Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke
James Fryer & Christopher Ferman
#26: Interview with Veterinarian Extraordinaire: Claudia
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Mar 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
0:00
1:07:42
Download MP3
Show notes

Sponsors

Show Topics

  • "Singaporean fruit bat monkey dogs"
  • "They did quite well once they started getting oxygen."
  • Tilting the dog is a diagnostic technique
  • "Do I look smart to you?"
  • "The beatnik sophisticate"
  • Claudia questions James's podcasting technique
  • Writing the medical record is challenging, but rewarding
  • Claudia wanted to be a mechanic
  • Airbag vests for horse riding, but not for motorcycles because, fashion
  • Lithium Grey
  • Bicycle helmets are for suckers
  • "Well when I was in China..."
  • Doing research on Asiatic Black Bears (Moon Bears) for Animals Asia
  • James and Claudia conspire to kill all those awful humans
  • Video taping bears for stereotypic behavior
  • Quid Pro Quo - I'll give you veterinary advice if you give me your professional advice for free too
  • Claudia was raised in an animal hospital barking at dogs
  • Veterinary medicine is way more efficient than slow human medicine
  • James would rather go to a veterinarian than a 'human' doctor
  • Advice for people looking to be a vet - spend time doing it
  • Good vets know how to do a physical exam (but they don't teach that in school)
  • Horses are cool and Claudia loves them
  • Dogs think they run the house, but who has the credit card?
  • Damn Yankees
  • What is with Ben Affleck? How can you like him?
  • Anal Sacculectomy - made Claudia nervous, but her mentor made it easy
  • Alameda East - E-Vets
  • "No, I'd LOVE to hear about you!"
  • Claudia's film career
  • Be your best on set, or you won't be asked back
  • Interdisciplinary teams
  • Best case: physical exam - X-ray - bloodwork = lymphocytic leukemia. Diagnosis in less than 24 hours
  • X-rays are magic, almost as good as ultrasound
  • Some of the smartest people don't test well
  • Advice for pet owners - create a budget for your pet! Vaccines, preventative care, and micro chip
  • Claudia standing on her head in class because she didn't read the directions
  • Patrick Stewart's Ice Bucket Challenge
  • Don't misgender the animal
  • Claudia gives the worst answer ever