The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enMatthew C. Edson, DVM, CVPM, MRCVS, was named founding Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University in June of 2021. Founder and owner of Rancocas Veterinary Associates, a multi-doctor, multi-location mixed animal practice based in South Jersey, Edson leads a group of veterinary professionals that treat a wide range of species. He has special professional interests in miniature pig and small ruminant medicine and surgery and has lectured nationally on those subjects. He is an advocate for the advancement of affordable, clinically-relevant veterinary education. A native of Eastampton Township, Edson is a former executive board member and the immediate past president of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, a former site visitor for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education, former chair of the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues, and former vice chair of the AVMA Practice Advisory Pilot Panel. He also has served as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. Edson earned his veterinary medical degree from Kansas State University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science and biology from Rutgers University and also completed training as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic through Virtua Health. He is a licensed veterinarian in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has strong interest in veterinary business and practice management is also a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). Named a top veterinarian by South Jersey Magazine in 2017, Edson was voted “Best Veterinarian” in Burlington County by Burlington County Times readers in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Edson was also named to the 2022 and 2023 NJBIZ Health Care Power 50 list, which ranks the top influencers in health care in New Jersey.

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enKatie Fish, DVM received her undergraduate degree at the University of Buffalo and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She was a small animal general practitioner for 16 years before transitioning to becoming a full-time mentor for Monroe Veterinary Associates in the Rochester, New York area, which later became a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner. There she was responsible for on-boarding and providing one-on-one medical, surgical and leadership coaching support to new graduates at 18 hospitals. In 2023, Fish became the Director of Mentorship Programs for Thrive, which includes “Meant to Thrive,” a one-year medical mentorship program that meets doctors where they are, offering a unique, individualized approach that positions each veterinarian for success in the profession they love.

Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description:Osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is the most common cause of chronic (maladaptive) pain in cats but is underrecognized by owners and therefore many cats go untreated. Up to 92% of all cats have radiographic changes (radiographic disease) in the axial and appendicular skeleton and these changes are more common in cats over the age of 10. There is often a mismatch between radiographic changes and clinical findings (painful joints, mobility impairment) but the relationship between radiographic changes and clinical disease increases with age. Screening and assessment tools have been developed and validated for cats and should be used to help diagnose the disease and monitor the response to treatment. Treatment is multimodal and includes drug and non-drug therapies in combination with environmental changes to ensure that stress in the affected cat’s household is addressed. Pain related to osteoarthritis is responsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and the feline specific anti-nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody, Frunevetmab (Solensia™). Non-drug therapies include Omega-3 fish oil, physical therapy, and acupuncture. Ensuring cats have a safe place to hide, have help with accessing “high” places, and easy-entry litter boxes are important for improving the cat’s quality of life.Program Agenda: Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, FRCVS, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, discusses diagnosis and treatment options for osteoarthritis in cats. Learning Objectives: Recognize the changes in behavior that suggest chronic pain in cats Know how to screen for cats with OA Know which assessment tools can be used to document disability and monitor response to treatment Know what treatment options are available for cats with osteoarthritis

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enFrank Bozelka,DVM, is a small animal emergency and critical care veterinarian at a busy specialty and referral center in the Chicago-land area. He has been in practice since 2016 and works at a high-volume facility that offers many highly specialized services such as dialysis, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and more. Bozelka has professional interests in both cardiac and orthopedic emergencies as well as educating new grads/interns and has a love/hate relationship with wound repairs. Bozelka is a social media personality and educator with his biggest fan base being on TikTok, but also has a growing Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube following. In his personal time, Bozelka enjoys spending time with his friends, family, wife, Laura, and cats Toby and Biscotti. He also enjoys playing music, reading, playing videos games, and playing sports. Bozelka is a foodie and could probably be considered a modern-day cookie monster.

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enKen Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing for 24 years. He is currently the chief veterinary nursing officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative.Over the years, Yagi has received many accolades, including the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by NAVTA and the AVECCTN Specialty Technician of the Year award. Yagi co-edited the Veterinary Technician and Nurse’s Daily Reference Guide for Canine and Feline, and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking, and publishes articles and presents internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession.Yagi passionately works to bring further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary nurses and technicians through work with industry leading organizations. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team.Yagi invites everyone to ask “Why?” to understand the “What” and “How” of our field, and to continually pursue new limits as veterinary professionals and individuals.

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enMichael Petty, DVM, is a 1980 graduate of the veterinary school at Michigan State University. As the owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Pain Center in Canton, Michigan; he has devoted his professional life to the care and well-being of animals, especially in the area of pain management.Petty is the past president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management .A frequent speaker and consultant; he has published articles in veterinary journals and serves in an advisory capacity to several pharmaceutical companies on topics of pain management. He was also an ELITE speaker for Pfizer Animal Health during the life of that program. He has been the Investigator/Veterinarian in over 12 FDA pilot and pivotal studies for pain management products. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on pain management topics.

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, is a husband, father, pet parent, veterinarian and leader. He has been involved with virtually all aspects of veterinary practice from a 15 year old kennel kid to a hospital owner. Organized veterinary medicine has been a passion as well with various roles and leadership and presidencies of Southern California VMA, California VMA, and Vet Partners. He is a published author, most notably of the EMyth Veterinarian-Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It. Currently, among other things, he is teaching business and finance at the Veterinary College of Western University of Health Sciences. He likes to think of himself as a free thinking change agent and disruptor who, because he has a daughter who recently graduated from veterinary school, is working for an even better veterinary profession in the future.

Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=enCéline Leheurteux has been a veterinarian in small animal practice in Canada since 1999. Putting beloved pets in plastic bags after euthanasia was causing her stress and inner turmoil. She created EUTHABAG to help families and veterinary teams feel better around euthanasia. Having suffered from a lack of education around end-of-life, she is also dedicated in training veterinary practices this delicate topic. She has been speaking in Europe and North America conference to help veterinary teams feel better around end-of-life. Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today: dvm360.com/vetheroes

For most her entire veterinary career, Jessica Molina has not only been a veterinary professional but a military spouse navigating her career through naval relocation, which offered her the opportunity to work in several practices around the country. Like many managers, she's held just about every position in a clinic along the way. She is a Georgia native and a University of Missouri graduate, where her degree was specifically focused in the areas of Business, Education, and Human Development. In 2008, while working in Virginia Beach, she first entered management. A few years later, she moved to Whidbey Island, WA, where she shifted into remote veterinary recruiting and management consulting while serving in an HR role for a manufacturing, distribution, and retail company. In 2016, she earned certification through HRCI as a Professional in Human Resources. That same year, she landed a full-time veterinary management position with a multi-doctor Fear Free companion and exotic clinic on the island. Another military move in 2018 landed her in the Pensacola area and a new adventure as Hospital Administrator for a large multi-doctor mixed animal practice just over the state line in Alabama. This same year, she earned her CVPM and was also certified as a Compassion Fatigue Professional. A year later, she was named Practice Manager of the Year by DVM360 and the VHMA! Since then, she pushed herself a bit further, digging into her passion for innovation and leadership, obtaining several other certifications which include Human-Animal Bond, Fear Free Elite, and Neurocolor Trainer Certification! Over the last few years, she has expanded into multi-site clinic Operations in the Northeast. Molina has been a member of the VHMA since 2016 and a board member for since 2022. She currently resides outside of Jacksonville since her husband’s Naval retirement in 2021.Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today: dvm360.com/vetheroes

Nominate your veterinary hero today.Fueled by her passion for making a positive impact in pets’ lives, Dr. Whitney Miller (she/her/hers) serves as Petco’s Chief Veterinarian. In that role, she is the lead veterinary subject matter expert advising Petco as a health & wellness company and overseeing the company’s standards of excellence in animal care and welfare; provides strategic direction and medical management for Petco’s growth in veterinary services; and provides cross-functional support across the company to marketing, communications, legal, merchandising, pet services and more. Dr. Miller leads the Petco medical team, which supports over 200 full-service hospitals and mobile vaccination clinics operating in over 1,000 Petco Pet Care Centers nationwide. In addition, Dr. Miller is a member of the Petco Pet Wellness Council (PPWC), an independent coalition of leading experts in veterinary science and animal care that serve as an external source of unbiased advice and counsel to Petco on a range of topics across the pet care industry. The PPWC also guides the development and aggregation of credible pet care science to educate professionals and all who care about pets.Over the course of her veterinary career, Dr. Miller has spent time in emergency and general companion animal veterinary practice, worked in pharmacovigilance reporting for Zoetis and spent time in federal government relations for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), advocating on animal welfare issues. Dr. Miller received her DVM and MBA degrees from Colorado State University and has been board certified in preventive medicine since 2018. Dr. Miller continues to practice companion animal medicine every chance she gets.

Nominate your veterinary hero here. Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into academia to advocate for companion animal primary care. She debuted as an Instructor of the Community Practice Service at Cornell University. She then transitioned into several roles as founding faculty – most notably developing the communication and clinical skills curricula at Midwestern University and Kansas State University respectively. In February 2020, Dr. Englar reprised her role of founding faculty when she joined the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently serves as a dual appointment Associate Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills. Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop course materials for the hands-on learner. She is a prolific textbook writer. When Dr. Englar is not teaching or advancing companion animal primary care, she trains in the art of ballroom dancing and competes nationally with her instructor, Lowell Fox.

Ron Nelson serves as Executive Vice President of Covetrus Care Plans, a leading wellness plan and program management solution at the forefront of the veterinary industry, driving compliance, pet owner loyalty and practice revenue. With a career spanning over 10 years in the veterinary industry, Nelson brings a wealth of experience focused on wellness plan technology and program implementation. His responsibilities have ranged from brand and business strategy, sales and marketing, technology feature and capability development, as well as strategic partnerships and customer support. Under Nelson’s guidance, Covetrus Care Plans provides comprehensive solutions for independent practices while delivering enterprise-level functionality answering the specific needs of multi-location partners.Nelson Has more than 30 years’ experience in business and brand strategy, creative development, marketing planning, and business operations. He has a BA in Advertising from California State University, Fullerton.

Dr. Jason Balara is the CEO and Co-founder of Lark Capital Group, and host of the Know Your Why Podcast. Jason is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience and training in his field. He additionally has many years of experience in real estate investing on the residential side with single family fix and flips and small multifamily rentals.As a real estate syndicator and fund manager, Jason is focused on Class B and C multifamily and small businesses, in order to achieve excellent returns for his investors. Lark Capital Group is also raising awareness surrounding the disproportionately suicide rates within the veterinary community. The Lark Veterinary Impact Fund has been created specifically with that in mind. The goal is to create financial wellness amongst veterinarians, promote awareness of the challenges facing the veterinary profession, and have a positive impact through a partnership with Not One More Vet.

Michael Natale has been involved in Veterinary Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating from Barry Tech, Michael Natale attended SUNY Delhi and obtained his AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. After completion, he continued his education and obtained his BS in Science, Technology, and Sociology with a double minor in Business Management and Economics. His experience in Veterinary Medicine ranges from Primary Care, Specialty Medicine, and Business Leadership. Michael Natale also holds certifications in BLS/ALS CPR, Laser Therapy, and NYS Certified Teacher. He currently is the Veterinary Medicine teacher at Barry Tech, practices as a per diem LVT and is a Hiring Manager at Veterinary Emergency Group. In his free time, you'll find Mike Natale out surfing, skiing, biking, at CrossFit, or hanging with friends and family.

Best known as the “Queen of Scripts,” Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founder of Communication Solutions for Veterinarians, she teaches practical skills through online courses, onsite consulting, and conferences. Wendy was a partner in a specialty and emergency practice for 5 years. She's authored 6 books and a column for Veterinary Practice News magazine for 10 years. Wendy is a certified veterinary journalist and RACE CE provider. Visit YouTube.com/csvets and Csvets.com for more.

