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15/05/2023

Mast Cell Tumours or MCTs are one of the most dreaded tumours in veterinary medicine. Though they are easily diagnosed in the consult room, they immediately pose an issue as to grading, staging and treatment. Grade I MCTs, as we know, are usually easily surgically removed and pose a low risk of further metastasis, while high-grade MCTs may require multimodal treatment and careful monitoring. In this episode, we will be reviewing the new grading system for MCTs, as well as treatment advances for high-grade MCTs and reviewing the science on what treatment protocol is going to give us the best outcome for our patients.

Find a transcript of this episode, as well as any papers used in this episode, here: https://bit.ly/42TVjvp
Find an additional flowchart to print and use when making clinical decisions for a diagnosed mast cell tumour here: https://bit.ly/3LWntPG

Mast Cell Tumours or MCTs are the most dreaded tumour in veterinary medicine. Though they are easily diagnosed in the consult room, they immediately pose an issue as to grading, staging and treatment. Grade I MCTs, as we know, are usually easily surgically removed and pose a low risk of further meta...

02/05/2023

After the exciting launch of Solensia, the innovative monthly injection for osteoarthritis in cats, the canine version is finally here! Librela, or Beransa as it’s known in Australia, is a monoclonal antibody against Nerve Growth Factor that is used as a monthly injection in dogs. In this podcast, we’ll discuss how it works and how to give it, how safe it is in dogs with other comorbidities, and how effective it is compared to our existing treatments.

Find a transcript of this episode, as well as a list of references, here: https://shorturl.at/dIMW5

After the exciting launch of Solensia, the innovative monthly injection for osteoarthritis in cats, the canine version is finally here! Librela, or Beransa as it’s known in Australia, is a monoclonal antibody against Nerve Growth Factor that is used as a monthly injection in dogs. In this podcast,...

06/04/2023

Our latest episode on Leptospirosis is now ready to listen to!

Leptospirosis is endemic in certain areas such as South-East Asia and South America, but in Australia's New South Wales this disease is making a resurgence after having no cases since 1976. In this podcast, we will review the pathogenesis and clinical signs of leptospirosis both in cats and dogs, look at the distribution of the current outbreak in NSW and what can be done to prevent this disease from becoming endemic, and look at the latest updates on treatment and prognosis.

Find the transcript of this episode, as well as any studies we used in the episode, here: shorturl.at/bewKW

Leptospirosis is endemic in certain areas such as South-East Asia and South America, but in Australia's New South Wales this disease is making a resurgence after having no cases since 1976. In this podcast, we will review the pathogenesis and clinical signs of leptospirosis both in cats and dogs, lo...

26/10/2022

Snake bites are one of the most common reasons for presentation at an emergency hospital, and also unfortunately at common cause of sudden death in small animals. With us starting to head into summer over here in Australia, snake bite season has already started. While there isn’t enough research in humans in regards to snake bites and how to best diagnose and treat them, the reality is even worse in animals. Today, we are looking at several recent papers, in particular Elapid Snake Envenomation in Dogs in New South Wales: a review, hoping to elucidate at least anecdotal evidence on what the best approach for diagnosing and treating snake bites might be.

Find a transcript of this episode, as well as any papers used in this episode, at: http://bitly.ws/vNSv

Snake bites are one of the most common reasons for presentation at an emergency hospital, and also unfortunately at common cause of sudden death in small animals. With us starting to head into summer over here in Australia, snake bite season has already started. While there isn’t enough research i...

05/08/2022

If you live on the Eastern coast of Australia, you will be very familiar with the paralysis tick, which causes 20,000 cases of envenomation a year. Paralysis ticks attach to and feed from both cats and cats, releasing a toxin that causes ascending flaccid paralysis causing progressive hemiparesis, respiratory failure and death. In this episode we review the latest research on diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, as well as new technologies coming down the pipeline.
You can also find a transcript of this episode at: https://bit.ly/3BCWwNs

If you’ve ever worked in a shelter environment, you’d be well accustomed to treating very emaciated animals and having to place them on a treatment plan to avoid a so-called refeeding syndrome. This is a collection of metabolic changes and fluid and electrolyte redistribution that occurs followi...

