VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review aspiration pneumonia in cats. Is it common? What's the prognosis?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether the use of gelatin colloids and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) result in renal tubular injury during shock.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review Cuterebra infections and the occurrence of systemic manifestations of this disease. Many of you have probably seen a case, or at least seen some pretty wild online videos, in which a large, alien-like Cuterebra organism is dramatically pulled out of some poor patient. If not, I recommend that you watch this video immediately!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss canine allergies and what you need to know about Cytopoint.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review two different protocols for trilostane administration in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH). Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrinopathies of dogs. As you all may remember, naturally occurring Cushing’s disease comes in two flavors: pituitary-dependent or adrenal-dependent. Approximately 85% of dogs with Cushing’s disease have the pituitary-dependent form (Feldman). While a number of treatment strategies are available, trilostane has become an increasingly popular and effective first-line therapy (Alenza). Trilostane is a competitive inhibitor of 3B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (Potts). Personally, I need a translation for what on earth that means! Basically trilostane inhibits an enzyme essential to the synthesis of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in the adrenal cortex. The manufacturer recommends a trilostane starting dose of 2.2-6.7 mg/kg/day. So, Cho et al wanted to evaluate this in a study entitled Efficacy of Low- and High-Dose Trilostane Treatment in Dogs (<5 kg) with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism. In this study, the safety and efficacy of two alternative protocols of trilostane administration were evaluated in dogs with PDH. The first was a twice-daily low-dose protocol, and the second was a once-daily high-dose protocol.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether or not echocardiographic phenotype of canine dilated cardiomyopathy differs based on canine diet types. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs occurs secondary to predominantly genetic causes, but also occurs secondary to systemic disease, toxins, infectious disease and nutritional causes. DCM in association with taurine and L-carnitine deficiency is well documented and has the potential for reversal of myocardial dysfunction with appropriate supplementation.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Amy Butler, DVM, MS, DACVECC on her recent study entitled "The influence of quotations uttered in emergency service triage traffic and hospitalization (Quiet)" which investigated the use of the word "Quiet." Does saying it increase ER caseload (It doesn't, but I still want to kick your butt when you say it).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jane Shaw, DVM, PhD, from Colorado State University on the role of client communication around euthanasia. "Chunk and check" and empathy are important when communicating with pet owners.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Professor at UC Davis on the correlation between exotic, grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Is it taurine deficiency related? Why are we seeing this in Golden retrievers? Tune in to learn more!

In this VETgirl online veterinary podcast, we interview Dr. Katie Tolbert, DVM, DACVIM, PhD at Texas A&M University. In veterinary medicine, we often use sucralfate, omeprazole, and H2 blockers like famotidine. Do they help reduce gastric acid? Should we be using them in every single patient in the hospital? Should we be using antacids in cats and dogs, and what about long term?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to be the best veterinary team member. By avoiding gossip mongering, and being a respectful veterinary professional, we can all bring our A-game to the veterinary team!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of propofol during euthanasia in veterinary medicine. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of our veterinary oath is to relieve animal suffering. I know when I first entered practice after graduation I was surprised by the frequency in which I was performing euthanasia on companion animals. I soon realized how important this service is for the pets and for the pet parent and the impact my skills and my medicine can have on this last shared experience between pet parent and pet. We all tend to develop our own routine way of performing euthanasia be it a designated room with dim lighting, perhaps quiet music, maybe some fluffy pillows and beds - anything that might promote peace and relaxation. As for the medical side of euthanasia, we understand that the overdose of pentobarbital derivative used during euthanasia provides a peaceful transition for the pet. But outwardly, it may not always look so peaceful to the pet parent. During euthanasia, I’ll admit that I’m always holding my breath that during the euthanasia the pet will simply close their eyes (which we know doesn’t typically happen), fall asleep, and take his last breath peacefully. But sometimes we encounter rather unfortunate - albeit rare - side effects of the medication or of the body’s response to illness and the medication. For starters, we know that the eyes of animals will typically remain open to some degree. And, just as in humans, animals can have involuntary or voluntary release of bladder and bowel function, some may vocalize from dysphoria or disease, and some may exhibit muscle fasciculations. As an attempt to minimize these adverse events, we can reach for adjunctive medications to mitigate these unwanted responses. Propofol is a popular adjunctive anesthetic used in euthanasia, but to date, no veterinary studies have been conducted to evaluate whether this added anesthesia agent has significant benefits when used in euthanasia.

