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VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsApproach to the HBC patient for veterinary technicians | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) of VETgirl reviews approach to the hit-by-car trauma patients for veterinary technicians! What do you need to assess? How do you triage the HBC patient? Learn it here!2020-11-0223 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat role does SAA play in equine inflammation? | Dr. Nicola Pusterla | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on serum amyloid a (SAA) in horses as a marker of acute inflammation in horses. When should equine veterinarians be considering the point-of-care use of SAA in horses, and how can they use SAA to monitor response to treatment? Is it affected by NSAIDs or steroids? Learn it in this VETgirl equine veterinary podcast!2020-10-2837 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsTreating canine osteoarthritis with Dr. Kristin Kirby Shaw | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kristin Kirby Shaw DACVS, PhD, DACVSMR on how we veterinary professionals can treat canine osteoarthritis. What are the earliest signs of pain to look for in our canine patients? What are signs of pain that pet owners often overlook or don't see as a sign of pain? What type of pain control in dogs should be using for analgesia and to reduce inflammation, and why is a multi-modal approach so important for managing osteoarthritis? Learn it with this VETgirl podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis.2020-09-2825 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsManagement of osteoarthritis and chronic pain in our veterinary patients with Dr. Steven Budsberg | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Steven Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS, a Full Professor at University of Georgia (Go, Dawgs!) on the management of osteoarthritis and chronic pain in our veterinary patients. Tune into this VETgirl podcast to learn how common osteoarthritis (OA) is in dogs and cats, how their presentation, progression and treatment is different between cats and dogs, and what the role that inflammation plays in OA. Also, learn why you shouldn't be hesitant on implementing NSAIDs in your OA patients, as pain control is so important - especially in our geriatric population...2020-08-1433 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsRunning on Fumes and Adjusting for the Long Race | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastIn this VETgirl veterinary continuing education blog, Jeannine Moga, LSW, Chief Happiness Officer of VETgirl, reviews how we can prepare for the "long race" and survive everything right now. If you feeling like you're running on fumes, learn how to adjust for the long race in this VETgirl podcast blog.2020-06-0506 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsThe use of apomorphine for gastric foreign body removal | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl podcast, we review the use of apomorphine as an emetic for treating gastric foreign body ingestions. In full disclosure, VETgirl loves to puke stuff, so keep that in mind. Apomorphine, a commonly used emetic agent in dogs, is generally a very safe, effective (>90%) emetic used for the poisoned patient. BTW, we don't use it much in cats because our feline friends have fewer dopaminergic receptors in the area of the brain responsible for apomorphine's ability to induce nausea and vomiting. For kitties we prefer to use the alpha-2's such as dexmedetomidine, but that's another podcast...2020-05-0410 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHandling the anxiety of COVID-19 with Jeannine Moga, LSW | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl's Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, clinical veterinary social worker, discusses veterinary professionals should handle the anxiety and stress of COVID19.2020-04-2927 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsGoing Needle-Free in Veterinary Medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) on what it means to go needle-free in veterinary medicine. If you're not using needle-free extension sets or needle-free valves in your clinic, tune in! In this VETgirl podcast, learn what the different types of needle-free valves are, and what the clinical benefits are of these needle-free sets.2020-04-2710 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsBloodwork cheatsheet for veterinary technicians | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) of VETgirl reviews a blood work “cheatsheat” for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. As veterinary staff are typically running the clinical pathology machines, they must be aware of key abnormalities and how to interpret them (and know when to promptly notify the doctor!).2020-04-2008 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsAll things neurology with Dr. Zachary Niman | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Zachary Niman, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) from MedVet on all things neurology. What's the classic signalment of an idiopathic epileptic cat or dog? How do I localize that lesion in the ataxic patient? Learn it here in this VETgirl podcast!2020-04-1332 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIncidence of bacteriuria in cats with urethral obstruction | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the incidence of bacteriuria in cats with urethral obstructions (UO). Unfortunately UOs are both a common and potentially life-threatening condition in our feline patients. The fundamental treatment principles for feline UOs include relieving the obstruction via urethral catheterization, immediate stabilization of electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities, cardiovascular stabilization, providing adequate post-obstruction care, and of course instituting preventative measures for the future (Cooper). One of the more controversial aspects of management is the routine use of antimicrobial therapy, and as you all know, we are fierce advocates for antimicrobial stewardship here at...2020-03-3007 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsA veterinary technician's role in CPR in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn 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.2020-03-1613 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsUrinary tract infections caused by Candida in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn 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 always causes just a bit of a head scratch! Why did my patient get a yeast UTI? Is this a sign of something more serious? Do I...2020-02-2407 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsEmpathy in veterinary medicine with Jeannine Moga | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn 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.2019-12-0229 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsThe stigma of mental health in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn 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?2019-11-0423 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntravenous catheter updates in veterinary medicine with Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we're excited to have Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS discuss what's new in veterinary medicine with intravenous catheters. We use them all the time but is there anything we need to change when putting them into our veterinary patients? We're excited to welcome Amy to our VETgirl team!2019-04-0820 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntravenous catheter updates in veterinary medicine with Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we're excited to have Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS discuss what's new in veterinary medicine with intravenous catheters. We use them all the time but is there anything we need to change when putting them into our veterinary patients? We're excited to welcome Amy to our VETgirl team!2019-04-0820 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow to be a more efficient veterinarian | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review how to be a more efficient veterinarian. The more efficient you can be, the better your work life balance. In VETgirl's opinion, live by these 5 rules:2019-04-0106 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow to be a more efficient veterinarian | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review how to be a more efficient veterinarian. The more efficient you can be, the better your work life balance. In VETgirl's opinion, live by these 5 rules:2019-04-0106 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsEffect of client complaints on veterinary internists | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the effect of client complains on veterinary internists. And let's be real here. This podcast doesn't just apply to veterinary internists. It applies to everyone single one of us in the field of veterinary medicine. This is a subject near and dear to VETgirl's heart, as wellness, self care and our emotional wellbeing as veterinary professionals is really important to us. That's why we hired Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, as our Chief Happiness Officer in 2019.2019-03-1110 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsEffect of client complaints on veterinary internists | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the effect of client complains on veterinary internists. And let's be real here. This podcast doesn't just apply to veterinary internists. It applies to everyone single one of us in the field of veterinary medicine. This is a subject near and dear to VETgirl's heart, as wellness, self care and our emotional wellbeing as veterinary professionals is really important to us. That's why we hired Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, as our Chief Happiness Officer in 2019.2019-03-1110 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsCanine Leptospirosis: What's new? | Dr. Sharon Grayzel | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Sharon Grayzel, DVM, MPH, DACVPM about canine leptospirosis. What's new? Is it that "classic" icteric, azotemic farm dog that comes down with lepto now? Or is it the smaller, 15 pound terrier that gets it? How prevalent is it and what do we do about this zoonotic disease? What's the best way to test for it? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!2018-10-0121 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsCanine Leptospirosis: What's new? | Dr. Sharon Grayzel | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Sharon Grayzel, DVM, MPH, DACVPM about canine leptospirosis. What's new? Is it that "classic" icteric, azotemic farm dog that comes down with lepto now? Or is it the smaller, 15 pound terrier that gets it? How prevalent is it and what do we do about this zoonotic disease? What's the best way to test for it? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!2018-10-0121 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsLyme disease in dogs | Dr. Richard Marconi, PhD | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Richard T. Marconi, PhD about canine Lyme disease. Are we seeing an increased prevalence of tick spread and Lyme disease? What can we as veterinary professionals be doing about it in terms of recognition and prevention (e.g., preventative and vaccination)? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!2018-09-0323 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsLyme disease in dogs | Dr. Richard Marconi, PhD | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Richard T. Marconi, PhD about canine Lyme disease. Are we seeing an increased prevalence of tick spread and Lyme disease? What can we as veterinary professionals be doing about it in terms of recognition and prevention (e.g., preventative and vaccination)? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast!2018-09-0323 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you should have learned at Hill's Global Symposium 2018: PART 2 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education Part 2 podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT review what you should have learned if you didn't go to the Hill's Global Symposium 2018 (HGS2018) this year. From improving our pet owner compliance, to avoiding common myths about geriatric nutrition, to social media and Dr. Google, find out more in this VETgirl podcast. Better yet, get over 30+ hours of free, RACE-approved CE by viewing the HGS2018 here, thanks to Clinician's Brief. Check out last week for Part 1!2018-08-2720 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you should have learned at Hill's Global Symposium 2018: PART 2 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education Part 2 podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT review what you should have learned if you didn't go to the Hill's Global Symposium 2018 (HGS2018) this year. From improving our pet owner compliance, to avoiding common myths about geriatric nutrition, to social media and Dr. Google, find out more in this VETgirl podcast. Better yet, get over 30+ hours of free, RACE-approved CE by viewing the HGS2018 here, thanks to Clinician's Brief. Check out last week for Part 1!2018-08-2720 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you should have learned at Hill's Global Symposium 2018 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT review what you should have learned if you didn't go to the Hill's Global Symposium 2018 (HGS2018) this year. From advances and updates in nutritional management of chronic kidney disease, to diabetes mellitus updates, to refreshing your brain on Vitamin D and RAS, find out more in this VETgirl podcast. Better yet, get over 30+ hours of free, RACE-approved CE by viewing the HGS2018 here, thanks to Clinician's Brief. Tune in next week for Part II!2018-08-2021 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you should have learned at Hill's Global Symposium 2018 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT review what you should have learned if you didn't go to the Hill's Global Symposium 2018 (HGS2018) this year. From advances and updates in nutritional management of chronic kidney disease, to diabetes mellitus updates, to refreshing your brain on Vitamin D and RAS, find out more in this VETgirl podcast. Better yet, get over 30+ hours of free, RACE-approved CE by viewing the HGS2018 here, thanks to Clinician's Brief. Tune in next week for Part II!2018-08-2021 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat's new with Canine Influenza? | Dr. Annette Litster | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Annette Litster, BVSc, MACVSc Senior Veterinary Specialist at Zoetis, on Canine Influenza (CIV) H3N2 and H3N8. Learn what clinical signs are seen with CIV, and how to diagnose it (e.g., serology vs. PCR). Learn if your canine patient population should be vaccinated for it, and if this vaccine is for just "social dogs." This VETgirl is brought to you, thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, makers of Vanguard CIV H3N2/H3N8 bivalent vaccine.2018-08-0627 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat's new with Canine Influenza? | Dr. Annette Litster | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Annette Litster, BVSc, MACVSc Senior Veterinary Specialist at Zoetis, on Canine Influenza (CIV) H3N2 and H3N8. Learn what clinical signs are seen with CIV, and how to diagnose it (e.g., serology vs. PCR). Learn if your canine patient population should be vaccinated for it, and if this vaccine is for just "social dogs." This VETgirl is brought to you, thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, makers of Vanguard CIV H3N2/H3N8 bivalent vaccine.2018-08-0627 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIV fat accelerates clot formation and induces hemolysis in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Erica Behling-Kelly, DVM, PhD, DACVP from Cornell University, on her recent publication entitled "A commercial soy‐based phospholipid emulsion accelerates clot formation in normal canine whole blood and induces hemolysis in whole blood from normal and dogs with inflammatory leukograms." Does the use of lipid in the form of total parenteral nutrition (TPN), partial parenteral nutrition (PPN), or intravenous lipid emulsion (20%) potentially cause detrimental adverse effects in dogs - particularly those with inflammation - when used? Check out this VETgirl podcast to learn more!2018-07-2315 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIV fat accelerates clot formation and induces hemolysis in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Erica Behling-Kelly, DVM, PhD, DACVP from Cornell University, on her recent publication entitled "A commercial soy‐based phospholipid emulsion accelerates clot formation in normal canine whole blood and induces hemolysis in whole blood from normal and dogs with inflammatory leukograms." Does the use of lipid in the form of total parenteral nutrition (TPN), partial parenteral nutrition (PPN), or intravenous lipid emulsion (20%) potentially cause detrimental adverse effects in dogs - particularly those with inflammation - when used? Check out this VETgirl podcast to learn more!2018-07-2315 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsOutcome in dogs with uroabdomen | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review uroabdomen in dogs. We've also talked about how to diagnose uroabdomen in a previous VETgirl blog here.2018-07-0209 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsOutcome in dogs with uroabdomen | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review uroabdomen in dogs. We've also talked about how to diagnose uroabdomen in a previous VETgirl blog here.2018-07-0209 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntervertebral disc disease in Pekingese dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the characteristics and risk factors for intervertebral disk extrusions (IVDE) in Pekingese dogs. If you're about to see a Pekingese dog with back pain, check out this VETgirl podcast to learn what you need to know about in this breed of dog.2018-06-1808 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntervertebral disc disease in Pekingese dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the characteristics and risk factors for intervertebral disk extrusions (IVDE) in Pekingese dogs. If you're about to see a Pekingese dog with back pain, check out this VETgirl podcast to learn what you need to know about in this breed of dog.2018-06-1808 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsDiagnostic approach to hypoalbuminemia | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, board certified emergency and critical care specialist and co-founder of VETgirl, reviews the diagnostic approach to hypoalbuminemia in dogs and cats. Hypoalbuminemia is a common problem seen by the small animal veterinarian. It is important to understand that albumin is the major determinant of oncotic pressure (i.e., otherwise known as colloidal osmotic pressure or "COP"). This pressure is the main force that holds fluid within the vascular space.2018-04-0908 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsDiagnostic approach to hypoalbuminemia | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, board certified emergency and critical care specialist and co-founder of VETgirl, reviews the diagnostic approach to hypoalbuminemia in dogs and cats. Hypoalbuminemia is a common problem seen by the small animal veterinarian. It is important to understand that albumin is the major determinant of oncotic pressure (i.e., otherwise known as colloidal osmotic pressure or "COP"). This pressure is the main force that holds fluid within the vascular space.2018-04-0908 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow hyperglycemic are you? Clinical approach to the Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Patient (HHS) - Part 2 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl Co-Founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews part 2 of treatment of the endocrine emergency in dogs and cats: hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS). In the previous VETgirl