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Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratings

The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine.

We’ll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into internal medicine, studying for their boards, or for those of us that relate to #IMaNerd! Join us for a #VetTechPodcast today and get your learn on!

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Episodes

195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

April 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterina...

194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

March 26, 2024 22:59 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)   Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurol...

193 Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 32.2 MB

Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk: WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Ani...

192 Calicivirus in Cats

March 05, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 36.8 MB

  Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats Category: Immune System, Respiratory   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici!    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s...

191 Leishmania in Dogs and Cats

February 27, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 36.9 MB

  Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html  Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organiz...

190 Tick Paralysis in Pets

February 20, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 33.8 MB

Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets Category: Parasites   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals:  https://www.merckvet...

189 Distemper in the Canine Patient

February 13, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 25.1 MB

Title of episode: Distemper in the Canine Patient   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The dreaded canine distemper. This disorder can lead to the impairment of several body functions! But of course we can try to prevent this disease!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual: Canine Distemper:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/canine-distemper/canine-distemper OSU Veterinary School: ...

188 Babesiosis in Dogs and Cats

February 06, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: A blood parasite! Gross, right? But let’s talk about it. This parasite can affect a variety of species and lead to a wide range of clinical signs!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Babesiosis in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/babesiosis-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Blood Parasites; Babesiosis in Animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/circulatory-system/blood-parasit...

187 Ultrasound Training with SonoPath

January 31, 2024 00:31 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne’s recent training with SonoPath on abdominal ultrasound. She spent four days in New Jersey at their training facility learning proper image acquisition of the abdomen using SDEP® and learning how to FNA pathology in the abdomen. Talk about Upping Your Tech Game and tech utilization! This course is great for both doctors and technicians wanting to learn how to efficiently do ultrasound. Less than ...

186 Case Report AKI and Sheik with Laura Rosewell

January 23, 2024 12:30 - 43 minutes - 32.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with: Laura Rosewell BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. We discuss a fascinating renal injury case with shocking results from the dedicated team that took care of this pet!  If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms:    Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing:  https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/  Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership:  https...

IMFVT Welcomes 2024!

January 09, 2024 12:04 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

Happy New Year Gang!  This week we talk about 2023 and what we accomplished as well as goals moving into 2024! Thank you all for sticking with us and here is to another great year! 

Meet the Speaker- With Christine Weaver IMFVT Conference 2023

December 01, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neuro). Yvonne and Christine discuss seizures in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss how to engage this industry in medicine!  Want to connect with Christine? You can find her at CE on the Sea with VetTechLife!  2024 cruise: https://vettechlife.com/2024-cruise-info-here...

Meet the Speaker- With Tabitha Kucera IMFVT Conference 2023

November 22, 2023 10:31 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP. Yvonne and Tabitha discuss behavior in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss pain and behavior and how the industry has evolved to be more aware of these behavior signs in pets.  Want to connect with Tabitha? Check her out: [email protected]  ...

Meet the Speaker- With Kristin Freitas IMFVT Conference 2023

November 08, 2023 23:25 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Kristin Freitas RVT, VTS (ECC)! Yvonne and Kristen go way back, and so we discuss her career a bit and where she is headed. We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Kristen look for her with K& K Veterinary Learning & Development Contact her at: [email protected]  ...

Meet the Speaker: With Laura Jones IMFVT Conference 2023

November 07, 2023 21:44 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the AMAZING Laura Jones, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. Do you see all those letters? She is amazing, like I said. We are catching up with Laura, because who knew... its been 3 years! We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Laura, check out ...

185 Thymomas in Dogs and Cats

October 24, 2023 22:33 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The uncommon, yet quite interesting disease that is a thymoma! These can be malignant or benign. Sometimes they cause mass chaos and sometimes they don’t. Come learn about it with us!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  AVMA Journals: JAVMA:  https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/243/10/javma.243.10.1448.xml VSSO: Cranial Mediastinal Thymoma:  https://vsso.org/cranial-mediastinal...

