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(1) Yuko, E. (2021). Why black cats are associated with halloween and bad luck. History. https://www.history.com/articles/black-cats-superstitions. Accessed October 11, 2025.
(2) Cat-Sith. (2025). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat-s%C3%ACth. Accessed October 11, 2025.
(3) Farell, S. (2024). Cats, symbolism and the 16th century witch craze. Cheshire & Wain. https://www.cheshireandwain.com/blogs/journal/cats-and-the-16th-century-witch-craze. Accessed October 11, 2025.
(4) Bedtime History. (2023). History of black cats and crows of Halloween [Podcast transcript]. https://bedtimehistorystories.com/history-of-black-cats-and-crows-of-halloween/. Accessed October 11, 2025.

This episode includes a thorough review of myiasis caused by the new world screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominovorax).

References:

• United States Department of Agriculture. (2025, September 3). Module 41: New World Screwworm. National Veterinary Accreditation Program Modules for Accreditation Renewal. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/training-modules
• United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (2025, August 24). New World Screwworm. Accessed September 14, 2025. USDA. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwworm
• The Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm Infestation in Livestock (COPEG). (2025). Accessed September 14, 2025. COPEG. https://www.copeg.org/en/
• United States Department of Agriculture. (2024, December 28). Pesticides to potentially use against new world screwworm. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/pesticides-for-nws.pdf
• United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, August 27). About new world screwworm. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/new-world-screwworm/about/index.html
• National Public Radio. (2025, August 25). The U.S. confirms its first human case of new world screwworm: what is it? NPR. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/25/nx-s1-5515487/new-world-screwworm-us-human-case
• Beck, L. (2025, September 9). Veterinarians asked to be alert for screwworm infestations. Veterinary Information Network. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12840615&f5=1
• Cutolo, A. A., Perrier, N., Menz, I., Thyssen, P., Silva, F. O., & Beugnet, F. (2021). Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard) on the treatment of myiasis caused by the new world screwworm fly Cochliomyia hominovorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in naturally infested dogs. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 24(0), 100569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2021.100569
• McCullough, C. (2025, May 27). USDA confirms reports of new world screwworm in the U.S. are false. RFDTV. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.rfdtv.com/usda-confirms-reports-of-new-world-screwworm-in-the-u-s-are-false
• Correia, T. R., Scott, F. B., Verocai, G. G., Souza, C. P., Fernandes, J. I., Melo, R. M. P. S., Vieira, V. P. C., & Ribeiro, F. A. (2010). Larvicidal efficacy of nitenpyram on the treatment of myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominovorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in dogs. Veterinary Parasitology, 173(1-2), 169-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2010.06.019
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• Alexander, J. L. (2006). Screwworms. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 228(3), 357-367. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.228.3.357

References:
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(2) Wogan, L. (2025). Ohio lawmakers loosen veterinary telemedicine rule. VIN News Service. Last accessed on 8/15/25: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12755728&f5=1
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Today's episode includes an in-depth review of coccidiodomycosis in dogs.

References:
(1) Fisher, A., Brister, J., & Morgan, R. (2024). Coccidioidomycosis, zoonotic, canine. VINcyclopedia of Diseases. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com.
(2) Rishniw, M. (2017). Chronic bronchitis. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com.
(3) McKiernan, B. (2025). Coughing, sneezing, gagging: Interpreting history and physical exam findings in animals with respiratory disease. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com.
(4) Kittleson, M. (2017). Diagnosing CHF in dogs: The golden rules. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com.
(5) Donovan, F. M., Fernandez, O. M., Bains, G. & DiPompo, L. (2025). Coccidioidomycosis: A growing global concern. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 80(1), i40-i49. https://academic.oup.com/jac/article/80/Supplement_1/i40/8078712

References:
(1) Salzman, S. & Kekatos, M. (2025). Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/michigan-resident-dies-rabies-after-undergoing-organ-transplant/story?id=120217114
(2) Richardson, R. (2025). After Michigan patient dies of rabies from a transplanted kidney, donor's other recipients get preventative shots. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rabies-organ-transplant-death-michigan-rcna198265
(3) Centers for Disease Control. (2004). Investigation of rabies infections in organ donor and transplant recipients: Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, 2004. Morbidity and Mortality Wekly Report. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5326a6.htm
(4) Clinician's Brief. (2025). E-Book: Embracing Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine. https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=831194&p

This episode includes an overview of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, persistent hyperplasitc tunica vasculosa lentis, and other developmental eye diseases in the dog.

References:
(1) Davis, R. (2021). Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.
(2) Giuliano, E. A. (2019). Here's lookin' at you, kid: The essential eye exam. Chicago Vet Conference Proceedings, 2019. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.
(3) Rothrock K. (2021). Von willebrand disease (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.
(4) Morgan, R. V., Wise, E., Newbold, G., Church, M. L., Herring, I. P. (2024). Retinal detachment (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.
(5) Dacanay, S., Newbold, G., Hamor, R. A. (2023). Hyphema (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.

Resources:
(1) Huecker, M. R., Shreffler, J., McKeny, P. T., & Davis, D. (2023). Imposter Phenomenon. StatPearls. National Library of Medicine. Accessed 2/11/2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/
(2) Imposter syndrome. Psychology Today. Accessed 2/11/2025. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome
(3) Villwock, J. A., Sobin, L. B., Koester, L. A., & Harris, T. M. (2016). Imposter syndrome and burnout among American medical students: A pilot study. International Journal of Medical Education, 2016 Oct 31, 364-369. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5116369/
(4) Sullivan, J. B., & Ryba, N. L. (2020). Prevalence of impostor phenomenon and assessment of well-being in pharmacy residents. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 77(9), 690-696. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32201891/

Resources:

• NOTE: Resources denoted by an asterisk are CDC references that may have been altered between recording of this episode on 1/27/2025 and publication of the epiosode on 2/5/2025. As of 2/5/2025, all of these resources contain the announcement "CDC’s website is being modified to comply with President Trump’s Executive Orders," which was not present at the time of episode research. (1) University of Nebraska Medical Center. HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza). Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/health-emergencies/avian-flu-h5n1.html (2) Nolen, R. S. & Larkin, M. Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health: Government response strengthened as outbreak nears fourth year. Published 12/30/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.avma.org/news/novel-bird-flu-strain-continues-threaten-animal-public-health (3) * Centers for Disease Control. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus: Interim recommendations for prevention, monitoring, and public health investigations. Published 12/26/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/hpai-interim-recommendations.html (4) * Current situation: Bird flu in dairy cows. Accessed 1/ 27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/mammals.html (5) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Highly pathogenic avian influenza confimred in an Alabama commercial broiler farm and a backyard flock. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/2024/12/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-confirmed-in-an-alabama-commercial-broiler-farm-and-a-backyard-flock/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20The%20Alabama%20Department%20of%20Agriculture,backyard%20flock%20in%20Pickens%20County (6) Alabama Department of Public Health. Avian influenza: Bird flu. Powerpoint presentation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/assets/avianflu_presentation.pdf (7) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (8) * Centers for Disease Control. H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html (9) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Avian influenza. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/animal-health/avian-influenza/ (10) * Centers for Disease Control. First H5 bird flu death reported in United States. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/m0106-h5-birdflu-death.html (11) * Centers for Disease Control. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses identified in a person in Louisiana. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5n1-response-12232024.html (12) Louisiana Department of Health. LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://ldh.la.gov/news/H5N1-death (13) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (14) Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University. Avian influenza outbreak: Should you take down your bird feeders? Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/

Resources:
(1) Rothrock, K., & Tater, K. (2023). Demodectic mange (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(2) Azaria, H., & Defalque, V. E. (2023). Isoxazalines for treating canine and feline otodectic mange; feline demodicosis, lynxacariasis, lice infestation, and notoedric mange (scabies); demodicosis in hamsters; and sarcoptic and psoroptic manges in rabbits. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 64(11), 1066-1070. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10581354/
(3) Chuenngam, T., Chermprapai, S. (2024). Successful treatment of non-pruritus, excessive hair shedding and scales in a cat due to Demodex gatoi with fluralaner topical spot-on. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 10(1), no page number listed. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/20551169241246866
(4) Beck, L. (2025). Sham veterinarian 'Dr. J' returns. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12458621&f5=1
(5) Kentucky Department for Public Health reports human death from rabies. Statewide News Release, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Dec 27, 2024. https://www.chfs.ky.gov/News/Documents/Kentucky%20Department%20for%20Public%20Health%20Reports%20Human%20Death%20from%20Rabies.pdf

This episode contains a review of canine demodecosis.

