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VetFolio Voice
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Welcome to VetFolio Voice, the #1 Podcast Channel for the Veterinary Profession! New episodes every Thursday | Hosted by Dr. Cassi
The VetFolio Voice podcast series delivers weekly insights, industry news and useful information on topics that span the veterinary spectrum — from the latest medical breakthroughs to practice management tips. We make it easy to listen and learn on the go, whether during your commute, between clients in the clinic, or while tackling weekend chores!
VetFolio is an online educational platform powered by the NAVC, releasing new educational content weekly. Learn more at VetFolio.com.
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Gut Check: Recognizing and Managing Acute Onset Pancreatitis.
Mar 2600:40:13Tap to summarizeUnderstanding the danger of acute pancreatitis in your canine patients is essential, as vague clinical signs can turn into a life-threatening, multi-organ crisis quickly. Acute pancreatitis is often overlooked in patients presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) signs. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast will help clinicians build suspicion for pancreatitis by recognizing key risk factors in dogs. We explore practical approaches to diagnosis, build confidence in initiating treatment, and highlight both supportive care and emerging therapeutics, such as Panoquell-CA1, to help you optimize outcomes.
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Long-lasting Flea and Tick Protection . . . At Last
Mar 1900:29:39Tap to summarizeAn injectable, single-dose flea and tick medication for dogs, Bravecto Quantum provides rapid onset and extended-release protection against certain tick species and fleas for up to 12 months. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, learn how this medication works systemically in the dog’s body.
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Strengthening the Human-Animal Bond Through Communication, Trust and Technology
Mar 1200:46:30Tap to summarizeUnderstanding the deep human-animal bond is no longer just beneficial—it is essential to modern veterinary practice. This joint VetFolio Voice podcast discussion with Chewy Health and HABRI explores new research on the evolving human-animal bond and what it means for today’s veterinary teams. Drawing from insights gathered from more than 2,000 U.S. pet owners, the conversation highlights how communication, trust, and technology can strengthen the veterinary-client relationship, improve satisfaction, and better support modern pet owners—especially younger generations—throughout the pet health journey.
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Optimizing Feline Nutrition: Key Elements to Improve Nutritional Intake
Mar 500:34:50Tap to summarizePet owners want their cats to live long, vibrant lives, yet many well-meaning owners are unknowingly contributing to chronic health issues with every meal. Proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in managing health and disease in cats. The veterinary healthcare team should be the preferred, expert source of the best nutritional information for pets. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, learn how proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in maximizing health, performance and longevity in cats, in addition to managing disease conditions. This episode delves into the physiology and behavior of feeding cats, how this integrates with current owner feeding practices, and provides tips to ensure cats are getting the nutrients they need.
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Treating Bacterial Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats
Feb 2600:43:35Tap to summarizeWhen bacterial pneumonia in a dog or cat is treated and managed appropriately, the prognosis for most patients is good. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast reviews common causes of bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats, including aspiration and infectious causes. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Lori Waddell discuss the importance of the patient’s signalment and history in assessing risk factors for the various causes of pneumonia. Diagnostics, including thoracic radiographs and airway sampling–its usefulness and indications—as well as choosing empirical antibiotic therapy are also explored.
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Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Cracking the Code in Diagnosis and Treatment
Feb 1900:46:10Tap to summarizeUnlike a simple infection with a clear-cut cure, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory, chronic condition with complex causes. Treating it with a one-size-fits-all approach is like trying to put a Yorkshire terrier’s sweater on a Great Dane—it will not work. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, discover the nuances in treating atopic dermatitis and finding the best fit for the individual patient. We explore how to alleviate pruritus while ruling out pruritic diseases that mimic atopy. Join us as we go from syndrome to solution in providing relief for your patients with CAD.
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Cracking the Capnography Code
Feb 1200:40:40Tap to summarizeThe data from a capnograph can help you identify complications or problems during veterinary anesthesia earlier than other monitoring methods, improving the safety of your patients. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to learn about the benefits of incorporating real-time continuous monitoring of CO2 with capnography in veterinary anesthesia as well as related physiology, equipment variations and troubleshooting errors. You’ll give your patients the best possible outcome when you understand the significance of a capnograph’s data!
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Spotlight on Feline HCM: New Breakthroughs in Management
Feb 500:44:02Tap to summarizeThe most common heart disease in cats, feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often progresses silently until it causes serious complications such as congestive heart failure or sudden death. While current treatments manage symptoms, new therapies targeting the underlying disease process offer promise for preclinical feline patients. In this CE episode of our VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into feline HCM, including a review of patient characteristics, diagnosis and treatment as well as explore new, breakthrough therapies for preclinical HCM that show promise for managing this challenging disease. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/spotlight-on-feline-hcm-new-breakthroughs-in-management-podcast-quiz
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Strategies for Success: Unraveling Veterinary Practice Loans
Jan 18, 2024Tap to summarizeAre you looking for a financial solution in order to start, expand or acquire a new practice? Join VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi and Dr. Schwanda Flowers, an expert in loans for small business owners, in this informative podcast episode. They explore how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of veterinary practice loans. They discuss the application process, outline various loan types, and delve into the unique role of government guarantees in SBA loans. Stay ahead with a comprehensive discussion on recent changes in SBA lending, how these changes impact borrowers, and the creative solutions available. Want to earn CE from this episode? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/strategies-for-success-unraveling-veterinary-practice-loans-in-the-modern-landscape-podcast-quiz
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MiconaHex + Triz and Triz Chlor 4 Mousse
Jan 9, 2018Tap to summarizeThis Dechra podcast is designed to introduce Veterinary professionals to Dechra’s new topical products: MiconaHex + Triz and Triz Chlor 4 Mousse. Many Veterinarians will be familiar with these names and formulations because they have been available for several years as shampoos, wipes, and sprays. The mousse provides a great new option for Veterinarians when they are selecting the most appropriate topical therapy for a particular pet. The podcast also reviews the benefits of topical therapy including how and why topical therapy is an extremely important component of treating allergic skin disease. Lastly, suggestions regarding how to integrate the new mousse into a topical therapy plan are discussed
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