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When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining adverse events associated with short-term steroid use. Dr. Beth reflects on the impact these results can have on clinical practice, and Dr. Bateman shares how a chewable tablet can benefit compliance and quality of life for pruritic dogs and their owners.Resource: Perception and usage of short-term prednisone and prednisolone in dogs | BMC Veterinary Research (springer.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

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM (Parasitology), about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms via Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.” Resistant hookworms are no longer uncommon, so Dr. Kaplan joined us to break it down. He details how to diagnose resistance by comparing pretreatment and 14-day posttreatment egg counts using a fecal egg count reduction test. Dr. Kaplan then explains how and when to use “triple therapy” in cases when resistance is confirmed.Sponsored by Merck Animal HealthResource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/hookworm-dogs-drug-resistance-diagnosishttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/persistent-or-suspected-resistant-hookworm-infectionshttps://UnlockBetterProtection.comContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the emergency vets and specialists on the other end of the referral relationship. Has high demand in the veterinary industry strained these relationships? Are there best practices when it comes to communication between vets? Listen in and see if you agree with their take on the vet-to-vet relationship.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis 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, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting hemorrhage, wound management, respiratory emergencies, and mass excisions. Don’t miss her expert advice!Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/surgery-veterinary-medicine-wound-managementContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management.Resource:https://www.kbrovet.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

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s expertise in treating their animals. But in this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth candidly consider whether they, as veterinarians, might also make for difficult patients. Do they inadvertently impede their own treatment by self-diagnosing or attempting to manage their illnesses without seeking professional guidance? Listen in as they turn the mirror on themselves and try to strike the right balance between expertise and humility in the medical field.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis 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, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how to use radiography to the fullest—even if it means getting a wooden spoon or carbonated beverage—and how to apply point-of-care ultrasound at the general practice level.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/foreign-bodies-ultrasound-pocus-diagnosishttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/foreign-bodies-diagnosis-gi-radiographContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the breakroom to share her experience of re-entering clinical practice after a 2-year hiatus. If you’ve ever considered a break from clinical medicine and wondered what it would feel like to jump back in, listen in as Dr. Katie shares the good, the bad, and the ugly (read: anxious) of re-entry!Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis 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.

The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Callie Harris to get the details on how PPVSM’s recent donation to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is providing $1 million worth of financial support to help veterinarians care for pets whose owners are facing financial hardship. Listen in to find out how you can utilize up to $2,000 of these funds this year to help support the patients in your practice that need it most. Resource: https://www.purinaforprofessionals.com/pro-plan-veterinary-support-mission 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, is joined by Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog.” Dr. Tolbert explains the differences between gastroesophageal reflux and true esophagitis, with the latter being a painful condition. She then details therapeutic options ranging from famotidine to omeprazole, Tums to sucralfate, and even…Tylenol.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/esophagitis-omeprazole-dog-foreign-bodyContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist