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Spectrum of Care: Protecting More Pets From Heartworm Disease

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More than two-thirds of dogs in the United States go without heartworm prevention every year. Many factors impact preventive compliance—financial co...

Practical Approaches for Detecting Osteoarthritis in General Practice

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recognizing that osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t just a disease of “old dogs” is transforming how veterinary professionals care for their canine patie...

Crafting the Purrfect Plan for Feline Osteoarthritis through Nutrition

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a feline patient’s joints are working like a door’s rusty hinges, the treatment should be a multimodal one. Tune in this CE episode of the Ve...

Bite-Sized Threats: Keeping up With Vector Borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your diagnostic protocols keeping pace with the shifting landscape of vector-borne diseases? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we del...

Culture, Connection, and the Client Bond

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s veterinary landscape, the exam room is no longer just a space for diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s where expectations, emotions, fi...

Culture, Connection, and the Client Bond

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s veterinary landscape, the exam room is no longer just a space for diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s where expectations, emotions, fi...

Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The most common canine heart condition, myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) starts quietly, with a faint heart murmur signaling the patient has a l...

From Omega-3s to Green-Lipped Mussel: What Matters in Joint Supplements for Dogs

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The joint supplement market has exploded, leaving veterinarians and pet owners alike awash in a sea of “hype.” While omega-3 fatty acids and green...

Renal Roadmap: Staging CKD, Grading AKI, and Dietary Success

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the complex progression of renal disease in veterinary patients requires veterinarians to plan their approach to diagnosis and management. ...

Balancing Passion and Identity in Vet Med

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can veterinary professionals find balance, foster deep connections with their community, and rediscover the profound joy that led them to the prof...

When Every Second Counts: Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In veterinary general practice, emergencies rarely schedule themselves, arriving instead as chaotic disruptions that demand instant, life-or-death dec...

Healthy Aging: Nutritional Recommendations for Senior Dogs and Cats

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Supporting a senior cat or dog isn’t just about weight management; it is about providing the precise anti-aging nutrients, proteins and joint suppor...

Transfusion Tips – Creating a Plan for When Patients Need Blood Products

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a canine or feline patient arrives in your clinic and needs a blood transfusion, do you have a plan in place for obtaining the blood products? An...

Gut Check: Recognizing and Managing Acute Onset Pancreatitis.

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the danger of acute pancreatitis in your canine patients is essential, as vague clinical signs can turn into a life-threatening, multi-o...

Long-lasting Flea and Tick Protection . . . At Last

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An injectable, single-dose flea and tick medication for dogs, Bravecto Quantum provides rapid onset and extended-release protection against certain ti...

Strengthening the Human-Animal Bond Through Communication, Trust and Technology

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the deep human-animal bond is no longer just beneficial—it is essential to modern veterinary practice. This joint VetFolio Voice podca...

Optimizing Feline Nutrition: Key Elements to Improve Nutritional Intake

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pet owners want their cats to live long, vibrant lives, yet many well-meaning owners are unknowingly contributing to chronic health issues with every ...

Treating Bacterial Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When bacterial pneumonia in a dog or cat is treated and managed appropriately, the prognosis for most patients is good. This episode of the VetFolio V...

Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Cracking the Code in Diagnosis and Treatment

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike a simple infection with a clear-cut cure, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory, chronic condition with complex causes. Treating it...

Cracking the Capnography Code

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The data from a capnograph can help you identify complications or problems during veterinary anesthesia earlier than other monitoring methods, improvi...

Spotlight on Feline HCM: New Breakthroughs in Management

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The most common heart disease in cats, feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often progresses silently until it causes serious complications such a...

Oral Regional Nerve Blocks: Application and Drug Combinations

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dental nerve blocks can enhance a veterinary patient’s well-being during a dental procedure. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn ...

Placing Central Lines: It’s Not as Scary as It Sounds

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The clock is ticking the minute a critically ill patient arrives in your clinic and requires long-term venous access. The choice between a traditional...

Pain Management in Pets: Tools, Techniques, and Teamwork

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses and pet owners all have a crucial role to play when it comes to pets and pain management, including pain ...

New Paths, Same Passion

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The journey to a different career path in veterinary medicine can offer a renewed sense of purpose. But for a veterinary professional contemplating a ...

Scribenote Spills the T(ech)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your headphones and your hottest cup of T(ech). In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we’re serving up a fresh brew of Scribenote’s newest ...

Talking Poop and Postbiotics: Updates on the Role of the Gut Microbiome

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The complex world within an animal’s gut is often viewed as a bustling city of microbes, each playing a vital role in health and disease. In this ep...

Leadership, Mentoring and Culture: Advancing Careers in Veterinary Medicine

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many in veterinary medicine, the key goal is to give every pet their best life. For Dr. Sandra Faeh, that mission starts by investing in the caree...

Paws & Prescriptions: Feeding Dogs with Allergies & Stones

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the recipe for relief for your canine patients suffering from both food allergies and bladder stones. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcas...

Paws & Prescriptions: Feeding Dogs with Allergies & Stones

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the recipe for relief for your canine patients suffering from both food allergies and bladder stones. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcas...

Protecting Wildlife: Vets Use Free Apps, Knowledge and Skills for Conservation Efforts

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Animal ID apps? Ornitherapy and mindful birding? Forest bathing? What does all of that have to do with veterinary medicine and protecting wildlife? In...

Year-Round Care of the Broodmare

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you take an “old-school” approach to broodmare care, focusing primarily on the final trimester? But what happens during the other eight months ...

Unmasking Cushing’s Syndrome: Top Questions Answered & Myths Debunked

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There can be a lot of confusion surrounding a Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) diagnosis. In this VetFolio Voice CE podcast episode, the pan...

Treatment and Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ixodes scapularis (eastern blacklegged tick) and Ixodes pacificus (western blacklegged tick) are the culprits behind transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi...

Those Blasted Mast Cell Tumors!: Grading, Staging, and Real-World Decisions

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It could be a bug bite. Or a harmless fatty lump. But it might be a mast cell tumor. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into mast...

A Creeping Threat! The Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis as a Zoonotic Disease in the U.S

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis is normally found in rodents and other wild animals, such as coyotes and foxes, but it can affect dogs and ev...

Exploring the Benefits of In-House Blood Film Review

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the benefits of in-house blood film review? Oh, let us count the ways: less guesswork, faster diagnosis, better patient care, reduced client ...

Assistive Devices for Stifle Disease

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Assistive device is a broad term that encompasses a wide array of tools and equipment designed to improve the health, comfort and mobility of animals....

From Chaos to Clarity: How Systems Thinking Can Transform Your Practice

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a common occurrence (and mistake): A veterinarian decides to open their own practice, thinking it will lead to success. The issues related to t...

Taking the Stress Out of Money Conversations

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about treatment costs with pet owners can be uncomfortable. For many clients, there is a growing gap in the ability to afford veterinary care,...

Unmasking Leadership: Creating Neuroinclusive Veterinary Workplaces with Ron Sosa

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we sit down with Ron Sosa, Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and founder of Syn...

Why Phosphorus Matters in Feline CKD

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phosphorus control is crucial in managing canine and feline chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in cats. Because the disease is progressive and...

Hidden Hurts: How to Spot and Manage Feline Chronic Pain

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cats are notorious for hiding discomfort and pain. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we explore the behavioral and physical cues that a f...

Acquired Myasthenia Gravis - What Are Our Options?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for obtaining a good clinical outcome for veterinary patients with acquired myasthenia gravis. Tune in to th...

The Art of Effective Client Communication In Cases of Atopic Dermatitis

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with helping pet owners understand the medical information about their pet’s atopic dermatitis diagnosis or to comply with the treat...

Backyard Chickens & Clinical Versatility: Treating Beyond the Familiar

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Increasing numbers of people are getting backyard chickens and are coming to veterinarians with questions. And that's where you play a crucial role in...

Bright Ideas in Skin Care: The Role of Fluorescent Light Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using fluorescent light therapy as a noninvasive treatment for dermatological conditions in your patients? In this episode of the VetFolio Voi...

Access to Care: How the PAW Act Could Help Pets and Their People

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many benefits to enacting the PAW Act—People and Animals Well-being Act. This act would allow pet owners to use their HSA and FSA accou...

Understanding and Treating Yeast Otitis Externa

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are unique challenges for veterinarians in managing otitis externa due to the many factors and causes related to it, the potential for it to bec...

The Pancreatitis Puzzle: Where Does Panoquell-CA1 Fit?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canine pancreatitis remains a clinical challenge due to its varied presentation, complex pathophysiology, and potential for rapid deterioration. In th...

Don’t Fear the Ear: Mastering Canine Otitis Externa

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canine otitis externa is one of the most common conditions veterinarians treat. Tune in to this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to learn esse...

Decoding Pet Insurance: Navigating Policies and Client Questions

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confused about pet insurance? You're not alone—and your clients probably are too. In this podcast, we break down key differences between accident, i...

Nutritional Considerations for Healthy Cats and Feline Urinary Health

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diet plays a role in feline kidney disease, urinary problems such as stones and crystals, feline lower urinary tract disease and gastrointestinal prob...

Beyond the Toothbrush: Practical Approaches to Home Dental Care

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brushing a dog’s teeth helps prevent dental problems, keeps their breath fresh, and can even reduce the risk of more serious conditions. Easy-peasy,...

Dietary Intervention for GI Conditions – from Acute to Chronic

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to this engaging VetFolio Voice podcast episode with host Dr. Cassi and her guest, Dr. Alison Manchester, to learn about clinically relevant i...

The Psychology of Bandaging

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Proper bandaging in veterinary medicine is crucial for wound healing and preventing infection. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, make sure your ...

Microbiome Health Across Life Stage

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By understanding the role of the microbiome and implementing strategies to maintain a healthy gut environment, veterinarians can help their patients l...

No Sweat Vet: Making Veterinary Education Accessible, One Reel at a Time

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Providing easy-to-digest information to a pet owner who may be stressed about their pet's medical care is Dr. Karen Robb Wheeler's passion. Tune into ...

What Can We Learn From COVID: Addressing Critical Knowledge Gaps Between Human and Pet Health

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A collaborative, multiyear study of COVID-19 transmission between humans and their pets aimed to create a framework for monitoring and detecting rever...

Creating Practice Culture by Design, Not Default: A Leadership Perspective

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace culture and intentional leadership are more than just buzzwords. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, join Dr. Cassi and Dr. Jennifer Edw...

State of the Heart: Current Recommendations from Two Cardiologists

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Primary care veterinarians face challenges when a patient presents with a heart disease or conditions, including preclinical myxomatous mitral valve d...

Introducing 4CYTE – Scientifically Proven Joint Support

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Osteoarthritis isn’t just a problem for older animals—it actually starts in youth! Surprising, right? In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we e...

Nutrition for Cognitive and Joint Health

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about the role of nutrition in the often overlooked but common age-related conditions of cognit...

The Zen of Procedural Sedation

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to this VetFolio Voice CE podcast episode to add to your procedural sedation toolkit! Improve procedural sedation in dogs with increased monit...

Real Tools for Tough Conversations

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have disagreements, tensions and conflicts in your veterinary practice—or life—become "normalized"? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast,...

Sustainability: Driving Change and Expanding Access to Animal Care

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the term sustainability is frequently used, but how we define it depends on three key pillars: environmental, eco...

Don't Panic! Handling Respiratory Distress in General Practice

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Respiratory Distress? Don’t Panic! In this VetFolio Voice episode, you’ll get tips for responding to respiratory distress in your patients to hel...

Top 10 Toxins of 2024 Podcast

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing how to treat the most common toxins can be a matter of life and death for your canine and feline patients. Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison...

Compassionate Care Approach to Diagnostic Imaging - Hands-Free Radiography

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to ensure your staff is safe and the patient is comfortable while producing good-quality diagnostic radiographs? Tune in to this VetFo...

Bark to the Future: Unraveling the Science of Canine Cognition

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With dogs living longer, veterinary professionals are seeing more patients presenting with cognitive decline, a degenerative disease that worsens over...

The Dental Procedure Day

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important parts of offering oral health services in your practice is making sure your team understands the key components of a success...

Drug Discovery, Lifelong Learning, and the Science of Supplements

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we’re joined by renowned veterinary surgeon and educator Dr. Terry Fossum, who probes a number of com...

AI Tools in Veterinary Medicine: Today and Tomorrow

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s everywhere you look—and it’s one of the hottest topics in veterinary medicine—artificial intelligence (AI). How informed are you about th...

Wildlife Conservation: Insights from Dr. Michelle Oakley

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle Oakley — Nat Geo WILD’s “Yukon Vet” — advocates that changing consumer habits and participating in grassroots efforts will have...

Illicit Toxicities: Treat the Worst First

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your veterinary team prepared to treat pets that are exposed to illicit drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines and alcohol? For a numb...

Stop Snoring on Cyclosporine

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luckily, veterinarians have an arsenal of medications available to treat dermatology conditions in their patients, including Apoquel (oclacitinib) for...

Animals, Art and Advocacy: Inside Rick LeCouteur’s World of Children's Books

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick LeCouteur blends his many talents talents and passions — he is a natural storyteller, conservation photographer, digital artist and wildlife lo...

Feline Diabetes: When and How to Reach for an SGLT-2 Inhibitor

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sodium–glucose cotransporter (SGLT) 2 inhibitors are an exciting new class of drugs approved for the treatment of newly diagnosed diabetic cats. The...

Navigating AI in Veterinary Medicine: Benefits, Risks, and What's Next

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just like many of us, innovators in veterinary medicine are discovering the potential—and pitfalls—of artificial intelligence (AI), which is alrea...

Scribenote: Updates on the Future of Veterinary Medical Records

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transcription technology is a powerful tool in the veterinary setting. Scribenote is an AI-powered medical scribe that helps veterinarians streamline ...

Treatment of Preclinical Mitral Valve Disease in Your Practice

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Degenerative or myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a common canine cardiac disease. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we discuss t...

Update on Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Therapeutic strategies targeting the gut microbiome offer veterinarians promising interventions for managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. Tun...

Reptile Rumors: Debunking the Most Common Myths

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all encountered them in practice: The myths surrounding reptile husbandry and medicine. The myths run the gamut, from believing carrot juice b...

Rabies and Rabies Vaccination: Beyond Core

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Globally, thousands of people die every year from the canine variant of rabies. In the United States, a 2023 federal ban on dogs entering the U.S. fro...

Gut Guardians: Exploring the Gut Microbiome's Influence on Pet Health

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How knowledgeable are you about the gastrointestinal microbiome? This complex and crucial community of microorganisms—including bacteria, viruses an...

The Cat Conundrum: Unveiling Health Clues in Feline Behavior

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Veterinary practitioners know that a host of diseases and medical issues, including osteoarthritis or polyphagia, might be the cause of behavioral cha...

Tasty Toxins: Hidden Hazards for Pets and Livestock

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lunchbox items—such as grapes, caffeine, chocolate and peanut butter (xylitol)—as well as seasonal hazards—Halloween candy, Thanksgiving food an...

Imaging Insights: A Radiologists Take on Choosing the Best Imaging Modality for Your Patient

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The best imaging modality for veterinary patients depends on the issue being evaluated and the patient’s needs. In this episode of the VetFolio Voic...

The Veterinary Industry Giving Tree

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Veterinary Industry Giving Tree (VIGT) is a 2024 NAVC Gives award recipient for its work in uplifting veterinary professionals experiencing financ...

From Clinic to Car: Guiding Clients on Pet Travel Safety

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Treating pets injured in car accidents can be traumatic for your team. But just like human passengers, pets are at risk of serious injury—or worse, ...

Using NSAIDs in Canine Patients with Osteoarthritis Pain

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A multimodal treatment approach can help dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) by controlling the pain and inflammation associated with the disease. In this e...

Innovation in Veterinary Medicine: Leveraging Science, Data & Technology to Enhance Pets’ Lives

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science, data and technology benefit veterinary professionals, pets and pet owners alike. Today, new developments are transforming the way veterinaria...

Managing Oncology Cases — From Palliation to Referral and Everything in Between

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing oncologic cases often requires collaboration between the referring veterinarian and specialist, but what does a successful partnership look l...

Feeding the Future: An Overview of the PURR Act

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The proposed Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act of 2024 (H.R.7380) would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have regulato...

Toxic Truths: Back-to-School Dangers for Pets

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the school year kicks off, so do the risks of common household toxins that can threaten our pets. In this episode, Dr. Cassi sat down with Dr. Tina...

Kids and Dogs, Oh My! Family Paws 101

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Launched in 2022, the founder of Family Paws saw a need for resources and information to support new and expecting families with dogs. Family Paws pro...

Hidden Barriers to Wellbeing

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As you go through your day-to-day tasks in veterinary medicine, you will see that there are constant barriers to your well-being when they are left un...

Microbiome Medicine for Acute Colitis and Chronic Enteropathies

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cats and dogs suffering from acute or chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and other gastrointestinal disorders are commonly encountered in the cli...

From GP to ER: One Doctor’s Insight Into The Good, The Not So Good And The Completely Unpredictable

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking about transitioning from general practice to emergency medicine? It’s a whole different world — different flow, different cases, ...

Wellbeing in VetMed — What It Is, What It Isn’t and Why It’s Important

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wellbeing, burnout and work/life balance are trendy buzzwords in VetMed. But these are more than mere hot-button topics in our profession, not to ment...