Dr. Amy Pike joins the podcast to discuss behavior screening in general practice! Dr. Pike was recommended by multiple listeners to the podcast because of her lecture The 6 M’s of Treating and Behavior Disorder in Practice. One listener even said the lecture helped their practice become better equipped to handle or rear behavior cases!… Read More
Private Equity, Rising Wages & Affordable Care – Understanding Modern Veterinary Economics
Economist Matt Salois, Ph.D. joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the driving economic forces in the veterinary profession today. They discuss the impact of corporatization across the profession, how private equity is changing the way practices operate, and how buying practices at ridiculously high prices is supposed to pay off in profits. They also discuss… Read More
Itty Bitty Kitty Anesthesia & Analgesia (HDYTT)
Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP discusses best practices for anesthesia and pain control in a 0.8lb kitten. These cases are tricky and Tasha lays out why as well as what we can do to reduce the risk and decrease pain and discomfort of our patient. Tasha and Andy talk through the importance of maintaining cardiac outflow,… Read More
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (HDYTT)
Dr. Lauren Pagliughi joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a case that is oh-so-common in veterinary medicine, and oh-so-likely to end badly for feline patients! They are talking about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). They discuss the importance of environmental questions for pet owners, diagnostics (including radiographs), and responsible approaches to treatment in regrade… Read More
Leaders Should NOT Eat Last – Hungry and Burned Out is Not How We Thrive
Dr. Michael Miller joins the podcast to talk about the downside of leaders eating last. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss what happens when servant leadership turns to martydom, signs that practice leaders are “giving” in an unhealthy way, and what to do about it. This episode is perfect for anyone who is pouring their… Read More
Cats and Carbs: New Research on a Nutritional Controversy
Dr. Dottie Laflamme, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, joins the podcast to discuss a peer-reviewed article she first-authored earlier this year: Evidence does not support the controversy regarding carbohydrates in feline diets. She and Dr. Roark discuss the controversy, the role of carbohydrates in feline digestion and disease pathology and management, and finally, the pros… Read More