Dr. Indu Mani is on the podcast today discussing moral distress in veterinary medicine. The pain we experience when we know the “right” thing to do but are unable to do it can take an ethical toll. For those of us practicing veterinary medicine, this toll may contribute to burnout, depression and other job stressors…. Read More
Battling Back Against Moral Distress
Chronic Diarrhea and Anxiety in a GSD (HDYTT)
This episode is made possible ad-free with the support of the Purina Institute! We have a wonderful (but anxious) German Shepherd with chronic diarrhea that just isn’t going away. Her owners would like to handle this without medications if possible. Veterinary nutritionist Dr. Raj Naik is here to talk about the case, our options, and… Read More
Old Murmur & New Cough in a Small Dog (HDYTT)
Veterinary Cardiologist Dr. Anna McManamey (AKA Dr. Mac) is on the podcast today talking with Dr. Andy Roark about a 12 year-old Maltese named Higgins who has had a heart murmur for a long time, but just recently developed a cough. How concerned should we be? What do we want to make sure we investigate,… Read More
Are You Trying to Be Someone Else?
In veterinary school, future vets are generally taught that there is a “right” way to do things. There is a gold standard, a best practice, and a correct answer. That mentality tends to seep into our minds… and our minds were already largely programmed this way in college if not before. We’re taught early on,… Read More
Will Genetic Testing Change the World of Canine Wellness?
Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Adam Boyko discuss the rapid advances being made in canine genetic testing. They talk about what health conditions might be detected, what impact that could have on both medical management programs and breeding programs and how genetic screening could potentially add years to the lives of dogs in the future…. Read More
Which Encanto Character Are You? – Vet Med Edition!
If you have young children at home like me or are a Disney-loving child at heart, then the beginning of your 2022 has been dominated by the movie Encanto. I was just discussing with a friend how impactful Encanto is the first time you are actually able to pay attention to it without the distractions of… Read More