VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Platelet activation in cats with HCM | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we review platelet activation in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Arterial thromboembolism - more commonly known as saddle thrombus - in cats with HCM occurs secondary to intracardiac thrombi formation, believed associated with Virchow's triad: underlying endocardial injury, blood stasis (e.g., left atrial blood flow), and a disease condition that predisposes towards a hypercoagulable state (e.g., cardiac disease, IMHA, neoplasia, etc.).

Sewing needle foreign bodies in dogs andamp; cats| VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VETgirl podcast, we review sewing needle foreign bodies in dogs and cats. Should we treat these with endoscopy, surgery or medical management?

How to perform a thoracocentesis | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss how to perform a thoracocentesis in the dyspneic dog or cat. If you don't commonly perform a thoracocentesis, you may not feel comfortable. However, keep in mind that thoracocentesis is easy to perform and is generally safe.

Doing cytology on pericardial effusion | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we review the diagnostic yield of cytologic analysis of pericardial effusion in dogs. Is it worth submitting fluid analysis and cytology for your hemorrhagic sample?

Effect of colloids on hemodynamic and laboratory values in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, Dr. Lisa Powell, DACVECC reviews a study out of Canada that reviews the effects of tetrastarch, a synthetic colloid fluid on hemodynamic and laboratory variables in both healthy dogs and dogs with systemic inflammation. The goal of this study was to evaluate the response of administering equal volumes of isotonic crystalloids (0.9% saline) and synthetic colloids (e.g., tetrastarch) on hemodynamic and laboratory variables in dogs. This study looked at two population o...

Localized demodicosis in cats due to inhalant glucocorticoids | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VETgirl podcast, we review potential side effects of chronic inhalant glucocorticoids in cats.

What you need to know about radiation oncology | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcast

In today's VETgirl podcast, Dr. Nathan Lee, a board-certified radiation oncologist, reviews all you need to know about radiation therapy (RT) in veterinary medicine. What are the side effects and pros or cons? How much does it cost? What's the difference between traditional RT and stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT)? What tumors does it work best for? Get your veterinary continuing education through our tech-savvy VETgirl podcasts and webinars!

Pneumomediastinum in cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VETgirl podcast, Dr. Lisa Powell, DACVECC, reviews pneumomediastinum in cats. This original study was published by Thomas et al out of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and characterizes the incidence, causes, presenting complaint, clinical course, and outcome of cats diagnosed with pneumomediastinum.

Testing for anticoagulant rodenticide | Review with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's veterinary online podcast, we interview VETgirl's COO Dr. Garret Pachtinger on some recent veterinary studies about anticoagulant rodenticide (ACR) toxicosis. How should we test for it? Should we run a prothrombin and when? Should we automatically treat with Vitamin K1 therapy? Tune in to find out more!

Evaluation of Point-of-Care Glucometers with Dr. Amie Koenig | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Amie Koenig, an Associate Professor at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine on her recent publication in JAVMA entitled "Formulation and validation of a predictive model to correct blood glucose concentrations obtained with a veterinary point-of-care glucometer in hemodiluted and hemoconcentrated canine blood samples."

The effect of Beta Blockers in Dogs with SAS | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we review subaortic stenosis (SAS) in dogs, and whether or not the affect of certain cardiac medications (e.g., specifically beta-blockers) affect the overall survival. Subaortic stenosis, more commonly causes SAS, is a common congenital cardiac condition in dogs; it is characterized by a fibrous ring/ridge of tissue below the aortic valve, causing narrowing of this region and secondary pressure overload to the left ventricle. The severity of SAS is determined by the ...

A review of testing for canine pancreatitis with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's veterinary online continuing education podcast, we interview VETgirl's COO Dr. Garret Pachtinger on some recent veterinary literature about the accuracy of canine pancreatitis tests such as SNAP and Spec canine pancreatic lipase tests. What tests should you use, and what has shown to be the most effective? Should we be using these tests in every dog that presents for vomiting (No!). Tune in to VETgirl to learn how to diagnose pancreatitis... especially if you don't have abdominal u...