184 Vet Tech Week- A Look at NAVC's HIVE Event

October 19, 2023 14:14 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The first EVER NAVC Hive Conference in Austin, Texas 2023! There were several amazing lectures and veterinary professionals. Come hear about it!  Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order!   NAVC Hive:  https://navc.com/vet-nursetech-hive/  IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference: https://imfpp.org/conference23  IMFVT 2023 Virtual Confer...

183 Hypocalcemia in Small Animals

October 11, 2023 22:16 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The finicky mineral named calcium. Too much can cause issues, too little cause issues. It is a picky thing. This week though we are diving into the fine details of what happens when there is low levels of calcium in the body.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-calcium-metabolism/hypocalcemia-in-small-ani...

182 Malignant Hyperthermia

October 03, 2023 18:31 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Malignant Hyperthermia, not quite an endocrine disorder, but instead more of a gene mutation that can cause havoc! We learn what the gene mutation does and how it affects pets to ultimately severely increase their core body temperature! But don’t worry, we talk about how to recognize the early signs of MH!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.msdvetmanual.c...

181 Acromegaly in Dogs and Cats

September 26, 2023 20:51 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The unusual, yet easy to understand, endocrine disorder that is acromegaly. As it sounds, this is a disorder that can cause enlargement of body parts and organs. Come learn with us!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck:  https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/related-diseases https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pituitary-gland/feline-acromegaly Science Di...

180 Insulinoma

September 19, 2023 14:07 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Endocrine pancreas functions. We know this as producing insulin and regulating blood sugar, but what happens when someone moves into the gated community that is the pancreas and starts to cause chaos? We are going to discuss the one and only dreaded insulinoma.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN:  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952990 Merck Veterinary Manual...

179 Back to Basics; Endocrine System

September 12, 2023 22:02 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are going back to basics with everyone’s favorite! THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! Come listen to us discuss feedback loops!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.msdvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/the-endocrine-system-of-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/endocrine-diseases-in-anima...

178 Recognizing and Combating Compassion Fatigue

September 05, 2023 20:21 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Behavioral signs, physical signs, and everything in between when dealing with combating compassion fatigue. It is a real challenge in our careers. Join us as we talk about how to battle it.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show    AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines:  https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/  AVMA: https://www.avma.org/resources-to...

177 Compounding: Increasing Comfort and Compliance

August 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

  Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Brian Morgan again from BestPetRX. We dive into the topic of compounding and how we can utilize this to increase patient comfort while also increasing client compliance.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   https://bestpetrx.com/information-cards/  https://bestpetrx.com/production-guides/  https://bestpetrx.com/medication-instructions/    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next ...

176 End of Life Care and Geriatric Care

August 22, 2023 12:29 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: End of life care and the roles that veterinary professionals play. But we can do more, right? Luckily AAHA created some guidelines we can utilize to help have tough conversations and keep in touch with our end of life patients.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/    Th...

175 Going Beyond a Vet Tech with Brian Morgan

August 15, 2023 11:07 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well... WITH the amazing Brian Morgan. We discuss how he went beyond being a veterinary technician to an extraordinary COO of a wonderful veterinary company. We have an in-depth conversation about technician utilization and empowering ourselves to ask those questions! Resources:  https://bprx.vet/IMFVT  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some ...

174 The Multitasking Monster with Elycia Degenhardt

August 08, 2023 14:12 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Elycia Degenhardt about how multitasking can actually hinder our ability to be efficient and effective in our daily work. But don’t fret, we also discuss ways to manage our time efficiently!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Mark G, Gudith D, Klocke U. The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress. CHI ’08: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. 2008;...

173 Client Compliance - Using 6 Stages of Behavior Change in Vet Med

August 01, 2023 11:57 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode, we will learn effective strategies for improving client compliance with parasite control recommendations, exploring the "6 Stages of Behavior Change" and practical techniques to support clients in each stage. #veterinary #vettechs #vettechlife🐾 #nutrition #vetmed #imanerd #imfvt #imfvtpodcast #clientcompliance #PetsAreFamily    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   1. Cherry K. ...

