Pain Management in Pets: Tools, Techniques, and Teamwork

Veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses and pet owners all have a crucial role to play when it comes to pets and pain management, including pain assessment, diagnosis, patient monitoring and care. Tune in to the episode of this VetFolio Voice podcast as Dr. Cassi chats with Mary Ellen Goldberg about the importance of taking a collaborative approach, communication and the role of tools—such as videos—in accurately assessing a patient. Learn about objective measures, such as clinical metrology instruments, and the importance of tailoring treatment plans to patients. They also briefly cover medications and modalities, such as NSAIDs, Adequan, acupuncture, TENs units, Assisi loops, cold laser, physical therapy, and more.

The journey to a different career path in veterinary medicine can offer a renewed sense of purpose. But for a veterinary professional contemplating a career change, the challenge often involves navigating the barriers in pivoting to a new professional identity. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker share their personal stories about moving between large animal work, small animal primary care, house calls and small animal emergency practice, among other career shifts. They explore the challenges, doubts and fears they faced during transitions and the lessons learned along the way as well as their experiences evaluating opportunities, weighing trade-offs and trusting their instincts.

Grab your headphones and your hottest cup of T(ech). In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we’re serving up a fresh brew of Scribenote’s newest features. Get the scoop on Scribephone (it’s off the hook), meet Summi (your new AI BFF), and see how Quill gives your notes a serious glow-up. Tune in for paws-itively clever tips, tail-wagging tech, and everything you need to stay ahead in the veterinary world.

The complex world within an animal’s gut is often viewed as a bustling city of microbes, each playing a vital role in health and disease. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we not only discuss live probiotics and dietary prebiotics for understanding how the gut microbiome impacts an animal’s systemic health but also shift focus to a new frontier: postbiotics. Learn about the future of microbiome research and its therapeutic applications in veterinary medicine.

For many in veterinary medicine, the key goal is to give every pet their best life. For Dr. Sandra Faeh, that mission starts by investing in the careers of every team member, from the veterinarian to the technician to the customer service representative. Listen to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast as Dr. Faeh shares her leadership journey and advice on growth opportunities, including clinical mentorship, practice ownership, learning and leadership opportunities.

Get the recipe for relief for your canine patients suffering from both food allergies and bladder stones. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we dive into the critical role of nutrition in managing these two common and often complex veterinary concerns. Tune in to explore a step-based approach to case management as well as learning some tools and resources to help make nutritional recommendations easier and to provide a safe, effective and balanced diet to keep these patients healthy, comfortable and thriving. We’ll cover: The technician's role in case management Tools and resources for stone analysis and management How to manage multiple health issues Communication for clients with a multi-pet household How to communicate diet changes effectively to pet owners

Get the recipe for relief for your canine patients suffering from both food allergies and bladder stones. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we dive into the critical role of nutrition in managing these two common and often complex veterinary concerns. Tune in to explore a step-based approach to case management as well as learning some tools and resources to help make nutritional recommendations easier and to provide a safe, effective and balanced diet to keep these patients healthy, comfortable and thriving. We’ll cover: The technician's role in case management Tools and resources for stone analysis and management How to manage multiple health issues Communication for clients with a multi-pet household How to communicate diet changes effectively to pet owners

Animal ID apps? Ornitherapy and mindful birding? Forest bathing? What does all of that have to do with veterinary medicine and protecting wildlife? In this CE VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we delve into the world of wildlife conservation and how veterinary professionals can support conservation efforts, including using free apps based on AI technology to identify birds (including a sound feature that lets you listen to their songs), mammals and other animals. We also discuss how veterinarians can contribute to wildlife and conservation medicine through online programs and participating in programs designed to curb dog and cat populations around the world. Lastly, the concepts of ornitherapy and forest bathing—the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature to promote relaxation, reduce stress and boost the immune system—will show listeners how they can improve their mental and physical health by participating in such practices.

Do you take an “old-school” approach to broodmare care, focusing primarily on the final trimester? But what happens during the other eight months of the year? In this intriguing CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we explore managing broodmare care on a year-round basis, including nutrition, dental care, mobility, vaccination and deworming, as well as the implementation of light therapy during the winter months to optimize breeding dates.

There can be a lot of confusion surrounding a Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) diagnosis. In this VetFolio Voice CE podcast episode, the panelists discuss how to communicate with clients and the common questions they ask when their dog has been diagnosed with Cushing’s, from diagnosis to treatment. In addition to learning how to navigate a client’s concerns, this episode delves into all aspects of the disease, including presentation, diagnostic test results, differentiation of disease type, comorbidities, monitoring and trilostane treatment.