Veterinary Breakroom: Is Vet Med Ready for the Rise of the Cat Dad?

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. If it seems like you’re seeing more cats featured in advertisements, friends' social media posts, and even dating profiles, you probably are. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a new report from the American Pet Products Association on the rise of Gen Z cat owners and cat dads and consider what the boom in feline households might mean for small animal practitioners.Brought to you by ZoetisResources:https://americanpetproducts.org/news/gen-z-and-cat-dads-are-leading-cat-ownerships-cultural-boom?hs_amp=truehttps://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 - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This 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.

Cats aren't just small dogs, especially when it comes to anesthesia—and treating them as such can mean missing red flags that put patients at real risk. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Khursheed Mama joins Dr. Beth to highlight key feline-specific anesthesia considerations, from preoperative screening for occult hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to species-specific drug metabolism, airway management, and how to spot a recovery that's gone off track.SponsoredFan of felines? What about prizes? Compete against other clinics in this 12-week feline education challenge featuring interactive quizzes, polls, and shareable content—all for a chance to win big while improving feline care!Join the challenge here (August 3, 2026 - October 26, 2026) Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/X: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioTaylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, sits down with fellow general practitioner and Instinct team member Katie Moynihan, DVM, to walk through 4 recent studies on repurposed drugs: oclacitinib in cats, oral bezafibrate for canine hypertriglyceridemia, fosmidomycin for bacterial otitis externa in dogs, and intranasal levetiracetam for emergency seizure management in dogs. Together they dig into what the data actually supports, where the open questions remain, and which of these four uses is most actionable today.Brought to you by ZoetisResources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/oclacitinib-skin-condition-treatment-catshttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/treatment-bezafibrate-canine-hypertriglyceridemiahttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/assessing-fosmidomycin-treatment-canine-bacterial-otitis-externahttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/intranasal-levetiracetam-seizure-dogs#-the-takeawayshttps://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/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

Veterinarians do not have a crystal ball, but they do have access to the next best thing: wellness diagnostics. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Christopher Lea to discuss the often-overlooked value of diagnostic screening during annual preventive care visits—even in younger patients. They explore why routine testing matters and share practical tips to help the entire team feel more confident and consistent in recommending wellness diagnostics.Sponsored by IDEXXResource: https://www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/preventive-care Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/X: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Argo - Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio This episode was originally released on June 26, 2025.

Helping patients maintain lifelong mobility starts before they become painful. In this Partner Podcast episode, sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Meghan Ramos shares her approach to supporting joint health in young dogs, including how to identify at-risk patients and when and how to incorporate joint supplements into a long-term management plan.Sponsored by DechraContact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/X: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioTaylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Rachel Halpin, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Radiotherapy & Lorazepam for Recurrent Urethral Obstruction.” Dr. Halpin reviews the recent evidence for these novel therapies. She explains the proposed mechanism and application of low-dose radiation therapy, as well as utilizing a benzodiazepine that can be dosed twice daily.Brought to you by ZoetisResources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/feline-urethral-obstruction-treatment-quizhttps://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/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

Forty years ago, trying to make a diagnosis in veterinary medicine could mean a trip to the darkroom and playing a guessing game; today, it can mean diagnostics that flag disease before clinical signs even appear. In this milestone Partner Podcast episode marking VCA's 40th anniversary, Dr. Beth sits down with VCA’s chief medical officer Dr. Julia Georgesen to chronicle the most groundbreaking advances in veterinary medicine over the last 40 years, from pain management and digital imaging to team-based care, AI-assisted documentation, and the rise of predictive medicine.Sponsored by VCAContact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/X: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioTaylor Argo- Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. What happens when an animal is caught in a car crash, disaster, or other emergency? In this episode, they explore a new effort to put trained veterinarians alongside first responders and whether this is a role the profession is ready to embrace. Brought to you by ZoetisResources:https://www.frvn.org/https://www.frvn.org/contact-ushttps://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/first-responders-veterinary-network-enlists-veterinarians-to-help-save-lives/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 - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This 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.

Sometimes hyperthyroidism is straightforward, and other times… management takes the long and winding road. In this Partner Podcast episode, Dr. Audrey Cook joins Dr. Beth to discuss the unmasking of chronic kidney disease following treatment of feline hyperthyroidism and review strategies for the monitoring and long-term management of cats with both conditions. Tune in for a practical framework for methimazole trials, the role of an FDA-approved oral methimazole solution, and treatment decisions in complex patients.Sponsored by VirbacContact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/X: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Felanorm® (methimazole) Oral Solution: As with all methimazole products, wear protective single use, impermeable (e.g., latex or nitrile) gloves when administering the solution. The most commonly reported side effects in cats are anorexia, vomiting, head/facial pruritus or edema, depression/lethargy, weight loss, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, skin lesions, elevated BUN, diarrhea, and thrombocytopenia. In some reported cases, the patients recovered after adverse reactions were recognized, the drug was withdrawn, and veterinary care was applied. Methimazole has anti-vitamin K activity and may induce bleeding diathesis without evidence of thrombocytopenia. Not for use in pregnant or lactating queens. Not for use in cats with primary renal or hepatic failure, autoimmune disease, or with hematological disorders (see the full prescribing information for additional details). For full prescribing information, contact VIRBAC at 1-800-338-3659, visit vet‑us.virbac.com or click to download.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Amelia G. White, DVM, MS, DACVD to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Lick Granulomas.” Dr. White uses a case-based approach to explain how identifying and controlling the underlying trigger, rather than just managing the lesion itself, is central to lasting resolution. Topics include culture and biopsy methodology, antimicrobial management, barrier protection, fluorescent light therapy, and the role of behavioral medications in treatment planning.Brought to you by ZoetisResources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/lick-granuloma-dogshttps://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/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