23/05/2022

Prazosin is currently a mainstay of therapy in feline urethral obstruction, however a recent 2021 paper is challenging its efficacy at preventing repeat urethral obstruction post-discharge from hospital. In this episode, we review the 2021 paper published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery titled 'Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction', as well as a few other similar recent papers on the topic.

Please find a transcript of this episode at: https://bit.ly/3sQrDje

Prazosin is currently a mainstay of therapy in feline urethral obstruction, however a recent 2021 paper is challenging its efficacy at preventing repeat urethral obstruction post-discharge from hospital. In this episode, we review the 2021 paper published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surger...

26/04/2022

If you’ve ever worked in a shelter environment, you’d be well accustomed to treating very emaciated animals and having to place them on a treatment plan to avoid a so-called refeeding syndrome. This is a collection of metabolic changes and fluid and electrolyte redistribution that occurs following prolonged starvation or severe malnutrition. While rare in general practice, it is important to know how to prevent and treat it as it can be life-threatening. In this episode, we’ll review a collection of case studies to determine what the signs are, how to diagnose this condition and how to treat it.

If you’ve ever worked in a shelter environment, you’d be well accustomed to treating very emaciated animals and having to place them on a treatment plan to avoid a so-called refeeding syndrome. This is a collection of metabolic changes and fluid and electrolyte redistribution that occurs followi...

29/03/2022

We all know the daily struggle of managing geriatric cats with multiple comorbidities, in particular chronic kidney disease and oesteoarthritis. While NSAIDs are the most effective treatment, they can also worsen kidney disease. Presenting Solensia, a revolutionary new treatment for arthritis in cats based on a monoclonal antibody against Nerve Growth Factor that has just been released. This is given as a monthly injection to reduce oral dosing. Find out how this treatment works, how to administer and what further avenues of research are needed to tap into the full potential of this drug.

Find a transcript of this episode at:

https://tinyurl.com/mt5hfczx

We all know the daily struggle of managing geriatric cats with multiple comorbidities, in particular chronic kidney disease and oesteoarthritis. While NSAIDs are the most effective treatment, they can also worsen kidney disease. Presenting Solensia, a revolutionary new treatment for arthritis in cat...

15/01/2022

If you’ve ever had undiagnosed cardiac patients who you thought had routine heart conditions suddenly develop cyanosis and respiratory distress, then you may want to listen in! You may have not heard of Eisenmenger’s syndrome, which is a rare complication of multiple congenital heart conditions causing a left-to-right shunt, which over time and with pulmonary hypertension, reverses to a right-to-left shunt. This can lead to polycythaemia leading to cyanosis, lethargy and exercise intolerance. This condition is so rare and understudied that there is very little evidence in animals as to treatment, prognosis and long-term monitoring. I’ve therefore tried to pull together as many case studies, expert opinion and comparison with human medicine to try and get a picture of how to diagnose, treat and manage this condition. Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/y4br8uz4

If you’ve ever had undiagnosed cardiac patients who you thought had routine heart conditions suddenly develop cyanosis and respiratory distress, then you may want to listen in! You may have not heard of Eisenmenger’s syndrome, which is a rare complication of multiple congenital heart conditions ...

12/01/2022

I’m sure we all dread that question, “when is the best time to get my dog desexed?” that the pet owner will inevitably ask. Well stress no more, our episode has you covered!

I’m sure we all dread that question, “when is the best time to get my dog desexed?” that the pet owner will inevitably ask. And the reason that it puts us in a cold sweat is that the science has evolved quite rapidly recently and there is so much new evidence for and against early-age desexing...

