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Beyond the BackEpisode 22 - Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Here Comes the SunThis episode is focused on another condition more common in exotics, usually reptiles. Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (formerly known as Metabolic Bone Disease) is a problem of proper calcium utilization. It's an interesting, and unfortunately common disease encountered in reptiles. Fortunately, it's preventable with proper lighting and nutritional supplements. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/be...2025-05-0643 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 21 - Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome: It Ain't Easy Bein' SmushyWe've talked about this one a lot, but here's the episode where we get into some of the details! The little smushy faced dogs, cats, and rabbits are adorable, but making the face to small creates concerns. Why? Listen and find out!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/beyond-the-back-podcast/PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BeyondtheBackPodcast2025-04-2242 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 20 - Fear Free: The Best Way to BeWe have a special guest with a great New Year's theme. We'll be talking to Andru from Fear Free. Fear Free is a company that helps provide training to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, receptionist, shelter employees, pet sitters, groomers and many more. The training they provide helps us all recognize signs of fear, stress and anxiety in the animals we serve and gives us methods to minimize that and make all the interactions less scary, and hopefully fun!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook...2024-12-3047 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 19 - Linear Foreign Bodies: Don't Pull That String!!!This is the special holiday episode! All the major holidays (Solstice, Christmas, Yule, Chanukah, Kwanzaa) have something in common: decorations that may involve ribbon or bows. These are terrible things for your pet to ingest. What if they do? We'll talk about prevention and treatment!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/beyond-the-back-podcast/PATREON: https://www.patreon.c...2024-12-2440 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 18 - Veterinary Social Work: You CAN Be Social at WorkThis episode we have a special guest who does a very important, but less well-known, job in the veterinary field. Colleen Tata is a Veterinary Social Worker. She helps clients, pets and the staff of the hospital as routine parts of the job. This is an up-and-coming area of veterinary medicine, and you'll love hearing what's involved and how a veterinary social worker may help you one day (if one hasn't already)!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)2024-12-1046 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 17 - Pancreatitis: Trim the Fat, But Don't Feed ItWe have a few holidays this week. The biggest is Thanksgiving, a celebration of the harvest. It's a religious holiday for Christians and Wiccans alike. We gather together and share the bounties in the fall. Food, drinks, the big game, family and friends. On Friday, we go after the huge sales or we celebrate Native American Heritage Day. All of these festivities involve food, which is why this is pancreatitis season in veterinary hospitals!For Native American Heritage Day, we here at the podcast would like to acknowledge the Suisunes tribe from where Dr. Corcoran...2024-11-2637 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 16 - Exotic Animal Veterinarians: Must Love PuzzlesLong awaited special guest Dr. Anna-Marie Ruoff chats with me about what it's like to be an exotic animal veterinarian. If you want to know what veterinarians go through to help your unusual pets, and how to find good vets for you scaly and feathery friends, listen in to our conversation!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/b...2024-11-1247 min
Beyond the BackSpecial Halloween Episode - Your Hair Will Stand on EndEnjoy this special Halloween Nerdy Deep Dive!!!!Trick-or-Treat!Support the show2024-10-3106 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 15 - Disaster Preparedness: Should I Stay or Should I Go?This episode we focus on how to prepare for disasters. If you need to evacuate or shelter-in-place, you need to care for all your family members. What can you do in advance to help keep your furry, feathery and scaly family members safe? We'll help with that! Whether hurricane, fire, tornado, earthquake, or other disaster, most of the planning stays the same. We can help you be ready!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider...2024-10-2945 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 14 - GI Stasis in Herbivores, Part Two: Keep Things Moving!This is part two of a 2-part episode on our little herbivore friends. Their anatomy and physiology is really cool and interesting, so you'll enjoy this episode even if you don't have one for a pet! GI stasis in rabbits, Guinea pigs, and chinchillas is a serious concern with many possible causes. In part two, we'll explain how to prevent stasis, what you can do at home, when to seek medical help, and what we will do.For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: B...2024-10-151h 03
Beyond the BackEpisode 13 - GI Stasis in Herbivores, Part One: Don't Sit Still!This is part one of a 2-part episode on our little herbivore friends. Their anatomy and physiology is really cool and interesting, so you'll enjoy this episode even if you don't have one for a pet! GI stasis in rabbits, Guinea pigs, and chinchillas is a serious concern with many possible causes. In part one, we'll explain how these animals are a bit different and how that creates digestive issues in the first place. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back...2024-10-011h 01
Beyond the BackEpisode 12 - Internal Medicine: It's What's on the Inside That CountsIn this episode, we speak to another specialist! Dr. Josh Elliott is an Internal Medicine Specialist who owns Sunstone Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Portland, Oregon. He'll be talking to us all about what an Internist does and when they would be the best choice to help you and your pet through a difficult medical problem. We'll also have a few fun stories along the journey!You can see more about him and his hospital at https://www.sunstonevets.com/For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share....2024-09-1744 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 11 - Fluids: Hydration Station Vet Med StyleIt's all about hydration! Being sick or injured can lead to rapid dehydration. Administering fluids is one of the most common treatments in veterinary medicine. If you have a pet for any length of time, it's very likely that you'll deal with fluids for that pet, so this episode will touch most pet parents. Learn all about how and why we give fluids, whether it's for your cat, dog, horse, ferret, or tortoise!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast...2024-09-031h 09
Beyond the BackEpisode 10 - Seizures: Shaking Things UpSeizures are one of the scariest looking things that you can see happen to your pet. There is a very helpless feeling that you experience when a seizure is happening. In this episode, we'll help you understand what a seizure is, how to deal with a seizure in your pet, and what the veterinary team will do to help when needed. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or b...2024-08-201h 12
Beyond the BackEpisode 9 - Behavior: Positively Charged MedicineThis episode, we talk with Dr. Chris Pachel, a veterinary behaviorist in Portland, Oregon. He is the owner of Animal Behavior Clinic (https://animalbehaviorclinic.net/), and a frequent public speaker on the subject of pet behavior. He'll be letting us into the world of veterinary behavior and telling us what a behaviorist can do to help your pet!For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: 2024-08-0653 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 8 - The Medical History: Speed Dating for Your Pet and VetThe medical history. ALL of those crazy questions. So much detail. Why are we so nosey? A good history is the first way we get to know you and your pet. It tells us a ton about how they are doing, and if they're sick, it helps narrow down the possible causes in a short time just by chatting. We then select better diagnostics, saving time and money so we can help your pet faster. The better we do at the history, the better we can help you give the best care for your friend. In this...2024-07-231h 12
Beyond the BackEpisode 7 - Rehabilitative Medicine: PT or not PT?This episode, we speak to Dr. Ilana Strubel. She focuses on rehabilitative therapy (veterinary physical therapy) in Pacifica CA at A Well Adjusted Pet. She'll tell us about therapeutic exercise, water treadmills, electrical stimulation therapy and more! Get a glimpse of what you'll hear us discuss on the clinic website: www.awelladjustedpet.com. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.co...2024-07-091h 09
Beyond the BackEpisode 6 - Heat Stroke: Your Hot Dog Should be a Chilly DogHeat stroke sucks!In this episode we'll talk about why. We cover what happens to the body when it overheats, recognizing and preventing heat related emergencies in your pet (dog, cat, chinchilla, tortoise, whatever!). We also teach you to start first aid at home and what to expect from treatment. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/b...2024-06-251h 05
Beyond the BackEpisode 5 - Allergic Reactions: Getting Puffy from PollinatorsIn this episode we'll use bee stings in dogs as a model for discussing Type 1 hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. Don't worry, we discuss lots of other species as well! For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/beyond-the-back-podcast/PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BeyondtheBackPodcastand visit our website to learn more about your hosts:www.beyondthebackpodcast.c...2024-06-1154 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 4 - Ultrasound: Scan it 'til it MegahertzIn this episode, Heather and Mike explore ultrasound. You've probably seen ultrasound used to look at a fetus either IRL or on your favorite TV show, but it can do so much more than that. Learn how useful it is, how it tells us different things form radiographs, and why it requires a funny haircut (don't worry, fur grows back).For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share.Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining...2024-05-281h 04
Beyond the BackEpisode 3 - Acupuncture: Get to the PointThis week we're talking to a special guest: Dr. Jen Lally from Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Martinez CA. She's a veterinarian who is certified in acupuncture. She also happens to do regular acupuncture on my dog, Maya. She'll tell us all about acupuncture for animals, how veterinarians get certified for acupuncture and we have a few fun tangents (of course).Links promised in the episode:https://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/find-therapisthttps://alumni.chiu.edu/https://aaova.wildapricot.org/Find-a-Veterinary-AcupuncturistFor most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information...2024-05-141h 01
Beyond the BackEpisode 2 - Radiographs: Not So Black and WhiteToday, we'll be talking about X-rays! What are they, why do we take them? What does your pet experience when they're getting radiographs? What are the limitations of what we learn from them? We enjoyed recording this one and we hope you enjoy the episode and learn at the same time. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share. Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/b...2024-04-3036 min
Beyond the BackEpisode 1 - Why We Do the Sweet Things We DoIn this first episode, we'll dive into some of the reasons we have the treatment area in the first place. There are several good reasons why we don't just do everything in the exam room, and a lot of these are because of your pet's comfort. Enjoy this premiere episode. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share. Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcastFacebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook)Please consider supporting the podcast with merch or by joining the Patreon: MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/b...2024-04-1643 minBeyond the BackPromoComing soon! A new podcast by veterinary staff to entertain and educate (edutain?) pet parents!Support the show2024-02-2600 min