References:
(1) Rothrock, K., Tater, K., & Shell, L. (2023). Demodectic mange (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(2) Walther, F. M., Paul, A. J., Allan, M. J., Roepke, R. K. A., & Nuernberger, M. C. (2014). Safety of fluralaner, a novel systemic antiparasitic drug, in MDR1(-/-) collies after oral administration. Parasites & Vectors, 7(0), 86.
(3) Becskei, C., Liebenberg, J., Fernandes, T., et al. (2024). Efficacy of a chewable tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel for the treatment of generalized demodicosis. in dogs. Veterinary Dermatology, 36(1), 34-42.
(4) Fadok, V. A. (2016). What's new with demodicosis and scabies. Atlantic Coast Veteirnary Conference 2016 Proceedings.
(5) Sheinberg, G. (2021). Parasitic skin disease: Still a problem. Western Veterinary Conference 2021 Proceedings.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

Resources:
(1) Clinician's Brief meme, Ins/Outs for Vet Med in 2025: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEG7VOAsHSX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
(2) Stubing, H., Suchodolski, J. S., Reisinger, A., et al. (2024). The effect of metronidazole versus a synbiotic on clinical course and core intestinal microbiota in dogs with acute diarrhea. Veterinary Sciences, 11(5), 197. https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/5/197
(3) Wikipedia entry for Joey Chestnut: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Chestnut

Resources:
1) Join the E.L.V.E.S. to help Santa spread cheer in your clinic. American Veterinary Medical Association. https://www.avma.org/blog/join-elves-help-santa-and-spread-cheer-your-clinic
2) Stokkan, K., Folkow, L., Dukes, J., et al. (2013). Shifting mirrors: Adaptive changes in retinal reflections to winter darkness in Arctic reindeer. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 280(1773), article ID 20132451. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2013.2451
3) Ollivier, F. J., Samuelson, D. A., Brooks, D. E., et al. (2004). Comparative morphology of the tapetum lucidum (among selected species). Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7(1), 11-22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14738502/
4) Turnbull, T. (2024). One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies. British Broadcasting Corporation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w78ylrq8jo
5) Carstens, E. A. (2021). What's with all the gay penguins? Museum at Tufts University. https://sites.tufts.edu/museumstudents/2021/02/22/whats-with-all-the-gay-penguins/
6) Minnesota Department of Health. (2024). State reports rare human death from rabies. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2024/rabies092724.html
7) CBS News. (2024). California teacher dies after being bitten by a bat inside her classroom. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-teacher-dies-bitten-bat-classroom/

Resources:
1) Rothrock, K., Fingeroth, J. M., & Shell, L. (2021). Laryngeal paralysis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 12/16/2024.
2) Marvel, S. (2019). Laryngeal paralysis: Diagnosis and step by step surgical management. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings 2019.
3) Rishniw, M., Sammarco, J., Glass, E. N., et al. (2021). Effect of doxepin on quality of life in Labradors with laryngeal paralysis: A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(4), 1943-1949.
4) Findji, L. (2017). Treatment of laryngeal paralysis. World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress Proceedings 2017.
5) Wilson, D., & Monnet, E. (2016). Risk factors for the development of aspiration pneumonia after unilateral arytenoid lateralization in dogs with laryngeal paralysis: 232 cases (1987-2012). Journal of the American Veteirnary Medical Association, 248(2), 188-194.
6) Bookbinder, L. C., Flanders, J., Bookbinder, P. F., et al. (2016). Idiopathic canine laryngeal paralysis as one sign of a diffuse polyneuropathy: An observational study of 90 cases (2007-2013). Veterinary Surgery, 45(2), 245-260.

This episode includes a review of aspiration pneumonia in the dog.

Resources:

• Rothrock, K., & Brister, J. (2021). Pneumonia (Canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
• Lee-Fowler, T., Reinero, C., & Greene, C. E. (2012). Bacterial respiratory infections. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th edition. St. Louis, Saunders Elsevier, pp 945-948.
• Dear, J. D. (2020). Bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats: An update. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 50(2), pp 447-465.
• Kogan, D. A. (2008). Clinical, clinicopathologic, and radiographic findings in dogs with aspiration pneumonia: 88 cases (2004-2006). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 233(11), 1742-1747.
• Tart, K. M., Babski, D. M., & Lee, A. L. (2010). Potential risks, prognositic indicators, and diagnostic and treatment modalities affective survival in dogs with presumptive aspiration pneumonia: 125 cases (2005-2008). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 20(3), pp 319-329.
• Weese, S. J. (2016). Antibiotic treatment of respiratory tract infections. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings.
  • Lappin, M. R., Blondeau, J., Boothe, D., Breitschwerdt, E. B., Guardabassi, L., Lloyd, D. H., Papich, M. G., Rankin, S. C., Sykes, J. E., Turnidge, J., & Weese, J. S. (2017). Antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of respiratory tract disease in dogs and cats: Antimicrobial guidelines working group of the international society of companion animal infecious diseases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 31(2), pp 297-294.
• Wayne, A., Davis, M., Sinnott, V. B., et al. (2017). Outcomes in dogs with uncomplicated presumptive bacterial pneumonia treated with short or long course antibiotics. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 58(6), 610-613.
• Kogan, D. A., Johnson, L. R., Sturges, B. K., et al. (2008). Etiology and clinical outcome in dogs with aspiration pneumonia: 88 cases (2004-2006). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 322(11), 1748-1755.
• Darcy, H. P., Humm, K., & ter Harr, G. (2018). Retrospective analysis of incidence, clinical features, potential risk factors, and prognostic indicators for aspiration pneumonia in three brachycephalic dog breeds. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 253(7), 869-876.

This episode is part 2 of 2.

This episode contains a detailed review of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Resources:

• Rothrock, K., & Brister, J. (2024). Feline infectious peritonitis (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
• Coggins, S. J., et al. (2023). Outcomes of treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis using parenterally administered remdesivir, with or without transition to orally administered GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1772-1783. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16803
• Taylor, S. S., et al. (2023). Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020-2022). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(9). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X231194460
• Wogan, L. (2024). Confusion besets first legal FIP treatment in us (updated). VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=11910939&sx=239128590&n=1&f5=1
• Wogan, L. (2024). Overdue good news arrives for FIP cats in the US. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12090343&f5=1
• FIP Resources for Veterinarians. Stokes Pharmacy. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.stokespharmacy.com/fip/veterinary-resources/
• Green, J., et al. (2023). Thirty-two cats with effusive or non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis treated with a combination of remdesivir and GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1784-1793. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16804
• Murphy, B. G., et al. (2018). The nucleoside analog GS-441524 strongly inhibits feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus in tissue culture and experimental cat infection studies. Veterinary Microbiology, 219(0), 226-233. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378113518301603?via%3Dihub
• Pedersen, N. C., et al. (2019). Efficacy and safety of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 for treatment of cats with naturally occurring feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 271-281. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19825701
• Kent, A. M., et al. (2024). Unlicensed antiviral products used for the at-home treatment of feline infectious peritonitis contain GS-441524 at significantly different amounts than advertised. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(4), 489-497. https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/262/4/javma.23.08.0466.xml
• Allinder, M., et al. (2024). Uroliths composed of antiviral compound GS-441524 in 2 cats undergoing treatment for feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 38(1), 370-374. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16954
• United States Food and Drug Administration. (2024). FDA announces position on use of compounded GS-441524 to treat FIP. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-announces-position-use-compounded-gs-441524-treat-fip

This episode is part 1 of 2.

This episode contains a detailed review of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Resources:

• Rothrock, K., & Brister, J. (2024). Feline infectious peritonitis (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
• Coggins, S. J., et al. (2023). Outcomes of treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis using parenterally administered remdesivir, with or without transition to orally administered GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1772-1783. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16803
• Taylor, S. S., et al. (2023). Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020-2022). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(9). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X231194460
• Wogan, L. (2024). Confusion besets first legal FIP treatment in us (updated). VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=11910939&sx=239128590&n=1&f5=1
• Wogan, L. (2024). Overdue good news arrives for FIP cats in the US. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12090343&f5=1
• FIP Resources for Veterinarians. Stokes Pharmacy. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.stokespharmacy.com/fip/veterinary-resources/
• Green, J., et al. (2023). Thirty-two cats with effusive or non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis treated with a combination of remdesivir and GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1784-1793. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16804
• Murphy, B. G., et al. (2018). The nucleoside analog GS-441524 strongly inhibits feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus in tissue culture and experimental cat infection studies. Veterinary Microbiology, 219(0), 226-233. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378113518301603?via%3Dihub
• Pedersen, N. C., et al. (2019). Efficacy and safety of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 for treatment of cats with naturally occurring feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 271-281. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19825701
• Kent, A. M., et al. (2024). Unlicensed antiviral products used for the at-home treatment of feline infectious peritonitis contain GS-441524 at significantly different amounts than advertised. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(4), 489-497. https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/262/4/javma.23.08.0466.xml
• Allinder, M., et al. (2024). Uroliths composed of antiviral compound GS-441524 in 2 cats undergoing treatment for feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 38(1), 370-374. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16954
• United States Food and Drug Administration. (2024). FDA announces position on use of compounded GS-441524 to treat FIP. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-announces-position-use-compounded-gs-441524-treat-fip

Resources:

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• Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis. Centers for Disease Control. July 19, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24.html
• Listeriosis (Human). Veterinary Information Network. January 1, 2004. www.vin.com
• Symptoms of Listeria infection. Centers for Disease Control. August 8, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html

Resources:

• IMDB entry for The Return of the Living Dead (1985), directed by Dan O'Bannon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089907/
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Special Guest: Jill Narak.

