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The IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 44: The Cavalier King Charles SpanielDrs. Marisa Brunetti and Andrew Heller host Dr. Anita Patel to continue the breed predisposition series about one of their favorites: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH the King Charles Spaniel. 2022-12-1525 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 43: Access to care in the veterinary worldDr. Andrew Heller interviews Dr. Miguel Ortiz, IndeVet and member of the Western Veterinary Conference board, about the access-to-care issue facing our industry.
Access to Veterinary Care Coalition Report :
https://pphe.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/avcc-report.pdf
AVMA Report on Economic Picture of Access to care in US
https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/14/javma.21.11.0486.xml
Association of demographics and veterinary care:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33466270/
Overview of Social Determinants that limit access to care:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/f...2022-12-0133 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 42: A fungi'd to Mushrooms with Rob Silver, DVMDr. Robert Silver, DVM of Real Mushrooms joins the pod to discuss how mushroom supplements can be used therapeutically in our canine species.
Check out Turkey Tail, Reishi, Lion's Mane, and Cordyceps.
CE credits can be earned here: https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/the-medicinal-magic-of-functional-mushrooms-yijn
2022-11-1544 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 41: Breed Predispositions - Golden RetrieversDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti embark on a new series about breed predispositions. First up: Golden Retrievers!2022-11-0133 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 40: Dr. Tara Bidgood with Project WAGDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti finalize interview Dr. Tara Bidgood from Zoetis to discuss Project WAG.
https://cloud.mc.zoetis.com/project-wag-landing-page-and-webform?utm_source=qr-code&utm_medium=fash-card&utm_campaign=project-wag/2022-10-1522 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 39: Uveitis AFDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti finalize their ophthalmology series with Dr. Casey Robinson. Check out these pearls of wisdom about uveitis. 2022-10-0133 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 38: Game changing new meds?Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti get together to discuss a few new therapies that have hit the market.
1. Zenalpha (dechra) - alpha 2 sedative
2. Spryng osteocushion (PetVivo)- joint injection
3. Zorbium (elanco)- transdermal buprenorphine2022-09-1525 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 37: ICYMI - A clinical recap of the AVMA ConventionIn case you missed the first AVMA convention after the COVID hiatus, Dr. Heller and his guests -- Amy Lloyd, VMD, Chaundra Schofield, VMD, and Kelly Dunham, DVM -- cherry pick some of the interesting tidbits they gathered from the lectures they attended in Philly.
Show notes:
Toxicity:
a. Don’t ever give cats hydrogen peroxide!!!! Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis/death. NO SAFE AT HOME REMEDY in cats.
b. Use dexdomitor 7mcg/kg IM to cause 81% of cats to puke. Hydromorphone SQ can also work 75% of the time. Xylazine less likely.
c. Ch...2022-09-0147 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 36: Corneas con CaseyDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue their ophthalmology series with Dr. Casey Robinson. Check out these pearls of wisdom about corneal disease. 2022-08-1644 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 35: Cats EyesDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue their ophthalmology series with Dr. Casey Robinson. Check out these pearls of wisdom about Feline ophthalmology.2022-08-0148 min
The IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 34: Casey Yes! (KCS)Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue their ophthalmology series with Dr. Casey Robinson. Check out these pearls of wisdom about keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and the lacrimal system.
Link to a diagnostic/treatment decision tree for KCS as referenced in the episode.
2022-07-0139 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 33: Glaucoma PearlsDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti introduce a new series: OPHTHO!!! Check out these pearls of wisdom about glaucoma with IndeVets' own Dr. Casey Robinson.2022-06-1546 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 32: A cumulative examIn this episode, Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti quiz the audience about the material they covered in the first 31 episodes of The IndeVets Happy Hour. Enjoy!
2022-05-1620 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 31: Feline PancreatitisDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti discuss their pearls of wisdom for diagnosing and treating feline pancreatitis. For canine pancreatitis, check out episode 30.