Shadi J. Ireifej DVM DACVS graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (2001, Magna cum laude). He then attended Cornell University where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (2006, DVM). After completing his studies at Cornell, Ireifej participated in an intense one-year small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Angel Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts (2007), followed by two rigorous one-year small animal surgical internships at Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, New York (2009). Ireifej achieved his board certification in small animal surgery by completing a three-year small animal surgery residency at LIVS (2012), and subsequently became a Diplomat for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS). After operating for almost 10 years at LIVS, Ireifej elected for warmer weather, and transplanted to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2016. In Las Vegas, Ireifej became a staff surgeon at Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center (LVVSC). In 2017, he began flying across the United States, performing surgeries at a number of emergency and specialty hospitals in need of surgical assistance. This was followed by a Chief of Surgery position at United Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Silicon Valley, California. Managing their three locations, Ireifej and his team successfully cared for dogs and cats in the Campbell, Mountain View, and San Jose areas. In 2018, Ireifej joined TrueCare for Pets in the Los Angeles, California area as Chief of Specialty, where he was instrumental in morphing the after-hours and weekend emergency hospital to a successful 24-7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital. While the size of the hospital tripled, Ireifej instituted hospital-wide protocols, managed the surgery, internal medicine, and oncology departments, and became a leading force on social media platforms. In 2020, Ireifej changed gears in his already illustrious career, finding a novel and state-of-the-art means of reaching concerned pet owners and their ill pets worldwide, VetTriage. Ireifej currently serves as their Chief Medical Officer.

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services, Pet Poison Helpline and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline /SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to the management of the daily operations of Pet Poison Helpline. Schmid graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture/Animal Science as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at Pet Poison Helpline, Schmid has managed over 20,000 cases involving animal poisoning and has presented on leadership and various toxins at both regional and national conferences. Schmid has published scientific book chapters on the topics of thyroid supplements, diuretic drug intoxication, xylitol intoxication, general poisoning therapy, strychnine toxicosis, Compound 1080 toxicosis, anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning, toxicities from human drugs – cardiovascular and poisonous plants: house plants and ornamentals. Schmid has also published peer-reviewed scientific articles on xylitol and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, as well as anesthesia induction in cats (Schmid et al. Acute Hepatic Failure in a Dog after Xylitol Ingestion and Schmid et al. Mirabegron Toxicosis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study, both in Journal of Medical Toxicology. Schmid et al. Comparison of anesthetic induction in cats by use of isoflurane in an anesthetic chamber with a conventional vapor or liquid injection technique, JAVMA).

Jessie Brown, LVT, serves as the Blood Bank Director at Veterinary Emergency Group. She has over 19 years in specialty and emergency medicine, experience in management and operational roles, and developed and ran a regional veterinary blood bank. In her previous position at BodeVet, Brown established a comprehensive donor colony, performed FDA level advanced transfusion medicine including but not limited to apheresis procedures and held training boot camps to teach other veterinary professionals about establishing and maintaining their own in-house blood banks. Brown’s experience in the profession, her deep understanding of the critical need for blood and blood products in veterinary practice, commitment to excellence, and passion for advancing the veterinary profession makes her an asset to VEG, veterinary blood banking and the profession as a whole. Her goal is to remove supply driven transfusion decisions for our patients and allow veterinary professionals the opportunity to treat based off of what is best for their patients.During her downtime, she finds joy in hiking with her husband and dogs - bonus points if it is in the Pacific Northwest, and playing with her two cats. Brown’s motto is: Blood is life so pass it on!Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing for 24 years. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. Over the years, Yagi has received many accolades, including the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by NAVTA and the AVECCTN Specialty Technician of the Year award. Ken co-edited the Veterinary Technician and Nurse’s Daily Reference Guide for Canine and Feline, and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking, and publishes articles and presents internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Yagi passionately works to bring further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary nurses and technicians through work with industry leading organizations. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team.

Rand Wachsstock, DVM, has always believed in the power of compassion. The compassion he has for animals is what led him to veterinary medicine and to begin practicing emergency medicine in 1984. Wachsstock has helped countless animals over the years, working hard to help make comprehensive state-of-the-art medical care readily available to all pets.That compassion has remained his driving force throughout his career as a highly respected veterinarian, as an instructor at Yale University and at his alma mater, the University of Illinois, and perhaps most significantly, now as the Founder of Compassion Animal Project.In many ways, Compassion Animal Project represents Wachsstock’s life work: helping as many pets as possible. He likes to say that compassion is the perfect combination of empathy and action. Compassion Animal Project will allow him, his team, and all the donors to put their empathy into action by helping keep families together.

Ricky Walther, DVM, serves as Chief Medical Officer at Pawlicy Advisor the leading pet insurance marketplace & comparison tool recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Realizing the positive impact that pet insurance can provide for pet parents and the profession, he helps ensure that Pawlicy Advisor is aligned with the veterinary community.

Dr. Leslie Bauer is the Medical Director at Emergency Pet Clinic in San Antonio, Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner. She is also Thrive’s Director of House Officer Training Programs and ER Academy National Director. Dr. Bauer earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia. She completed a small animal internship at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School prior to joining the Emergency Pet Clinic. She is certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Medicine and is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist from the Chi Institute in Florida.

Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: A urinalysis is an essential component of the minimum database, but it is often not performed for numerous reasons. It is important to understand the barriers to urinalyses being performed in order to propose productive solutions that will ensure best medicine for our patients. In addition, there may be a lack of standardization within urine sediment examinations leading to variability in results. This podcast will highlight current concerns around urine sediment analysis and discuss upcoming solutions to workflow efficiency and result consistency. Program Agenda: Review the justification for a urinalysis being an essential component of a minimum database along with the current recommendations for performing a urinalysis as part of diagnostic health screenings. Present current compliance towards performing a urinalysis within veterinary practice and what factors lead to its exclusion from a minimum database. Discuss the segments of the urinalysis workflow that introduce potential error or imprecisions. Introduce Artificial Intelligence and Differentiate Superficial vs Deep Learning AI. Introduce potential solutions to overcome workflow and standardization concerns. Learning Objectives: List clinical instances in which a urinalysis would be performed. Understand current barriers to more frequent use of the urinalysis in veterinary hospitals. Evaluate potential sources of error or lack of standardization in urinalysis workflow and results within the veterinary hospital. Recognize the differences between various types of artificial intelligence and understand how deep learning artificial intelligence can advance the accuracy of urine sediment evaluation.

