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Dr. Lenfest dives into the upside, downside, inside, and outside of injecting joints. She also details the most commonly used products for intra-articular therapy: triamcinolone, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma.
Today's Highlights
Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth swap stories about one of the most relatable experiences in veterinary medicine: being the vet in everyone's contact list. They discuss why diagnosing a pet from a blurry photo or a secondhand description is harder than it sounds, what friends and family can do to actually help their vet get them the best advice, and why—despite it all—vets really do want to be there for the people they love.
Dr. Davis’ practical explanations will give you the right understanding of what happens to drugs once they’re given to patients—and what you should do about it. This is like your conceptual intro class about all the stuff you skip over in drug monographs: Cmax, AUC, volume of distribution, etc.
Clinical Conversations
Listen to the conversations behind the content with host Alyssa Watson, DVM, and the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles.
Dr. Musulin details how and when—or when not—to autotransfuse and shares several expert tips and a few pitfalls to avoid.
Dr. Cridge provides clarity on recognizing pancreatitis in its chronic state, contrasting it with acute disease. He then applies the same tenets of diagnosis and treatment but tailored to this underrecognized subset of patients.
Although still highly regional, Lyme disease is occurring in more places because the range of Ixodes spp ticks is expanding. Dr. Sykes explains what we should—and shouldn’t—do with a positive test, including treatment, vaccination, and the severe circumstance of Lyme nephritis.
Veterinary Breakroom
Join practicing veterinarians and podcast hosts Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, in the breakroom—where talk gets real about issues affecting vet med today.
In this episode, Dr. Alyssa, an ISU graduate, and Dr. Beth examine Iowa House File 2209, explore whether residency quotas influence where veterinarians ultimately practice, and discuss alternative strategies to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce.
Join Dr. Alyssa Watson and special guests Dr. Gigi Davidson and Dr. Erica Wassack as they discuss a recent petition to formally recognize veterinary pharmacy as a specialty. Learn how pharmacy specialization works, why veterinary pharmacists are advocating for this recognition, and how this could strengthen collaboration and medication expertise in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth dive into the growing conversation around vaccine hesitancy in veterinary medicine, sharing what they’re seeing in the exam room, what the data tell us about why clients question vaccines, and how cultural shifts may be influencing pet owners today.
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
Managing OA requires a thoughtful, multimodal approach—from NSAIDs to supplements and beyond. Listen in as pain specialist Dr. Robin Downing explores strategies to enhance patient comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.
From young athletic dogs to geriatric arthritic patients, mobility concerns come in all forms. Hear from a sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist on how to elevate your approach to joint health at every life stage.
NSAIDs have long been the go-to pharmaceutical for managing canine OA pain, but is there another first-line option? In this podcast episode, Dr. John Innes breaks down the latest research on what having a monoclonal antibody targeting canine OA pain means for his approach to managing these patients.
Meet the podcast hosts
Alyssa Watson, DVM
Located near Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Alyssa Watson earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2003. In addition to her role as Interactive Medical Editor at VetMedux, she practices at a small animal clinic as well as in-home veterinary hospice end-of-life care.
Beth Molleson, DVM
A native Ohioan, Dr. Beth Molleson earned her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2011. In addition to her role as Brief Studio’s Veterinary Officer at VetMedux, she practices in the Cincinnati area as a relief veterinarian.