Why you need to Lean In | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss why it's so important that everyone in veterinary medicine Lean In - regardless if you're male or female. Is there a lack of women in leadership in veterinary medicine? (Please see the article previously published here in Veterinary Team Brief).

The effect of IV fluids on microcirculation | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Parameters were measured as soon as the patient was induced, at 30 and 60 minutes afterwards, and overall. What'd this study find? Overall, this study found that those patients that received 20 mL of LRS/kg/hour had the greatest total and perfused density vessel (in those vessels that were > 20 μm in diameter, which are mostly venules and arterioles).

Journal Club Veterinary Literature Review with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's veterinary podcast, we interview VETgirl's COO Dr. Garret Pachtinger on some recent veterinary studies that he likes. Too busy to read your veterinary journal? Tune in for our online veterinary continuing education to learn it! Tune in to find out about what's more effective: buprenorphine or butorphanol for ovariohysterectomies in cats, or heparin versus just plain saline for flushing IV catheters. Learn it here with VETgirl!

The use of positive pressure ventilation in dogs andamp; cats with congestive heart failure | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VetGirl podcast, we review a study published out of North Carolina State University and University of Georgia on the use of positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) in dogs sand cats with congestive heart failure (CHF).

Pigmentary Keratopathy in Pugs | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl podcast, we review pigmentary keratopathy in Pugs. About to see a "black" eyeball, and not sure what to do with it? Corneal pigmentation develops secondary to chronic corneal irritation due to primary inflammatory conditions (e.g., pannus), entropion, dry eye, incomplete blinking, aberrant eyelashes, etc. The term pigmentary keratitis implies that there is inflammation component to the primary corneal disease, which leads to pigmentation. While this diagnosis is made frequent...

Using pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a study published out of North Carolina State University on the use of pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and congestive heart failure (CHF). Should we use it?

Fish Oil Supplementation | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VETgirl podcast is by Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, CVA, DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionalist. She'll be speaking on the role of fish oil and how and why to supplement it in your veterinary patient population!

Fish Oil Supplementation | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VETgirl podcast is by Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, CVA, DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionalist. She'll be speaking on the role of fish oil and how and why to supplement it in your veterinary patient population!

A Review of Veterinary Nursing with David Liss | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we interview David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM, who is an internal medicine and emergency critical care veterinary technician and the Program Director in Veterinary Technology at Platt College. Here, he provides a review and some tips of veterinary nursing, and why it's so essential to our critically ill, emergent patients! Follow him on Facebook here!

A Review of Veterinary Nursing with David Liss | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we interview David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM, who is an internal medicine and emergency critical care veterinary technician and the Program Director in Veterinary Technology at Platt College. Here, he provides a review and some tips of veterinary nursing, and why it's so essential to our critically ill, emergent patients! Follow him on Facebook here!

Tramadol Toxicosis in a Cat | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we review tramadol toxicosis in a cat (80 mg/kg!) and the general mechanism of action of how this commonly used, scheduled oral analgesic works. We'll also discuss dosing and what drugs to avoid with concurrent tramadol administration. Most importantly, we'll discuss how to treat tramadol toxicosis, what clinical signs you can see in dogs and cats, and overall treatment for serotonin syndrome (including fluid therapy, cyproheptadine, sedatives, etc.).

Tramadol Toxicosis in a Cat | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we review tramadol toxicosis in a cat (80 mg/kg!) and the general mechanism of action of how this commonly used, scheduled oral analgesic works. We'll also discuss dosing and what drugs to avoid with concurrent tramadol administration. Most importantly, we'll discuss how to treat tramadol toxicosis, what clinical signs you can see in dogs and cats, and overall treatment for serotonin syndrome (including fluid therapy, cyproheptadine, sedatives, etc.).

Does LRS increase lactate levels? | Dr. Soren Boysen | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VETgirl blog, we interview Dr. Søren R. Boysen, DACVECC, Associate Professor at University of Calgary on his recent study on "Effects of rapid intravenous 100% L-isomer Lactated Ringer's administration of plasma lactate concentrations in healthy dogs" published in JVECC (2014). In this blog, we find out the whether or not the "L" in LRS is potentially detrimental when used to fluid resuscitate veterinary patients in the emergency room who may have a lactic acidosis. More importantly, ...

