategies for client conversations, smart product selection, and follow-up in this podcast episode. Listen in.
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.