Sponsored by Ceva. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: During this podcast, we will discuss the innovative new science behind the Douxo® S3 line by Ceva specifically focused the new to veterinary medicine active ingredient, Ophytrium®. We will discuss the basics of cutaneous structure aka the epidermal barrier function as well as the cutaneous immune system and response and finally the cutaneous microbiome. These 3 different systems all play a role in many different dermatologic diseases which plague our veterinary patients. Learning Objectives: Better understanding of the 3 skin barriers: epidermal barrier, immunological barrier, and microbiological barrier Understand how all three of these barriers are disrupted in allergic disease leading to itching Know how Ophytrium® works to repair these barriers Program Agenda: Introduction of Ophytrium® – how and why it was chosen as the active ingredient in the innovative S3 skin care line. Review of cutaneous structure and the epidermal barrier with focus on how this structure is involved in the development and progression of allergic skin disease Review cutaneous immune system and response with focus on the atypical immune system response which occurs in allergic skin disease Discuss the current understanding of the cutaneous microbiome and how/why dysbiosis occurs Review how topical Ophytrium® interacts with each of these 3 different aspects of the skin

Lisa Lippman, DVM, is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States. She is nationally respected by media outlets such as Dr Oz, Inside Edition, and People magazine as a go-to source for expertise in pet health and safety. When not making house calls to treat some of the most influential pets in the world, she sits on the board of Animal Lighthouse Rescue, whose mission is to help the homeless dogs of Puerto Rico. She is the co-host of the popular podcast Pets and Punchlines with her partner, comedian Richie Redding, and still finds time to devote to her own dog, the incomparable Rhodesian Ridgeback, Chloe. The only thing larger than her big brown eyes is the size of her heart, which is why she tirelessly advocates for animals and the humans who love them.

Sponsored by Embark. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: This podcast will cover general information regarding the use of canine genetic health screening and the implementation of genetic test results in clinical veterinary practice. We will discuss the increasing popularity of canine genetic health screening and how veterinarians can use this technology to aid in improving clinical outcomes. We will also discuss the strengths and limitations of genetic screening and its future potential uses. Program Agenda: Rising popularity of canine genetic health screening Clinical use of canine genetic health screening Discussion of canine diseases for which genetic testing is particularly impactful Number of canine genetic health tests available Strengths and limitations of genetic health screening Potential future applications of genetic testing in veterinary medicine Learning Objectives: Improved understanding of the canine genetic testing landscape Implementation of canine genetic screening in clinical veterinary practice Specific examples of diseases for which genetic testing is particularly impactful Strengths and limitations of canine genetic health screening Potential future applications of genetic testing in veterinary medicine

Sponsored by Antech. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description:As we know in veterinary medicine, the owner-provided history and even the physical exam findings frequently do not provide us with the details needed to understand our patients’ underlying medical issues. In this podcast, we will discuss the importance of obtaining objective lab data from our patients to make accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans, using a case example of a dog with an unusual presentation and some unexpected twists in her diagnostic work up. Key pointers will be shared about urinalysis and hematology to raise awareness and confidence around proper interpretation of important pathologic findings. As well, the case discussion will highlight the teamwork of the technician and veterinarian that is essential in maximizing laboratory diagnostics.Learning Objectives: Justify the need for objective lab data to understand our patients’ underlying pathologic conditions Understand the importance of performing a complete minimum database for proper interpretation of reported abnormalities Investigate abnormalities that can result in pigmenturia Work through an algorithm for interpretation of anemia Appreciate the essential role veterinary technicians play in our diagnostic teams

Dr. Emily M. Tincher, DVM, Senior Director of Veterinary Relations at Nationwide, is a second-generation veterinarian focused on providing more care for more pets by combining evidence-based medicine and pet family-centered communication to practice across a spectrum of care. She is a member of the AVMA Early Career Development Committee, the President of the Veterinary Leadership Institute Board, and has experience in education, partnerships, and emergency medicine.

Sponsored by Ceva. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description:This podcast will discuss the benefits and advantages of topical therapy when treating animals with allergies. The discussion will include important ingredients, different forms of topicals, and how to use for best results.Learning Objectives: Understand the different forms of topical therapy to use in patients Know which diseases to use topical therapy for patients Learn about using topical therapy as maintenance and prevention long-term Program Agenda: Topical therapy, what is it? How do we use it? Options of different forms of topicals (shampoo vs mousse vs spray vs wipes, etc.) Important ingredients and concentrations Different types of diseases to use topicals for Using topicals to treat, but also as maintenance to prevent

Dr Silene St. Bernard is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM), which focuses on zoonotic and infectious disease, epidemiology, safety and public health. She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University and also spent two years studying Biomedical Engineering and Business at the Master’s level at Case Western Reserve University.She has over 25 years of experience in companion animal veterinary medicine and has practiced in OH, WA, MO and CA. St. Bernard designed, operated and sold a companion animal veterinary practice and during her career practiced both emergency/critical care and general medicine.St. Bernard is currently a Regional Medical Director for VCA Animal Hospitals in Southern California. Prior to her role at VCA, she worked as a Regional Consulting Veterinarian for Novartis Animal Health and then Elanco Animal Health helping to educate both internal and external clients on variety of disease states and products. St. Bernard spent two years as the Director of Veterinary Marketing for Veterinary Pet Insurance (now Nationwide) and spent 6 years with Bayer Animal Health in roles ranging from Field Veterinarian to Product Manager and Regulatory review.St. Bernard has a passion for service and is a member and former chair of the Board of Health and Human Services for the City of Long Beach CA and is a Past President of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV).