podcast on HHS, we reviewed the subtle differences of patients with HHS as compared to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), HHS criteria, and common clinical signs.2018-03-2608 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow hyperglycemic are you? Clinical approach to the Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Patient (HHS) - Part 2 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl Co-Founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews part 2 of treatment of the endocrine emergency in dogs and cats: hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS). In the previous VETgirl podcast on HHS, we reviewed the subtle differences of patients with HHS as compared to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), HHS criteria, and common clinical signs.2018-03-2608 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow hyperglycemic are you? Clinical approach to the Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Patient (HHS) - Part 1 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl Co-Founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) in dogs and cats.2018-03-1906 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHow hyperglycemic are you? Clinical approach to the Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Patient (HHS) - Part 1 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, VETgirl Co-Founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) in dogs and cats.2018-03-1906 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsFinancial pearls with White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle, MD, FACEP | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review Dr. Jim Dahle, MD, FACEP of White Coat Investor. VETgirl has to admit: we're addicted to his podcasts (for iOs or Android). In this podcast, we interview him on how to tackle the debt-to-income ratio in veterinary medicine, whether you should consider buying a small business or starting a corporation, how to live like a broke resident, how to set up a backdoor ROTH IRA, and whether or not you should charge to that credit card versus max out your employer's 401K match! Tune in to get financially savvy!2018-03-0527 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsFinancial pearls with White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle, MD, FACEP | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review Dr. Jim Dahle, MD, FACEP of White Coat Investor. VETgirl has to admit: we're addicted to his podcasts (for iOs or Android). In this podcast, we interview him on how to tackle the debt-to-income ratio in veterinary medicine, whether you should consider buying a small business or starting a corporation, how to live like a broke resident, how to set up a backdoor ROTH IRA, and whether or not you should charge to that credit card versus max out your employer's 401K match! Tune in to get financially savvy!2018-03-0527 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsDystocia and Reproductive Emergencies in Dogs and Cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC (VETgirl, COO) discusses common reproductive emergencies.2018-02-1913 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsDystocia and Reproductive Emergencies in Dogs and Cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC (VETgirl, COO) discusses common reproductive emergencies.2018-02-1913 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsAn interview with a forensic veterinarian | Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM (VETgirl's internmate from the MSPCA-Angell Memorial Animal Hospital). She's an animal welfare expert and the President of Forensic Veterinary Investigations, LLC. Many in the veterinary profession may not be aware of this job opportunity, which poses a unique way of protecting animals!2017-12-0418 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsAn interview with a forensic veterinarian | Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM (VETgirl's internmate from the MSPCA-Angell Memorial Animal Hospital). She's an animal welfare expert and the President of Forensic Veterinary Investigations, LLC. Many in the veterinary profession may not be aware of this job opportunity, which poses a unique way of protecting animals!2017-12-0418 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsProspective study on the use of hydrogen peroxide as an emetic agent in dogs | Dr. Alicia Niedzwecki | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Alicia Niedzwecki, DACVECC, on a recent study that she performed entitled Effect of oral 3% hydrogen peroxide used as an emetic on the gastroduodenal mucosa of healthy dogs. In this study, Dr. Niedzwecki performed a prospective study aimed to investigate the effects of 3% hydrogen peroxide on the gastrointestinal mucosa in healthy dogs when ingested in amounts we routinely use for emesis induction. What'd they find? Maybe we shouldn't be using hydrogen peroxide in our veterinary poisoned canine patients after all, as evidence of esophagitis, gastritis and gastric ulceration can be...2017-09-0411 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsProspective study on the use of hydrogen peroxide as an emetic agent in dogs | Dr. Alicia Niedzwecki | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Alicia Niedzwecki, DACVECC, on a recent study that she performed entitled Effect of oral 3% hydrogen peroxide used as an emetic on the gastroduodenal mucosa of healthy dogs. In this study, Dr. Niedzwecki performed a prospective study aimed to investigate the effects of 3% hydrogen peroxide on the gastrointestinal mucosa in healthy dogs when ingested in amounts we routinely use for emesis induction. What'd they find? Maybe we shouldn't be using hydrogen peroxide in our veterinary poisoned canine patients after all, as evidence of esophagitis, gastritis and gastric ulceration can be...2017-09-0411 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhy you should stop your veterinary career and have kids now! | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, CEO of VETgirl, discusses her personal struggle with infertility and why you need to stop your veterinary career to have kids now...2017-07-1008 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhy you should stop your veterinary career and have kids now! | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, CEO of VETgirl, discusses her personal struggle with infertility and why you need to stop your veterinary career to have kids now...2017-07-1008 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about food allergies and food trials | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kacie Blessing, DACVD, of the Animal Dermatology Clinics on food allergies in veterinary medicine. What type of diet should we use, and for how