Does LRS increase lactate levels? | Dr. Soren Boysen | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl blog, we interview Dr. Søren R. Boysen, DACVECC, Associate Professor at University of Calgary on his recent study on "Effects of rapid intravenous 100% L-isomer Lactated Ringer's administration of plasma lactate concentrations in healthy dogs" published in JVECC (2014). In this blog, we find out the whether or not the "L" in LRS is potentially detrimental when used to fluid resuscitate veterinary patients in the emergency room who may have a lactic acidosis. More importantly, ...

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 3 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD); these terms are often used interchangeably. In Part 3 of 3, we discuss medications and their role in the treatment of CCD.

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 2 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD); these terms are often used interchangeably. In Part 2 of 3, we discuss diet and supplements and their role in the treatment of CCD.

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 1 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcast

Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD); these terms are often used interchangeably. With our aging pet population, we veterinarians are seeing more behavioral problems in dogs (typically over 9 years). In current studies, 22-28% of elderly dogs showed at least one sign of CDS. So, what should we do?...

Xenotransfusions in cats | Ken Yagi | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Ever heard of xenotransfusions - in other words, giving blood from one species to another species (like a dog to cat transfusion)? Ken Yagi, a veterinary technician specialist in both emergency critical care and internal medicine, explains all about this. The popularity of xenotransfusions came into light thanks to social media recently based on a veterinarian in New Zealand giving dog blood to a cat supposedly intoxicated with an anticoagulant rodenticide.

The use of stem cells for osteoarthritis | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Using desmopressin for the treatment of aspirin-induced coagulopathy | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC discusses the use of desmopressin (DDAVP) for the treatment of aspirin-induced coagulopathy! So, if you're about to take a dog to surgery, and just found out he's been on chronic aspirin therapy, consider listening to this podcast... it'll help with the oozing!

The effects of trauma on coagulation | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC discusses the findings of a large, prospective multicenter evaluation of coagulation abnormalities seen in dogs following severe trauma. So, should you be running more coagulation panels in your hit-by-car (HBC) cases? If you see a lot of trauma cases in your busy ER, this podcast is a must-listen to!

A step-by-step basic approach to the obese veterinary patient | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcast

 x 1.0 < current intake, continue with step 5 5. Select a diet and feeding plan and include treat options Treat calories should be less than 10% of total kcal, and the remaining kcals should be fed as a therapeutic weight loss diet, if possible. The therapeutic weight loss diets are higher in protein in other nutrients and help avoid nutrient restriction despite caloric restriction. It's always best to ensure that there is adequate protein in the chosen diet. Dogs should receive approxima...

Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs | Dr. Lisa Radosta| VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service discusses cognitive dysfunction in dogs and cats. Dr. Radosta discusses how to implement a simple, one-page cognitive dysfunction quiz that can be used by veterinary clinics for pet owners to test for it. This VetGirl podcast specifically discusses DISHA, which is short for Disorientation, Interaction, Sleep Wake-Cycle, House-training, and Acti...

Trauma Scoring in Dogs with Trauma | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VetGirl podcast is by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC. She discusses a multicenter prospective evaluation of dogs with trauma. This podcast will review trauma scoring with different scoring systems: animal trauma triage [ATT], modified Glasgow coma scale [MGCS], and acute patient physiologic and laboratory evaluation [APPLE]. More importantly, it'll review the usefulness of these scoring systems and see if they can predict outcome. Overall, this study found that the severity of injury ...

Trauma Scoring in Dogs with Trauma | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Today's VetGirl podcast is by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC. She discusses a multicenter prospective evaluation of dogs with trauma. This podcast will review trauma scoring with different scoring systems: animal trauma triage [ATT], modified Glasgow coma scale [MGCS], and acute patient physiologic and laboratory evaluation [APPLE]. More importantly, it'll review the usefulness of these scoring systems and see if they can predict outcome. Overall, this study found that the severity of injury ...

Canine Leptospirosis | Case Example: Part 6 | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we review a clinical case example of canine leptospirosis. Small dog from the city? Azotemic with increased liver enzymes? It's leptospirosis until proven otherwise? This podcast reviews a true case example of Darby, a 5 year old Papillon.

