More of the essential Clinician’s Brief insights you love, at home or on the go
If it seems like you’re seeing more cats featured in advertisements, friends' social media posts, and even dating profiles, you probably are. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a new report from the American Pet Products Association on the rise of Gen Z cat owners and cat dads and consider what the boom in feline households might mean for small animal practitioners.
Today's Highlights
What makes feline anesthesia unique? In this podcast episode, anesthesiologist Dr. Khursheed Mama covers everything from preop screening to recovery red flags and shares practical tips for keeping cats safe from induction through recovery.
Dr. Watson and Dr. Moynihan walk through 4 recent studies on repurposed drugs. Together they dig into what the data actually supports, where the open questions remain, and which of these four uses is most actionable today.
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. Halpin reviews the recent evidence for these novel therapies. She explains the proposed mechanism and application of low-dose radiation therapy, as well as utilizing a benzodiazepine that can be dosed twice daily.
Dr. White uses a case-based approach to explain how identifying and controlling the underlying trigger, rather than just managing the lesion itself, is central to lasting resolution. Topics include culture and biopsy methodology, antimicrobial management, barrier protection, fluorescent light therapy, and the role of behavioral medications in treatment planning.
Dr. Tucker and Dr. Hall lay out their ideal systematic approach for dogs with projectile injuries and share some particulars for recognizing and handling these types of wounds. They also emphasize the importance of client communication for sudden, life-threatening problems and share key tips on how to do it effectively.
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.
What happens when an animal is caught in a car crash, disaster, or other emergency? In this episode, they explore a new effort to put trained veterinarians alongside first responders and whether this is a role the profession is ready to embrace.
Dr. Smith-Miller shares the how and why behind her decision to make her Pennsylvania clinic the first veterinary practice in the United States to earn the certified autism center designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
Would you want an AI agent renewing your personal prescription? How about your patient's? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a recent JAMA article on Utah's first-of-its-kind pilot program allowing an autonomous AI agent to renew prescriptions for people—and the medical licensing board pushback that followed.
Partner Podcast
Listen as host Beth Molleson, DVM, talks with industry leaders about relevant clinic topics in veterinary medicine.
Diagnostics as part of routine wellness exams can uncover the unexpected, even in the healthiest of patients. Listen in as Dr. Christopher Lea shares when, why, and how he uses diagnostic screening tests, even in his young patients.
Wellness appointments offer more than preventive care—they're an opportunity to protect lifelong mobility. In this episode, Dr. Meghan Ramos shares practical ways to incorporate joint health discussions, risk assessment, and nutritional support into routine visits.
As VCA celebrates 40 years, their chief medical officer joins the Partner Podcast to reflect on the advances that have transformed veterinary medicine and the clinician experience. Listen in to hear about the technology, teams, and adaptability shaping the future.
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.