long? When's the best season or timing to test a dog? How do we differentiate atopy from food allergies? Get your dermatology on with this VETgirl podcast!2017-03-2720 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about food allergies and food trials | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kacie Blessing, DACVD, of the Animal Dermatology Clinics on food allergies in veterinary medicine. What type of diet should we use, and for how long? When's the best season or timing to test a dog? How do we differentiate atopy from food allergies? Get your dermatology on with this VETgirl podcast!2017-03-2720 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsLyme nephritis: State of the Art Review | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIf you've practiced where VETgirl has, you'd hate Lyme disease as much as we do. Having practiced in all the tick-infested states (e.g., NJ, NY, MA, MN, PA, etc.), I've seen a lot of Lyme disease. That said, only a small subset of Lyme positive dogs (1-2%) go onto develop severe, life-threatening complications from Lyme disease - the dreaded Lyme nephritis. So, in today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we'll discuss this rare complication: Lyme nephritis.2017-03-2013 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsLyme nephritis: State of the Art Review | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIf you've practiced where VETgirl has, you'd hate Lyme disease as much as we do. Having practiced in all the tick-infested states (e.g., NJ, NY, MA, MN, PA, etc.), I've seen a lot of Lyme disease. That said, only a small subset of Lyme positive dogs (1-2%) go onto develop severe, life-threatening complications from Lyme disease - the dreaded Lyme nephritis. So, in today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we'll discuss this rare complication: Lyme nephritis.2017-03-2013 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsSpeed rounds on everything veterinary neurology! | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier-Anderson, DACVIM (Neurology) from Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota. In this veterinary podcast, she reviews everything you need to know about veterinary neurology including localization of disease, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs, and the use of anticonvulsants in dogs with epilepsy. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!2017-03-1325 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsSpeed rounds on everything veterinary neurology! | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier-Anderson, DACVIM (Neurology) from Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota. In this veterinary podcast, she reviews everything you need to know about veterinary neurology including localization of disease, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs, and the use of anticonvulsants in dogs with epilepsy. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!2017-03-1325 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about veterinary radiation therapy | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Siobhan Haney, VMD, MS, DACVR (RO), a radiation oncologist from Hope Veterinary Specialists on radiation therapy. What types of neoplasia respond the best to radiation therapy (RT). Should we use traditional RT or consider Cyberknife or stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) in veterinary medicine? This may be a new option for osteosarcoma, brain tumors, etc. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!2017-03-0621 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about veterinary radiation therapy | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Siobhan Haney, VMD, MS, DACVR (RO), a radiation oncologist from Hope Veterinary Specialists on radiation therapy. What types of neoplasia respond the best to radiation therapy (RT). Should we use traditional RT or consider Cyberknife or stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) in veterinary medicine? This may be a new option for osteosarcoma, brain tumors, etc. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!2017-03-0621 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIs Feline Herpes the gift that keeps on giving? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast sponsored by Aventix, Dr. Shelby Reinstein discusses Feline Herpes Virus (FHV). FHV is a very common cause of upper respiratory tract disease in cats, and is THE MOST common cause of surface ocular disease. Kittens which suffer from the initial viral exposure are often quite sick with both upper respiratory infections (URI) and ocular signs. These kittens can have significant fever, decreased appetites, and secondary bacterial infections may ensue. Adult cats, however, usually have a more mild form of the disease, as the virus is reactivating from its dormant state. Given the...2017-02-2015 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIs Feline Herpes the gift that keeps on giving? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast sponsored by Aventix, Dr. Shelby Reinstein discusses Feline Herpes Virus (FHV). FHV is a very common cause of upper respiratory tract disease in cats, and is THE MOST common cause of surface ocular disease. Kittens which suffer from the initial viral exposure are often quite sick with both upper respiratory infections (URI) and ocular signs. These kittens can have significant fever, decreased appetites, and secondary bacterial infections may ensue. Adult cats, however, usually have a more mild form of the disease, as the virus is reactivating from its dormant state. Given the...2017-02-2015 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWellness for veterinarians | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the importance of wellness for veterinary professionals. Why is it that we care for our veterinary patients so well and constantly advocate for their quality of life, but have poor self care? Due to the growing prevalence of suicide in veterinary medicine, we wanted to review a recent study that was published in JAVMA in October 2015 on the importance of wellness for veterinarians. Make sure you've also checked out our other podcast on “Risk factors for suicide, attitudes toward mental illness, and practice-related stressors among US veterinarians,” along...2016-08-0810 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWellness for veterinarians | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the importance of wellness for veterinary professionals. Why is it that we care for our veterinary patients so well and constantly advocate for their quality of life, but have poor self care? Due to the growing prevalence of suicide in veterinary medicine, we wanted to review a recent study that was published in JAVMA in