References:
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(2) Conway, D. S., et al. (2022). Prazosin administration increases the rate of recurrent urethral obstruction in cats: 388 cases. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(S2), S7-S11. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.21.10.0469
(3) Canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody. Elanco. https://my.elanco.com/us/parvovirus Last accessed 12/12/23.
(4) Nolen, R. S. (2023). Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US: Experts offer insights into canine infectious respiratory disease complex and other underlying factors. https://www.avma.org/news/making-sense-mystery-illness-found-across-us Last accessed 12/12/23.
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Please note that at the time of this recording neither Lauren nor JJ are licensed mental health providers. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a licensed therapist in your area.

Note that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of therapy referenced in this episode, was developed by Marsha Linehan. Learn more here: https://dbt-lbc.org/

References:
(1) Rosenhaft, A. The dialectical behavior therapy skills I still use today. Psychology Today. Posted January 24, 2023. Accessed 11/30/2023. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from-both-sides-of-the-couch/202301/the-dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills-i-still-use-today
(2) Crossfield, A. How to tolerate emotional distress. Psychology Today. Posted March 23, 2020. Accessed 11/30/2023. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotionally-healthy-teens/202003/how-tolerate-emotional-distress
(3) Moore, M. 4 DBT skills for everyday challenges. PsychCentral. Last updated July 7, 2022. Accessed 11/30/2023. https://psychcentral.com/health/dbt-skills-therapy-techniques
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(5) Robinson, B. E. The 90-second rule that builds self-control. Psychology Today. Posted April 26, 2020. Accessed 11/30/2023. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202004/the-90-second-rule-builds-self-control

Resources:
(1) Use the Psychology Today therapist finder to locate a DBT practitioner in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dialectical-dbt
(2) DBTselfhelp.com is a free resource containing a lot of information about distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills: https://dbtselfhelp.com/
(3) Visit the DBT website for free skills information: https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/

This episode includes a detailed review of canine pancreatitis.

References:
(1) Kirby, R., & Linklater, A. (2016). Monitoring and intervention for the critically ill small animal: The rule of 20. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. DOI:10.1002/9781118923870
(2) Ceva News. (2023). Panoquell-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium for injection) is now available in the U.S. https://www.ceva.us/News-Media/News-Releases-Articles-About-Ceva/PANOQUELL-R-CA1-fuzapladib-sodium-for-injection-is-now-available-in-the-U.S
(3) Byers, C. G. (2022). Practical management of acute pancreatitis in dogs. Proceedings from the Fetch DVM360 Conference.
(4) Pancreatitis (canine). Veteirnary Information Network. Last updated by Rothrock, K. on June 12, 2020. www.vin.com

Resources:
(1) Information about the PainTrace multi-species neurobiosignal actionable outcome measure test from the manufacturer: https://paintrace.com/investigators/
(2) Product label for Bexacat (bexagliflozin), a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor: https://www.elancolabels.com/us/bexacat
(3) FDA approves first oral treatment for cats with diabetes mellitus. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-approves-first-oral-treatment-cats-diabetes-mellitus
(4) Heavyweight podcast: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight/episodes
(5) The Retrievals podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retrievals/id1691599042

This episode includes a review of gastric dilatation and volvulus in the dog.

References:
(1)Gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome (canine). Veterinary Information Network. Last upadated 8/4/22 by Rothrock, K. www.vin.com
(2) Rudloff, E. (2022). A review of GDV. Proceedings of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spring Symposium.

References:
(1) Xylitol toxicosis (canine). Veterinary Information Network. Last updated by Galles, B. in July 2023. www.vin.com

References:
(1) Premature burial. Wikipedia. Accessed 10/1/23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_burial
(2) Safety coffin. Wikipedia. Accessed 10/1/23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_coffin
(3) Lady with the ring. Wikipedia. Accessed 10/1/23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_with_the_Ring

Specific mycotoxins discussed in today's episode include:
(1) Penitrem A, which is the most clinically significant tremorgenic mycotoxin in dogs and is produced by Penicillium crustosum
(2) Roquefortine C, which is primarily produced by Penicillium roqueforti; note that there is a harmless version of roquefortine C which is used in the production of roquefort cheese
(3) Verruculogen, which is associated with spoiled meats

References:
(1) Tremorgenic mycotoxicosis (canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated by Galles, B on 10/10/23. www.vin.com
(2) Eriksen GS, Bernhoft A, Rundberget T, et al: Poisoning of dogs with tremorgenic Penicillium toxins. Med Mycol 2010 Vol 48 (1) pp. 188-96.
(3) Puschner B: Penitrem A and roquefortine. In: Plumlee KH (ed): Clinical Veterinary Toxicology Mosby, St. Louis, MO 2004 pp. 258-59
(4) Hayes AW, Presley DB, Neville JA: Acute toxicity of penitrem A in dogs. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1976 Vol 35 (2) pp. 311-20.

This episode contains an in-depth review of tetanus.

References:
(1) Tetanus (Canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated 9/11/23 by Rothrock, K. www.vin.com
(2) Popoff MR. Tetanus in animals. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2020 Mar;32(2):184-191. doi: 10.1177/1040638720906814.
(3) Ives, E. (2014). Tetanus in dogs: Clinical signs and management. Vet Times. https://www.vettimes.co.uk

First generation anticoagulants referenced include warfarin, chlorphacinone, coumatetralyl, coumafuryl, diphacinone, fumarin, pindone, and valone. Second generation anticoagulants referenced include brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, and difenacoum.

References:
(1) Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis. VINcyclopedia of Diseases. Last updated by Brister, J. on 6/5/2021. www.vin.com

This episode includes a review of dilated cardiomyopathy in the dog.

References:
(1) Dilated cardiomyopathy (canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated: Galles, B. January 2023. www.vin.com
(2) Summerfield, N. J., Boswood, A., O'Grady, M. R., et al. (2012). Efficacy of pimobendan in the prevention of congestive heart failure or sudden death in doberman pinschers with preclinical dilated cardiomyopathy: The PROTECT study. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 26(6), 1337-1349.
(3) Wess, G. (2022). Screening for dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 40(1), 51-68.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

References:
(1) Gwaltney-Brant, S. M. Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals. Merck Veterinary Manual. Last updated Nov 2022. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/chocolate-toxicosis-in-animals
(2) Methylxanthine toxicosis (Canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated May of 2023 by Galles, B. www.vin.com
(3) Weingart, C., Hartmann, A., & Kohn, B. Chocolate ingestion in dogs: 156 events (2015-2019). J Small Anim Pract 2021 Vol 62 (11) pp. 979-83.

Special Guest: Erin Brown.

References:
(1) Fisher, A., & Gwaltney-Brant, S. (2022). Allium (Garlic/Onion) Toxicosis (Canine and Feline Chapters). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(2) Cope, R. B. (2005). Toxicology Brief: Allium species Poisoning in Dogs and Cats. DVM 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/toxicology-brief-allium-species-poisoning-dogs-and-cats

Veterinary Hope Foundation: https://veterinaryhope.org/

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

References/ Recommendations:
(1) Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Aziz Gazipura
(2) The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life by Edith Eva Eger
(3) Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Becky Kennedy
(4) Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
(5) The Better Boundaries Workbook: A CBT-Based Program to Help You Set Limits, Express Your Needs, and Create Healthy Relationships by Sharon Martin

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

Special Guest: Jennifer Graham.

This episode includes a review of the potential causes of bile acids elevations in the dog, as well as a discussion about portosystemic shunts in the dog.

Sources:
(1) Konstantinidis, A. O., et al. (2023). Congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs and cats: Classification, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis. Veterinary Sciences, 10(2), 160. DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10020160
(2) Williams, K., & Ward, E. Portosystemic shunt in dogs. VCA Animal Hospitals. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/portosystemic-shunt-in-dogs
(3) Nelson, N. C., & Nelson, L. L. (2011). Anatomy of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in dogs as determined by computed tomography angiography. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 52(5), 498-506. DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01827.x
(4) Minnesota Urolith Center. Canine urate uroliths. University of Minnesota. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlhPTeoK8E6D5UgCjtRr9JQGHbPXNg5u/view
(5) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2020). Portosystemic shunt (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(6) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Urolithiasis, urate (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(7) Rishniw, M. (2017). Bile acids. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

This episode includes a detailed discussion of urate uroliths in the dog.

Sources:
(1) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Urolithiasis, urate (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(2) Rishniw, M. (2017). Bile acids. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Sources:
(1) Chan, D. (2023). Risks of feeding raw diets to dogs and considerations for human health. Clinician's Brief. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/risks-raw-diets-dogs-human-health-bacteria
(2) Mounsey et al. (2022). Evidence that fecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli by 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom is associated with raw feeding. One Health, 14(1), 100370. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771422000027?via%3Dihub
(3) Koch, SN. (2023). Stability of injectable dexamethasone in chlorhexidine wipes and pads. Clinician's Brief. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/dexamethasone-injectable-chlorhexidine-allergies-wipes-pads
(4) Bancroft, S., et al. (2022). Stability of dexamethasone sodium phosphate over a 28 day period when added to commercial veterinary wipe and pad products. Veterinary Dermatology, 33(6), 498-502. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vde.13108
(5) Fanucchi, L. & Norton, S. (2022). Dogs' preference for white coat versus no white coat when offered a food reward in the exam room. Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research, 7(1), 000219. https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/dogs-preference-for-white-coat-versus-no-white-coat-when-offered-a-food-reward-in-the-exam-room.pdf

This episode includes a review of the management of bromethalin ingestion, as well as a review of the management of hypernatremia caused by activated charcoal administration.

Sources:
(1) Ball, A. (2014). Managing hypernatremia after activated charcoal administration. Veterinary Medicine, 109(4), 126-130.
(2) Brister, J., Gwaltney-Brant, S., & Dekker, M. (2021). Bromethalin toxicosis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(3) Brister, J., Gwaltney-Brant, S., & Dekker, M. (2021). Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(4) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2021). Hypernatremia (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com
(5) Veterinary Information Network (2017). Charcoal, activated. VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook. www.vin.com

This episode includes a detailed discussion of juvenile cellulitis in puppies.

Sources:
(1) Rothrock, K., Short, J., Shell, L. G., & Evans, A. G. (2019). Juvenile cellulitis (canine). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
NOTE: This online doucment was updated on 6/12/23, after recording of this episode but before release of the episode.
(2) Rosenkrantz, W. (2022). Canine pediatric dermatology. Proceedings of the 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference.
(3) Banovic, F. (2020). Dermatologic emergencies: What's that? Proceedings of the 2020 Western Veterinary Conference.

Sources:

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The episode includes a review of the diagnosis and management of hypoadrenocorticism in the dog, as well as important information about accurate diagnosis in patients who have already received steroids.

Special thanks to Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM for agreeing to be featured on this episode!

Sources:
(1) Behrend, E., Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2022). Hypoadrenocorticism (canine). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(2) Lobetti, R., Lindquist, E., Frank, J., Casey, D., Marek, K., & Timon, T. (2016). Retrospective study of adrenal gland ultrasonography in dogs with normal and abnormal ACTH stimulation test. Journal of Veterinary Clinical Practice and Petcare, 1(1), 1-6.
(3) Wenger, M., Mueller, C., Kook, P. H., & Reusch, C. E. (2010). Ultrasonographic evaluation of adrenal glands in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism or mimicking diseases. Veterinary Record, 167(1), 207-210.

Special Guest: Ellen Behrend.

If you have stories, questions, or cases for the podcast, please send them to introvetspodcast@gmail.com. Catch up with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok @introvets.

References:

1. Cowie A: Germany's brutal werewolf belt and the gut-wrenching execution of Peter Stumpp. Ancient Origins, 2021. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/german-werewolf-009397
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5. Clinical lycanthorpy. Wikipedia, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_lycanthropy

Special Guest: Katie Krothapalli .

This episode includes a review of hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism.

References:

1. Rothrock K, Shell L: Hypocalcemia (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2017. www.vin.com
2. Rothrock K, Wasik B, Shell L: Hypoparathyroidism (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2021. www.vin.com
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4. Nowers T: Parathyroid disorders in dogs and cats. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference Proceedings, 2017.
5. Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th Edition, 2004.
6. Galvao DB, et al.: Treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Kirk's Current Veteirnary Therapy XV, 2014.

Visit the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine's information page about the study: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/research/clinical-trials/canine-hemangiosarcoma/

Download a flyer about the clinical trial from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ETHOS-Clinical-Trial-Flyer19.pdf

Read about the Ethos-PUSH study, including the full list of participating hospitals, at the Ethos Veterinary Health site: https://www.ethosvet.com/clinical-study/ethos-precision-medicine-umbrella-study-for-hemangiosarcoma-epush/

Special Guest: Sam Stewart.

This episode includes an in-depth discussion of nasal aspergillosis.

References:

1. Hillsman S, Tolbrert KM: Differential diagnosis: Epistaxis. Clinician’s Brief. August 2018. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/differential-diagnosis-epistaxis
2. Robinson NG: Yunnan baiyao: Facts & myths. Clinician’s Brief. January 2016. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/yunnan-baiyao-facts-myths
3. Brister J, Morgan RV: Aspergillosis/ penicillosis, nasal (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. June 2019. www.vin.com
4. Sharp NJH, Harvey, CE, Sullivan M: Canine Nasal Aspergillosis and Penicilliosis . Compend Contin Educ Vet 1991 Vol 13 (1) pp. 41-49.
5. Vangrinsven E, Duprez JN, Taminiau B, et al.: Comparison of culture-dependent and -independent methods on nasal swabs in dogs with nasal discharge. European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animal Online Congress 2021.
6. Stepaniuk KS, Gingerich W: Suspect odontogenic infection etiology for canine lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis. Journal of Veterinary Dentistry 2015; 32(1): 22-29. DOI: 10.1177/089875641503200103
7. Biénès T, Vangrinsven E, Fastrès A, et al.: Utility of fungal polymerase chain reaction on nasal swab samples in the diagnosis and monitoring of sinonasal aspergillosis in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2022; 36(4): 1295-1302. DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16441

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Veterinary Hope Foundation: https://veterinaryhope.org/

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

References:

1. Buriko Y: High-rise syndrome. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2018 Proceedings.
2. Whitney W, Mehlhaff C: High-rise syndrome in cats. Journal of the American Veteirnary Medical Association, 1987; 191(11): 1399-1403.
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4. Vnuk D. Feline high-rise syndrome: 119 cases (1998–2001). J Feline Med Surg. 2004;6(5):305–312.
5. Papazoglou LG, Galatos AD, Patsikas MN, et al.: High-rise syndrome in cats: 207 cases (1988-1998). Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 2001; 31(3): 98-102.

2020 AAHA/ AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/feline-vaccination-guidlines/resource-center/2020-aahaa-afp-feline-vaccination-guidelines.pdf

Special Guest: Michelle Gaspar.

References:
(1) Fitzgerald et al. (2021). Detecting and quantifying marijuana metabolites in serum and urine of 19 dogs affected by marijuana toxicity. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 33(5), 1002-1007. https://experts.illinois.edu/en/publications/detecting-and-quantifying-marijuana-metabolites-in-serum-and-urin
(2) Cornell University. (2022). Study finds new links between dogs' smell and vision. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2022-07-links-dogs-vision.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

(3) Erica F. Andrews et al. (2022). Extensive connections of the canine olfactory pathway revealed by tractography and dissection. The Journal of Neuroscience _. DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2355-21.2022
(4) Fiala, J. (2022). Nephrology-urology recognized as new veterinary specialty. _VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10935586
(5) Fiala, J. (2022). Should education become a veterinary specialty? VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10741751
(6) Slovak, J. E. & Costa. A. P. (2021). A pilot study of transdermal gabapentin in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(1), 1981-1987.

Special Guest: Michelle Gaspar.

Special Guest: Chris Reeder.

References:
(1) Kelly, R. (2021). Calls for bans on breeding short-nosed dogs gain momentum. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10411832
(2) Taylor, C. (2022). Watch this Florida dog wander into Dollar General, browse the aisles until reunited with his human. Daily Paws. https://www.dailypaws.com/pet-news-entertainment/feel-good-stories/florida-dog-wanders-into-dollar-general
(3) National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat informaton: https://www.nwf.org/certifiedwildlifehabitat

References:
(1) Lake-Bakaar, G. & Kittleson, M. D. (2017). Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic (feline). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(2) Stern, J. (2019). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and co-managing hypertension or hyperthyroidism. American Association of Feline Practitioners Conference Proceedings.
(3) Kittleson, M. D. (2021). The feline cardiomyopathies: 2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 23(11), pp 1028-1051.
(4) Pereira, Y. M. (2018). Approach to the dyspnoeic cat. British Small Animal Veterinary Conference Proceedings.
(5) Rothrock, K. & Shell, L. (2021). Pulmonary edema (feline). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(6) Rishniw, M. (2017). Feline heart size and hypertrophy. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com
(7) Lisciandro, G. R. (2015). Lung ultrasound in small animals: The vet blue. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference Proceedings.
(8) Brister, J. (2018). Heart failure, left-sided (feline). VINcyclopedia. www.vin.com
(9) Rishniw, M. (2017). Furosemide trial. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com
(10) Rishniw, M. (2017). Feline murmurs and gallop sounds: A quick primer. VIN Medical FAQs. www.vin.com
(11) Campbell, F. E. (2013). Cardiac disease and examination. World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings.

Special Guest: Sarah Laroche.

Special Guest: Sarah Laroche.

References:
(1) Information about the 2/3 rule in veterinary oncology: http://www.veterinarycancer.com/hermangiosarcoma
(2) Millar, S. L., Curley, T. L., Monnet, E. L., & Zersen, K. M. (2022). Premature death in dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen and splenectomy with benign histopathologic findings, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(S1), S9-S14. Retrieved Jun 4, 2022, from https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/S1/javma.21.01.0033.xml
(3) News article about the woman charged in Florida with four counts of animal cruelty after leaving four dogs in her car: https://nypost.com/2022/05/27/florida-woman-charged-with-leaving-four-dogs-to-die-in-her-car/
(4) The Philadelphia Inquirer article about the CDC's investigation of a case of Rabies in an imported dog: https://www.inquirer.com/health/rabies-dog-azerbaijan-pennsylvania-cdc-20220519.html
(5) The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report regarding the case of Rabies in an imported dog: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7120a3.htm?s_cid=mm7120a3_w

This episode includes a detailed discussion of hemoabdomen and splenic hemangiosarcoma in the dog.

References

Primary sources of information for this episode:
(1) Rothrock, K., Smrkovski, K., & Rosenthal, R. C. (2021). Hemangiosarcoma, splenic (canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated 5/8/2021. Last accessed 5/26/2022. www.vin.com
(2) Pope, K. (2018). Evidince-informed integrative oncology: Canine splenic hemangiosarcoma. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings, 2018.

Information about rates of metastasis, splenectomy as a palliative procedure, and poor overall survival rates:
(1) Pope, K. (2018). Evidince-informed integrative oncology: Canine splenic hemangiosarcoma. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings, 2018.
(2) Clifford, C. A. & Liptak, J. M. (2017). Splenic tumors. Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference Proceedings, 2017.
(3) Batschinski, K., Nobre, A., Vargas-Mendez, E., Tedardi, M. V., Cirillo, J., Castari, G., Ubukata, R., & Dagli, M. L. (2018). Canine visceral hemangiosarcoma treated with surgery alone or surgery and doxorubicin: 37 cases (2005-2014). The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 59(9), 967-972.
(4) Wendelburg, K. M., Price, L. L., Burgess, K. E., Lyons, J. A., Lew, F. H., & Berg, J. (2015). Survival time of dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma treated by splenectomy with or without adjuvant chemotherapy: 208 cases (2001-2012). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 247(4), 393-403.

Information about median survival times:
(1) Thamm, D., Withrow, S. W. (2013). Miscellaneous tumors: Hemangiosarcoma. Withrow & MacEwen’s Small Animal Clinical Oncology,St. Louis, MO. Saunders/Elsevier, 679-88.
(2) Aronsohn, M. G., Dubiel, B., Roberts, B., & Powers, B. E. (2009). Prognosis for acute nontraumatic hemoperitoneum in the dog: a retrospective analysis of 60 cases (2003-2006). Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 45(2), 72–77.
(3) Collard, F., Nadeau, M. E., & Carmel, E. N. (2010). Laparoscopic splenectomy for treatment of splenic hemangiosarcoma in a dog. Veterinary surgery : VS, 39(7), 870–872.
(4) Marconato, L., Chalfon, C., Finotello, R., Polton, G., Vasconi, M. E., Annoni, M., Stefanello, D., Mesto, P., Capitani, O., Agnoli, C., Amati, M., & Sabattini, S. (2019). Adjuvant anthracycline-based vs metronomic chemotherapy vs no medical treatment for dogs with metastatic splenic hemangiosarcoma: A multi-institutional retrospective study of the Italian Society of Veterinary Oncology. Veterinary and comparative oncology, 17(4), 537–544.

A selection of information about chemotherapy and adjunctive treatments for hemangiosarcoma (outside of the scope of this episode, for further reading):
(1) Wendelburg, K. M., Price, L. L., Burgess, K. E., Lyons, J. A., Lew, F. H., & Berg, J. (2015). Survival time of dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma treated by splenectomy with or without adjuvant chemotherapy: 208 cases (2001-2012). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 247(4), 393-403.
(2) Alexander, C. K., Cronin, K. L., Silver, M., Gardner, H. L., & London, C. (2019). The addition of metronomic chemotherapy does not improve outcome for canine splenic haemangiosarcoma. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 66(1), 32-37.
(3) Matsuyama, A., Poirier, V. J., Mantovani, F., Foster, R. A., & Mutsaers, A. J. (2017). Adjuvant doxorubicin with or without metronomic cyclophosphamide for canine splenic hemangiosarcoma. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 53(6), 304-312.
(4) Teske, E., Rutteman, G. R., Kirpenstein, J., & Hirschberger, J. (2011). A randomized controlled study into the efficacy and toxicity of pegylated liposome encapsulated doxorubicin as an adjuvant therapy in dogs with splenic haemangiosarcoma. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 9(4), 283-89.
(5) Kahn, S. A., Mullin, C. M., de Lormier, L. P., Burgess, K. E., Risbon, R. E., Fred, R. M., Drobatz, K., & Clifford, C. A. (2013) Doxorubicin and deracoxib adjuvant therapy for canine splenic hemangiosarcoma: A pilot study. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 54(3) 237-42.
(6) Kim, S. E., Liptak, L. M., Gall, T. T., Montelth, G. J., & Woods, P. (2007). Epirubicin in the adjuvant treatment of splenic hemangiosarcoma in dogs: 59 cases (1997-2004). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 231(10), 1550-57.
(7) Alvarez, F. J., Hosoya, K., Lara-Garcia, A., Kisseberth, W., & Couto, G. (2013). VAC protocol for treatment of dogs with stage III hemangiosarcoma. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 49(6), 370-77.
(8) Marconato, L., Chalfon, C., Finotello, R., Polton, G., Vasconi, M. E., Annoni, M., Stefanello, D., Mesto, P., Capitani, O., Agnoli, C., Amati, M., & Sabattini, S. (2019). Adjuvant anthracycline-based vs metronomic chemotherapy vs no medical treatment for dogs with metastatic splenic hemangiosarcoma: A multi-institutional retrospective study of the Italian Society of Veterinary Oncology. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 17(4), 537-44.
(9) Gardner, H. L., London, C. A., Portela, R. A., Nguyen, S., Rosenberg, M. P., Klein, M. K., Clifford, C., Thamm, D. H., Vail, D. M., Bergman, P., Crawford-Jakubiak, M., Henry, C., Locke, J., & Garrett, L. D. (2015). Maintenance therapy with toceranib following doxorubicin-based chemotherapy for canine splenic hemangiosarcoma. BioMed Central Veterinary Research, 11(0), 131.
(10) Lana, S., U'ren, L., Plaza, S., Elmslie, R., Gustafson, D., Morley, P., & Dow, S. (2007). Continuous low-dose oral chemotherapy for adjuvant therapy of splenic hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 21(4), 764-69.
(11) Vail, D. M., MacEwen, E. G., Kurzman, I. D., Dubielzig, R. R., Helfand, S. C., Kisseberth, W. C., London, C. A., Obradovich, J. E., Madewell, B. R., & Rodriguez, C. O. (1995). Liposome-encapsulated muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine adjuvant immunotherapy for splenic hemangiosarcoma in the dog: a randomized multi-institutional clinical trial. Clinical Cancer Research: An Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, 1(10), 1165-70.
(12) Grammel, T. (2016). A pilot, uncontrolled study of postsurgical treatment with autologous dendritic cell-based immunologic therapy in 10 dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma. Veterinary Cancer Society World Congress Proceedings, 2016.

References and Resources:

1. The study on veterinary attire: E. Bentley, H. Kellihan, C. Longhurst, & R. Chun. (2020). Effect of attire on client perceptions of veterinarians. The Veterinary Journal, 265(1), 105550. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105550
2. VIN News article on the FDA guidelines for veterinary drug compounding: Lau, E. (April 21, 2022). FDA finishes veteirnary drug compounding guidance at last. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10904160
3. Link to the FDA document, "Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances:" https://news.vin.com/apputil/image/handler.ashx?docid=10887416
4. Link to the FDA document, "List of Bulk Drug Substances for Compounding Office Stock Drugs for Use in Nonfood-Producing Animals:" https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-drug-compounding/list-bulk-drug-substances-compounding-office-stock-drugs-use-nonfood-producing-animals
5. Link to the FDA's information regarding reporting adverse drug events, including Form 1932a: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-drug-compounding/list-bulk-drug-substances-compounding-office-stock-drugs-use-nonfood-producing-animals
6. Sources for heatstroke clinical updates: (1) Wells RJ: Environmental emergencies. Western Veterinary Conference Proceedings. February 2012, 19-23. Las Vegas, NV. https://www.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?id=5604141&pid=11348& (2) Brashear M: Canine heat stroke – Keeping your cool. Pacific Veterinary Conference Proceedings. June 2019, 21-24. Long Beach, CA. https://www.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?id=9048897&pid=23140& (3) Carr M: The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Heat Stroke. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2003. https://beta.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3848363&pid=11162& (4) Bruchim Y: Canine Heatstroke: Patient Management. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2016. https://www.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7480469&pid=15793& (5) Waxman C: Temperature extremes: From hypothermia to heatstroke. New York Vet Show Proceedings. November 2019, 7-8. New York, NY. https://www.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?id=9319962&pid=23658& (6) Hemmelgarn C, Gannon K: Heatstroke: clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. . Compend Contin Educ Vet 2013 Vol 35 (7) pp. E3. https://beta.vin.com/members/cms/document/default.aspx?objecttypeid=2&template=articleview&objectid=1930137&said=1
7. Source for clinical updates regarding continuous blood glucose monitoring in diabetic patients: Lathan, P. A. (2021). Monitoring diabetic dogs and cats. Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2021 Proceedings.
8. Link to Patty Lathan's video on continous glucose monitor application in companion animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytkcjpdxtKY

Special Guest: Kevin Stoltz.

Special Guest: Kate Baker.

References:
(1) The study referenced re: tick-borne relapsing fever: Piccione, J., Levine, G. J., Duff, C. A., Kuhlman, G. M., Scott, K. D., & Esteve-Gassent, M. D. (2016). Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in Dogs. Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 30(4), 1222–1228. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14363
(2) Reference for the information about zinc toxicosis and pennies: Zinc toxicosis is possible with US pennies minted after 1982 and Canadian pennies minted between 1997-2001. Rothrock, K., Dekker, & Shell, L. (2021). Zinc Toxicosis (Canine). VINcyclopedia. Last updated 11/28/21. Last accessed 5/2/22.

Special Guest: Kate Baker.

Visit the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association at https://mcvma.org/

Special Guest: Cherese Sullivan.

The episode includes an in-depth review of the fungal disease blastomycosis.

Source:

• Brister, J., & Morgan, R. V. (2019). Blastomycosis (Canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. https://www.vin.com/members/cms/project/defaultadv1.aspx?pid=607&id=4953586

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8. Halifax, J. (2018). Standing at the edge: Finding freedom where fear and courage meet. Flatiron Books.
9. Alvis, D. (2020). Compassion fatigue: Certification training for healthcare, mental health and caring professionals. PESI, Inc.
10. Tomasi, S. E., Fechter-Leggett, E. D., Edwards, N. T., Reddish, A. D., Crosby, A. E. & Nett, R. J. (2019). Suicide among veterinarians in the united states from 1979 through 2015. Journal of the american veterinary medical association, 254(1), 104-112. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.254.1.104
11. Nett, R. J., Witte, T. K., Holzbauer, S. M., Elchos, B. L., Campagnolo, E. R., Musgrave, K. J., Carter, K. K., Kurkjian, K. M., Vanicek, C., O’Leary, D. R., Pride, K. R., & Funk, R. H. (2015). Notes from the field: Prevalence of risk factors for suicide among veterinarians – united states, 2014. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 64(6), 159.
12. Witte, T. K., Spitzer, E. G., Edwards, N., Fowler, K. A. & Nett, R. J. (2019). Suicides and deaths of undetermined intent among veterinary professionals from 2003 to 2014. Journal of the american veterinary medical association, 255(5), 595-608. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.255.5.595
13. Stone, D., Holland, K., Bartholow, B., Crosby, A., Davis, S. & Wilkins, N. (2017). Preventing suicide: A technical package of policy, programs, and practices. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalPackage.pdf
14. Lee, E., Daugherty, J., Eskierka, K. & Hamelin, K. (2019). Compassion fatigue and burnout, one institution’s interventions. Journal of perianesthesia nursing, 34(4), 767-773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2018.11.003
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16. Kleiner, S. & Wallace, J. E. (2017). Oncologist burnout and compassion fatigue: Investigating time pressure at work as a predictor and the mediating role of work-family conflict. BMC health services research, 17, 639. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-017-2581-9
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21. Dowling T. (2018). Compassion does not fatigue! The Canadian veterinary journal, 59(7), 749–750.
22. Klimecki, O. & Singer, T. (2011). Empathic distress fatigue rather than compassion fatigue? Integrating findings from empathy research in psychology and social neuroscience. In: Oakley, B., Knafo, A. & Madhavan, G., et al., editors. Pathological Altruism. New York, New York: Oxford University Press; 2011. pp. 1–23. DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199738571.003.0253
23. Gladding, S. T. & Newsome, D. W. (2018). Clinical mental health counseling in community and agency settings. Pearson Education, Inc.
24. Constantino, M. J., Vîslă, A., Coyne, A. E. & Boswell, J. F. (2018). A meta-analysis of the association between patients’ early treatment outcome expectation and their posttreatment outcomes. Psychotherapy, 55(4), 473-485. https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000169
25. Duarte, J. & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2016). Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on oncology nurses’ burnout and compassion fatigue symptoms: A non-randomized study. International journal of nursing studies, 64, 98-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.10.002
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References:

1. American Veterinary Medical Association. (2021). Assess your wellbeing. Retrieved August 28, 2021. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/assess-your-wellbeing
2. Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project. (2021). Retrieved August 24, 2021, from https://compassionfatigue.org/index.html
3. Fonken, L. (2019). A view from the edge: Understanding the challenges to veterinary wellbeing. 2019 Pacific Veterinary Conference Proceedings. http://www.vin.com
4. Teater, M. & Ludgate, J. (2014). Overcoming compassion fatigue: A practical resilience workbook. PESI Publishing & Media.
5. Nett, R. J., Witte, T. K., Holzbauer, S. M., Elchos, B. L., Campagnolo, E. R., Musgrave, K. J., Carter, K. K., Kurkjian, K. M., Vanicek, C., O’Leary, D. R., Pride, K. R., & Funk, R. H. (2015). Notes from the field: Prevalence of risk factors for suicide among veterinarians – united states, 2014. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 64(6), 159.
6. Tomasi, S. E., Fechter-Leggett, E. D., Edwards, N. T., Reddish, A. D., Crosby, A. E. & Nett, R. J. (2019). Suicide among veterinarians in the united states from 1979 through 2015. Journal of the american veterinary medical association, 254(1), 104-112. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.254.1.104
7. Witte, T. K., Spitzer, E. G., Edwards, N., Fowler, K. A. & Nett, R. J. (2019). Suicides and deaths of undetermined intent among veterinary professionals from 2003 to 2014. Journal of the american veterinary medical association, 255(5), 595-608. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.255.5.595
8. Stone, D., Holland, K., Bartholow, B., Crosby, A., Davis, S. & Wilkins, N. (2017). Preventing suicide: A technical package of policy, programs, and practices. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalPackage.pdf
9. Lee, E., Daugherty, J., Eskierka, K. & Hamelin, K. (2019). Compassion fatigue and burnout, one institution’s interventions. Journal of perianesthesia nursing, 34(4), 767-773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2018.11.003
10. Sullivan, S. & Germain, M. (2020). Psychosocial risks of healthcare professionals and occupational suicide. Industrial and commercial training, 52(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-08-2019-0081
11. Kleiner, S. & Wallace, J. E. (2017). Oncologist burnout and compassion fatigue: Investigating time pressure at work as a predictor and the mediating role of work-family conflict. BMC health services research, 17, 639. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-017-2581-9
12. Joinson C. (1992). Coping with compassion fatigue. Nursing, 22(4), 116-121.
13. Dowling T. (2018). Compassion does not fatigue! The Canadian veterinary journal, 59(7), 749–750.
14. Klimecki, O. & Singer, T. (2011). Empathic distress fatigue rather than compassion fatigue? Integrating findings from empathy research in psychology and social neuroscience. In: Oakley, B., Knafo, A. & Madhavan, G., et al., editors. Pathological Altruism. New York, New York: Oxford University Press; 2011. pp. 1–23. DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199738571.003.0253
15. Alvis, D. (2020). Compassion fatigue: Certification training for healthcare, mental health and caring professionals. PESI, Inc.

Special Guest: Jacqueline Nobles.

Special Guest: Jacqueline Nobles.

Resources:
1) Quality of Life Scale: https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quality-of-Life.pdf
2) Visit the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: https://iaahpc.org/

This episode includes a thorough review of the etiologies and managemebt of pleural effusion.

References:

1. Rothrock, K. & Shell, L. (2016). Pleural effusion. Vincyclopedia of diseases. Accessed 9/4/21 via http://www.vin.com.
2. Padrid, P. (2018). Pleural space disorders in dogs and cats. Southwest veterinary symposium 2018 proceedings.
3. Padrid, P. (2011). Respiratory disease: How to reach a diagnosis. British small animal veterinary congress 2011 proceedings.
4. Reineke, E. L. (2011). Common causes of respiratory distress in dogs. 2011 American college of veterinary internal medicine proceedings.
5. Brister, J. & Lake-Bakaar, G. (2018). Heart failure, right-sided. Vincyclopedia of diseases. Accessed 9/4/21 via http://www.vin.com.
6. Davies, C. & Shell, L. (2002). Pleural effusion. Common small animal diagnoses: An algorithmic approach. WB Saunders Company.
7. Johnson, T. & Jepsen-Grant, K. (2013). Thoracocentesis. VIN mentor visual procedures manual. Accessed 9/5/21 via http://www.vin.com.

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

This episode includes a detailed review of heat stroke in dogs.

References:

1. Rothrock, K., Shell, L., Carr, & A. (2017). Heat stroke. VINcyclopedia of diseases. www.vin.com
2. Wells, R. (2012). Environmental Emergencies. Proceedings from the Western Veterinary Conference 2012.
3. Aroch, I., Klement, Y., & Bruchim, Y. (2007). Nucleated red blood cells and their association with mortality in canine heatstroke. Proceedings from the 17th european college of veterinary internal medicine congress.

Special Guest: Jacqueline Nobles.

Sources:

1. Introversion. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/introversion
2. Social Anxiety. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/social-anxiety-disorder-social-phobia
3. Granneman, J. (June 13, 2019). How an introvert lives with social anxiety. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secret-lives-introverts/201906/how-introvert-lives-social-anxiety
4. Granneman, J. (August 13, 2018). If you relate to these 21 signs, you're an introvert. Introvert, Dear. https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-undeniable-signs/

This episode contains a detailed review of Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration, or SARD.

References:

1. Moriyon, M. E., Morgan, R. V., & Herring, I. P. (18 February, 2021). Sudden acquired retinal degeneration. Vincyclopedia of diseases. www.vin.com
2. Yaphe, W. L. (12 April, 2004). Lecture 10: Blindness and diseases of the retina, optic nerve. Small animal medicine II course. Ross University.
3. Donnelly, T. M. (6 August, 2011). Ophthalmic Examination. Proceedings of the 2011 association of exotic mammal veterinarians annual conference.
4. Bentley, E. (2017). Sudden-onset blindness. British small animal veterinary congress.
5. Glaze, M. B. (2012). Vision loss in the clear canine eye. Western veterinary conference.
6. Sharpe, E. (2018). Acute blindness. Southwest veterinary symposium.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

Sources:

1. Ljungvall I, Rishniw M, Porciello F, Haggstrom J, Ohad DG. Sleeping and resting respiratory rates in healthy adult cats and cats with subclinical heart disease. In press J Fel Med Surg 2013
2. Ohad DG, Rishniw M, Ljungvall I, Porciello F, Haggstrom J. Sleeping and resting respiratory rates in dogs with subclinical heart disease. J Amer Vet Med Assoc, 2013;243(6):839-843.
3. Rishniw M, Llungvall I, Porciello F, Haggstrom J, Ohad DG. Sleeping respiratory rates in apparently healthy dogs. Res Vet Sci, 2012.

In this episode, you will find a detailed review of pyometra in the dog and cat.

Sources:

1. Rothrock, K., Krekeler, N., & Hollinshead, F. Pyometra. VINcyclopedia of diseases (2020). Veterinary Information Network. www.vin.com

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

References - Possible mechanism of grape toxicity:

1. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, June 15, 2021, Vol. 258, No. 12, Pages 1318-1321. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.258.12.1318
2. McReynolds, T. What causes grape toxicity in dogs? Playdough might have led to a breakthrough. NEWStat, April 1, 2021. American Animal Hospital Association. https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2021-04/what-causes-grape-toxicity-in-dogs-playdough-might-have-led-to-a-breakthrough/

References - Surgical Hand Asepsis:

1. Boyce, J. M., & Pittet, D. Guideline for hand hygiene in healthcare settings. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, October 24, 2002, 51 (RR 16), pp 1-44. Centers for disease control and prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5116a1.htm
2. De Silveria, E. A., Bubeck, K. A., Batista, E. R., Piat, P., Laverty, S., Beauchamp, G., Archambault, M., & Elce, Y. Comparison of an alcohol-based hand rub and water-based chlorhexidine gluconate scrub technique for hand antisepsis prior to elective surgery in horses. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, Feb 2016; 57(2), pp 164-8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712995/
3. Weight CJ, Lee MC, Palmer JS. Avagard hand antisepsis vs. traditional scrub in 3600 pediatric urologic procedures. Urology. 2010 Jul;76(1):15-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.01.017. Epub 2010 Apr 3. PMID: 20363495. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20363495/
4. Verwilghen D, Grulke S, Kampf G. Presurgical hand antisepsis: concepts and current habits of veterinary surgeons. Vet Surg. 2011 Jul;40(5):515-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00846.x. PMID: 21736594. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21736594/
5. Avagard application instructions: https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/128376O/application-instructions-for-avagard-hand-antiseptic.pdf

Link to the Royal Veterinary College Pet Diabetes App:

1. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.ac.rvc.petdiabetestracker
2. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rvc-pet-diabetes-app/id1095999436

The Cageliner: https://cagelinervet.com

AVMA QPR Training: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/qpr-suicide-prevention-training

Special Guest: Jill Narak.

Special Guest: Shea Baker.

Sources:

1. Meredith E. Stepita, Melissa J. Bain, Philip H. Kass; Frequency of CPV Infection in Vaccinated Puppies that Attended Puppy Socialization Classes. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 March 2013; 49 (2): 95–100. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5825
2. AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization. American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Puppy-Socialization-Position-Statement-FINAL.pdf

Special Guest: Shea Baker.

These are not paid endorsements. Some specific products discussed in this episode include the Litter Robot (www.litterrobot.com), Furbo (www.furbo.com), Petcube Play 2 (https://petcube.com/play-2/), Whistle Go Explore (https://www.whistle.com/products/whistle-go-explore-gps-pet-tracker-activity-monitor), Zen Crate (www.zendogcrate.com), and PredatorBWare (https://predatorbwear.com).

Episode 2.4 sources:

1. The article Elena wrote for the NAVTA Journal: Graves, E: Encouraging and Respecting Support Staff Pays Long-Term Dividends. NAVTA Journal Feb/Mar 2021 pp. 26-28. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.navta.net/resource/resmgr/media/2021_tnj/TNJ_2021-Feb-March_final_web.pdf
2. The statistic about credentialed veterinary technicians adding $93,000 in revenue compared to $6,000 for non-credentialed staff members can be found in this source: Fanning J, Shepherd A J: Contribution of veterinary technicians to veterinary business revenue, 2007. JAVMA 2010 Vol 236 (8) pp. 846. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.236.8.846

Links:

1. Veterinary Nurse Initiative: https://veterinarynurse.org/
2. For more information about career options for Veterinary Technicians, check out this infographic from the Alabama Veterinary Technician Association: https://www.facebook.com/1934575649889820/posts/4094182963929067/?d=n

Special Guest: Elena Graves.

Special Guest: Nicki Plunkett .

Special Guest: Nicki Plunkett .

This episode refers to the following study:
Cooper ES, Owens TJ, Chew DJ, Buffington CA. A protocol for managing urethral obstruction in male cats without urethral catheterization. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010 Dec 1;237(11):1261-6. doi: 10.2460/javma.237.11.1261. PMID: 21118011; PMCID: PMC4511701.

