What should we expect when using Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), a novel alpha-2 drug combination for sedation in dogs? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth opens up the discussion on procedural sedation with Brandi Pooley, CVT, who works in a fast-paced Texas shelter that sees a myria…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Florida veterinarians were recently surprised to learn about a new state law exempting them from continuing education requirements if they met certain criteria. Dr. Beth and Dr. Aly…

There is no simple solution for providing relief to a patient suffering from chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis, but we have numerous options available to help. Curious about how supplements, NSAIDs, monoclonal antibody therapies, and more can be utilized? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson welcome…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Causes of Pleural Effusion in Dogs.” Dr. Linklater reviews what makes an effusion a transudate, exudate, or something in between. He then details his top effusion causes—hemothorax, chylothorax, pyothora…

It’s easy for the obesity conversation to get sidelined when navigating a busy day of conversations in the examination room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson invites board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen to discuss the alarming rise of pet obesity and effective strategies for tackling…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Prompted by the recent news of Nationwide dropping 100k+ pet insurance policies, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth take to the mic to discuss how this changes their outlook on pet insurance, …

If there’s one thing you can count on in small animal practice, it’s itchy pets. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson chats with veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Liska in honor of Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Dr. Liska reviews the latest treatments for canine allergic dermatitis, including another option to ad…

Does your heart start to race when you identify a new murmur in your canine patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson gets advice from veterinary cardiologist Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar on how to navigate myxomatous mitral valve disease, the most common heart disease in dogs. Dr. Lake-Bakaar shares valuable in…

What does the increasing prevalence of ticks mean for veterinarians and their patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson asks parasitology expert Dr. Michael Dryden all your burning questions when it comes to one of the most dangerous parasites for veterinary patients. Dr. Dryden discusses strategic metho…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Identifying Arrhythmias in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Estrada shares how to effectively use ECG in general practice and reviews a comprehensive list of arrhythmias that veterinarians may encounter, inc…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and Katie take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the impact of advice they were given early in their careers. They share s…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Alex Blutinger, VMD, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Stabilization Following Vehicular Trauma Prior to Tertiary Referral.” Dr. Blutinger gives a thorough review of the approach to trauma cases—emphasizing management of hemorrhages—and the steps we can take to stabi…

A trip to the cardiologist is not always possible for every patient with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), which is why it is critical for the general practitioner to feel confident in the management of MMVD. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with cardiologist Dr. Wendy Ware to discuss the …

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The veterinary shortage has been a topic of great debate in the industry for years. And, recently, the AAVMC withdrew its commissioned report on the supply and de…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. With women veterinarians outnumbering men since 2009, we asked: Is this one field where women have achieved gender equality? Tune in as we discuss how salary, specialty credentials,…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs.” Dr. Pachel explores the challenging factors surrounding these cases, both leading up to the euthanasia decision and following it. He also shares practices and r…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When a reporter for the New York Times recently issued a request for individuals to share their experiences of "being stuck with a big vet bill," Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa were concer…

When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining adverse events associated with short-term steroid use. Dr. Beth reflects on the impact these results can …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM (Parasitology), about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms via Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.” Resistant hookworms are no longer uncommon, so Dr. Kaplan joined us to break it down. He details how to diagnose res…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the emergency vets and specialists on the other end of the referral relationship. …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting hemorrhage, wound management, respiratory emergencies, and mass ex…

Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management. Sponsored by PRN Pharmacal Resource: https://www…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s expertise in treating their animals. But in this ep…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how to use radiography to the fullest—even if it means getting a wo…

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, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the breakroom to share her experience of re-entering clinical practice after a 2-…

The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Callie Harris to get the details on how PPVSM’s recent donation to the American Veterinary…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog.” Dr. Tolbert explains the differences between gastroesophageal reflux and true esophagitis, with the latter being a painful condition. She then d…

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 shares her recent experience at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the pract…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Samuel Babbitt, DVM, DAVDC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs.” In this lively discussion, Dr. Babbitt shares his best tips for preventing the most common issues associated with dental procedures, including how to increa…

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, they debate the role of the veterinary team when it comes to pet owner education. Is the vet team morally obligated to educate pet owners on the lifetime costs o…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi.” Dr. Tobias shares the challenges and successes in diagnosing and treating Ella, a young Pembroke Welsh corgi, who was presented with acute neck pain, fever, and lethargy. W…

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, they consider the thought-provoking question: Do pets truly make us happier? Inspired by a recent article in Psychology Today challenging conventional beliefs, Dr. …

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS(SA), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications." Dr. Tarricone discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some of the most common complications of castration and ovariohysterectomy surg…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. As veterinarians, we often feel the weight of responsibility when faced with animal-related challenges, especially when they involve our own pets. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Candice P. Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis. Dr. Chu discusses the most common reasons veterinarians skip this vital diagnostic step and how to perform in-house urinalysis both more efficiently and accuratel…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. A career in veterinary medicine isn’t for the faint of heart, and often there’s no tougher time than the early days of your career. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth each off…

Procedural sedation isn’t what it used to be. With the advent of new drug options and the Fear Free® movement, the way we think about sedation in practice is changing. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Mark Besancon to discuss his experience with procedural sedation in practice, incl…

In this special episode, host Beth Molleson, DVM is joined by Clinician’s Brief Editor in Chief and infectious disease expert Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, FCAHS, to answer many of your burning questions about the current state of canine infectious respiratory disease. Dr. Weese talks through the idea of a “mystery illness” and how the COVID-19 p…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes presents her stepwise approach to evaluating a patient with possible pelvic limb lameness and includes tips for assessing patient …

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 discuss the delicate subject of altering long-term treatments or medications for patients without implying any shortcomings in the previous …

We all know it too well: that sinking feeling when we see the golden retriever scheduled for “check lumps on neck.” But we can do more than ever to treat canine lymphoma with a novel drug. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Sue “Cancer Vet” Ettinger to discuss canine lymphoma and a novel …

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 discuss the ramifications of establishing a veterinary–client–patient relationship without ever laying hands on the patient. Sparked by a pr…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Lauren R. Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats.” Dr. Forsythe shares the pharmacist side of this topic, explaining the advantages and limitations of transdermal delivery. She al…

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 explore the lasting impact of favorite—and least favorite—teachers on our professional careers. They share personal stories about the teache…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Hagar Hauser, DVM, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Growling Behavior in Dogs.” Growling is a normal form of canine communication, and sometimes it can be a bigger problem when it doesn’t happen. Dr. Hauser offers a comprehensive review of why these behaviors happen—i…

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. Beth and Dr. Alyssa engage in a thoughtful discussion about the wisdom and ethics surrounding the recording of a patient's medical appointment, either through v…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth R. Drake, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Skin Biopsy for Diffuse Dermatologic Disease in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Drake explains how to make good use of punch and other skin biopsy techniques, including indications and location. She also shares some helpful tips about…

Dietary elimination trials seem simple enough on paper, but real life often throws curveballs. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Tinsley sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to discuss best practices for executing a successful dietary elimination trial in a pet with suspected adverse food reactions. Dr. Beth ask…

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The recent state of the veterinary profession has left some communities with limited access to veterinarians, particularly emergency services. Some states are taking action and enfo…

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kerry Bailey, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing & Treating Myasthenia Gravis.” Dr. Bailey covers this condition from top to bottom, everything from the different forms and presentations all the way to specific drugs to address each component of therapy…