October 2015 on the importance of wellness for veterinarians. Make sure you've also checked out our other podcast on “Risk factors for suicide, attitudes toward mental illness, and practice-related stressors among US veterinarians,” along...2016-08-0810 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsReal-Life-Rounds Podcast: How to perform a splenectomy | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Steve Mehler, DACVS, reviews how to perform a splenectomy in dogs and cats. Not sure of the approach? Want some tips on how to manage a hemoabdomen surgically without getting it all over your surgical field? What type of suture should you use? Tune into this 30 minute podcast to learn it! Please note that this podcast is a modification from our Real-Life Rounds, so you won't be able to see the videos. Interested in seeing it? Join VETgirl ELITE and get access to our podcasts, webinars, Real-Life Rounds, videos and more!2016-06-2047 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsReal-Life-Rounds Podcast: How to perform a splenectomy | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Steve Mehler, DACVS, reviews how to perform a splenectomy in dogs and cats. Not sure of the approach? Want some tips on how to manage a hemoabdomen surgically without getting it all over your surgical field? What type of suture should you use? Tune into this 30 minute podcast to learn it! Please note that this podcast is a modification from our Real-Life Rounds, so you won't be able to see the videos. Interested in seeing it? Join VETgirl ELITE and get access to our podcasts, webinars, Real-Life Rounds, videos and more!2016-06-2047 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhy is our veterinary profession so at risk for suicide | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the important topic of the prevalence of suicide in our field. Why do veterinarians and veterinary technicians have a higher rate of suicide as compared to other fields? In a recent publication in JAVMA by Nett et al, they review the field of mental health and wellness in the veterinary profession. This is an area receiving some much-needed attention recently, due to the occurrence of some widely publicized suicides amongst veterinary professionals during the last few years. (BTW, you can check out our free VETgirl webinar on suicide by Jeannine...2016-05-1611 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhy is our veterinary profession so at risk for suicide | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the important topic of the prevalence of suicide in our field. Why do veterinarians and veterinary technicians have a higher rate of suicide as compared to other fields? In a recent publication in JAVMA by Nett et al, they review the field of mental health and wellness in the veterinary profession. This is an area receiving some much-needed attention recently, due to the occurrence of some widely publicized suicides amongst veterinary professionals during the last few years. (BTW, you can check out our free VETgirl webinar on suicide by Jeannine...2016-05-1611 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHetastarch and the concern for Acute Kidney Injury with Dr. Galina Hayes | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Galina Hayes, PhD, DVM, DACVECC, DACVS (Hello, letters!), Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. In her recent retrospective study performed at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, she evaluated the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and death following hydroxyethyl starch (HES 10% 250/0.5/5:1) administration in dogs (2007-2010). In this retrospective study, the authors evaluated 180 dogs receiving HES compared to 242 random dogs receiving just IV fluids. This is the first veterinary paper evaluating the risk of AKI with HES administration; however, be aware...2016-05-0217 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsHetastarch and the concern for Acute Kidney Injury with Dr. Galina Hayes | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Galina Hayes, PhD, DVM, DACVECC, DACVS (Hello, letters!), Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. In her recent retrospective study performed at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, she evaluated the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and death following hydroxyethyl starch (HES 10% 250/0.5/5:1) administration in dogs (2007-2010). In this retrospective study, the authors evaluated 180 dogs receiving HES compared to 242 random dogs receiving just IV fluids. This is the first veterinary paper evaluating the risk of AKI with HES administration; however, be aware...2016-05-0217 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsThe effect of antivenom on hospitalization duration andamp; treatment in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the use of antivenom in dogs. Is it worth the $500/bottle? How many bottles should we use? Is it necessary in all cases? So, we interview Dr. Daniel Foy, DACVIM, DACVECC, who published a study called "Retrospective evaluation of the effect of antivenom administration on hospitalization duration and treatment cost for dogs envenomated by Crotalus viridis: 113 dogs (2004-;2012)." This was a retrospective study looking at a large case population (over 100 dogs) who were envenomated with Crotalus viridis, or more commonly known as the prairie rattlesnake (which isn't as bad as other...2016-04-1813 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsThe effect of antivenom on hospitalization duration andamp; treatment in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we review the use of antivenom in dogs. Is it worth the $500/bottle? How many bottles should we use? Is it necessary in all cases? So, we interview Dr. Daniel Foy, DACVIM, DACVECC, who published a study called "Retrospective evaluation of the effect of antivenom administration on hospitalization duration and treatment cost for dogs envenomated by Crotalus viridis: 113 dogs (2004-;2012)." This was a retrospective study looking at a large case population (over 100 dogs) who were envenomated with Crotalus viridis, or more commonly known as the prairie rattlesnake (which isn't as bad as other...2016-04-1813 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsVETgirl Real-Life Rounds - The use of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education Real-Life Rounds podcast, we review the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) in veterinary medicine. Should we veterinarians be using it with every poisoning or toxicology case? Listen to find out more!2016-02-2232 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsVETgirl Real-Life Rounds - The use of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education Real-Life Rounds