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VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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How to survive working from home during COVID-19 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

March 20, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Sarah Von Bargen, writer, coach and educator at YesandYes.org. Sarah helps people spend their time, money and energy on purpose. She works from home and provides some great advice on how to survive working from home during this quarantine from COVID-19.

A veterinary technician's role in CPR in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

March 16, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) of VETgirl, reviews a veterinary technician's role during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in veterinary medicine. Learn the updates on RECOVER and how vital the role of the veterinary technician/nurse is during CPR.

Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity in cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

March 09, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review anticoagulant rodenticide (ACR) toxicity in cats. First off, let's have a quick refresher on ACRs in our small animal patients! Remember that ACRs interfere with the production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X by inhibiting an enzyme called vitamin K1 epoxide reductase (DeClementi). When these clotting factor levels drop low enough, the patient can develop clinical manifestations of disease (e.g., hemorrhage).

Clinical features of steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the clinical features of steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) in dogs. First of all, let's have a quick refresher on what SRMA actually is! You may know this condition by another name, such as beagle pain syndrome, necrotizing vasculitis, or juvenile polyarteritis syndrome (Tipold).

Urinary tract infections caused by Candida in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Candida in dogs and cats. You may recall that Candida species are fungal organisms that form either small yeasts or pseudohyphae (Pappas). While typically considered a commensal organism, Candida can cause disease when normal host defenses fail. Have any of you ever received that surprise urinalysis report with yeast organisms identified? This VETgirl certainly has, and it alway...

Esophagostomy tube complications in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETGirl podcast, we review complications associated with esophagostomy feeding tube (E-tube) placement in cats and dogs. E-tubes are relatively quick and straightforward to place, which makes them a common procedure in small animal medicine. They are incredibly useful for providing nutritional support, hydration, and administering medications in patients with any number of conditions.

The importance of a closed urinary collection system | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) on the importance of a closed urinary collection system (UCS). Can you use old sterile IV bags, or can they pose a threat to contamination? What's the significance of the anti-reflux valve (e.g., one way valve) in a UCS, and how should I maintain a UCS in the veterinary clinic?

Dosing intervals for DOCP in dogs with Addison's disease | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

February 03, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss dosing intervals for desoxycorticosterone pivalate, better known as DOCP, in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (more commonly called Addison's disease). As many of you have likely experienced, the cost of DOCP can be quite high, particularly for our larger patients.

The use of long-term telmisaratan to treat hypertension in your feline patients | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of telmisartan AGAIN. Just so you don't think you're losing it, we previously discussed telmisartan back a few months ago, but wanted to discuss a similar study but by a different author. And that's because yes -; hypertension is just that common in geriatric cats! If you're not seeing it, you have to ask yourself, are you not doing enough Dopplers on your geriatric feline patients? (If you don't take a temp,...

Feline Infectious Peritonitis with Dr. Emi Barker | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Emi Barker, BSc(RVC), BVSc(Bristol), PhD(Bristol), DipECVIM-CA from Bristol Veterinary School on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). What causes FIP, and what cats get it? How do we veterinarians diagnose it, and is there a treatment or cure in the future?

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease with Dr. Sheri Ross | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

January 13, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, the Coordinator of Hemodialysis/ Nephrology/Urology at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center -; San Diego on Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) in cats. Should we be prescribing antimicrobials? What do we do to work up FLUTD? What behavioral, environmental, and nutritional factors play a role in this common disease?

Rectally administered levetiracetam in dogs with cluster seizures | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

January 06, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETGirl podcast, we discuss the efficacy of the anti-epileptic medication, levetiracetam, when given rectally in dogs. There are few things more frightening for an owner than witnessing a seizure in their dog, and cluster seizures (CS) and status epilepticus (SE) are particularly scary! Unfortunately as veterinarians, we have somewhat limited emergency interventional options that we can offer to owners when CS or SE occurs at home.

Association between life span and body condition in neutered dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 30, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MB

How many of us dread having “the talk” with clients? That one where you brace yourself for the response you know these words are going to elicit from the client across you… “Your pet is obese.” Perhaps an angry client reaction is brought about out of shame for letting their pet get fat, or from the implication that their shower of love and affection in the form of kibble and treats is slowly killing their beloved pet.

Using steroids in dogs with acute pancreatitis | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 23, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we will be reviewing a treatment that is often a bit controversial -; steroids! In particular, we will look at the use of steroids in the treatment of acute pancreatitis in dogs. Steroids may appear attractive to use in this inflammatory disease since glucocorticoids impart anti-inflammatory affects in the body. Glucocorticoids may theoretically improve pancreatic blood flow and in critically ill patients with refractory blood...

The use of telmisartan for the treatment of systemic hypertension in cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 16, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of telmisartan for the treatment of systemic hypertension in cats. Systemic hypertension (SH) in aged cats is predominantly due to chronic kidney disease (CKD), hyperthyroidism, or considered idiopathic. Downstream end-organ effects of chronic systemic hypertension target the eyes, myocardium, central nervous system, and kidneys (specifically, worsened renal function and proteinuria). Activation of the renin-...