Dr Debbie Torraca has been involved in the field of canine physical rehabilitation and conditioning for over twenty five years. She began her career in human sports medicine and quickly made the transformation over to canine physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. She began with a BS at Boston University, an advanced MS from Quinnipiac College, and a doctorate at the University of Tennessee. She teaches all over the country and is one of the founding members at the North Carolina State University of the Certified Companion Animal Therapy program and the Certified Canine Manual Therapy program. She is internationally recognized in the field of canine physical rehabilitation.She has been very involved with professional research in the area of canine performance and treatment of canine performance issues and the use of photobiomodulation in the treatment of canine sports performance and degenerative myelopathy. She absolutely loves spending time in her clinics, Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals, LLC. Her love of animals and rehabilitation is demonstrated through her practice and her teaching – she loves what she does and it is obvious. She is often sought out for her advice throughout the world and is thrilled to be able to offer her advice to others to help animals. But her true love is treating the beloved clients in her clinic, especially the current and retired canine and military teams.

Mita Malhotra is the President of Chewy’s dedicated healthcare vertical, Chewy Health. Chewy Health is committed to improving the lives of pets and the people who work tirelessly to care for them. The brand is proactively responding to challenges facing the veterinary industry by bringing technology solutions forward that modernize the continuum of care and collectively empower pet parents and veterinary partners to better care of pets. Mita joined Chewy in 2018 to build Chewy Pharmacy, which is now America’s #1 pet pharmacy. The brand has since experienced transformative growth with strategic launches that include: Practice Hub, a B2B platform where veterinarians can prescribe and fulfill medications directly on Chewy.com and earn revenue throughout the process; Chewy’s in-house compounding pharmacy; Connect with a Vet, an industry-leading tele-triage service where pet parents can connect with licensed veterinary professionals on demand; and CarePlus, an exclusive suite of pet insurance and wellness plans. Mita is a seasoned leader who brings more than 15 years of retail and e-commerce experience to Chewy. She has a proven track record of leading teams to success and growth. Prior to Chewy, Mita was a Category Leader at Amazon for its owned devices and accessories business. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Dell where she oversaw the company's Consumer PC division. Mita holds a Master’s degree from UC Berkeley in Engineering and a B.E. from Punjab Engineering College. Outside of the office, Mita enjoys spending time with her family including her beloved Shih Tzu.

Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: This session will summarize the diagnostic power of a Comprehensive Complete Blood Count and how to use new technology tools for efficient results and interpretation support from board-certified specialists. In day-to-day practice, it is easy to overlook hematology basics, particularly the role of a blood smear evaluation. This podcast will review when and why a blood film review should be done, namely to verify your automated CBC results and to assess cell morphology changes. Listeners will learn how easy it is to obtain CBC analysis and a blood smear assessment in minutes by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Zoetis! Learn how to gain the most information from your hematology samples and rely on a network of specialists for interpretation and case guidance from Virtual Laboratory by Zoetis.Program Agenda: The importance of hematology in everyday practice A closer look at a Comprehensive Complete Blood Count How an AI application makes blood smears simple at the point of care Managing complicated cases using Virtual Laboratory by Zoetis Learning Objectives: Define a comprehensive CBC and why it should be part of every patient’s minimum database Understand the benefits and challenges of performing and reviewing a blood smear Learn how to use the Vetscan Imagyst AI Blood Smear application and virtual laboratory technology to practice the highest quality medicine with ease in your practice

Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for 2 1/2 years. She completed a 3-year residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that year. During her residency, she was awarded the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row. In 2005, she went to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to volunteer in the efforts to help animals stranded by Hurricane Katrina. She has owned Florida Veterinary Behavior Service since 2007. Dr. Radosta is a sought-after national and international speaker. She has written chapters for textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat; Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics. She has published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science, The Veterinary Journal, and the Journal of Veterinary Behavior and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. She served on the Fear Free Advisory Board and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force. Interviews with Dr. Radosta have been published in: Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, O Magazine, Catster, Good Housekeeping, Sun Sentinel, Washington Post, Real Simple, WebMD, and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk. Dr. Radosta has participated in tracking, obedience, herding, and therapy dog work with personal dogs–always Rottweilers. Currently, she shares her life with a wonderful husband, Scott, and her daughter, Isabella as well as Maverick, her Labrador Retriever, and Chewie her cantankerous black cat. Dr. Lisa Radosta is one of only 90 veterinary behaviorists in the world. She is also a world-class lecturer, author, and teacher who has helped hundreds of pets with emotional and behavioral issues.

Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description This podcast will cover the primary treatment recommendations for canine parvoviral enteritis, including fluids, anti-nausea medications, nutrition, and the recently approved canine parvoviral monoclonal antibody treatment. Program Agenda Treatment recommendations for canine parvoviral enteritits: IV fluids for resuscitation Use of a multimodal approach to anti-nausea medications Importance of nutrition Canine parvoviral monoclonal antibody treatment Learning Objectives Compare different fluids available for resuscitation of dogs with parvoviral enteritis. Develop a multimodal plan for the treatment of nausea in dogs with parvoviral enteritis. Describe the importance of nutrition in the treatment of dogs with parvoviral enteritis. Define how to use the canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody treatment.

Marcy A. Bliss is the CEO of Wedgewood Pharmacy, the leading compounding pharmacy for animals in the US. She is responsible for all aspects of the pharmacy operation and for leading the delivery of extraordinary business results. In 2018, Wedgewood Pharmacy acquired Diamondback Drugs, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Formerly the executive vice president of Business Operations and Marketing, Bliss began her career with Wedgewood Pharmacy in early 1999. Over the years, she assumed positions of increasing responsibility, many with a significant emphasis on pharmacy growth, the building of infrastructure, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and regulatory compliance. She leads the company's public affairs and issues-management programs, and is frequently seen on Capitol Hill, protecting patient and prescriber access to compounded medication. In addition to her role on the Board of Wedgewood Pharmacy, Marcy is a volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, and board member of many organizations including the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), IndeVets, and Together Women’s Health. Previously, Marcy served on the board of directors of the Tobin Foundation for the Visually Impaired (Wilmington, DE).Bliss holds a B.S. degree in Business/Marketing and Management Studies from the University of Maryland. A life-long learner, she has continued her education at the Wharton School for Executive Education (University of Pennsylvania), the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University (California), as well as extensive leadership training from Gap International.Wedgewood Pharmacy has won two awards from the NJBIA for Business Success (growth) and Employee Satisfaction. Bliss has been recognized by Marcom as the 2017 Healthcare Innovator of the Year, by NJBIA in 2018 as one of NJ’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, and by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce in 2019 as Businessperson of the Year.Anthony Grzib, R.Ph., Vice President, Quality, State-Regulated Pharmacies for Wedgewood Pharmacy, leads the quality control and quality assurance functions for the company's state-regulated pharmacies, working closely with the executive leadership team to develop and execute the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives. He oversees quality systems and ensures overall compliance with current applicable quality standards, as well as leads development of a quality culture that supports the company’s values of customer focus, integrity, collaboration, and innovation while meeting the needs of the company’s stakeholders and customers.Prior to joining Wedgewood in 2000, he was pharmacist-in-charge and Team Leader for CVS Pharmacy and for Eckerd Drugs. He began his career as a pharmacy technician at Eckerd Drugs. Anthony is a member of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, currently serving on APC’s board of directors. He holds a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the Rutgers University College of Pharmacy and has been in the pharmacy profession since 1990.

Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program DescriptionThe program will cover nutritional management of chronic kidney disease, which will include how chronic kidney disease develops and consequences of kidney disease on the body, clinical symptoms associated with chronickidney disease, the components of a therapeutic renal food, the benefits of a renal food for pets with chronic kidney disease and updates to current kidney disease management recommendations.Program Agenda Effects of chronic kidney disease on the body Renal disease management Updates to current management recommendations Components of therapeutic renal food Benefits of nutritional management. Learning Objectives Learners will understand that nutritional management is the standard of care for pets with chronic kidney disease. Learners will be able to describe the important components of a therapeutic renal food. Learners will comprehend how a specifically formulated renal food can improve the quality and length of life for a pet with chronic renal disease.

Matt McGlasson, DVM, CVPM, is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals through creative clinic management, professional development, and quality improvement. He has a successful track record of establishing innovative care systems, mentoring programs, and social media marketing initiatives to boost brand awareness and humanize Veterinary Medicine. Within his current role as chief medical officer, he built and rolled out a mentoring program to help the transition for first-year doctors, including effective goal-setting, communication skills, financial advising from a CFP, doctor best practices, and other personal and professional development topics. McGlasson is a Certified Fear Free Practitioner, Certified “Cat Friendly Veterinarian” by AAFP, and a member of the AVMA, VHMA, and AAFP. He currently serves as the Northern Kentucky Representative on the Executive Board of the KVMA and serves on the Veterinary Advisory Board for BasePaws, and the Editorial Advisory Board of dvm360 magazine. As a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, he represents a group of fewer than 40 DVMs in the United States with the CVPM certification. His articles have been featured in dvm360 magazine and he has spoken at national veterinary conferences on the topics of practice management, practice culture, and finding joy in veterinary medicine. In 2022, he was awarded the Veterinary Hero Award in the category of Practice Management from dvm360. Throughout McGlasson's career, he also seeks to bring personality and fun to the animal health industry. He has redefined methods for content development and education within the industry by operating engaging veterinary-themed social media accounts and amassing over 1.2 million followers with well over 150 million video views. McGlasson is passionate about growing and supporting the future leaders of our profession. He believes that veterinary professionals will thrive if given the opportunity to be a part of a healthy culture and have continuous support.

Dr Kelly Cairns is the Vice President of Medical Excellence and Education for Thrive Pet Healthcare. She earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University and went on to complete a small animal rotating internship at Cornell University and a small animal internal medicine residency at the Ohio State University where she also obtained Diplomate status. Cairns is also an adjunct faculty member at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, a Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors member and a dvm360 editorial board member. She lectures internationally on profession-related wellness and leadership coaching topics, veterinary education models and internal medicine. She is passionate about supporting the growth, success, and happiness of the superheroes in the veterinary profession.

Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program DescriptionCanine parvovirus remains a constant and frustrating disease for many veterinary practitioners, particularly those working in or with animal shelters and other facilities housing many vulnerable animals with frequent turnover. In such facilities the threat of a single case of parvovirus turning into an outbreak is real and the consequences can be grave both in terms of animal morbidity and mortality as well as the impact on personnel and the community. As sheltering organizations seek to expand their ability to care for pets infected with canine parvovirus and maximize opportunities for positive outcomes, critical analysis of the available organizational resources, preventive care protocols, and spectrum of treatment options employed can assist in life-saving efforts. Program Agenda Why is canine parvovirus a continuing threat to canine health and welfare? What resources help define an organizations ability to manage canine parvovirus cases? What is “isolation,” which cases should be “isolated,” and how/where can patients be isolated effectively in a variety of facilities? What are the most common mistakes animal care facilities make that may contribute to outbreaks of canine parvovirus? How effective are low-cost and outpatient treatment protocols for canine parvovirus? What are some novel, effective, and cost-effective treatment options for canine parvovirus? Canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody Oral recuperation fluids Fecal transplantation Learning Objectives1. List the resources required to successfully manage canine parvovirus cases in shelter environments2. Evaluate preventive care and biosecurity practices and identify gaps that increase the risk of disease transmission in the shelter3. Compare the benefits of different treatment options and their impact on the course of disease and shelter animal flow

Dr. Tia Gregorio is a tenured Certified Veterinary Technician with history in emergency medicine, general practice, and specialty services. She received her Bachelors of science in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accreddited school before completing an MBA early on in her career. Her nontraditional route to pursue a doctorate in business has allowed her to grow her management skills while continuing to develop a robust understanding of today's veterinary practice. She is the current practice manager of two Urgent Care facilities and has spent her last 3 years in multi-unit management. Joining medicine with strategy has helped drive her passion to grow successful and empowered veterinary teams. Her goal is to continue developing veterinary teams to function at the top of their abilities.

A native of Brasília, Brazil, Proença is the founder and CEO of VETAHEAD! Proença has always been passionate about veterinary medicine. She is the first South American to become a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (DACZM), with an emphasis on zoological companion animals (a.k.a. exotics). In Brazil, she owned her own private practice exclusive to zoological companion animals. Proença did her Zoological Medicine residency at the University of Georgia, where she developed a special interest for ZooMed endoscopy and minimally invasive techniques, collaborating to produce several publications including novel techniques in endosurgery. She is the co-editor of the 2015 Exotic Endoscopy issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America. Proença has been actively participating in the zoological medicine community, teaching many national and international lectures, courses, masterclasses and wet labs, including endoscopy courses. She graduated in 2004 from The College of Veterinary Medicine (UPIS/FAVET) in Brasília, Brazil and obtained her American Veterinary Diploma (DVM) in 2012. Proença completed a Masters degree in Biological science (UnB, 2007), where she worked with free-ranging maned wolves and crab-eating foxes. Her PhD was in Veterinary sciences where she worked with psittacine birds (Unesp, 2010). Proença loves to read, to watch TV shows, and going to the movie theater. Those are especially better with coffee or wine. She is not very passionate about exercise or hiking, but she will do it because, well, because she has to. In her free time, Proença devotes her attention to her two kids, Bou and Chloe, their three furry dog babies, Pepper, Ginger, and Hazel, their two slimy cutie frogs Mint and Basil, and their talkative feathery African grey parrot Coco. She is passionate about human equality, especially gender and race, and that is evident in all aspects of her life, including her profession. She also works hard for all zoological companion animals to be equally respected and served as their counterparts, the dogs and cats. No species left behind!

Sponsored by Antech. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: In this case-based session, we will discuss the hematologic analysis of Mac, a critically ill Greyhound mix, as we dissect the details of his CBC and blood film review that decode an interesting twist to a cool case with a suspenseful ending. Program Agenda: o Introduce Mac’s case o Signalment o History o Presenting complaints o PE findings o Discuss hematology basics o Sample quality o Sample collection tips o Proper sampling handling o In-depth review of Mac’s CBC results o Anemia of inflammatory disease o Inflammatory leukogram o Bands as the hallmark of inflammation o Glucocorticoid/stress leukogram o Contrast with epinephrine leukogram pattern o Discuss blood film basics o Importance of fresh blood film o Technical tips o Basics of blood film review o Discuss findings from Mac’s blood film review o Toxic change in neutrophils to signify systemic inflammatory process o Mastocythemia o Review ACVIM retrospective study on mastocythemia in dogs and cats Learning Objectives: 1. Understand importance of sample quality and handling to accurate hematology results 2. Analyze each individual component of the CBC 3. Review leukogram patterns 4. Correlate CBC data with key microscopic findings from the blood film review 5. Evaluate morphologic changes of neutrophils consistent with toxicity 6. Learn clinical significance of mastocythemia 7. Discuss ancillary diagnostics performed in response to key CBC changes

D’Andrea completed her Bachelor of Science at The University of Michigan in 2005 and gravitated toward her passion of practicing veterinary medicine after working with a cancer research team at MIT. She graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and spent six years in general practice and emergency medicine. In 2017, D’Andrea opened the first Veterinary Urgent Care Center in Quincy, Mass., to create a place where owners could gain critical access to high-quality care and where women and men in the veterinary field could have a positive work-environment, bringing balance back to their busy lives. In 5 short years, D’Andrea has helped grow VUCC into 3 stand-alone urgent care hospitals with 3 more expected to open in 2023.

In this podcast Dr. Harry Cridge, an ACVIM and ECVIM board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine, will discuss his approach to the management of pancreatitis in dogs. This podcast will include discussion of Panoquell®-CA1, a novel and innovative solution for neutrophilic inflammation in acute pancreatitis. Dr. Cridge is an ACVIM and ECVIM board-certified internal medicine specialist with clinical and research interests in disorders of the exocrine pancreas. He is 1 of 3 RCVS recognized specialist in Small Animal Medicine (Gastroenterology) worldwide. Dr. Cridge obtained his veterinary medical degree from University College Dublin, before moving to the United States to pursue an internship and small animal internal medicine residency at Mississippi State University. Following residency, he joined the faculty at Michigan State University where he is an Associate Professor. He has published in multiple prestigious journals and textbooks.PANOQUELL®-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium for injection)PANOQUELL® is a registered trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd.© 2023 Ceva Animal Health, LLCPANOQUELL®-CA1 is conditionally approved by FDA pending a full demonstration of effectiveness under application number 141 to 567. It is a violation of federal law to use this product other than as directed in the labeling. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.*IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The safe use of PANOQUELL®-CA1 has not been evaluated in dogs with cardiac disease, hepatic failure, or renal impairment; dogs that are pregnant, lactating, or intended for breeding; or puppies under 6 months of age. PANOQUELL®-CA1 should not be used in dogs with a known hypersensitivity to fuzapladib sodium. PANOQUELL®-CA1 is a highly protein-bound drug and its use with other highly protein-bound medications has not been studied. The most common adverse effects in the pilot field study were anorexia, digestive tract disorders, respiratory tract disorders, and jaundice. PANOQUELL®-CA1 is not for use in humans. Limited data is available on the potential teratogenic effects of fuzapladib sodium. Therefore, anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant should avoid direct contact with PANOQUELL®-CA1. For additional information on the use of PANOQUELL®-CA1, please refer to the package insert.See prescribing and product information: https://www.panoquell.com/

Dr Stephen Birchard attended veterinary school at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 1976). He then was an associate veterinarian in a small animal practice in New Jersey for two years. Birchard completed a small animal surgical residency program and Masters Degree at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1984. After two years as an Associate Staff Surgeon at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, he joined The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine faculty in 1983. Birchard was Head of Small Animal Surgery at Ohio State from 1988 to 1994. While at Ohio State, he received the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award (1985), the Omega Tau Sigma Fraternity National Gamma Award for distinguished service to the veterinary profession (1994), the John Lyman Jr. Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence (2006), and the Excellence in Teaching Award (2008). Birchard retired from The Ohio State University in 2010 and is now a consultant, author, and speaker at continuing education conferences. Birchard’s clinical specialty is small animal soft tissue surgery. He has written numerous articles for refereed journals and book chapters. He is the chief editor of the Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice, co-edited by Dr Robert Sherding, and writes an educational blog for veterinarians, “Veterinary Key Points,” at drstephenbirchard.blogspot.com. He recently published a book: “Their Tails Kept Wagging: Pets Show Us How Hope, Forgiveness, and Love Prevail,” a collection of inspiring stories about dogs and cats who survived critical illness.

Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.There are many barriers, whether real or perceived, to providing preventive care and treating many common ailments in cats. Clients may be wary of seeking wellness care after they've experienced a high stress veterinary visit. Furthermore, they may worry it will be next to impossible to get their cat to comply with any at home preventive or therapeutic medication. What if we could make this experience completely different for both the patient and the client? This presentation will walk you through how to make your wellness visits and prescribed treatments not just better, but enjoyable for your feline patients. Learn tips and tricks from a behaviorist's point of view on how to keep your feline patients content and compliant with all of their wellness care and keep your clients coming back for more.Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education and Outreach at Gigi’s – A Shelter Organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to her current position she spent over a decade as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as head of the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior after completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. As a published author and seasoned international speaker, she has given lectures and seminars on animal behavior around the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Dr. Herron is the lead editor on the book “Decoding Your Cat” the long-anticipated sequel to “Decoding Your Dog” where the ultimate experts, The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, explain common cat and dog behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted ones.Indications Credelio CAT kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for one month in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater. Credelio CAT is also indicated for treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) infestations for one month in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater.Important Safety Information Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia and seizures. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders. The safety of Credelio CAT has not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats. The effectiveness of Credelio CAT against Ixodes scapularis in kittens less than 6 months of age has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are weight loss, tachypnea and vomiting. For full prescribing information see Credelio CAT package insert.

Dr. Brooke Moore obtained her BA from Franklin and Marshall College in 2001. She then attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school in 2005. She spent six years in small animal clinical practice before starting an industry career with Novartis Animal Health in 2011. She is now a regional consulting veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and enjoys educating veterinary professionals about new trends in veterinary medicine. She has received advanced training in parasitology, immunology, pain management, and customer service principles.Dr Peter Weinstein is a husband, father, pet parent, veterinarian, and leader. He has been involved with virtually all aspects of veterinary practice from a 15-year-old kennel kid to a hospital owner. Organized veterinary medicine has been a passion as well with various roles and leadership and presidencies of Southern California VMA, California VMA, and Vet Partners. He is a published author, most notably of the EMyth Veterinarian-Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It.Currently, he is teaching business and finance at the Veterinary College of Western University of Health Sciences. He likes to think of himself as a free thinking change agent and disruptor who, because he has a daughter in veterinary school, is working for an even better veterinary profession in the future.

Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program DescriptionThis course covers key diagnostic, treatment and communication elements involved in successful diagnosis and effective treatment of acute and chronic canine allergic dermatitis. Program Agenda Key elements in diagnosis of canine pruritus and treatment of allergic dermatitis Stop the pruritus: we will discuss features of both Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint® to clarify decision-making in the acute and chronic phasis of allergic dermatitis, and flexible dosing of Apoquel. Assessment and interpretation of Apoquel and/or Cytopoint perceived treatment failures will be discussed. Assess for ectoparasites: diagnostic techniques as well as the importance of trial ectoparaciticidal therapy will be discussed with a focus on the isooxazoline class. Assess for and treat secondary infections: Cytology will be discussed including tips to leverage your technicians in the diagnostic process as well as VetScan Imagyst™ technology. Key elements in the management of chronic allergic dermatitis Communication tips will be discussed, including key concepts and statements to maximize understanding and compliance. Anchor therapies and supportive therapies for management of chronic atopic dermatitis and perceived failure of previously successful anchor therapy Learning Objectives Investigate flare factors to assess increases in itch in previously controlled atopic dogs. Outline the key elements in the diagnosis of allergic dermatitis and communicate a diagnostic plan to a client or colleague. Develop a long-term treatment plan for a patient with chronic atopic dermatitis including anchor and supportive therapies. Construct a treatment plan to control allergic pruritus during an ectoparasite or elimination diet trial, and discontinue therapy to interpret the results. Evaluate history, diagnostic findings, patient and client needs to synthesize an optimal anchor therapy or therapy for an allergic flare.

Michael Natale has been involved in Veterinary Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating from Barry Tech, Michael Natale attended SUNY Delhi and obtained his AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. After completion, he continued his education and obtained his BS in Science, Technology, and Sociology with a double minor in Business Management and Economics. His experience in Veterinary Medicine ranges from Primary Care, Specialty Medicine, and Business Leadership. Michael Natale also holds certifications in BLS/ALS CPR, Laser Therapy, and NYS Certified Teacher. He currently is the Veterinary Medicine teacher at Barry Tech, practices as a per diem LVT and is a Hiring Manager at Veterinary Emergency Group. In his free time, you'll find Mike Natale out surfing, skiing, biking, at Crossfit, or hanging with friends and family.

Sponsored by VEGAs a career emergency veterinarian since 2003, David Bessler, VMD, has a passion for helping people and their pets when they need it most. His intense focus on families made him realize emergency care was broken and wasn’t working for anyone. Bessler took a holistic view of the ER experience, from start to finish, and from every angle, to make it better. Pets would be treated like people and pet parents like human beings. In 2014, armed with a vision and a dedicated team of like-minded people—the first VEGgies!—he purchased his first VEG hospital. They worked to reinvent the emergency experience. It was in this first hospital that VEG became “not normal,” in a good way! This new experience was fully transparent, with an open floor plan. They created a comfortable setting for pets, even if that meant getting on the floor with them; and keeping people and their pets together throughout treatment. Bessler also defined a positive company culture to make sure VEG would deliver on this revolutionary shift. It was exactly what pet parents and emergency vet professionals wanted, as VEG has the highest NPS in the vet industry.During his 20+ years in the field, Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master’s degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. Over the years, he has received the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by NAVTA, the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by the California Veterinary Medical Association, the RVT of the Year award by the California RVT Association, and the AVECCTN Specialty Technician of the Year award. Yagi co-edited the Veterinary Technician and Nurse’s Daily Reference Guide for Canine and Feline, and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking, and publishes articles and presents internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Yagi works to bring further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary technicians and nurses through work with organizations, being a Past President of National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team.