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Today's Highlights
Itchy pet cases often rise during the summer season—are you ready? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Schissler shares strategies to help clinics make the most of Itchy Pet Awareness Month and provide relief to as many patients as possible.
Dr. Grubb discusses why sedation is helpful, effective drug selection, and ideal timing. She even provides some useful tips, such as the “injecting while walking” technique.
Clinical Conversations
Listen to the conversations behind the content with host Alyssa Watson, DVM, and the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles.
In part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Dr. Thomason focuses on the diagnosis and management of IMHA and ITP.
Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations and novel ideas, including testing guidelines, melarsomine protocols, and mechanisms of heartworm preventives, which might surprise you.
Dr. Odunayo and Dr. Hung cover just about every reason for tapping an abdomen, and even cover the finer details like technique, equipment, and tube selection.
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.
This week, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie take a few minutes to air some of their pet peeves because let’s face it, we all have them. Also, we apologize to all the veterinary team members who have pet peeves about us.
In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the potential addition of 2 new specialties to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties and examine how the continued growth of specialized care is transforming the field.
In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a recent study which found that EOL practitioners report higher job fulfillment and lower burnout than many of their peers. As a part-time EOL provider, Dr. Alyssa shares her personal perspective and how the findings align with her own experience.
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
Is muscle health getting overlooked in your exam room? This podcast episode breaks down why muscles matter and explores muscle support options to improve health and mobility.
Diagnostics as part of routine wellness exams can uncover the unexpected, even in the healthiest of patients. Listen in as Dr. Christopher Lea shares when, why, and how he uses diagnostic screening tests, even in his young patients.
Nutrition isn’t just impactful in skin and GI cases—it may be the missing link to improving behavioral health as well. Tune in to this podcast episode for tips on how to modify patient nutrition through diet and supplements to support calm behavior.
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.