Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs with Dr. Barnes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. Times have certainly changed when it comes to the availability of distance learning in veterinary education. In this episode, the trio unpacks the AVMA Council on Education’s new policies on distance education, weighing the potential benefits and notable limitations. Drawing on insights from longtime educators in the field, they explore how these changes could affect the next generation of veterinary graduates and what might be lost or gained along the way.Resources:https://form.jotform.com/250847237701154https://cliniciansbrief.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=CB_prefhttps://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson, Dr. Beth Molleson, and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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.

Too much phosphorus can quietly wreak havoc on the body, but when and how should we intervene? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Christopher Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, to explore hyperphosphatemia, including why it occurs, how it impacts the kidneys, and what to do about it. They discuss practical guidance for managing and monitoring these patients in practice, from nutritional strategies to phosphate binders.Sponsored by DechraContact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Argo - Producer, Sound Editing & Project Manager, Brief Studio

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jason Bleedorn, DVM, MS, DACVS, and Bryce Talsma, DVM, to talk about their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Osteoarthritis Treatment Options for Geriatric Dogs.” Dr. Bleedhorn and Dr. Talsma each share their evidence and experience to guide us on how body condition, drugs, supplements, and even exercise can positively impact these painful old pups.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/osteoarthritis-dogs-geriatric-treatmentContact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Katie Berlin, DVM, and Alyssa Watson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, a mentorship program and community for early career veterinarians, joins the podcast to discuss how already-too-busy veterinarians (let’s face it, that’s all of us) can still provide their own brand of mentorship—not just skills training—for the new doctors in their lives. Dr. Dani’s extensive experience with recent graduates and mentors and infectious enthusiasm for vet med will be just the encouragement you need as we enter graduation season.To learn more about Ready, Vet, Go’s free online community, click here; to sign up for RVG’s May 7 webinar, “So You Hired A New Grad - Now What?” visit this link.Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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 Søren Boysen, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles on the benefits and limitations of POCUS in general practice. Using point-of-care ultrasound is becoming more accessible, and Dr. Boysen details the questions you can expect to answer and the confidence you’ll gain by adopting this modality.  He also gives a helpful explanation on ultrasound settings.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/pocus-veterinary-medicine-useshttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-pocus-limitations-ultrasoundhttps://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Katie Berlin, DVM, and Alyssa Watson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. In this episode, they're joined by Dr. Erica Wassack, Associate Pharmacy Officer at Instinct Science. Together, they explore the collaborative dynamics between veterinarians and pharmacists, offering insights from both sides of the pharmacy counter. The discussion focuses on strategies for building effective veterinary–pharmacist relationships, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and teamwork to ensure optimal patient care.Resource:https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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.

Can mushrooms play a role in supporting immune health in veterinary patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth and Dr. Brad Roach explore the science behind mushrooms and beta glucans, their immune-boosting properties, and the latest options in veterinary supplements. Dr. Roach shares what we know about these powerful fungi and how they can be integrated into today’s veterinary care.Sponsored by Standard ProcessResource:https://www.standardprocess.com/products/mushroom-complexReferences: Vojtek B, Mojžišová J, Smrčo P, Drážovská, M. Effects of orally administered β – 1,3/1,6 – glucan on vaccination responses and immunological parameters in dogs. Food and Agricultural Immunol. 2017;28:993-1002.Haladová E, Mojžišová J, Smrčo P, et al. Immunomodulatory effect of glucan on specific and nonspecific immunity after vaccination in puppies. Acta Vet Hung. 2011;59(1):77-86.Brown DC, Reetz J. Single agent polysaccharopeptide delays metastases and improves survival in naturally occurring hemangiosarcoma. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:384301.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Argo - Sound Editing, Producer, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Osteoarthritis Treatment Options for Geriatric Cats.” Recognition of arthritis in cats is growing. Dr. Barnes imparts a feline-centric view on medications, supplements, weight loss–and even surgery–to help our creaky, old cats.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/oa-treatment-pain-catshttps://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/librela/Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Do you ever feel like your days in the clinic could run smoother? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde to join her in a discussion on how veterinary teams can work smarter, not harder, by maximizing the potential of the team’s veterinary technicians. From understanding state-specific legal boundaries of the veterinary technician role to real-world examples of maximizing delegation to technicians, this episode explores how leveraging technicians can benefit veterinarians, patients, pet owners, and technicians themselves.Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, LLCContact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. This week, Dr. Katie and Dr. Alyssa take a few moments to acknowledge that the rapidly changing social climate in the United States is hard on a lot of us, particularly on colleagues and friends who are members of marginalized communities. They also share resources for people feeling unsafe and for allies who want to help support those affected.Resources:PrideVMC’s allyship resources, including a Virtual First Aid kit for those affected firsthand and a Mutual Aid page where allies can find ways to help.Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. 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.