Sources:
Rothrock, K: Urethral Obstruction. In: Feline VINcyclopedia. Veterinary Information Network, Davis, CA. Accessed 4/13/2021.
Cooper E: Feline Urethral Obs. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2010.
Cunha M G M C M, Freitas G C, Carregaro A B, et al : Renal and cardiorespiratory effects of treatment with lactated Ringer's solution or physiologic saline (0.9% NaCl) solution in cats with experimentally induced urethral obstruction. Am J Vet Res 2010 Vol 71 (7) pp. 840-6.
Lane I F: Common Challenges in Feline Urethral Obstruction . Western Veterinary Conference 2012.

If you are a veterinarian or veterinary support staff member in distress, please reach out to Vets4Vets, a free and confidential service. https://vinfoundation.org/resources/vets4vets/

Sources:
(1) Barnette C, Safra N, Waltman S S, Shell L, and Harasen G: Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy. In: Canine VINcyclopedia. Veterinary Information Network, Davis CA. Accessed 3/30/21.
(2) Seiler G: Radiographic Signs of Common Bone and Joint Disease in Dogs. World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress Proceedings. 2016.
(3) Casale S: Juvenile Orthopedic Disease: Sprains, Strains, and Salter-Harris. New York Vet Conference Proceedings. 2019.
(4) Tyrrell D: Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy. Aust Vet Pract 2004 Vol 34 (3) pp. 124-26.

Dana Hampson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of The Balanced Life, LLC, offering private mental health counselling in Madison, AL.

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

Dana Hampson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of The Balanced Life, LLC, offering private mental health counselling in Madison, AL.

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

Sources:

1. White J, Taylor SM, Wolfram KL, O'Conner BP. Rabies in a 10-week-old puppy. Can Vet J Sep 2007 Vol 48 (9) pp 931-934. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1950115/
2. Rothrock K, Shell LG. Rabies (Zoonotic). Vincyclopedia of Diseases. Veterinary Information Network. 2018. www.vin.com
3. Gomez-Alonso J. Rabies: a possible explanation for the vampire legend. Neurology 1998 Vol 51 (3) pp 856-859. https://n.neurology.org/content/51/3/856.full
4. Rabies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html
5. Greene CE: Rabies and Other Lyssavirus Infections. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat Elsevier 2012 pp. 179-197.
6. Weese JS, Fulford MB: Viral Diseases. Companion Animal Zoonoses Wiley Blackwell 2011 pp. 257-268.
7. Cleaveland S: Global Canine Rabies Elimination Strategy. World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings 2014.
8. Tepsumethanon V, Wilde H, Sitprija V. Ten-day observation of live rabies suspected dogs. Developments in Biologicals 31 Dec 2007 Vol 131 pp 543-546. https://europepmc.org/article/med/18634517
9. Rabies. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies

Dr. Fonken, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor and the Director of DVM Counseling and Wellness Programs at Colorodo State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Fonken also provides counselling and consuling services for veterinarians and veterinary staff through her business, Whole Vets, LLC.

Books mentioned in this episode:

1. Standing at the Edge: Joan Halifax, 2018
2. Banishing Burnout: Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach, 2005

Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.

Sources:

1. 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism, Harney, H. C. et al. May 3, 2016. https://catvets.com/guidelines/practice-guidelines/feline-hyperthyroidism
2. Ruiz-Drebbing, M. et al. Canine TSH Concentration (CTSH) as a Test for Feline Hyperthyroidism. Is It Useful? 22nd Congress of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine for Companion Animals. 2012.

Sources:

1. 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism, Harney, H. C. et al. May 3, 2016. https://catvets.com/guidelines/practice-guidelines/feline-hyperthyroidism
2. Hyperthyroidism in Animals. Peterson, M. E. Merck Veterinary Manual. July 2019. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-thyroid-gland/hyperthyroidism-in-animals
3. Diagnosis and management of feline hyperthyroidism: current perspectives. Vaske, H. et al. Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports. March 2014. https://www.dovepress.com/diagnosis-and-management-of-feline-hyperthyroidism-current-perspective-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-VMRR

Special Guest: Lydia Love.

Special Guest: Christine Wood.

The outpatient study referenced in this episode is: Evaluation of an Outpatient Protocol in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis from the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, January 2017: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918639/

Another good resrouce is this FAQ from Colorado State University about their standard outpatient treatment for canine parvovirus: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/documents/parvo-outpatient-protocol-faq-companion-animal-studies.pdf

The Australian study referenced in this episode is: Socioeconomic, geographic, and climatic risk factors for canine parvovirus infection and euthansia in Australia from Preventative Veterinary Medicine, January 2020: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167587719304830

A link to_ Frequently asked questions about SNAP Parvo Test_: https://www.idexx.com/files/snap-parvo-test-faqs.pdf

The episode of the Hidden Brain podcast about memory that is referenced in this episode is: Did That Really Happen? How Our Memories Betray Us, which was released on December 16, 2019: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/16/788422090/did-that-really-happen-how-our-memories-betray-us

1. Greene, C.E. and Decaro, N. “Canine Viral Enteritis.” Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition. Elsevier 2012, pp. 67-75.
2. Goddard, A., Leisewitz, A. L., Christopher, M. M., Duncan, N. M., and Becker, P. J. “Prognostic usefulness of blood leukocyte changes in canine parvoviral enteritis.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Mar-Apr 2008. Volume 22, pp. 309-316.
3. Rothrock, K. and Shell, L.G. “Canine Parvovirus Infection.” Vincyclopedia of Diseases. Veterinary Information Network: www.vin.com.
4. Sullivan, L. A. “Canine Parvovirus.” 2016. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spring Symposium Proceedings.
5. “Frequently asked questions about SNAP parvo text.” Idexx: https://www.idexx.com/files/snap-parvo-test-faqs.pdf
6. Schultz, R. D., Larson, L. J., and Lorentzen, L. P. “Effects of modified live canine parvovirus vaccine on the SNAP ELISA antigen assay.” 2008. International Veterinary Emergency Critical Symposium Proceedings.
7. Mohr, A. J., Leisewitz, A. L., Jacobson, L. S., Steiner, J. M., Ruaux, C. G., Williams, D. A. “Effect of early enteral nutrition on intestinal permeability, intestinal protein loss, and outcome in dogs with severe parvoviral enteritis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003. Volume 17, pp. 791-798.

Special Guest: Bree Montana.

Special Guest: Dana Hampson.

Sources for this episode include:

1. Rand, J. 2017. ‘Feline Diabetes - Maximizing Diabetic Remission.’ World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress proceedings.
2. Rand, J. 2019. ‘Feline Diabetic Remission: Should it be the Goal?’ American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum proceedings.
3. Behrend, E., Holford, A., Lathan, P., Rucinsky, R., Schulman, R. 2018. ‘2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.’ American Animal Hospital Association website: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/diabetes-management/diabetes-management-home/
4. Rothrock, K. 2012. ‘Feline Diabetes Mellitus.’ Vincyclopedia of Diseases. Veterinary Information Network: www.vin.com
5. Reusch, C. ‘Feline Diabetes Mellitus.’ Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 7th ed. St. Louis, Saunders Elsevier. 2010 pp. 1796-1816.
6. Alt, N., Kley, S., Haessig, M., Reusch, C. ‘Day-to-day Variability of Blood Glucose Concentration Curves Generated at Home in Cats with Diabetes Mellitus.’ Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), April 2007.

And for our non-veterinary listeners, here is an article from Texas A&M about cats hiding illness: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/when-is-your-cat-hiding-illness-or-injury/

Some books and media referenced in this episode include the Hidden Brain podcast’s 2017 episode Radio Replay: Life, Interrupted and Atul Gawande’s 2009 book The Checklist Manifesto.

1. Duncan, Kathryn. “Dog Parks: Where pets, people and parasites collide.” aaha.org. American Animal Hospital Association, May 2, 2020. https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2020-05/dog-parks-where-pets-people-and-parasites-collide/
2. Madson, Cathy. “Fast Fecal Facts and Stool Sample Steps.” preventativevet.com. Preventative Vet, April 9th, 2019.

Sources for this episode include:

1. “Trichuris Vulpis.” capcvet.org. Companion Animal Parasite Council, October 1, 2016. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/trichuris-vulpis/
2. Rothrock, Kari and Linda G. Shell. “Vincyclopedia of Diseases: Trichuriasis/Whipworms.” vin.com. Veterinary Information Network, September 5, 2019.
3. Vincent-Johnson, Nancy. “Contamination with Toxocara spp from Dog Walking.” cliniciansbrief.com. Clinician’s Brief, April 2019. https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/contamination-toxocara-spp-dog-walking