Best Shirley Lin Podcasts (2025)

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S4E13 Spaying and Neutering Pets with OVC Theriogenologist Dr. Michelle Caissie 27:04

27d ago27:04

27:04

Ever wonder when you should be spaying or neutering an animal? Well look no further as who better to ask than OVC's own Theriogenologist, Dr. Michelle Caissie! After graduating from AVC in 2015, Michelle completed a large animal rotating internship at OVC. During this time, her passion for reproduction (theriogenology) flourished and she continued …

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S4E12 Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice with Dr. Jane Shaw & Dr. Jason Coe 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

This week we have 2 special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! We have Dr. Jason Coe who some of you may remember from our podcast about the AVM value matrix. We also have Dr. Jane Shaw joining us from Colorado State University. Dr. Jane Shaw is an expert in veterinarian-client-patient interactions, Professor, University Distinguished Teaching Scho…

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S4E11 Blocked Cats with Dr. Matt Kornya 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

Dr. Matt Kornya is back with us this week to talk all about urinary obstructions in cats! Dr. Kornya breaks down the causes, symptoms, and most importantly, the treatments available for this serious condition through some cases presented by Dr. Gowland. Whether you’re a veterinary student or general practitioner, this episode is packed with expert …

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S4E10 Otitis with Dr. Liz Goodale 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

In this episode, Dr. Liz Goodale explores veterinary otitis, a common ear issue affecting pets. Dr. Goodale discusses the different types of otitis in dogs and cats, how to spot the symptoms, and the best treatment options to ensure your furry friend stays comfortable. If you've ever wondered how to care for your pet’s ears or prevent ear infection…

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S4E9 Value Matrix with Dr. Jason Coe 38:40

3M ago38:40

38:40

Join us this week as we invite Dr. Jason Coe to dive into the Value Matrix, a powerful visual aid that’s transforming shared decision-making in veterinary practices! Dr. Coe is a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and currently holds the VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Coe explains how the…

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S4E8 Feeding Tubes with Dr. Sarah Abood 48:16

4M ago48:16

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Curious as to how feeding tubes can help improve patient care? Join us this week on Vet Sessions as Dr. Omar Khan chats with Dr. Sarah Abood about all things tube feeding for cats and dogs! This is Dr. Abood's third time on our podcast, and she always gives a lot of excellent information on veterinary nutrition! Be sure to check out our other podca…

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S4E7 Managing Diabetic Patients with Dr. Erin Phillips Part 2 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

Welcome back listeners! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. This week, please join us for part 2 of the topic of managing diabetic patients with Dr. Erin Phillips. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, be sure to listen to that first! We hope you enjoy!By Tiffany Durzi

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S4E6 Managing Diabetic Patients with Dr. Erin Phillips Part 1 27:09

5M ago27:09

27:09

This week we welcome back Dr. Erin Phillips! Our guest this episode has been on several previous episodes of Vet Sessions. Dr. Phillips is a board-certified specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, and is working toward a PhD in the RCVM@OVC lab. This episode, she talks about managing diabetic patients. This episode is intended to be a guide f…

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S4E5 Disease Surveillance in Primary Care with Dr. Lauren Grant 50:02

6M ago50:02

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Did you know disease surveillance is important in primary care veterinary practice as well? This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Grant who teaches us all about how general practitioners can help with disease surveillance. Dr. Grant is an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Public Health and Epidemiologist in the Department of Population Medicine at…

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S4E4 28th European Nutrition Congress with Dr. Sarah Abood 40:02

6M ago40:02

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This week we welcome back Dr. Sarah Abood! As some of you may recall, Dr. Abood is the recipient of the Nestlé Purina Professorship in Companion Animal Nutrition and currently serves as the OVC Nutrition Service Section Chief. This episode, Dr. Abood talks all about her recent trip to Ireland for the 28th European Nutrition Congress which lasted fo…

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S4E3 Spectrum of Care with Dr. Sara Ritzie 38:18

7M ago38:18

38:18

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we welcome Dr. Sara Ritzie to talk about the spectrum of care in veterinary medicine. Dr. Ritzie worked in general practice in BC for three years before moving back to Ontario to join Royal Canin, where she has held various technical, scientific, and leadership roles. Throughout her time at Royal Canin she’s …

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S4E2 Pain Management in Exotic Animals with Dr. Mike Dutton 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

Did you know September was pain awareness month? This week we welcome a special guest, Dr. Mike Dutton, to chat with us about pain management in exotic animals. Dr. Dutton is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice, Exotic Companion Mammal Practice, and Canine/Feline Practice. He has completed a post-doctoral…

