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VetFolio Voice
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…
Episodes
VetFolio VoicePitfalls for Women in the Workplace: Avoid Them to Keep Moving Forward
There are numerous challenges and roadblocks facing women — in all fields and professions — who are seeking to attain a leadership position. In this VetFolio…
VetFolio VoiceTick Talk: How to Keep Your Patients from Going Viral
In this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Kathryn Reif, the Bailey-Goodwin Endowed Chair in Parasitology at Auburn…
VetFolio VoiceParallel Prescriptions: Comparing Human and Animal Healthcare
Siblings can provide support, love and a sense of belonging that differs from any other relationship a person has. That’s certainly true of Dr. Cassi, DVM and…
VetFolio VoiceConsiderations For Medical and Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a chronic, lifelong and debilitating disease that adversely affects the quality of life of many popular…
VetFolio VoiceWhat To Do When You’re Suspicious Of Animal Abuse Or Neglect
Veterinary professionals are dedicated to providing care and treatment that allows animals to enjoy longer lives free from distress, pain and suffering…
VetFolio VoiceIs There an Adult in the Room? Wait. I Am the Adult
For many, earning a DVM degree is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. You know the road ahead will be rewarding, but are you really prepared to practice…
VetFolio VoiceCompounding of Animal Drugs
Are you aware of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new rules for compounded drugs for animals and how they will impact your prescribing and…
VetFolio VoiceBalancing Acts: Managing Urinary Health Along with Common Comorbidities
As a veterinary professional, you understand the crucial role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of many diseases and conditions in pets. Oftentimes…
VetFolio VoiceYou Can Go Your Own Way: Finding Your Own Path In Veterinary Medicine
The career path that most of us imagine when we think of veterinarians or veterinary technicians is the role of a general practitioner or technician who takes…
VetFolio VoiceDerm Updates: New Study on Steroid Use & Updates on Chewables
Dermatology conditions are among the most common reasons owners bring their pets into the veterinary clinic. These issues are also among the most difficult for…
VetFolio VoiceOvercoming the Great Imitator, Addison’s Disease in Vet Med
In veterinary medicine, Addison’s disease – hypoadrenocorticism – has been called “the Great Imitator” because it can mimic so many other diseases. Patients…
VetFolio VoiceBakers, Baristas and the Journey to ZooMed
Whatever she has accomplished — moving from Brazil to the U.S., transitioning into ZooMed, founding Vetahead — Dr. Lyla Proença has made a leap of faith and…
VetFolio VoiceAdvances in the Treatment of Feline Diabetes Mellitus
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Patty Lathan about the pathophysiology of feline diabetes mellitus and some exciting updates…
VetFolio VoiceTHC Toxicity
Though rare, marijuana poisoning in pets is on the rise as the result of pet owners having increased legal access to marijuana and marijuana-infused products…
VetFolio VoiceClinical Updates on Pancreatitis in Dogs
The clinical signs of canine pancreatitis, which can range from mild to severe, can escalate rapidly. In severe cases, extra-pancreatic inflammation can lead…
VetFolio VoiceChronic Enteropathies: Meet Mongo and Pax
Chronic enteropathy in dogs is a term that encompasses all complex gastrointestinal (GI) disorders with an unknown origin and is characterized by clinical…
VetFolio VoiceClose the Gap with a Spectrum of Care
This is a compelling VetFolio Voice episode that examines the importance of using a “spectrum of care” approach in providing a range of viable options to…
VetFolio VoiceTeamwork, Ticks and Double Trouble
Case reports are invaluable to the veterinary community — they identify new diseases, detail new diagnoses, explore novel treatments, or, in the case of a…
VetFolio VoicePaws and Reflect: Perspective on a Fulfilling Career as an RVT
Paige Allen, RVT, has had a multifaceted and noteworthy career in VetMed. Her passion for lifelong learning and for the veterinary profession is infectious and…
VetFolio VoiceScience-Backed Nutrition with Tail-wagging Flavor from Greenies
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Matt Panasevich and Dr. Tiffany Bierer from Mars Petcare about the science-based approach to…
VetFolio VoiceA Vision of the Future: Where Do You See Your Personal Growth?
Join Dr. Cassi and Dr. Andy Roark in this inspirational VetFolio Voice episode as they have a wide-ranging discussion about effective leadership and how it…
VetFolio VoiceLeveraging Telecytology to Broaden the Spectrum of Veterinary Care
Are you confident in making diagnoses and treatment plans for your patients based on your in-house cytology interpretation? If it’s a struggle for you, you’re…
VetFolio VoiceSwamp Wives: Using Humor To Cope With Overwhelm
How do you cope with absurd pet-owner requests, client noncompliance, and the I-barely-have-time-to-shower stress of being a veterinarian, wife and mother?…
VetFolio VoiceHow to Keep the Plates Spinning While Wearing Many Hats
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker delve into the difficulties and rewards of their multifaceted veterinary medicine…
VetFolio VoiceStrategies for Success: Unraveling Veterinary Practice Loans
Are 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…
VetFolio VoiceClassroom to Exam Room: Client Communication From a Recent Grad
Communication with clients is fundamental to the success of a veterinary practice and is an important skill for every member of the team. From sharing a…
VetFolio VoiceSet Yourself Up for Success as a CSR
The Client Service Representative, or CSR, is often the first contact clients (and their pets) have with the veterinary team, and they can make the difference…
VetFolio VoiceBeyond Fluids: A New Endpoint for Managing CKD
Despite being routinely diagnosed, chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats can be challenging to manage, and CKD is a common cause of mortality in middle-aged and…
VetFolio VoiceInsight and Experiences From a VTS in Veterinary Behavior
When veterinary technicians achieve certification from an approved academy, they earn the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) or Veterinary Nurse Specialist…
VetFolio VoiceManaging Diabetes Mellitus with the Patient in Mind
Management of the diabetic patient can be a delicate balance of watching the numbers and considering the patient attached to the numbers. Evaluating factors…
VetFolio VoiceImmunotherapy in the Treatment and Management of Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious and devastating virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months old are…
VetFolio VoiceAddress the Stress: Nutrition Edition
Managing a patient's stress through nutrition can be challenging but rewarding. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Amy Pike…
VetFolio VoiceEye on the Future: A Look at What’s Ahead in Veterinary Medicine
Henry Ford built an affordable and reliable mass-produced car. Marie Curie discovered radium, which led to the development of using X-rays in medicine. Steve…
VetFolio VoiceGalaxy Vet: Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before
Many veterinary professionals report feeling severe psychological distress and burnout, but what does that have to do with the famous tagline for Star Trek…
VetFolio VoiceLymphoma Lowdown
Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer and it can be tricky to diagnose and manage. Join Dr. Cassi and Dr. Jeffrey Bryan as they discuss when you…
VetFolio VoiceDeep Dive on Specialist Consults with Dr. Myles McKenna
Specialists have an essential role in veterinary medicine by ensuring the best possible health care for patients, in a variety of disciplines, including…
VetFolio VoiceVetConsult: Access Veterinary Clinical Answers Anytime, Anywhere
Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult covers 845 specific disorders in dogs and cats. It is designed to be a comprehensive and timely reference on canine…
VetFolio VoiceHow to Elegantly Extract Teeth (Yes, Even Those Teeth!)
When Ben Franklin famously said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could have been referring to preventive dental care in dogs and…
VetFolio VoiceCurrent Trends for Managing Osteoarthritis: A Surgeon’s Perspective
Osteoarthritis (OA) in pets have reportedly been on the rise for years. How can veterinary professionals reverse the trend and achieve a better outcome for…
VetFolio VoiceIn the Company of Colleagues: Vet Tech Edition
VMX 2023 was the largest conference and expo in the NAVC’s history. Thousands of veterinary professionals from all over the world came to Orlando, Florida, to…
VetFolio VoiceThat Didn’t Go as Planned! (Unexpected Challenges and Joys in VetMed)
Your days in the clinic can be chaotic, messy and just plain hard. On top of that, your professional identity has become intertwined with your personal one…
VetFolio VoiceAdvances in Managing CKD-associated Anemia in Cats
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a cat can be difficult for the veterinary practitioner to treat, and for the pet owner, it is a disease that requires…
VetFolio VoiceNew Treatment: Moving Dogs from Lagging Behind to Leading the Walk
New Treatment for Canine OA In this VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Tamara Grubb about a new species-specific monoclonal antibody approved by…
VetFolio VoiceDry Eye in Dogs – Types and Treatments
Dry eye — keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) — is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in dogs and can become a very uncomfortable and painful condition for…
VetFolio VoiceBeing an Antimicrobial Steward While Treating UTIs
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for pets with urinary tract infections (UTIs), but antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a real-life dilemma that presents a…
VetFolio VoiceCKD 101: Evaluating and Treating Feline Patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats. Though it can show up more dramatically and be an emergency, it usually…
VetFolio VoiceMultimodal Management of Equine Osteoarthritis
There is no cure for equine osteoarthritis (OA), and once arthritic changes have started in a horse, they cannot be reversed. However, a multimodal management…
VetFolio VoiceFood Quality and Consistency: The Key To Success in Shelter Pets
Proper nutrition is a crucial part of helping pets in a shelter prepare for a better life when they are adopted. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, host…
VetFolio VoiceScribenote: The Future of Veterinary Medical Records
Medical records have often been referred to as “the source of truth,” and they serve many purposes for veterinary practitioners and their patients. In a…
VetFolio VoiceFlipping the Script: A Look Inside Dr. Cassi’s House Call Practice
Have you ever considered owning a mobile clinic and making veterinary house calls? One passion of VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi is her house call practice. In…
VetFolio VoiceWhen to Reach for Apoquel or Cytopoint––And What About Puppies?
By now, you may be familiar with Apoquel and Cytopoint for the control of pruritus in dogs with allergic dermatitis. They are both fast-acting, safe and…
VetFolio VoiceInsight After One Year of Use with Zenalpha
Veterinarians routinely sedate dogs in their daily practice to ensure the safety and comfort of their patients and the veterinary team, but canine sedatives…
VetFolio VoiceBasic Concepts of ECC for the GP
When an emergency case comes rushing through the door of your clinic, the goal of the veterinary team is to stabilize the patient so that you can make a…
VetFolio VoiceA Novel Approach to Treating Canine Lymphoma for the General Practitioner
Join us for this informative VetFolio Voice podcast episode that offers tips for the general practice team who are working with clients whose dogs have…
VetFolio VoiceSolensia: Confidently Controlling Feline Osteoarthritis Pain
When a client tells you their cat is finding it tough to jump, climb stairs and play, you understand the cat is probably coping with osteoarthritis (OA) pain…
VetFolio VoiceThe Dynamic Nature of Shelter Medicine
Shelter medicine is an interesting niche in veterinary medicine, one in which veterinary professionals must apply concepts of herd health to dogs and cats, all…
VetFolio VoiceExotics 101: Down the Rabbit Hole Literally and Figuratively
The exotic pet trade is a growing industry, with the AVMA noting that an increasing number of U.S. households own a specialty or exotic pet, such as fish…
VetFolio VoiceNutritional Therapy in Allergic Dermatitis
This edition of VetFolio Voice podcast explores the benefits and role of nutritional support in canine dermatologic disease, with a specific focus on allergic…
VetFolio VoiceUtilizing all the Tools in Your Canine/Feline Atopy Toolbox
There’s an alphabet soup of medications and therapies available for dogs and cats suffering with atopic dermatitis, so how do you know what therapeutic course…
VetFolio VoiceIn the Company of Colleagues: Diverse Perspectives and Experiences
In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, recorded in the midst of VMX 2023, Dr. Cassi is joined by a group of VMX attendees who discuss their experiences in…