172 Nutritional Management of Heart Disease

July 25, 2023 12:06 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Get ready for a paw-some journey into the world of canine heart health! Join us on this barking good podcast as we dive into the nutritional management of heart disease in dogs. From salty secrets to fishy solutions and even some unexpected diet surprises, we'll fetch all the juicy info you need to keep those furry hearts happy and healthy!    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Nutrition for Dogs...

171 Nutritional Management of Hepatic Disease

July 18, 2023 12:06 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Join us in this exciting podcast episode as we dive into the world of pet nutrition and hepatic disease management! Get ready to explore the ins and outs of energy intake optimization, the tricky protein puzzle, the fat-fascination dance, and the secret powers of vitamins. Plus, we'll unveil the fiber's heroic role in battling toxin absorption.   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Treatment liver d...

170 Nutritional Management of GI Disease

July 11, 2023 12:05 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode of the Internal Medicine for Vet Techs Podcast, we will explore the topic of Nutritional Management of GI Disease, discussing various diets and dietary modifications that can help manage gastrointestinal diseases in animals, including vomiting, small intestinal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, protein-losing enteropathies, and so much more!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  ...

169 Nutritional Management of Diabetes

July 04, 2023 11:57 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We delve into the importance of nutritional management in pets with diabetes mellitus. We explore the definition of the disease, discuss dietary considerations for dogs and cats, share client communication tips, and highlight important cautions to keep in mind for the well-being of your furry friends.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   "Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus." Today's Veterinary Pract...

168 Nutritional Management of Renal Disease

June 27, 2023 23:56 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Discover essential insights into managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets through proper nutrition, including therapeutic renal diets, protein restriction, mineral balance, vitamins, acid-base balance, and the role of fat, ensuring optimal care and improved quality of life for your furry companions.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  "Nutritional Management of Renal Disease: An Evidence-Bas...

167 Nutrition Basics in Veterinary Medicine

June 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We explore the fundamental concepts of nutrition and its critical role in supporting the health and well-being of our beloved pets. In each episode, we'll delve into the key nutrients, their sources, functions, and the optimal intake for our furry friends.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (n.d.). Chapter 10: Nutrition basics. In Veterinary preven...

166 Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

June 13, 2023 12:48 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Today, we're diving into a topic that sounds a bit like a heavy metal band, but trust me, it's no rock and roll. We're talking about something serious – Metaldehyde Poisoning in our furry friends, dogs, and cats! Metaldehyde is actually a common ingredient found in some snail and slug baits, you know, those tiny pellets you use to protect your beautiful garden from those slimy intruders. But here's the ...

165 Estrogen Toxicity in Dogs

June 06, 2023 12:18 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Estrogen! You know that hormone that can affect your emotions, hair, skin, and everything in between. We even learn that it affects blood and bone marrow! Come learn with us.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VetMeds: Pet Poison: Estrogen:   https://vetmeds.org/pet-poison-control-list/estrogen/#!form/PPCDonations Estrogen-induced myelotoxicity in dogs: A review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

164 NSAID Toxicosis in Dogs and Cats

May 31, 2023 17:08 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory toxicity in pets! We can see this effect dogs, cats AND Ferrets! So what exactly happens in the body when a pet has too much… well several things!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/toxicities-from-human-drugs/analgesics-toxicity Vet Girl on the Run:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/nsaid-toxici...

163 Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets Part 2

May 23, 2023 15:48 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Part 2! This week we are discussing different types of rat bait that can cause harm, but in a different manner than bleeding! Have a listen!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-alert-beware-rodenticide Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/rodenticide-poisoning https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicol...

163 Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets Part 1

May 16, 2023 13:47 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: BLEEDING! Well… something that may cause bleeding. But, there was so much information about different baits we had to do a part one and part 2!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-alert-beware-rodenticide Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/rodenticide-poisoning https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxi...

162: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

May 09, 2023 15:26 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Xylitol toxicity and where we can find this additive. Also known as Burch sugar, so it can be tricky! But what does it do in the body? Well we are going to talk about that.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Vetfolio: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs: https://www.vetfolio.com/learn/article/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs VCA: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/xylitol-toxicit...

161 Chocolate Toxicity in Pets

April 18, 2023 14:22 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: One of my favorite things! CHOCOLATE!!! And I was blessed to have a recent personal refresher on chocolate toxicity. Let’s talk about it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/choco...

160 Ringworm in Dogs and Cats

April 05, 2023 13:14 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: YVONNE IS BACK!! YAY! And we are rounding out this series with the good old ringworm! Not an actual worm, but a fungus!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN: Ringworm in Dogs and Cats: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951439 VCA: Ringworm in Dogs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-dogs Merck Veterinary Manual: Dermatophytosis https://www.merc...

Bonus: Basic First Aid for Pets

March 22, 2023 16:59 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey AGAIN since Yvonne is still moving about the west coast. So Bailey and I change gears a bit and discuss pet first aid. Her and I discuss common emergencies we can see at home and a few things pet parents can do before going to the ER. Come learn with me 6th grader... and my rooster who makes a few appearances.   

159 Giardia in Dogs and Cats

March 14, 2023 18:02 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey since Yvonne needed some time off to move. How dare her right? So I teach Bailey about the wonderful protozoa that is Giardia.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VCA: Giardia in Dogs:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/giardia-in-dogs CDC: Giardia Prevention and Control:  https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/prevention-control-pets.h...

158 Toxoplasma gondii

March 08, 2023 13:39 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Bacteria friends! This particular bacteria can infect pretty much any warm blooded animal and is found everywhere! Let’s learn about it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  VIN: Toxoplasmosis in Dogs and Cats:  https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?meta=&pId=11196&id=3854170 Merck Veterinary Manual: Toxoplasmosis in Dogs:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-a...

157 The Plague: Y Pestis in Dogs and Cats

February 28, 2023 14:27 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: THE PLAGUE… insert scary photo here. Buuuut… it is a bacteria, meaning it can be treated! Treatment is key!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Overview of Plague By Paul Ettestad , DVM, MS, Epidemiology and Response Division, New Mexico Department of Health Medically Reviewed Nov 2013 | Modified Oct 2022 https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/plague/overview-of-plague Pague F...

156 Dog Parks and Parasite Exposure

February 14, 2023 14:50 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne’s favorite things… PARASITES. We are starting off with the risks of parasitic burdens that can develop from visiting dog parks, but it gets worse… hookworm infection is on the rise and becoming resistant.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show    Aavp.org. 2022. [online] Available at: <https://www.aavp.org/aavp-forms-hookworm-task-force/>  [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Cima, G., 2022. Drug-res...

155 Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy

February 07, 2023 17:35 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well we start out discussing spring time and groundhogs, welcome to that education! Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy is an inflammatory process that can cause respiratory changes within a pet, often appearing like a mass.   Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Allergic Pneumonitis in Dogs and Cats  Caroline C. Tonozzi , DVM, DACVECC, Mission Veterinary Partners Medically Reviewed Feb 2022 | Modified Oct...

154 Kennel Cough

January 31, 2023 14:31 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:     Question of the Week Has any veterinary professional been diagnosed with Kennel Cough?   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/kennel-cough VCA:  https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/kennel-cough-or-tracheobronchitis-in-dogs Today’s Veterinary Practice:  https://today...

153 Lung Lobe Torsion

January 24, 2023 16:47 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are talking about the twisted lung. Ouch… right? We discuss prevalent breeds, common areas of torsion and more.    Question of the Week Have you ever dealt with a lung lobe torsion AND GDV?  Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Chester Gates: Lung Lobe Torsions:  https://chestergates.org.uk/lung-lobe-torsion-in-dogs/#:~:text=Lung%20lobe%20torsion%20is%20an,the%20right%20middle%20lung%20l...