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S4E1 Veterinary Intern & Resident Wellbeing with Dr. Andria Jones 48:43

8M ago48:43

48:43

Welcome back to a brand new season of Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. On our very first episode of Season 4, we welcome back Dr. Andria Jones to discuss the updated American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) guidelines for veterinary intern and resident wellbeing. Dr. Andria Jones is an OVC Profes…

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S3E18 Part 2: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya 47:53

11M ago47:53

47:53

Welcome everyone to the last episode of Season 3! Join us this week to learn more about infectious disease testing with OVC's internal medicine team, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya. Keep listening for some fun case studies at the end, and if you haven't already, make sure to take a listen to Part 1 as well! We hope you enjoy listening!…

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S3E17 Part 1: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya 24:24

11M ago24:24

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This week we have two special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! OVC's internal medicine doctors, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya, return to talk about infectious disease testing with Dr. Shannon Gowland. Listen on to learn all about test selection and interpretation, what tests are available, and some tests to consider avoiding! We hope you …

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S3E16 Mass Submissions with Dr. Caitlin Evered 46:29

12M ago46:29

46:29

Mystified about mass submissions? In the dark about inking margins? Humbled by histopathology reports? Join Dr. Omar Khan this week as he interviews OVC's 2nd year Anatomical Pathology Resident, Dr. Caitlin Evered. Dr. Evered helps to simplify sample submissions to the benefit of your patients! We hope this week's episode helps to answer some commo…

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S3E15 Exotic Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Derek Laporte 22:25

1y ago22:25

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Welcome back listeners! This week we have exotics veterinarian Dr. Derek Laporte join us virtually to talk all about his veterinary journey. Dr. Laporte practices in his clinic in Sudbury, Lasalle Animal Hospital. This episode he talks all about his experiences varying from clinic ownership, practicing as a new grad, and the needs an exotic veterin…

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S3E14 Veterinary Supplements with Dr. Sarah Abood 47:02

1y ago47:02

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In a world of supplements out there, Dr. Sarah Abood joins Dr. Tiffany Durzi this week to help us sift through the massive amount of information out there. Dr. Abood is a veterinary nutritionist, pet food industry consultant and educator. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Michigan State University, she completed a PhD in Ve…

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S3E13 Glaucoma in Cats and Dogs with Dr. Chantale Pinard 36:54

1y ago36:54

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Join us this week to talk all about eyeballs! Dr. Chantale Pinard, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at OVC teaches us all about canine and feline glaucoma. Dr. Pinard is an incredible ophthalmologist who is also a great mentor to OVC's veterinary students. Tune in to hear her eye-opening analogies and some really great advice to our gra…

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S3E12 NEW Treatment Guidelines for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya 38:40

1y ago38:40

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Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we have a particularly hot topic to share with our listeners: a new treatment guideline for Feline Infectious Peritonitis! Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya talk all about the new treatment guidelines and how Canadian veterinarians now have legal access to remdesivir and GS-441524 through an Emergency D…

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S3E11 All things Liver (Part 2!) with Dr. Erin Phillips 37:40

1y ago37:40

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Welcome back listeners! This week Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes back Dr. Erin Phillips to complete her series on the liver! If you haven't already, we recommend listening to Season 3 Episode 6 for Part 1 of All Things Liver. We hope you enjoy listening!By Tiffany Durzi

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S3E10 Controversy around Grain Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Shari Raheb and Ms. Sydney Banton 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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This week, we have two special guests on Vet Sessions! Please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Shari Raheb, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Ms. Sydney Banton, a PhD candidate at the Ontario Agricultural College. Both Dr. Raheb and Ms. Banton provide a lot of resources and information into…

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S3E9 Echinococcus multiocularis with Dr. Andrew Peregrine 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

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This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine! As many of our listeners may know, Dr. Peregrine is an Associate Professor in clinical parasitology at the Ontario Veterinary College. This episode, Dr. Peregrine chats with Dr. Omar Khan about Echinococcus multiocularis. This zoonotic parasite is commonly known as fox tapeworms, and is an emerging pu…

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S3E8 Feline IBD and GI Small Cell Lymphoma with Dr. Matt Kornya 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

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Happy New Year listeners! To ring in 2024, we welcome back Dr. Matthew Kornya with Dr. Shannon Gowland. If you have a cat who seems to have endless hairballs, this episode is for you! This episode we are talking about Feline Chronic Enteropathy (also commonly known as IBD) and Feline GI small cell lymphoma. Join us for this interesting topic and se…

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S3E7 Behind the Microscope with Dr. Emma Stacey 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

