Updates in Canine Melanoma with Dr. Fan

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by fellow VetMedux colleague Jordy Waller, DVM, to discuss a recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation.” Dr. Watson and Dr. Waller dissect the article from top to bottom, pulling out their most valuable takeaways. They also share their own real world experiences with weaning drugs like steroids, prazosin, and fluoxetine.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/drug-withdrawal-syndrome-opioids-veterinaryhttps://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

When a pet owner mentions that their senior pet is “slowing down”, is that an expected sign of aging or an opportunity to ask more questions? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth chats with sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leilani Alvarez to get advice for navigating mobility in the aging patient. Dr. Alverez offers advice on when to initiate joint supplements, how to discuss pain with pet owners, and how to take a multimodal approach to the senior patient’s orthopedic health.Sponsored by VetriScienceResource:https://www.vetriscience.com/joint-health.htmlContact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Austin - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, share their reactions to WSAVA’s new Guidelines for the Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats and the continually evolving conversation about the appropriate timing of spay/neuter, which now includes the suggestion that it might be better for some patients not to be spayed or neutered at all.Resource:https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/reproduction-guidelines/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:Beth 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.

Melanoma is a commonly encountered, often metastatic, disease in canine patients. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Timothy Fan to share advice on the clinical management of melanoma in practice. Dr. Fans offers insights on staging, surgical intervention, and more, including how the latest scientific advancements have led to new treatment options.Sponsored by Merck Animal Health Resource:https://shop.merck-animal-health-usa.com/mahstorefront/mahus/en_US/mahlandingContact 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, talks with Niccole Bruno, DVM, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Why Veterinary Practices Need a Cultural Crash Cart.” Dr. Bruno discusses how diversity is an urgent need in veterinary medicine, both from the perspective of being a field that historically and currently lacks diversity, as well as needing to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. She also shares how she and others are working to address these needs and what we can do in our workplaces.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/diversity-inclusivity-veterinary-medicineContact:[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! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. One perk of working in the veterinary field is having improved access to care for our own pets, but do team member pets get special treatment or deep discounts? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie compare protocols for treating team member pets at various clinics where they have worked. Tune in as they discuss how to handle these situations to ensure everyone in the clinic feels heard and respected.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. 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.

What started as a Facebook group has grown into a powerful force within the veterinary industry, leading the charge on mental wellness. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Not One More Vet (NOMV) president Dr. Brian Bourquin to join her for an important discussion on one of NOMV’s recent missions. Dr. Bourquin takes a deep dive into the CLEAR Blueprint certification program for clinics committed to making a difference and fostering a healthier work environment.Sponsored by Not One More VetResource:nomv.orgContact 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 Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Indications for Cystotomy in Dogs & Cats.” From stones to cystitis, Dr. Tarricone describes each condition, starting with presentation and ending with surgery. He also offers up plenty of useful surgical tips along the way—even for the procedures you probably won’t be performing (See: #4 Ectopic Ureters).Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/cystotomy-urinary-bladder-rupture-biopsyhttps://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

An innovative, noninsulin drug option has arrived for the management of feline diabetes: the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Dr. Christopher Byers to discuss this novel option and how it is changing clinical strategies in the approach to feline diabetes. From case selection and monitoring to pet owner education and more, this episode will answer all your FAQs and leave you feeling ready to implement the latest pharmaceutical in practice.Sponsored by Boehringer IngelheimResource:SENVELGOClinic.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, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie talk about their recent experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) powered SOAP note software, including benefits, pain points, and some tough questions to consider where this rapidly growing area of AI is concerned.Resource: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 - 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.