podcast, we review the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) in veterinary medicine. Should we veterinarians be using it with every poisoning or toxicology case? Listen to find out more!2016-02-2232 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsAcute liver failure in dogs andamp; cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary CE blog podcast, we interview Dr. Allison Sande, DACVIM, DACVECC on her JVECC publication on acute liver failure in dogs and cats. What are the underlying causes of acute hepatic necrosis in dogs and cats, and what is the overall treatment and prognosis? Learn more in this VETgirl podcast!2015-09-1419 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsAcute liver failure in dogs andamp; cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl online veterinary CE blog podcast, we interview Dr. Allison Sande, DACVIM, DACVECC on her JVECC publication on acute liver failure in dogs and cats. What are the underlying causes of acute hepatic necrosis in dogs and cats, and what is the overall treatment and prognosis? Learn more in this VETgirl podcast!2015-09-1419 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat's new with canine parvovirus? | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastIn this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Lauren Sullivan, DACVECC, an Assistant Clinical Professor at CSU. She reviews this common infectious disease affecting immunocomprised, poorly vaccinated puppies, and discusses etiology, clinical signs, treatment, and some new updates in veterinary medicine. In a recent study at CSU, the use of outpatient therapy with canine parvovirus can still yield a good prognosis. Check out this VETgirl podcast for more information and get your street medicine on!2015-08-1042 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat's new with canine parvovirus? | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastIn this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Lauren Sullivan, DACVECC, an Assistant Clinical Professor at CSU. She reviews this common infectious disease affecting immunocomprised, poorly vaccinated puppies, and discusses etiology, clinical signs, treatment, and some new updates in veterinary medicine. In a recent study at CSU, the use of outpatient therapy with canine parvovirus can still yield a good prognosis. Check out this VETgirl podcast for more information and get your street medicine on!2015-08-1042 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsTiming of antibiotic administration in septic peritonitis | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl podcast, Dr. Lisa Powell, DACVECC reviews a study out of Tufts University assessing the time of antimicrobial administration in the treatment of septic peritonitis and overall survival. Does it matter when you reach for a vial of antibiotics in your emergent or critically ill patients? The goals of this study were to determine whether creation and implementation of a canine abdominal sepsis protocol decreased time to antimicrobial administration in dogs with septic peritonitis. What did this study find? Overall, the median time from diagnosis of septic peritonitis to antimicrobial administration was 6 hours in the preprotocol group (PRE...2015-07-1307 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsTiming of antibiotic administration in septic peritonitis | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl podcast, Dr. Lisa Powell, DACVECC reviews a study out of Tufts University assessing the time of antimicrobial administration in the treatment of septic peritonitis and overall survival. Does it matter when you reach for a vial of antibiotics in your emergent or critically ill patients? The goals of this study were to determine whether creation and implementation of a canine abdominal sepsis protocol decreased time to antimicrobial administration in dogs with septic peritonitis. What did this study find? Overall, the median time from diagnosis of septic peritonitis to antimicrobial administration was 6 hours in the preprotocol group (PRE...2015-07-1307 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsOutcome of dogs with PDA | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl podcast, we review patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and the long-term outcome. Should you be recommending your puppies for PDA closure? PDA is a congenital cardiac anomaly that allows for left-to-right shunting of blood from the descending aorta to the main pulmonary artery (in most cases). This results in volume overload to the left sided cardiac chambers, and ultimately, congestive heart failure, if left untreated. Left sided cardiac dimensions are usually significantly reduced following PDA closure and outcome is generally considered good in dogs but published data on long-term outcome is limited and factors affecting this outcome have...2015-06-2905 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsOutcome of dogs with PDA | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VETgirl podcast, we review patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and the long-term outcome. Should you be recommending your puppies for PDA closure? PDA is a congenital cardiac anomaly that allows for left-to-right shunting of blood from the descending aorta to the main pulmonary artery (in most cases). This results in volume overload to the left sided cardiac chambers, and ultimately, congestive heart failure, if left untreated. Left sided cardiac dimensions are usually significantly reduced following PDA closure and outcome is generally considered good in dogs but published data on long-term outcome is limited and factors affecting this outcome have...2015-06-2905 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about radiation oncology | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastIn 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!2015-04-2023 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsWhat you need to know about radiation oncology | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastIn 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!2015-04-2023 min