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Welcome back listeners! In our final podcast just before the holidays, please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Emma Stacey. Dr. Stacey is a recent OVC graduate and is currently completing her second year of residency in clinical pathology. This week, she talks about great sampling techniques and what you can do in clinic to optimize you…

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S3E6 All Things Liver with Dr. Erin Phillips 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

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This week we are talking about all things liver! Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes Dr. Erin Phillips back to talk about biliary tract anatomy, diseases, and bile acids testing. There are so many useful tips for listeners that can help further your understanding of the liver and how to manage liver disease in practice. We be-liver you will definitely enj…

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S3E5 Update on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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Do you remember Episode 16 from our very first season when we talked about the Avian Influenza? This week, join Dr. Omar Khan as he discusses updates on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif! Dr. Sharif earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tehran, and a PhD from the Ontario Veterinary College. Alongside his ro…

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S3E4 Communications Training at OVC with Ms. Jen Thurtell 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

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Welcome back listeners! Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews the Manager of OVC's Medical Communications Program, Jen Thurtell. Jen organizes the Art of Veterinary Medicine (AVM) labs for Phase 1, 2, and 3 students, and coordinates the reflection of real life interactions Phase 4 students have with clients at the Primary Healthcare C…

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S3E3 Everything Poo! Fecal Transplants with Dr. Allison Collier 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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This week we talk everything poo! Join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Allison Collier all about fecal transplants in dogs and cats. Dr. Allison Collier is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist, and is also a faculty member of OVC's Department of Clinical Studies. Her research interests focus on small animal gastrointestinal diseas…

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S3E2 Managing Proteinuria in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Erin Phillips 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

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Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews OVC's internal medicine specialist, Dr. Erin Phillips. Dr. Phillips graduated from OVC in 2014, and recently obtained her internal medicine specialization after a rigorous internship and residency at the Ontario Veterinary College. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as she methodically breaks d…

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S3E1 Setting Up for Surgical Success with Dr. Will Hawker 1:06:20

1+ y ago1:06:20

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Welcome to Season 3 of Vet Sessions! On our first episode of the new season, join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Will Hawker on how to set yourself up for surgical success. Dr. Will Hawker is a current surgical resident at the OVC Companion Animal Hospital, and will be joining the faculty next year. Dr. Hawker gives useful tips on how to m…

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S2E15 Hookworms in Dogs with Dr. Andrew Peregrine 27:06

2y ago27:06

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This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine to talk about hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in dogs with Dr. Omar Khan. Dr. Peregrine is OVC's parasitology professor and veterinarian, and he was previously on Vet Sessions to discuss Tritrichomona foetus in cats. Dr. Peregrine has been at the Ontario Veterinary College since 1997 as an Associate Pr…

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S2E14 Itchy Dogs with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale 37:55

2y ago37:55

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It's allergy season! Join us this week to listen to Dr. Shannon Gowland interview board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale as she talks about how to manage itchy skin in dogs. Dr. Goodale received her veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis.…

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S2E13 Veterinary School Advice with OVC Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Dr. Hannah Mackellar 40:31

2y ago40:31

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Have you ever wondered about what the vet school experience is like? Look no further as recent graduate of the OVC Class of 2023, Dr. Hannah Mackellar, chats with Dr. Tiffany Durzi about her experience in vet school. During her time as a veterinary student, Dr. Mackellar was the president of the Community Outreach Club and also delivered an inspira…

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S2E12 Certifications for Pain Management and Rehabilitation with Dr. Tiffany Durzi 19:27

2y ago19:27

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Curious to learn more about pain management and rehabilitation? Join us this week to listen to a familiar voice, one of our hosts and founders of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi. Dr. Durzi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Medicine, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), a Certified Cani…

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S2E11 Use of Cannabis in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Kim Lambert 16:03

2y ago16:03

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Welcome back listeners! On this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with OVC graduate and Associate Registrar to the CVO, Dr. Kim Lambert. Dr. Lambert is a member of the quality practice team where she assists veterinarians in maintaining and improving their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. One question that she common…

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S2E10 Veterinary Practice Ownership and Economics with Dr. John Tait 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

Welcome back listeners! If you have ever considered owning a veterinary practice or getting involved in the business side of the veterinary industry, this is the episode for you. This week, Dr. Omar Khan had the pleasure of sitting down with veterinarian and OVC professor Dr. John Tait. Not only has Dr. Tait has been teaching professional career de…

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S2E9 Mental Health Surrounding Euthanasia with Emily Horton, RVT 1:03:33