Veterinary Podcast2022-05-0122 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 30: Physical diseases induced by stressOn this episode of the IndeVets Happy Hour, Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti talk with special guest Dr. Joanne Lefebvre Connolly about how stress affects our patients. Dr. Connolly is a veterinarian and author who specializes in in-home end-of-life care and euthanasia, and has written several books including Animal Teachings 1 and Animal Teachings 2, which empower families and their pets to live better and also prepare for a peaceful and dignified passing.
http://www.hayleysangels.com/
2022-04-1526 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 29: Canine PancreatitisDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti discuss their pearls of wisdom for diagnosing and treating canine pancreatitis.
Experimental drug Fuzapladib discussed in the episode:
https://www.iskweb.co.jp/eng/products/animal_health.html2022-04-0122 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 28: What's new in '22? New drugs & new tests at our fingertips this year.On this episode of the IndeVets Happy Hour, Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti interview other members of the IndeVets clinical leadership team (Drs. Kelly Dunham, Amy Lloyd, and Anita Patel) about Solensia, Nu Q Vet Cancer Screening, and Canalevia. Plus a reprise on Clevor by Dr. Brunetti.
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2022-03-1525 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 27: How to maximize efficiency in medical record keepingOn this episode of the IndeVets Happy Hour, Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti interview Dr. Maria Botinas about best practices in medical record keeping. 2022-03-0226 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 26: A high ALP does not mean CushingsDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti get together on this episode of the IndeVets Happy Hour to discuss the pearls of Hyperadrenocorticism aka Cushing's Disease. 2022-02-1522 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 25: Ellen Loves CatsDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti get together for an IndeVets happy hour with a special guest, Dr. Ellen Bishai, to discuss the pearls of hyperthyroidism.2022-01-2537 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 24: HypothyroidismDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti get together over beers with a special guest, Dr. Amy Lloyd to discuss the pearls of hypothyroidism.
This episode is brought to you by Conshohocken Beer Company! 2022-01-1521 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 23: Marisa thinks everything has Addison'sDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti sit down to discuss "The Great Pretender", or more commonly known as Addison's (hypoadrenocorticism).
Check out their great pearls of when to suspect it, how to diagnose it, and then the best ways to treat it. 2022-01-0219 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 23: Marisa thinks everything has Addison'sDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti sit down to talk about Addison's disease. When should you suspect it? How do you diagnose it? How do you treat it? Just the pearls in their new endocrine series.
2022-01-0120 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 22: Vaccine Brands (Holiday Bonus episode)Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue with their final episode in their 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. In this episode, Dr. Brunetti breaks down the different brands of vaccines.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/
Zoetis –
Vanguard Line
Bivalent CIV
crLyme
Elanco –
Bronchi-Shield, Duramune,, Rabvac (1 and 3) – dogs
Fel-o-guard FVRCP (can also combine with FeLV and Chlamydia)
Fel-O-Vax, Rab Vac, - Cats
ULTRA ( Hybrid - FVRCP) –...2021-11-2506 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 21: The Vaccine Grab BagDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue with their 5th episode in their 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. In this episode, they discuss the miscellaneous issues of vaccination, including titers, common vaccine mistakes, exemptions, and certificates.
IndeVets Happy Hour is ranked #11 on the top Veterinary Podcasts Here.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/2021-11-1521 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 20: Feline Injection Site SarcomasDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue with their 4th episode in their 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. In this episode, they discuss feline injection site sarcomas.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/2021-11-0125 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 19: Feline Vaccination ProtocolsDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue with their 3rd episode in their 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. In this episode, they discuss the standard feline vaccines.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/2021-10-0119 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 18: Canine Vaccine ProtocolsDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue the 2nd episode in their 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. In this episode, they discuss the standard canine vaccines.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/2021-09-1539 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 17: An introduction to our new Vaccine Series: Who sets the standards?Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti begin a new 6 part series on the topic of vaccinology. Join them for a discussion as they lay the groundwork for what many veterinarians take for granted in their daily work.