27/12/2021

Is the cerenia you're using in your pancreatitis case actually contributing to visceral analgesia? Find out the latest goss on our latest episode!

We’ve all used maropitant at some point or other, especially for the acute vomiting dog that we suspect just has a case of gastro, or as management for a range of acute and chronic diseases that cause nausea and vomiting. We all know it’s a potent and safe antiemetic, but what about its effect o...

20/12/2021

You might not have heard of sago palm if you’re in a temperate area, but in tropical and subtropical areas of the US and Australia, or even in any area with a really manicured backyard, this is a plant you might have to watch out for! While not many people know about this toxin, it can be quite lethal, and it’s important to be able to recognise the signs and know what treatment options are available. Excited to learn yet?!

Please find the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxpbvka

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You might not have heard of sago palm if you’re in a temperate area, but in tropical and subtropical areas of the US and Australia, or even in any area with a really manicured backyard, this is a plant you might have to watch out for! While not many people know about this toxin, it can be quite le...

07/12/2021

Want to learn the latest about gastroprotectants and how to use them judiciously in your patients but don't know where to start? Ever stay up late at night wondering when to use sucralfate instead of omeprazole in your patients? Look no further than our latest episode!

In this episode, we will be reviewing the ACVIM Consensus Guidelines on judicious use of gastroprotectants in small animal medicine, in particular focusing on the different gastroprotectants and their pros and cons, as well as looking and whether or not they should be used in a variety of conditions...

05/04/2021

Ever wondered how to manage your kitties' CKD long-term? When do you start phosphate binders? How often do you monitor for side-effects? Learn all about CKD in part 2 of our latest episode!

In this episode, we will be reviewing the ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease, published in 2016. This paper reviews not only diagnosis and IRIS staging of CKD, but also long-term management including dietary management versus phosphate binders,...

05/04/2021

Ever wondered how to manage your kitties' CKD long-term? When do you start phosphate binders? How often do you monitor for side-effects? Learn all about CKD is our latest episode!

In this episode, we will be reviewing the ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease, published in 2016. This paper reviews not only diagnosis and IRIS staging of CKD, but also long-term management including dietary management versus phosphate binders,...

01/02/2021

Ever wondered what hepatoprotectant to use for which liver disease and what the evidence was behind their use? Wonder no more! Find all that and more in our latest episode, and be sure to download a transcript of this episode at: http://tiny.cc/0rmbtz and our custom-made hepatoprotectant summary table at: http://tiny.cc/6rmbtz

When someone says the word ‘hepatoprotectant’, probably a few drugs come to mind, including SAMe, ursodeoxycholic acid, denamarin, N-acetylcysteine, silymarin or milk thistle, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, L-carnitine and zinc. But do you know exactly what these drugs do, which one is best to use for di...

26/01/2021

Find our latest podcast on the diagnosis of IMHA right here or on all your favourite places to listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcast and Stitchr!

Liked our episode on treatment of IMHA? Today, we’ll be discussing the diagnosis of IMHA, including historical and signalment clues, discussion of which of auto-agglutination and Coomb’s test is the best to use, and what advanced diagnostics to consider. Find the transcript for this episode here...

05/11/2020

Our new episode just dropped, be sure to listen!

Also, exciting news! We will soon be releasing episodes on Spotify and other Podcast apps, so be sure to look for them there!

Thanks, as always, for the love, and keep learning!

Today we’ll be reviewing the 2014 article in Today’s Veterinary Practice, by Archer and Mackin, on the management of immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia, in particular reviewing the different immunosuppressives and anticoagulants that can be used, and how to decide which one you should use in your...

22/09/2020

Our first episode has just been released! Be the first to listen, like, share and send us your thoughts!

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Hi all, and welcome to the podcast! In our first episode, I wanted to introduce you to who I am, what the motivation behind this podcast was, how best to get in touch with us and what kind of content you might expect on this podcast. Skip ahead if you want to go straight to the juicy content, otherw...

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