2y ago1:03:33

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This week we decided to switch gears and dive into an uncomfortable, yet critically important topic: mental health and euthanasia. To do so, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with registered veterinary technician and colleague, Emily Horton. Emily has been an incredible advocator for mental health in this profession for years. She, like so many others, …

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S2E8 Navigating Life as a New Graduate with Dr. Werdah Iqbal 33:19

2y ago33:19

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Spring is in the air, which means all across Canada, classes of student veterinarians are preparing to enter the profession very shortly. To celebrate this, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with OVC 2020 graduate, Dr. Werdah Iqbal to find out what new graduates can expect in the first few years of practice. In this episode, Dr. Iqbal opens up about the…

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S2E7 Lyme Disease and the Canadian Tick Situation with Dr. Katie Clow 38:09

2y ago38:09

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The abundance and distribution of tick populations in Ontario, as well as the whole of Canada, has changed dramatically over the last decade. With unusually warm winters and other shifts in our climate, some pet owners are finding ticks on their animals in months outside the typical tick season. This is a concern, as ticks carry many infectious and…

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S2E6 Veterinary Opportunities in Government and CFIA with Dr. Mary Jane Ireland 26:08

2y ago26:08

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Welcome back to Vet Sessions! For this week's episode we wanted to take a break from clinically-focused content to look at the government industry of veterinary medicine. To speak to this, Dr. Omar Khan was fortunate enough to sit down with veterinarian, Canada's chief veterinary officer, and executive director of the Animal Health Directorate for …

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S2E5 Managing Hypotension with Dr. Jocelyn Marchiori 32:34

2y ago32:34

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Luckily, most patients undergoing general anesthesia in small animal practice are healthy and the procedures are elective. However, given the vasodilatory effects of our anesthetic agents, hypotension is a common sequelae that does need to be addressed. With a multitude of drugs and techniques at our disposal, it can be hard to figure out where to …

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S2E4 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair and Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Melissa MacIver 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

Happy Family Day and welcome back to Vet Sessions! Today's episode is all about those infamous cranial cruciate injuries in our canine patients. Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with veterinarian, OVC professor, and specialist orthopedic surgeon Dr. Melissa MacIver to find out what the current recommendations are for diagnosis and treatment of this condi…

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S2E3 Canine Influenza with Dr. Scott Weese 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

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Welcome back to vet sessions! This week Dr. Tiffany Durzi had the pleasure of sitting down with veterinary internal medicine specialist and the chief of infection control at OVC, Dr. Scott Weese. In this episode we cover what small animal practitioners need to know about this viral disease, including when and who to vaccinate, when and who to test,…

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S2E2 Heart Murmurs with Dr. Shari Raheb 22:18

2+ y ago22:18

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Heart murmurs: we all love to pick them out, but don't necessarily love figuring out what to do next. For many veterinarians, navigating how to share your findings with the client, deciding to treat or not treat asymptomatic patients, and figuring out when to refer to a cardiology specialist can be difficult, and sometimes even controversial. To cl…

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S2E1 Lymphoma and Oncology Technology with Dr. Chris Pinard 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the first episode of season two here at Vet Sessions. We have so much exciting and informative content to bring to you in 2023, we can't wait! To kick things off, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with veterinarian and oncology specialist Dr. Chris Pinard to talk about all things lymphoma. In this episode we get straig…

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S1E25 Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia with Dr. Carolyn Kerr 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

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Opioids, as a part of a well-balanced anesthetic or analgesic protocol, are a staple in veterinary clinics worldwide. However, either because of current or future disruptions in supply, negative side effects in our patients, or the risk of abuse, some have started to question the use of opioids in veterinary medicine and discuss 'opioid-free anesth…

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S1E24 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson Part 2 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

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Welcome back! Last time Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with veterinary dental specialist Dr. Amy Thomson to talk about her journey in small animal dentistry and her approach to feline tooth resorption. In this episode we go over extraction methods and tips for closing those 'wet-tissue-paper' gingival flaps that are every practitioner's worst nightma…

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S1E23 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

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On this week's episode of Vet Sessions we are so excited to bring you some incredibly helpful content on small animal dentistry and specifically, feline resorptive lesions. To help us, Dr. Shannon Gowland has recruited veterinary dental specialist Dr. Amy Thomson to get us up to speed on what we need to know about this common dental disease in our …

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S1E22 The Evolution of Veterinary Clinical Skills Training with Dr. Andria Joy 34:18

2+ y ago34:18

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We're switching gears this week to talk about something different but very important: clinical skills training for veterinary students. So much has changed in the history of how veterinary students are taught and practice their skills, yet some themes and ideas remain consistent year to year. To speak to this, we have none other than OVC's manager …

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