Canine Leptospirosis | Case Example: Part 6 | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we review a clinical case example of canine leptospirosis. Small dog from the city? Azotemic with increased liver enzymes? It's leptospirosis until proven otherwise? This podcast reviews a true case example of Darby, a 5 year old Papillon.

Management of ARDS with airway pressure release ventilation | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Today's VetGirl podcast is by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC. She discusses a published case report of a French bulldog with severe aspiration pneumonia post-ovariohysterectomy and brachycephalic surgery, only for it to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She discusses the successful use of a unique type of ventilation called airway pressure release ventilation (with a reverse inspiratory to expiratory ratio). After two weeks on the ventilator, the dog did great! This podcast ...

Management of ARDS with airway pressure release ventilation | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Today's VetGirl podcast is by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC. She discusses a published case report of a French bulldog with severe aspiration pneumonia post-ovariohysterectomy and brachycephalic surgery, only for it to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She discusses the successful use of a unique type of ventilation called airway pressure release ventilation (with a reverse inspiratory to expiratory ratio). After two weeks on the ventilator, the dog did great! This podcast ...

PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2 |Dr. Jane Quandt | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2, oh my!! Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVA, DACVECC explains all you need to know about these confusing abbreviations! Why should you care? Because it lets you assess your oxygenation and ventilation! Find out why you need to care (a lot!) when your pulse oximetry reading (SpO2) is only 90%!

PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2 |Dr. Jane Quandt | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2, oh my!! Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVA, DACVECC explains all you need to know about these confusing abbreviations! Why should you care? Because it lets you assess your oxygenation and ventilation! Find out why you need to care (a lot!) when your pulse oximetry reading (SpO2) is only 90%!

What you need to know about food trials | Dr. Catherine Lenox | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Catherine Lenox, DACVN discusses what you need to know about implementing a food trial in your veterinary patients or pets. So why do food trials? To rule out gastrointestinal disease or cutaneous adverse food reaction. Check out what you need to know and how long you need to food trial your patients for!

What you need to know about food trials | Dr. Catherine Lenox | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Catherine Lenox, DACVN discusses what you need to know about implementing a food trial in your veterinary patients or pets. So why do food trials? To rule out gastrointestinal disease or cutaneous adverse food reaction. Check out what you need to know and how long you need to food trial your patients for!

Treatment of Canine Leptospirosis: Part 5 | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Fluid therapy In the leptospirosis patient, aggressive intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is indicated as many patients are often massively polyuric, dehydrated, and azotemic. In general, a balanced, maintenance, isotonic crystalloid (e.g., LRS, Norm-R) can be used at 2.5-4.5X maintenance, and monitoring of ins and outs may be necessary to guide treatment (based on the severity of polyuria seen in patients with leptospirosis). The patient should be assessed carefully to ensure that volume overl...

Treatment of Canine Leptospirosis: Part 5 | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

Fluid therapy

Long Term Outcome of SARDS | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS), a condition in dogs in which total blindness occurs acutely, usually over days to weeks. Diagnosis of SARDS is made in cases of acute vision loss with an otherwise normal eye exam, and a flat-line electroretinogram (or ERG) recording is confirmatory. Multiple investigations into the pathogenesis of SARDS have failed to identify an underlying cause.1-4 The average age at diagnosis is about 8 years, and approxim...

Long Term Outcome of SARDS | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS), a condition in dogs in which total blindness occurs acutely, usually over days to weeks. Diagnosis of SARDS is made in cases of acute vision loss with an otherwise normal eye exam, and a flat-line electroretinogram (or ERG) recording is confirmatory. Multiple investigations into the pathogenesis of SARDS have failed to identify an underlying cause.1-4 The average age at diagnosis is about 8 years, and approxim...

Prevalence of and risk factors for isolation of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus in dogs with pyoderma | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

In today's VetGirl podcast, we'll discuss the prevalence and risk factors for growing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus -; what we'll call MRS from now on - from dogs with pyoderma. Clinically, what do we see with dogs that have a superficial pyoderma? Classic lesions include pustules, papules, epidermal collarettes, and crusts.