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsA review of testing for canine pancreatitis with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn 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 ultrasound readily available!2015-03-1606 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsA review of testing for canine pancreatitis with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn 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 ultrasound readily available!2015-03-1606 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsJournal Club Veterinary Literature Review with Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn 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!2015-02-2315 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsDoes LRS increase lactate levels? | Dr. Soren Boysen | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn 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, we review the differences between d- and l-lactate, and whether or not LRS should still be one of the favorite fluids of...2015-01-0511 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsCognitive Dysfunction in Dogs | Dr. Lisa Radosta| VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsToday'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 Activity/Anxiety/Aggression level changes.2014-11-1005 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsThe use of probiotics in cats | Dr. Craig Webb | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsToday's VetGirl podcast features Dr. Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM of Colorado State University, who discusses his research supported by Morris Animal Foundation on the use of probiotics in cats. Do probiotics survive the gastric acid, and should you be using veterinary probiotics versus what's over-the-counter? Do they play a role in gastrointestinal disease? Tune into this VetGirl podcast for more info!2014-08-2507 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsELISA Testing Food Antigens Diet Trial | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsToday's VetGirl podcast is on food trials. I'm particularly passionate about this podcast since my own pit bull just went on his first ever food trial. Not knowing anything about dermatology, I learned quite a bit from our VetGirl dermatology expert, Dr. Amy Haarstad. So, today's podcast is going to focus on food trials… and whether or not it's appropriate to use over the counter foods as dietary elimination trials!2014-08-1805 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsUsing glargine insulin for the treatment of DKA | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIn this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk reviews the use of intramuscular (IM) glargine insulin in cats for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). While we were always taught that you should only ever use regular insulin IM, this study may prove otherwise! So before you refer all your DKA cases away, pay heed to this VetGirl podcast!2014-04-0208 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsZinc oxide (AKA "Baby diaper rash cream") toxicity | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsHave a patient that just ate some baby diaper rash cream? (VetGirl's personal fav? Boudreaux's Baby Butt Paste). How worried should you be? This VetGirl podcast reviews zinc oxide toxicosis, and whether it's going to result in heavy metal toxicosis or not.2014-01-2003 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsBaclofen toxicity in dogs and cats| VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VetGirl podcast, we review baclofen toxicity, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant used commonly in human medicine. Unfortunately, ingestion by veterinary patients can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Clinical signs of baclofen toxicosis include severe dysphoria, agitation, profound sedation, bradycardia, hypoventilation, coma, and death. In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss common clinical signs when ingested by dogs and cats, treatment options, and prognosis.2013-09-0906 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntravenous Lipid Emulsion with Lidocaine Toxicity in Cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE), otherwise known as intravenous fat emulsion (IFE), in veterinary medicine. ILE has been documented now in both human and veterinary medicine as an antidote for fat-soluble drug toxicities such as macrocylic lactones (e.g., ivermectin, moxidectin), local anesthetics, baclofen, cholecalciferol, etc.). In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss how ILE works, what toxins it is effective for, and how to use this exciting antidote option.2013-09-0206 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsFertilizer poisoning: Commonly implicated, rarely toxic... | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn the next installment of “Your patient ate what?” VetGirl talks about fertilizer toxicosis. While most pet owners often blame clinical signs on fertilizers, they generally have a wide margin of safety. This VetGirl podcast reviews common components of fertilizers, clinical signs expected, and treatment options.2013-07-2904 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsFluorouracil (5-FU) poisoning in dogs: A deadly topical toxin | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsThis VETgirl podcast reviews the dangers of fluorouracil, also referred to as 5-FU. 5-FU is a topical chemotherapeutic agent commonly prescribed for human actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinomas. When accidentally ingested by dogs and cats, this topical cream can be life-threatening as it has a very narrow margin of safety. In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss toxicosis concerns including decontamination, clinical signs, treatment options, and prognosis. When in doubt, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) for life-saving advice 24/7 as needed!2013-07-1505 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsIntravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) with ivermectin toxicity in dogs : Getting the skinny on using fat! | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE), otherwise known as intravenous fat emulsion (IFE), in veterinary medicine. ILE has been documented in both human and veterinary medicine as a possible antidote for fat-soluble drug toxicities such as macrocylic lactones (e.g., ivermectin, moxidectin), local anesthetics, baclofen, cholecalciferol, etc.). In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss how ILE works, what toxins it is effective for, and how to use this exciting antidote option.2013-05-1805 minVETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education PodcastsSleep aid poisoning in dogs and cats | VetGirl Veterinary CE PodcastsIn this VetGirl podcast, we review the dangers of sleep aid poisoning in dogs and cats. Sleep aids, commonly used by pet owners, often have active ingredients that classify them as non-benzodiazepines. Due to the increased prevalence of sleep aids in human medicine, veterinarians are seeing an increased incidence of sleep aid toxicosis with drugs such as Ambien™ and Lunesta™. In this podcast, VetGirl evaluates the most common medications in this category, doses of concern, common clinical signs, treatment options, and overall prognosis.2013-05-0106 min