In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS(SA), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications." Dr. Tarricone discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some of the most common complications of castration and ovariohysterectomy surgeries, including ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS), feline epiphyseal fractures, scrotal hematomas, and gossypibomas. He also touches on the efficacy and risks of autoligating ovarian pedicles in cats, as well as a possible future medical treatment for patients with suspected ORS. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/identifying-treating-preventing-spay-neuter-complications Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis 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. As veterinarians, we often feel the weight of responsibility when faced with animal-related challenges, especially when they involve our own pets. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth have an open and honest conversation about the hurdles each of them experienced when welcoming a new pet into their homes. Tune in as they discuss the perception that rehoming a pet due to behavioral or medical issues is a personal failure, including Dr. Alyssa's journey to find peace with the difficult choice of rehoming a dog she had attempted to adopt. Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist This 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 Candice P. Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis. Dr. Chu discusses the most common reasons veterinarians skip this vital diagnostic step and how to perform in-house urinalysis both more efficiently and accurately. She also covers the importance of urinalysis in diagnosing subclinical bacteriuria, Fanconi syndrome, and proteinuria. Dr. Chu reveals a potential contaminant commonly found in veterinary clinics that may impact the accuracy of “tabletop” urine samples. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/urinalysis-proteinuria-glucosuria-fanconi-syndrome-subclinical-bacteriuria-dogs-cats https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/urinalysis-error-veterinary-medicine-sample-test-results https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/management-subclinical-bacteriuria Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis 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. A career in veterinary medicine isn’t for the faint of heart, and often there’s no tougher time than the early days of your career. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth each offer up 5 pieces of advice they wish they had received as new grads. Listen in to see what you would add to the list! Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist This 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. *Note: this episode was recorded in 2023.

Procedural sedation isn’t what it used to be. With the advent of new drug options and the Fear Free® movement, the way we think about sedation in practice is changing. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Mark Besancon to discuss his experience with procedural sedation in practice, including a closer look at Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), a novel alpha-2 combination drug option for procedural sedation in dogs. Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this special episode, host Beth Molleson, DVM is joined by Clinician’s Brief Editor in Chief and infectious disease expert Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, FCAHS, to answer many of your burning questions about the current state of canine infectious respiratory disease. Dr. Weese talks through the idea of a “mystery illness” and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted canine respiratory disease. He also offers detailed guidance for navigating cases of respiratory disease in the clinic. Additionally, Dr. Weese discusses a few resources that will keep you up to speed with the changing trajectory of this evolving news story. Resources: http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/ https://firstline.org/cvma/ https://k9illness.trupanion.com/ Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes presents her stepwise approach to evaluating a patient with possible pelvic limb lameness and includes tips for assessing patient gait as well as joint function. She also shares how to grade patellar luxation and why braces might not be the best treatment for stifle injuries. Listen to learn the acronym Dr. Barnes uses to make sure she doesn’t miss any findings when palpating the joints. Resource: http://cliniciansbrief.com/article/pelvic-limb-lameness-canine-dog-bone-joint-orthopedic-exam Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis 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 this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the delicate subject of altering long-term treatments or medications for patients without implying any shortcomings in the previous approaches. They share their experiences and explore various scenarios and circumstances that might prompt a re-evaluation of a pet's treatment plan, whether due to changes in the animal's health status, emerging research, or evolving medical practices. Tune in as they offer insights on how to navigate such transitions with sensitivity and professionalism. Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist This 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.

We all know it too well: that sinking feeling when we see the golden retriever scheduled for “check lumps on neck.” But we can do more than ever to treat canine lymphoma with a novel drug. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Sue “Cancer Vet” Ettinger to discuss canine lymphoma and a novel treatment option to overcome hurdles regarding access to care, including affordability and convenience. Dr. Ettinger shares her “investigate before you tell” approach to conversations with pet owners, why you shouldn’t start a lymphoma patient on prednisone if they are being referred to an oncologist, and where this novel drug can fit in for a general practitioner. Resource: https://go.dechra-us.com/laverdia Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing Important Safety Information For use in dogs only. Laverdia™-CA1 (verdinexor tablets) is conditionally approved for the treatment of lymphoma in dogs. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH LAVERDIA-CA1. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing women and children should not handle or administer Laverdia-CA1 or come into contact with the feces, urine, saliva, or vomit of treated dogs for 3 days following treatment. Laverdia-CA1 can affect male fertility based on animal studies and studies in humans. Wear protective disposable chemotherapy resistant gloves when handling Laverdia-CA1 to avoid direct exposure to moistened, broken or crushed tablets or biological waste from the treated dog (feces, urine, saliva, or vomit). Do not use in dogs that are pregnant, lactating or intended for breeding. Laverdia-CA1 is a possible teratogen and can affect female and male fertility. Dogs should be frequently monitored for hematologic and serum chemistry abnormalities. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in dogs include anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, polyuria, polydipsia, elevated liver enzymes and thrombocytopenia. Please see package insert or visit dechra-us.com for full prescribing information.

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the ramifications of establishing a veterinary–client–patient relationship without ever laying hands on the patient. Sparked by a proposed bill in California, they discuss how the rules vary by state and explore both sides of the coin when it comes to providing remote access to veterinary care. Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist This 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.