Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It seems like stories about AI chatbots are suddenly all over the news and social media, including one about a bot that purportedly diagnosed a critically ill dog with IMHA. While generative artificial intelligence models may, in fact, enhance the delivery of medical care and information in the near future, they are not poised to replace clinicians. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss this new technology and its potential benefits and limitations in practice.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler Jr, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Transpalpebral Enucleation in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Haeussler discusses the common indications for enucleation, some of the typical complications, and different approaches. Then, he dives deeper into the details of the transpalpebral approach, sharing many helpful tips along the way.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/transpalpebral-enucleation-cats-dogsContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, dive into their opinions on the strict adoption requirements put in place by some rescue organizations. Spurred by Dr. Beth’s desire—and difficulty—to adopt a second dog, they discuss the pros and cons of these rules, your ability to be a good dog owner without a 6’ fence, and whether or not this is influencing potential adopters to rule out rescue pets.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Nina R. Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Osteoarthritis Pain in a Cat.” Dr. Kieves reminds us that osteoarthritis is often a primary problem in cats, and it has to be managed long-term with a multimodal approach. She discusses practical ways to approach feline orthopedic examinations and how to reasonably use medications—including NSAIDs. Dr. Kieves also shares her take on the newly-approved monoclonal antibody therapy (frunevetmab) to treat cats with OA.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/osteoarthritis-pain-catContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, sit down with Peggy Burris, DVM, to hear about her recent trip to Tanzania with Mission Rabies, a United Kingdom-based charity group with the goal of eliminating human rabies by the year 2030. Dr. Peggy's involvement, as well as that of 6 other volunteers, was made possible by Merck Animal Health, provider of Nobivac® rabies vaccines for all Mission Rabies drives. Listen in as Dr. Peggy explains how she became involved with this extraordinary organization and how Mission Rabies is going to rabies hotspots all over the world to provide life-saving vaccines and education to stop this deadly disease in its tracks.Want to find out how you can help in the fight against rabies? Reach out to us at [email protected] us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Does anyone else begin to sweat when a pet owner starts pulling bottles out of their purse, ready to dive into a conversation about veterinary supplements? In this episode, sponsored podcast host Dr. Beth Molleson asks internist Dr. Faith Buckley all your burning questions about navigating the world of veterinary supplements. They discuss tips for client communication surrounding supplements, how to identify trusted brands, and how to navigate the use of liver supplements when faced with elevated liver values.Resource: https://vetriproline.com/ Contact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing ServicesRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Rebecca Reader, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Uses for Gabapentin in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Reader sorts through the evidence to help us differentiate between all the ways gabapentin can be used and all the ways it should be used, which are far fewer. She also shares useful dosing details. Finally, Dr. Reader discusses the potential for tighter restrictions, as gabapentin abuse by humans needs to be on everyone’s radar.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/gabapentin-extralabel-dogs-catsContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

In this special episode, our Chief Scientific Officer Indu Mani, DVM, DSc, has an impactful conversation about our profession with Ruby Perry, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Perry experienced desegregation in the southern United States as a child, and those uncomfortable lessons served her as she entered and advanced in veterinary medicine—the least diverse field of healthcare. Dr. Perry shares some of what she’s learned about working to make our profession reflect the diverse public it serves, listening to the next generation, and not running from discomfort.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this week’s episode, they discuss how different practices operate when it comes to doctor preference and doctor loyalty. Is it ideal for a patient to have a primary doctor? Do the patients themselves care? Tune in as Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa share their experiences and see if you agree!Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Heidi Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Ways to Differentiate Syncope & Seizures.” Dr. Barnes offers an in-depth neurologic perspective on how to differentiate a fainting episode (syncope) from a proper seizure. She reviews relevant observations and examination findings. Dr. Barnes emphasizes that what happens during and after an episode is important, but the details of what happened right before the episode are most likely more useful.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-ways-differentiate-syncope-seizuresContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist