Podcasts

Exploring the Benefits of In-House Blood Film Review

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 anxiety and more. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we dive into the essentials of blood film review in the veterinary clinic, highlighting best practices and quality assurance strategies.

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

Are you using fluorescent light therapy as a noninvasive treatment for dermatological conditions in your patients? In this episode, learn about fluorescent light energy and how it can accelerate healing, its mechanism of action, different applications, and the research that shows the impact of fluorescent light therapy in helping to shorten the duration of antibiotic therapy in conditions such as deep pyoderma.

Hidden Hurts: How to Spot and Manage Feline Chronic Pain

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 feline patient in chronic pain will exhibit and the importance of the owner's recognition of subtle changes and signs that may be noticeable only to them.

Pain Management in Pets: Tools, Techniques, and Teamwork

Veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses and pet owners all have a crucial role to play when it comes to pets and pain management, including pain assessment, diagnosis, patient monitoring and care. Tune in as Dr. Cassi chats with Mary Ellen Goldberg about the importance of taking a collaborative approach, communication and the role of tools—such as videos—in accurately assessing a patient.

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

Tune in to this episode to navigate the ins and outs of central lines—including CVC line and PICC line differences and advantages, where they can be utilized best, what to monitor for and how to sample from a central line—so that you can make the most informed choice for these patients.

Oral Regional Nerve Blocks: Application and Drug Combinations

Dental nerve blocks can enhance a veterinary patient’s well-being during a dental procedure. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of dental blocks as additional analgesia during these procedures, techniques for administering them, complications and how to avoid them, and what medications to use alone and in combination.