A Heart-to-Heart on Canine Mitral Valve Disease with Dr. Lake-Bakaar

If there’s one thing you can count on in small animal practice, it’s itchy pets. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson chats with veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Liska in honor of Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Dr. Liska reviews the latest treatments for canine allergic dermatitis, including another option to add to your arsenal, and details how veterinary teams can participate in Itchy Pet Awareness Month in their clinic. Sponsored by Zoetis  Contact 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  

Does your heart start to race when you identify a new murmur in your canine patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson gets advice from veterinary cardiologist Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar on how to navigate myxomatous mitral valve disease, the most common heart disease in dogs. Dr. Lake-Bakaar shares valuable insights into diagnosing, staging, and monitoring heart disease in general practice and shares tips for distinguishing respiratory disease from congestive heart failure.Sponsored by BionoteResource:https://www.bionote.com/Contact 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

What does the increasing prevalence of ticks mean for veterinarians and their patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson asks parasitology expert Dr. Michael Dryden all your burning questions when it comes to one of the most dangerous parasites for veterinary patients. Dr. Dryden discusses strategic methods for avoiding ticks, shares tips for preventing secondary disease, and offers insights into why tick strategies have changed in recent decades.Sponsored by PRN PharmacalResource:https://www.prnpharmacal.com/products/parasite-control/Contact 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

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Identifying Arrhythmias in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Estrada shares how to effectively use ECG in general practice and reviews a comprehensive list of arrhythmias that veterinarians may encounter, including those that could mean trouble.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/heart-rate-attack-rhythm-healthhttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/custom/cardiac-libraryContact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBrief The Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and Katie take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the impact of advice they were given early in their careers. They share some of the worst advice they encountered and how they realized it should have been ignored from the start. Listen in and see if you’ve also received any of this bad advice.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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Alex Blutinger, VMD, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Stabilization Following Vehicular Trauma Prior to Tertiary Referral.” Dr. Blutinger gives a thorough review of the approach to trauma cases—emphasizing management of hemorrhages—and the steps we can take to stabilize these patients. He also shares a helpful mnemonic to keep in mind because the last thing you need when dealing with these stressful cases is wondering what to do next (or first)!Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/blunt-force-trauma-brain-injuryhttps://www.simparicatriodvm.com/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

A trip to the cardiologist is not always possible for every patient with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), which is why it is critical for the general practitioner to feel confident in the management of MMVD. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with cardiologist Dr. Wendy Ware to discuss the current guidelines for medical intervention in MMVD, including how earlier intervention can lead to better outcomes.Sponsored by Boehringer IngelheimResource:vetmedin.comContact 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! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The veterinary shortage has been a topic of great debate in the industry for years. And, recently, the AAVMC withdrew its commissioned report on the supply and demand outlook of veterinarians due to another hot topic—the report’s commentary surrounding women and diversity. Listen in as Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and Katie discuss their reaction to the retraction.Resources:https://wvldi.org/wvldi-comments-on-aavmc-commissioned-analysis-and-report-on-the-veterinarian-workforce/https://www.simparicatriodvm.com/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 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.

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. With women veterinarians outnumbering men since 2009, we asked: Is this one field where women have achieved gender equality? Tune in as we discuss how salary, specialty credentials, and practice ownership stack up for women in the veterinary workforce.Resourcehttps://www.simparicatriodvm.com/https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2024-3/charts-the-state-of-women-in-vet-med/#:~:text=Just%20out%20of%20vet%20school,8%25%E2%80%9310%25%20lesshttps://www.aaha.org/publications/trends-magazine/trends-articles/2023/march-2023/f1-gender-pay-gap/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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs.” Dr. Pachel explores the challenging factors surrounding these cases, both leading up to the euthanasia decision and following it. He also shares practices and resources that can help patients, clients, and providers alike.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/behavioral-euthanasia-injury-risk-assessmentContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefX: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist