Managing Diabetes Mellitus with the Patient in Mind
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Management of the diabetic patient can be a delicate balance of watching the numbers and considering...
Immunotherapy in the Treatment and Management of Canine Parvovirus
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious and devastating virus that can affect all dogs, but u...
Address the Stress: Nutrition Edition
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a patient's stress through nutrition can be challenging but rewarding. In this episode of t...
Eye on the Future: A Look at What’s Ahead in Veterinary Medicine
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Ford built an affordable and reliable mass-produced car. Marie Curie discovered radium, which ...
Galaxy Vet: Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many veterinary professionals report feeling severe psychological distress and burnout, but what doe...
Lymphoma Lowdown
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer and it can be tricky to diagnose and manage. Join...
Deep Dive on Specialist Consults with Dr. Myles McKenna
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Specialists have an essential role in veterinary medicine by ensuring the best possible health care ...
VetConsult: Access Veterinary Clinical Answers Anytime, Anywhere
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult covers 845 specific disorders in dogs and cats. It is d...
How to Elegantly Extract Teeth (Yes, Even Those Teeth!)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Ben Franklin famously said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could...
Current Trends for Managing Osteoarthritis: A Surgeon’s Perspective
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoarthritis (OA) in pets have reportedly been on the rise for years. How can veterinary professio...
In the Company of Colleagues: Vet Tech Edition
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
VMX 2023 was the largest conference and expo in the NAVC’s history. Thousands of veterinary profes...
That Didn’t Go as Planned! (Unexpected Challenges and Joys in VetMed)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your days in the clinic can be chaotic, messy and just plain hard. On top of that, your professional...
Advances in Managing CKD-associated Anemia in Cats
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a cat can be difficult for the veterinary practitioner to treat, and...
New Treatment: Moving Dogs from Lagging Behind to Leading the Walk
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Treatment for Canine OA In this VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Tamara Grubb ab...
Dry Eye in Dogs – Types and Treatments
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dry eye — keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) — is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in dogs a...
Being an Antimicrobial Steward While Treating UTIs
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for pets with urinary tract infections (UTIs), but antimicrobi...
CKD 101: Evaluating and Treating Feline Patients
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats. Though it can show u...
Multimodal Management of Equine Osteoarthritis
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no cure for equine osteoarthritis (OA), and once arthritic changes have started in a horse,...
Food Quality and Consistency: The Key To Success in Shelter Pets
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Proper nutrition is a crucial part of helping pets in a shelter prepare for a better life when they ...
Scribenote: The Future of Veterinary Medical Records
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Medical records have often been referred to as “the source of truth,” and they serve many purpos...
Flipping the Script: A Look Inside Dr. Cassi’s House Call Practice
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered owning a mobile clinic and making veterinary house calls? One passion of Ve...
When to Reach for Apoquel or Cytopoint––And What About Puppies?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By now, you may be familiar with Apoquel and Cytopoint for the control of pruritus in dogs with alle...
Insight After One Year of Use with Zenalpha
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarians routinely sedate dogs in their daily practice to ensure the safety and comfort of thei...
Basic Concepts of ECC for the GP
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When an emergency case comes rushing through the door of your clinic, the goal of the veterinary tea...
A Novel Approach to Treating Canine Lymphoma for the General Practitioner
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this informative VetFolio Voice podcast episode that offers tips for the general practic...
Solensia: Confidently Controlling Feline Osteoarthritis Pain
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a client tells you their cat is finding it tough to jump, climb stairs and play, you understand...
The Dynamic Nature of Shelter Medicine
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shelter medicine is an interesting niche in veterinary medicine, one in which veterinary professiona...
Exotics 101: Down the Rabbit Hole Literally and Figuratively
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The exotic pet trade is a growing industry, with the AVMA noting that an increasing number of U.S. h...
Nutritional Therapy in Allergic Dermatitis
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This edition of VetFolio Voice podcast explores the benefits and role of nutritional support in cani...
Utilizing all the Tools in Your Canine/Feline Atopy Toolbox
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an alphabet soup of medications and therapies available for dogs and cats suffering with a...
In the Company of Colleagues: Diverse Perspectives and Experiences
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, recorded in the midst of VMX 2023, Dr. Cassi is joined by a ...
Mom? Vet? Superhero? All of the Above!
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi, host of the award-winning podcast VetFolio Voice, is joined by previous guests Dr. Toffy ...
Nutrition Is a Team Sport
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring the professionals who created the NAVC’s Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach Certification, ...
NAVC is Embracing Grassroots Advocacy
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi is joined by Danna Miller, senior director of Communica...
Equine Regenerative Medicine
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Equine regenerative therapy – the use of biological products harvested from the horse, such as blo...
Essential Canine OA Pain Management in 2023
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this VetFolio Voice podcast episode to hear Dr. Denis J. Marcellin-Little discuss a proac...
From Reindeer to Koalas: How Becoming the Yukon Vet Allowed Dr. Michelle Oakley to Spread the Good
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special edition of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Michelle Oakley—Nationa...
Befriending the Chaos Muppets: Insights on Navigating a Lasting Career in Veterinary Medicine
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right or wrong, veterinary medicine is inherent to the identities of many of us in the field. In thi...
Nutritional Support for Pets with Cancer: A New Option
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this VetFolio Voice podcast hosted by Dr. Cassi, Dr. Dru Forrester gives an overview of the key f...
Topical Therapy for Skin Disease in Dogs
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your knowledge about topical treatments for canine skin conditions up to scratch? Topical therapy...
Advancing Gracefully With Joint Supplementation
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Leilani Alvarez joins Vet Folio Voice to explain the importance of using a canine joint suppleme...
Sustainability and the Future of Veterinary Medicine
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, host Dr. Cassi and her guest, Dr. Dave Nicol, find common gr...
Feline Integrative Care and Nutrition in General Practice
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a previous episode about simple hacks for improving the quality of life in senior dogs, ...
Resolve to Be a Unicorn in 2023
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Newfield talks about her experience with burnout and her resolve to focus on wellbeing. In this ...
Congressman Schrader Wants to Recruit You
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, the 118th Congress began without a single animal health professional serving in either the ...
What to Look for in a Nutritional Supplement for Pets
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nutritional pet supplements are one of the most valuable tools the veterinary healthcare team can us...
A Reflection on Burnout: What Are We Doing Right, and What Can We Do Better?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi and Dr. Dana Varble are together again discussing Dr. Varble’s recent article in Today’...
Unraveling the Mystery of Your Financial Documents
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A solid financial plan is the roadmap to success for every small business. When a small veterinary p...
Colic – What’s Wrong and What Should I Do?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gastrointestinal disease, including colic, is the leading cause of death in horses. In this segment ...
A Deep Dive Into the Hurricane Ian Response by Florida’s Animal & Emergency Disaster Response Team
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Larry Garcia from the University of Florida’s Veterinar...
Clinical Considerations for Hyperadrenocorticism
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this broad-ranging discussion of Cushing's syndrome in dogs, various aspects of clinical manageme...
The Future of Feline Diabetes Mellitus – SGLT2 Inhibitors
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Cassi is joined by Dr. Jocelyn Mott to discuss the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, an ...
Digital Cytology in Practice: Better for You, Better for Your Patients
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation we are joined by Dr. Sarah Barrett to take a closer look at the Vetscan IMAGYST...
Tackling the Overweight Cat
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The prevalence of obesity in cats has increased in recent years to 30-40%, and as in humans and othe...
Congenital Renal Disease in Dogs
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr Cassi talks to Dr. Tanner Slead about the current knowledge of congenital renal d...
A Unique Niche: House Call Medicine and Becoming a Business Owner
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi and Dr. Eve Harrison enjoy swapping stories about their journeys into the world of house-c...
7 Hacks for Improving the Comfort of Senior Pets
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senior pets require a bit more thoughtful care. This VetFolio Voice podcast talks trends with aging ...
Taking a Bite Out of Canine Oral Tumors – A Guide for Recognition and Management
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both benign and malignant oral tumors are common occurrences in dogs. The key to successful therapy ...
Benefits of Pre-Anesthetic Cerenia for Patients, Clients & Staff
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This VetFolio Voice podcast episode focuses on the benefits of perioperative vomiting prevention pro...
A Novel Option for Canine Lymphoma Patients
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the general workup for canine lymphoma as well as the need for phenotyping an...
Discussing Vaccines in Small Animal Practice
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this preventative medicine podcast Dr. Richard Meadows discusses the current state of vaccine com...
Conversations with the Vaccine Hesitant Client
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tamra McArdle discusses some of the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy for pet owners as well as r...
Animal Health Professionals in Elected Office
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Only one veterinary medicine expert currently serves in Congress. And in January, Congressman Dr. Ku...
Veterinary Nurse Empowerment: A Candid Talk
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, three veteran veterinary technicians explore veterinary nurse empowerment through a...
Clinical Approach to Arrhythmias in Companion Animals
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr. Cassi and Dr. Logan Funk discuss electrocardiographic interpretation as it perta...
What You Can Do To Help Your Feline Patients With OA
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast will review the unique aspects of OA diagnosis and management in feline patients and in...
Disaster Recovery – Everyone Says It’ll Never Happen To Me Until It Happens To Them
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Ashlee Moore will define the different types of disasters that could ...
Great and Small: A Day in the Life of a Mixed Animal Practitioner
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinary medicine is a field that offers an incredible number of diverse opportunities from genera...
MentorVet: Using Evidence-Based Solutions to Promote Wellbeing
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from veterinary school to practice can be extremely stressful, and the Merck Animal H...
Beyond Body Condition: A Look at the Relationship Between Nutrition and Behavior
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we dive into the fascinating link between nutrition and behavior. Topics include the...
Selecting Sedating Drugs in Dogs and Cats – A Dialogue
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Khursheed Mama about options for sedative medications that ...
Euthanasia Reimagined
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Performing a successful euthanasia requires multiple considerations starting from providing support ...
Diagnostic Approach to the Pruritic Dog: Apoquel and Cytopoint
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s busy veterinary practices it can be difficult to find time to complete a full dermatolo...
Everything You Never Knew About Treating UTIs
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UTIs are a common reason for the use of antimicrobials. But what defines successful treatment? And w...
Supporting Liver Health and Detoxification in our Pets With Supplements
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The liver is a critical organ for many physiological processes including nutrient metabolism, lipid ...
Strategies for Work Life Balance
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Schwanda Flowers and Dr. Cassi dive into the concept of work/life...
Intervertebral Disc Disease: When to Rest and When to Refer
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi and Dr. Nicole Block discuss clinical histories, neurologic exam findings, diagnostics and...
Taking the Next Step… Could ABVP Be Right for You?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Mark Epstein and Dr. Cassi as they discuss the benefits of ABVP board certification. This p...
Welcome to the NAVC Family: Introducing Sam Sacasa, CVT
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing veterinary technician extraordinaire, Sam Sacasa––the newest member of the VetFolio ...
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition podcast, Dr. Cassi speaks with Dr. Melinda Merck, an expert in veterinary fo...
Addison’s Disease: Tips & Tricks
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr. Lathan and Dr. Cassi discuss the typical and not-so-typical presentations of Add...
When Old Becomes New Again: Pain Management When Opioids Aren’t an Option
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local blocks were once a mainstay of veterinary medicine, and in the age of the opioid epidemic and ...
Making the Most of Nutrition and Hydration in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi and Dr. Ward discuss the challenges of providing proper nutrition to cats dealing with chr...
Feline Behavior Modification (Yes, You CAN Train a Cat)
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast will discuss the clinical applications for behavior modification in feline patients, an...
Client-Defined Personality Descriptions to Achieve Better Compliance
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr. Cassi and Dr. Patrick Flynn will discuss how allowing clients to self-identify t...
Kibble for the Kidneys?
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we’ll discuss chronic kidney disease, with an emphasis on management of anorexia a...
Top Tips for Recognizing and Managing Chronic Enteropathies in Cats
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosing and managing chronic enteropathy in cats can be a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ru...
CPR, CRI…and Acupuncture? Acupuncture in the Emergency Setting
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi sits down with friend and fellow associ...
Practice Ownership Tips – Make Sure Your Practice Fits You
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This program will illustrate the concepts of practice ownership, such as ROI, with tangible examples...
A One Health Update with Dr. Jay Tischendorf
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi speaks with Dr. Jay Tischendorf, a veterinarian and...
Purr-fecting Your Approach to Feline Wellness Exams
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Marks discuss the contributing factors to poor feline patient ret...
New Body, New Diet.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Staci Scolavino joins VetFolio to explain the impact a spay or neuter has on appetite and metabo...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Canine Hypothyroidism
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will address clinical approaches to canine hypothyroidism, including the diagnost...
Equine Fluid Therapy
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Providing fluid therapy for horses can seem daunting, given their size and fluid needs, particularly...
The Importance of Cytology for Otitis Externa
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr. Cynthia Bauer will answer commonly asked questions about otitis externa cytology...
The Five Ws of Ticks
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of VetFolio Voice, featuring Dr. Lindsay Starkey, a veterinary parasitologist, w...
Veterinary Medicine: The Weird, Wonderful and Wearisome
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassi and Dr. Toffy Blaber reflect on their experiences in veterinary medicine since graduating ...
Oral Care is a Lifelong Endeavor
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jan Bellows and Dr. Cassi discuss their mutual love of all things teeth, and review strategies f...
What’s Right with Veterinary Medicine?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like so many fields, the veterinary industry is full of pitfalls and challenges no matter what your ...
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner: Practical Tips for Success in Dermatology
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much information to absorb when first starting out in clinical practice. When it comes t...