In today's VETgirl podcast, we talk with Kelsey Cantu, the Recruitment Manager of our Travel Division with VetIQ Staffing, about healthy self-wellness tips and self-care for veterinary professionals. Caring for animals is such a rewarding career to have but making time to take care of yourself is just as important than one might think and is crucial for your health. Work-life balance and self-care is key to one’s well-being.Sponsored By: VetIQ Staffing

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to triage the canine and feline reproductive emergencies. When should a patient come in? Is it a dystocia? What do you need to know and make sure your front desk CSR know when triaging phone calls?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we’ll review the latest guidelines for a condition we see just about every day in the vet hospital – urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is based off the most current International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats . This is a 2-part podcast, so check out last week's episode for Part 1!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we’ll review the latest guidelines for a condition we see just about every day in the vet hospital – urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is based off the most current International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats . This is a 2-part podcast, so tune in next week for Part 2!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the impact of anti-inflammatory medications on survival in dogs with pulmonary blastomycosis (secondary to Blastomyces spp). Blastomycosis is one of the major systemic fungal diseases we see in dogs, and for any of you that practice in endemic areas, you know what a devastating disease this can be. Studies have demonstrated that the remission rates for dogs with Blastomycosis can range from 68-75% (Arceneaux, McMillan, Mazepa). However those dogs with severe pulmonary disease tend to have a worse prognosis (Bromel, McMillan, Mazepa), and there is a pressing need to maximize our treatment strategies in these patients. Not only are the fungal organisms themselves destructive, but treatment of the disease can cause a marked and even dangerous inflammatory response. So, Walton et al at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center wanted to examine if anti-inflammatory medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or corticosteroids, affected outcome in dogs with pulmonary blastomycosis. They also wanted to determine if other factors such as itraconazole dose, patient characteristics, or the need for oxygen therapy impacted 30-day survival. The authors hypothesized that the use of anti-inflammatory medications would improve 30-day survival.

In this VETgirl online veterinary podcast, we interview Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on the use of gabapentin in cats. With it's growing popularity due to the Fear Free movement and opioid crisis, veterinary professionals are using it more in cats. What dose should we use, and can we use this daily in cats? What about in cats with chronic kidney failure? In this podcast, we discuss if transdermal gabapentin can be safely used in cats, and how to administer dose this capsule.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of long-term famotidine in dogs. How many of you have seen patients that take famotidine for weeks, months, or even years? It certainly raises the question, what impact does such chronic use have on our patients? Is it even effective? So, Tolbert et al out of University of Tennessee wanted to evaluate this in a study entitled Repeated famotidine administration results in a diminished effect on intragastric pH in dogs. In this study, they evaluated the effect of repeated famotidine administration on gastric pH and serum gastrin levels over a period of 2 weeks. The authors hypothesized that the impact of famotidine on gastric pH would diminish over time, and that its effect on day 13 would be less potent than its impact on day 1.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at North Carolina State University, on feline cardiomyopathy and what's new, including the use of genetics to help diagnose the disease.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Laurel Redding, VMD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Penn Vet and Dr. Stephen Cole, VMD, MS, DACVM and Lecturer in Microbiology at Penn Vet on their recent study entitled Pet owners’ knowledge of and attitudes toward the judicious use of antimicrobials for companion animals. Do pet owners trust it when it comes to dispensing antimicrobial therapy? Can cat owners even get the medications into their cat? What's the compliance? Should we be still treating UTIs with 2 weeks of antibiotics?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on the use of mirtazipine in cats. What dose should we use, and can we use this daily in cats? What about in cats with chronic kidney failure? In this podcast, we discuss if transdermal mirtazipine can be safely used in cats, and how to administer it.

