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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.
Today's Highlights
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Resistant hookworms are no longer uncommon. Dr. Kaplan details how to diagnose and treat these resistant cases.
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.
The AAVMC recently 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.
Tune in as we discuss how salary, specialty credentials, and practice ownership stack up for women in the veterinary workforce.
Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the ripple effect of a recent New York Times survey on "being stuck with a big vet bill."
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.