12 Days of Christmas in the Veterinary ER | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 11, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) discusses the 12 days of Christmas that you should prepare for in time for the holidays! If you work ER, you'll likely be able to resonate… with the pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, linear foreign bodies in cats, pad lacerations and more in your veterinary patients.

Use of probiotics and prebiotics in dogs with antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal signs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 09, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of synbiotics as a therapeutic strategy in dogs with antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal signs (AAGS). As a quick reminder, synbiotics are a combination of probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics are defined as products that contain viable microorganisms that are used with the intention of altering the host's microflora in order to confer some sort of health benefit, whereas prebiotics are a type of ingredient ...

Empathy in veterinary medicine with Jeannine Moga | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

December 02, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl's Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, clinical veterinary social worker, discusses empathy versus sympathy, and why having compassion yet boundaries is so important in our veterinary field.

Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Sheri Ross | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

November 25, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, the Coordinator of Hemodialysis/ Nephrology/Urology at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center -; San Diego on chronic kidney disease in cats (and dogs). What's the prognosis?

The economics of insulin in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

November 18, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Nyssa Reine-Salz, DVM, DACVIM on the economics of insulin in veterinary medicine. How important is it for veterinarians to better understand the pet owner's concerns and daily schedule/limitations as a way to help establish a successful insulin treatment protocol for their pet?

ACVECC CURATIVE Consensus on Antithrombotics | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

November 11, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview fellow criticalist, Dr. Armelle de Laforcade, DACVECC from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine on the newest guidelines released by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care called Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE).

The stigma of mental health in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

November 04, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl's Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, clinical veterinary social worker, discusses the stigma of mental health in veterinary medicine. What can we do to fight stigma and encourage help-seeking among our veterinary colleagues?

Is cardiac troponin I accurate as a screening test for the diagnosis of HCM in cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

October 28, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review whether cardiac troponin I is an accurate screening test for the diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is defined as concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle in the absence of any other identifiable cause, in particular systemic hypertension and hyperthyroidism in cats.

Anti-Manduuml;llerian hormone (AMH) and progesterone (P4) levels in diagnosing canine ovarian remnant syndrome | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

October 21, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of combining serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and progesterone (P4) levels when diagnosing canine ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS). ORS is a condition in which ovarian tissue is left behind after a female dog has been spayed. Unfortunately, when this happens, the tissue can continue to release hormones that manifest clinically as signs of estrus. As many of our small animal clinicians have learned, suspecting OR...

The use of CBD in conjunction with conventional antiepileptic drugs in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

October 14, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in conjunction with conventional antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Not only are seizures a common problem in our canine patients, but idiopathic epilepsy can be an incredibly frustrating and challenging disease to treat. A recent consensus statement on seizure management was released by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, which provides valuable g...

Association between atrial fibrillation and right-sided congestive heart failure in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and right-sided manifestations of congestive heart failure (CHF). Atrial fibrillation (AF) in dogs most commonly develops secondary to distension and structural remodeling of the atrial myocardium in association with either degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Hyperkalemia during general anesthesia in Greyhounds | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

September 30, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC discusses hyperkalemia during general anesthesia in the Greyhound breed. How do we recognize this, and what to do we do if it occurs?

Diagnosis and treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus in cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

September 23, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jody Gookin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine about the diagnosis and treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus in cats. What clinical signs does it cause, and why should I care about this bovine parasite in my feline patients?

Aspiration pneumonia in cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

September 16, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review aspiration pneumonia in cats. Is it common? What's the prognosis?

Do gelatin colloids and Hetastarch result in renal tubular injury during shock? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

September 09, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether the use of gelatin colloids and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) result in renal tubular injury during shock.

Cuterebra infestations in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

September 02, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review Cuterebra infections and the occurrence of systemic manifestations of this disease. Many of you have probably seen a case, or at least seen some pretty wild online videos, in which a large, alien-like Cuterebra organism is dramatically pulled out of some poor patient. If not, I recommend that you watch this video immediately!

Canine allergies and what you need to know about Cytopoint | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

August 26, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss canine allergies and what you need to know about Cytopoint.

How to administer trilostane in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

August 19, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review two different protocols for trilostane administration in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH). Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease, is one of the most common endocrinopathies of dogs. As you all may remember, naturally occurring Cushing's disease comes in two flavors: pituitary-dependent or adrenal-dependent. Approximately 85% of dogs with Cushing's disease have the pituitary-dependent form...

Echocardiographic phenotype of canine DCM differs based on diet type | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

August 12, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether or not echocardiographic phenotype of canine dilated cardiomyopathy differs based on canine diet types. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs occurs secondary to predominantly genetic causes, but also occurs secondary to systemic disease, toxins, infectious disease and nutritional causes. DCM in association with taurine and L-carnitine deficiency is well documented and has the potential for reversal of myocard...

Does saying the word "quiet" jinx the veterinary emergency room? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

August 05, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Amy Butler, DVM, MS, DACVECC on her recent study entitled "The influence of quotations uttered in emergency service triage traffic and hospitalization (Quiet)" which investigated the use of the word "Quiet." Does saying it increase ER caseload (It doesn't, but I still want to kick your butt when you say it).

The role of client communication and euthanasia for the veterinarian | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

July 29, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jane Shaw, DVM, PhD, from Colorado State University on the role of client communication around euthanasia. "Chunk and check" and empathy are important when communicating with pet owners.

Grain-free exotic diets and the correlation with DCM in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

July 22, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Professor at UC Davis on the correlation between exotic, grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Is it taurine deficiency related? Why are we seeing this in Golden retrievers? Tune in to learn more!

The use of antacids in veterinary medicine with Dr. Katie Tolbert | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

July 15, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary podcast, we interview Dr. Katie Tolbert, DVM, DACVIM, PhD at Texas A&M University. In veterinary medicine, we often use sucralfate, omeprazole, and H2 blockers like famotidine. Do they help reduce gastric acid? Should we be using them in every single patient in the hospital? Should we be using antacids in cats and dogs, and what about long term?

How to be the best veterinary team member | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

July 08, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to be the best veterinary team member. By avoiding gossip mongering, and being a respectful veterinary professional, we can all bring our A-game to the veterinary team!

The use of propofol during euthanasia in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

June 24, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of propofol during euthanasia in veterinary medicine. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of our veterinary oath is to relieve animal suffering. I know when I first entered practice after graduation I was surprised by the frequency in which I was performing euthanasia on companion animals. I soon realized how important this service is for the pets and for the pet parent and the impact my skills and my m...

Healthy self-wellness tips for veterinary professionals | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

June 17, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl podcast, we talk with Kelsey Cantu, the Recruitment Manager of our Travel Division with VetIQ Staffing, about healthy self-wellness tips and self-care for veterinary professionals. Caring for animals is such a rewarding career to have but making time to take care of yourself is just as important than one might think and is crucial for your health. Work-life balance and self-care is key to one's well-being.

How to triage reproductive veterinary emergencies | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

June 10, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to triage the canine and feline reproductive emergencies. When should a patient come in? Is it a dystocia? What do you need to know and make sure your front desk CSR know when triaging phone calls?

ISCAID Guidelines andamp; management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs andamp; cats: Part 2 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

June 03, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we'll review the latest guidelines for a condition we see just about every day in the vet hospital -; urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is based off the most current International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats . This is a 2-part podcast, so check out last week's episode for Part 1!

ISCAID Guidelines andamp; management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs andamp; cats: Part I | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

May 27, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we'll review the latest guidelines for a condition we see just about every day in the vet hospital -; urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is based off the most current International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats . This is a 2-part podcast, so tune in next week for Part 2!

Use of anti-inflammatories on survival in dogs with pulmonary blastomycosis | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

May 20, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the impact of anti-inflammatory medications on survival in dogs with pulmonary blastomycosis (secondary to Blastomyces spp). Blastomycosis is one of the major systemic fungal diseases we see in dogs, and for any of you that practice in endemic areas, you know what a devastating disease this can be. Studies have demonstrated that the remission rates for dogs with Blastomycosis can range from 68-75% (Arceneaux, McMilla...

The use of gabapentin in cats with Dr. Jessica Quimby | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

May 13, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this VETgirl online veterinary podcast, we interview Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on the use of gabapentin in cats. With it's growing popularity due to the Fear Free movement and opioid crisis, veterinary professionals are using it more in cats. What dose should we use, and can we use this daily in cats? What about in cats with chronic kidney failure? In this podcast, we discuss if transdermal gabapentin can be safely used in cats, and how to administer dose this capsule.

Long-term famotidine use in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

May 06, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of long-term famotidine in dogs. How many of you have seen patients that take famotidine for weeks, months, or even years? It certainly raises the question, what impact does such chronic use have on our patients? Is it even effective? So, Tolbert et al out of University of Tennessee wanted to evaluate this in a study entitled Repeated famotidine administration results in a diminished effect on intragastric pH...

Cardiomyopathies in cats with Dr. Meurs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

April 29, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at North Carolina State University, on feline cardiomyopathy and what's new, including the use of genetics to help diagnose the disease.

Pet owners' knowledge of and attitudes toward the judicious use of antimicrobials in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

April 22, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Laurel Redding, VMD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Penn Vet and Dr. Stephen Cole, VMD, MS, DACVM and Lecturer in Microbiology at Penn Vet on their recent study entitled Pet owners' knowledge of and attitudes toward the judicious use of antimicrobials for companion animals. Do pet owners trust it when it comes to dispensing antimicrobial therapy? Can cat owners even get the medications into their ...

The use of mirtazipine in cats with Dr. Jessica Quimby | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

April 15, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MB

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on the use of mirtazipine in cats. What dose should we use, and can we use this daily in cats? What about in cats with chronic kidney failure? In this podcast, we discuss if transdermal mirtazipine can be safely used in cats, and how to administer it.

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David Liss
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Travis Hornsby
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