In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC discuss how to manage and treat the feline urethral obstruction patient. From rapidly identifying the hyperkalemic feline patient to stabilizing them with IV fluids and pharmacological intervention to unblocking them, tune in to learn more about the blocked cat ..read more

In today's VETgirl podcast, we talk with Randy Hall, a consultant and leadership expert who helps veterinary practices, as well as fortune 1000 businesses, become more productive and more successful and also helps them build teams that are happier and more engaged. Tune in to learn some of the biggest challenges veterinary practices are facing today, how to deal with the stress and burnout that seems to be more prevalent now, and what we can do to solve the staffing problem right now ..read more

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Samantha Cantor and Dave Shuey, LMSW, DMA on how to set healthy boundaries in veterinary medicine. As veterinary professionals, we often fail at this, resulting in poor work-life balance. Setting healthy boundaries figures prominently in the list of often-prescribed self-care practices. Veterinarians, with their compulsive desire to heal that crosses multiple species, are uniquely prone to not only losing control of what they let in or keep out of their lives, but also to the deeper loss of any sense of “lines of distinc ..read more

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Jeff Tinsley from the Animal Dermatology Clinic about how to diagnose and manage dogs with cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR). Skin and gastrointestinal (GI) issues are among the most common problems bringing dogs to the veterinary hospital-in fact, a recent clinic survey revealed that nearly 40% of dogs visit the veterinarian because of one of these two complaints-or in some cases both. Do you know what specific clinical signs and patient history typically suggest that you're dealing with a dog with adverse food reactions? What step-by-step dia ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Susan Little, DABVP on how to manage the chronic kidney disease (CKD) feline patient. When it comes to managing chronic renal disease long term, what do veterinary professionals need to know? From IRIS guidelines to monitoring proteinuria and hypertension, to implementing phosphate binders and nutritional support, to weight monitoring and increasing free water intake, what do you need to know as a veterinarian, veterinary technician or veterinary student? Tune in to learn how the details of management of CKD makes ..read more

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) on dentistry life hacks. If you're doing dental procedures, you'll want to tune in to learn the importance of using the right equipment and using it properly (from your clinic smart phone to properly holding dental instruments to save your hand grip!). She'll leave us some tips on how to get hands free dental radiographs to helping with post-operative dental pain while the patient is still anesthetized, to helping with pet owner compliance ..read more

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC discuss how technology can improve your veterinary life. What's new (or old) out there when it comes to technology that can make you more efficient in the veterinary setting? Tune in to learn more ..read more

In this VETgirl podcast, we talk to Dr. Kristen Zersen, DACVECC, Assistant Professor from Colorado State University on canine parvovirus. Tune in learn how common this infectious disease is, why we still see it, what the prognosis is, and what the mainstays of current canine parvovirus treatment are. More importantly, learn about the newest advancement, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA), for the treatment of parvovirus? Tune in to learn it with this VETgirl podcast ..read more

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Julie Liu on feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory condition seen in cats. As a general practitioner, how should you treat FCGS? What clinical signs and physical examination findings are associated with FCGS? Most importantly, learn how to treat feline chronic gingivostomatitis, including surgical intervention, analgesic therapy, and when to refer ..read more

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Sally Ryan, Founder of Veterinary Leadership Services on how to respond to abusive client behavior in the veterinary clinic. Veterinary teams deal with a lot of stress and demanding clients on a regular basis. Tune in as we define what constitutes abusive behavior, if we've seen an increase in disruptive or abusive client behavior over the years, what the signs are of escalating behavior, and most importantly, how to deal with it ..read more