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H5N1, Cats, & the Clinic: Separating Fact From Fear

The headlines have moved on from H5N1, but the virus hasn't, and small animal veterinarians have good reason to stay informed. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Scott Weese, one of veterinary medicine's most trusted voices in infectious disease, covers the current clinical realities of H5N1, including which patients should raise your index of suspicion, what personal protective equipment…

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Veterinary Breakroom: One Practice's Journey to Becoming a Certified Autism Center

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode, Alyssa Watson, DVM, sits down with special guest Ashley Smith-Miller, DVM, to share the how and why behind her decision to make her Pennsylvania clinic the first veterinary practice in the United States to earn the certified autism center designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Tune…

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An Internist’s Approach to the Vomiting Cat With Dr. Rudinsky

How many of your vomiting cat cases warrant a full diagnostic investigation? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Adam Rudinsky, board-certified veterinary internist, to discuss a practical approach to the vomiting cat, including when symptomatic management is appropriate, how to prioritize diagnostics when budgets are limited, and how to navigate referral conversations…

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Veterinary Breakroom: Who Renewed Your Prescription—Your Doctor or an AI Agent?

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. Would you want an AI agent renewing your personal prescription? How about your patient's? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth react to a recent JAMA article on Utah's first-of-its-kind pilot program allowing an autonomous AI agent to renew…

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Projectile Injury in Dogs With Dr. Hall & Dr. Tucker

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Claire Tucker, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVECC, and Kelly Hall, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to discuss their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Projectile Injury in Dogs.” Like with all trauma cases, Dr. Tucker and Dr. Hall lay out the systematic approach that is ideal for these injured pets and share some particulars for recognizing and handling projectile wounds.…

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Maximizing Air Flow Through Stenotic Nares via Ala Vestibuloplasty With Dr. Tobias

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Maximizing Air Flow Through Stenotic Nares via Ala Vestibuloplasty.” While many find the nasal anatomy confusing and this surgical procedure intimidating, Dr. Tobias guides us through this highly practical approach, demystifying the surgery along the way.…

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Ear Cytology: A Test We Too Often Skip With Dr. Layne & Dr. Belew

Ear cytology gives us information that a visual examination—or even sniff test—simply cannot, yet we too often forgo this essential diagnostic step. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth talks with Liz Layne, DVM, DACVD, and Christi Belew, DVM, about the role of cytology in otitis externa management. They share practical tips for interpreting samples and explore how emerging analyzer…

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Veterinary Breakroom: When "Practice Owner" Isn't What It Sounds Like

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. Corporate consolidators are offering associates equity in veterinary practices at an increasing rate, and the pitch can sound pretty compelling. But, is a minority stake actually the partnership it's made out to be? Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr.…

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Manipulation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System With Dr. Luther

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Linda E. Luther, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Manipulation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System.” Dr. Luther delves into proteinuria, hypertension, heart disease, and the often overlooked hyperaldosteronism as conditions that feature chronic RAAS activation. She explains how each of our…

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Veterinary Breakroom: New World Screwworm: Flesh-Eating Flies & the Drugs Fighting Back

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. New World Screwworm is back in the headlines, and it may be closer to home than you realize. In this episode, we sit down with special guest Dr. Jim Budde, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Instinct, to break down what clinicians need to know about this…

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Rethinking Osteoarthritis: Targeting Inflammation in Dogs With Dr. Tarantino

As our understanding of canine osteoarthritis deepens and treatment options continue to expand, there's never been a better opportunity to refine how we approach this disease in practice. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Monica Tarantino to explore what's actually happening in the arthritic joint, why inflammation deserves its own place in the treatment conversation,…

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Anesthesia for Dental Surgery in a Dog With Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease With Dr. Day

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Thomas K. Day, DVM, MS, DACVAA (Emeritus), DACVECC (Emeritus), CVA, Cert. IVUSS, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anesthesia for Dental Surgery in a Dog With Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease.” With his broad background in anesthesia and critical care, Dr. Day shares a wealth of useful information for handling these challenging…

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Beyond Fluoxetine: A Multimodal Approach to Anxiety, Aggression, & Fear in Cats With Dr. Lindell

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Ellen M. Lindell, VMD, DACVB, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Beyond Fluoxetine: A Multimodal Approach to Anxiety, Aggression, & Fear in Cats.” Dr. Lindell uses real-life cases to explore why things like house soiling and anxious behaviors occur in our cats. She shares advice on how to ask the right questions to plan…

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