Vetfolio - Veterinary Practice Management And Continuing Education Podcasts

In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Schwanda Flowers and Dr. Cassi dive into the concept of work/life balance. They will discuss how work/life balance applies to everyone regardless of age, gender and profession, and look at best practices to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Dr. Cassi and Dr. Nicole Block discuss clinical histories, neurologic exam findings, diagnostics and treatment plans for acute myelopathies secondary to disc herniations in the neck and lower spine. The goal is to help you become confident when guiding owners to appropriate treatment recommendations.

Join Dr. Mark Epstein and Dr. Cassi as they discuss the benefits of ABVP board certification. This podcast will give an overview of the path to ABVP board certification including: navigating the application, finding a mentor, passing the exam and the resulting career benefits.

Introducing veterinary technician extraordinaire, Sam Sacasa––the newest member of the VetFolio team. With more than 10 years experience as a CVT, Sam has a lot to say about the issues credentialed veterinary technicians and nurses face today. We’ll dive into her experience, passions and motivations.

In this special edition podcast, Dr. Cassi speaks with Dr. Melinda Merck, an expert in veterinary forensics, about the impact of domestic violence on pets, common characteristics visible in pets living in abusive environments, and how animal forensics play into criminal investigations. Dr. Cassi also chats with Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO of RedRover, an organization that supports domestic violence shelters who accept families and their pets. She’ll discuss the reasons why it’s so important for shelters to accept family pets. But first we’ll hear from Kentucky State Representative Ryan Dotson about legislation he introduced in Kentucky that was just signed into law by the governor that helps prevent domestic violence involving pets by including abuse of pets in domestic violence criminal laws.

In this podcast Dr. Lathan and Dr. Cassi discuss the typical and not-so-typical presentations of Addison’s disease, and how to respond when a patient presents with a suspected Addisonian crisis. We also discuss how to reach a definitive diagnosis and important considerations in the long-term management of these patients.

Local blocks were once a mainstay of veterinary medicine, and in the age of the opioid epidemic and routine shortages, their importance and utility cannot be overstated. Learn about the use of local blocks, as well as CRIs and other non-opioid options, as vital options for delivering effective multimodal pain management to patients.

Dr. Cassi and Dr. Ward discuss the challenges of providing proper nutrition to cats dealing with chronic kidney disease. Topics include tips for feeding the best diet for your patient, helping to ensure these cats consume an adequate number of calories, and how to encourage and monitor for proper water intake.

This podcast will discuss the clinical applications for behavior modification in feline patients, and examples of some of the more common skills that we can teach them. These skills include targeting, stationing, relaxation, reorientation, conditioned emotional associations, litter box use, and more!

In this podcast Dr. Cassi and Dr. Patrick Flynn will discuss how allowing clients to self-identify their dog’s personality type can improve owner compliance of veterinary recommendations.

In this podcast we’ll discuss chronic kidney disease, with an emphasis on management of anorexia and a deep dive into the importance of nutritional support, including the importance of balanced micronutrient profiles and appropriate protein intake.

Diagnosing and managing chronic enteropathy in cats can be a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Adam Rudinsky shares tips on how to properly diagnose and manage these difficult cases. We’ll discuss treatment trials, nutritional management, and more!

In this special edition episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi sits down with friend and fellow associate veterinarian, Dr. Sarah Smith, to discuss how acupuncture can be applied to emergent or critical cases. Inspired by a real-life case they recently treated together!

This program will illustrate the concepts of practice ownership, such as ROI, with tangible examples.

In this new episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi speaks with Dr. Jay Tischendorf, a veterinarian and wildlife biologist, on the current state of One Health, including the One Health Act, future pandemics, the environment and more.

In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Marks discuss the contributing factors to poor feline patient retention, and tips on how to improve kitten and cat visits. They will also discuss how to implement easy cat-friendly protocols in any practice and improve communication with cat owners, so that they value wellness exams and preventive care for both indoor and outdoor cats. Learn more at www.vetfolio.com

Dr. Staci Scolavino joins VetFolio to explain the impact a spay or neuter has on appetite and metabolism, and how these often lead to significant weight gain in our patients. She shares why today’s solutions aren’t working, what the latest research is telling us, and offers a proactive approach to enhance care, as well as support your practice.

In this podcast we will address clinical approaches to canine hypothyroidism, including the diagnostic approach, non-thyroidal factors that can influence thyroid hormone testing, diagnostic challenges, therapy, monitoring, and client communication.

Providing fluid therapy for horses can seem daunting, given their size and fluid needs, particularly when on the farm. During this podcast, we will discuss different options for fluid therapy for horses including traditional intravenous fluid therapy as well as enteral and rectal fluid therapy – all of which have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the patient.

In this podcast Dr. Cynthia Bauer will answer commonly asked questions about otitis externa cytology. Topics that will be addressed include: sample collection, sample preparation, cultures, and more. She will also discuss when cultures are indicated, and how to provide gold-standard care.