AAHA Standards: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/
WSAVA Standards: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/2021-09-0120 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 16: Summer first aidDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti finish up the Hot Pet Summer series with a discussion about first aid for our pets. Things you can do to prepare for the most common emergencies of summer.
show notes:
Hibiclens solution
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) dose for dogs: 1mg/lb orally every 4-6h as needed
2021-08-1522 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 15: Atopic dermatitis.Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue the Hot Pet Summer series with a discussion about atopy, another disease process that is usually worse in the warmer months. They hit the causes, the work-up, the treatments that work, and the treatments that DON'T.2021-08-0124 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 14: Ectoparasites of summerDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue the Hot Pet Summer series with a discussion about pesky ectoparasites that infest, feed, and inflict disease on our pets (and on us). 2021-07-1527 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 13: Toxic plants of summerDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue the Hot Pet Summer series with a discussion about the most common toxic plants. 2021-07-0820 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 12: Part 2 of the Hot Pet Summer series: Noise PhobiaDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti talk about common noise phobias and how to deal with them.
Show notes:
Tiira & Lohi (2015) found that dogs with separation anxiety and noise phobia had less daily exercise compared to those that did not.
Through A Dog’s Ear™
Adaptil/Feliway - pheromone therapy
Thundershirts/Mutt muffs
2021-06-2221 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 11: Hot Pet Summer Series Part 1: HeatstrokeDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti introduce a new "summer series" with the first topic on heatstroke. 2021-06-1520 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 10: Making dogs (and cats) puke.Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti discuss a most delicious topic: inducing emesis. And there's a NEW DRUG out there to help us!
https://www.vetoquinolusa.com/clevor2021-06-0118 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 9: Sustainability in Vet MedDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti interview Dr. Yui Shapard about sustainability in the veterinary industry.
Show notes:
https://vetsustain.org
https://www.oie.int/en/home/
2021-05-1623 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 8: The Clinical InterviewDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti reveal their secret to uncovering a veterinarian's worthiness during the interview process. 2021-05-0419 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 7: Human resources & how to hire vetsJoin us for a more in depth understanding of what it takes to hire veterinarians in today's world. Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti interview the head of Human Resources at IndeVets, Gillian Florentine, for part 1 of the discussion. 2021-04-1528 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 6: Four key trends for animal hospitals in 2021Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti have a special guest this episode -- Michael Raphael, CEO of IndeVets, joins the happy hour to discuss the outlook for the veterinary industry coming out of the very precarious year of 2020.
Here is the link to his most recent article: https://indevets.com/blog/four-key-trends-for-animal-hospitals-in-2021/
2021-04-0130 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 5: Heartworm - changes to the protocolDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti welcome a special guest - Dr. Kelly Dunham - to discuss changes to the heartworm treatment protocol.
American Heartworm Society Guidelines
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources/american-heartworm-society-guidelines2021-03-1726 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 4: Antibiotic therapy and duration of treatmentDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti welcome 2 special guests - Drs. Chaundra Schofield and Amy Lloyd - to discuss treating common bacterial infections using antibiotics.
Article referenced in the show:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S109002331830460X?via%3Dihub2021-03-0132 minThe IndeVets Happy HourFeatured Episode: Common Extra Label Drug Usage in Vet MedDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti host the IndeVets Happy hour with 2 special guests - Drs. Chaundra Schofield and Amy Lloyd - to discuss when and how we can use drugs off label in our companion species. If you would like to be a part of the next happy hour or if you would like to write and tell us about other ELDU that you know about, please write to us at clinical@indevets.com.
2021-02-1533 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 2: The COVID-19 episodeDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti sit down and discuss the many ways COVID-19 has affected how vets have practiced over the past year. What it's done to, and for, the veterinary industry as a whole. And how it has affected the mental health of veterinarians. 2021-02-0222 minThe IndeVets Happy HourEpisode 1: Welcome to the IndeVets Happy HourDrs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti welcome you to their new podcast where they discuss the every day issues that general practice veterinarians deal with, both clinical and not so clinical in nature. We hope you enjoy being part of the conversation!2021-01-3112 min