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review how to be a more efficient veterinarian. The more efficient you can be, the better your work life balance. In VETgirl's opinion, live by these 5 rules:

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the prevalence of bacterial contamination in 50% dextrose vials. How worried should we be about using multi-dose dextrose bottles?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Marieke H. Rosenbaum DVM, MPH from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts on a recent study entitled Perceptions of support and policies regarding pregnancy, parenting, and family planning during veterinary training at United States veterinary medical training institutions. As someone who personally struggled with infertility, losses, and failed IVF, this study rang true to me. What do we need to know about family planning in veterinary medicine? Can you be pregnant in veterinary school or in training and survive?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the effect of client complains on veterinary internists. And let's be real here. This podcast doesn't just apply to veterinary internists. It applies to everyone single one of us in the field of veterinary medicine. This is a subject near and dear to VETgirl's heart, as wellness, self care and our emotional wellbeing as veterinary professionals is really important to us. That's why we hired Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, as our Chief Happiness Officer in 2019.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review cats undergoing thoracic trauma. We know that cats truly have 9 lives, but is there evidence to prove this? What's the prognosis for cats that undergo surgical management of their thoracic trauma? Lux et al wanted to evaluate this in a multi-institutional, retrospective study entitled "Factors associated with survival to hospital discharge for cats treated surgically for thoracic trauma."

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Robert Goggs, BVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DECVECC on a recent study that he published entitled Retrospective evaluation of 4 methods for outcome prediction in overt disseminated intravascular coagulation in dogs (2009-2014): 804 cases. In this retrospective study performed at Cornell University, medical records were reviewed to assess dogs that had a coagulation panel performed (including coagulation times, D-dimer concentration, antithrombin activity, fibrinogen concentration, and platelet count). These cases were then scored for DIC, with the goal to identify if there were any predictors for outcome. How specific and sensitive are some of these coagulation tests?

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review aspiration-related respiratory disorders in dogs. Much of our veterinary medical information gathered over time has first stemmed from information available in human medicine. So, Nafe et al wanted to review canine aspiration-related respiratory disorders that are already classified conditions in human medicine. In a publication called Aspiration-related respiratory disorders in dogs, the authors provide us a literature review on aspiration-related respiratory disorders in dogs, and describe the similarities between canine and human conditions. By drawing comparisons between known human conditions and canine conditions, we may be able to more effectively treat these veterinary conditions or mitigate damage caused to the respiratory tract.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss pleural effusion in cats. If you've heard me lecture before, I always say that the top 3 differentials for pleural effusion in cats are: CHF, CHF, and cancer. But is it true?

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss the dreaded retained surgical sponge left in the body cavity of a veterinary patient. After all, we've all done it or seen it, right? When in a rush to get to work, to finish paperwork, or to get home to our families and pets, “slowing down” is not a welcomed notion in our veterinary lives. But perhaps we need to make a conscious effort to do just that. Maybe your client showed up late for an appointment, or maybe your already booked day just got rocked by the emergency GDV that came through your doors, but we all know that when we rush, our attention to detail is compromised…and then, we can potentially overlook important things... like details such as how many sponges did we use during that spay or emergency surgery?!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Brooke Fowler, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) of Compassion First's Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists in Longmont, CO. What's new in veterinary oncology? What do I need to know before referring my cancer patient to an oncologist? And what is electrochemotherapy?

In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the risk of anesthesia-related complications in brachycephalic dogs - just how worried should we be when it comes to anesthetizing them?

Thank you for visiting this VETgirl podcast page! While our veterinary podcasts are available to everyone for free, only VETgirl ELITE members can get CE credit for listening, plus access to the transcript of the podcast (where applicable). VETgirl ELITE members also receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year in the form of webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, and leadership), "how to" videos and Real Life Rounds when you have time. VETgirl ELITE members also have access to our VETgirl forum where you can interact with colleagues and specialists and get clinical support and tips!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the safety and efficacy of leflunomide in dogs. It seems as if leflunomide is a medication that some clinicians use quite routinely, whereas others have limited or even no experience using. Regardless of which category you fall into, don’t fret! Today we will review some basic information about this medication, as well as a recent retrospective study evaluating its use. Leflunomide is an immunosuppressive medication that is used to treat a variety of immune-mediated conditions in dogs, including but not limited to immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA), immune-mediated conditions of the central nervous system (CNS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It works by inhibiting the synthesis of pyrimidine and thereby inhibiting lymphocyte proliferation (Plumb). Past studies have evaluated this medication at starting doses of 3-4 mg/kg/day, which showed positive response rates at this dosing (Gregory, Colopy, Fukushima).