Vetgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Post-traumatic seizures (PTS) are complications that are seen following head trauma, notably resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). PTS has been well documented in human medicine, but not well documented in veterinary medicine. While we commonly warn pet owners about the risks of seizures post-trauma, how prevalent is it? In this podcast, VetGirl evaluates the risk, incidence, and treatment of cats with seizures following head trauma.

Feline urethral obstruction (FUO) is a common emergency condition seen in feline medicine. This disease is not only life-threatening, but can be painful as well. Once the acute obstruction has been relieved, the focus is often shifted to pain management to help reduce urethral spasm. In this VetGirl podcast, we evaluate the use of a new pain management technique - coccygeal epidurals - and how this easy to perform technique may benefit cats with FUO. For more information, check out our epidural video, where we walk through the steps of what you need and how to perform an epidural.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part 4 of the RECOVER project.

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Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is one of the most commonly used therapies for hypotension in veterinary medicine. Despite numerous research studies, there is still a question as to what fluid type is best. Should we be reaching for crystalloids, colloids, hemoglobin oxygen carriers (HBOCs), or canine specific albumin (CSA)? In this podcast, VetGirl will evaluate the types of fluid options, indications, and clinical pearls to help you guide fluid therapy in your practice.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE), otherwise known as intravenous fat emulsion (IFE), in veterinary medicine. ILE has been documented in both human and veterinary medicine as a possible antidote for fat-soluble drug toxicities such as macrocylic lactones (e.g., ivermectin, moxidectin), local anesthetics, baclofen, cholecalciferol, etc.). In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss how ILE works, what toxins it is effective for, and how to use this exciting antidote option.

Decontamination (which includes emesis induction, gastric lavage, and/or administration of activated charcoal) is an important step in the treatment of the poisoned veterinary patient. Before decontaminating, the pros and cons should be considered, including: the type of toxin itself, the time since ingestion, the stability of the patient, and choosing the appropriate emetic agent. When choosing to induce emesis in dogs and cats, the appropriate emetiic agent should be used (e.g., dogs: peroxide or apomorphine; cats: xylazine). In this VetGirl podcast, we answer all of these important questions to help best treat the poisoned patient.

Pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs) or infectious pneumonia (e.g., due to bacteria, viral, etc.) can result in significant morbidity in our patients… but, does this correlate to mortality too? Our pneumonia patients may present with mild to life-threatening signs of illness. In this podcast, VetGirl will discuss clinical presentation, physical examination findings, underlying etiologies, and the overall prognosis for aspiration pneumonia. Learn about which appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments are vital in these patients to ensure the best chance of survival.

Decontamination of the poisoned veterinary patient typically includes emesis induction, gastric lavage, and/or activated charcoal administration. While the use of decontamination has significantly decreased in human medicine, it is still considered a mainstay therapy in veterinary medicine. Before administrating charcoal to your poisoned patient, however, make sure to weigh the pros and cons. In this VETgirl podcast, we will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of activated charcoal.

Esophageal foreign bodies in dogs can range from rawhide treats to food to different foreign bodies (e.g., rocks, fishing hooks, etc.). When it comes to diagnosing this subtle - yet potentially deadly - emergency, what's the best way to diagnose them? How should you treat them? And what's the overall prognosis for the patient? In this veterinary podcast, VetGirl reviews all that you need to know about esophageal foreign bodies. Questions? You can always contact us via our Contact Us page.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part I of the RECOVER project.

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications that are commonly used in human medicine for depression. As these medications are the #1 prescribed drug in America, they are becoming more of a problem in veterinary medicine when our patients accidentally ingest them. In this podcast, VetGirl discusses the mechanism of action of SSRIs, how they affect our pets, what signs of toxicosis they cause, and how to treat them.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part 2 of the RECOVER project.

So, your client calls you at 9pm on a Sunday evening…their dog just ingested something poisonous! What do you do? Is it ok to administer hydrogen peroxide to cats? What dose would you use? Is apomorphine better? What about salt or ipecac? This VetGirl podcast is a must for any clinician treating the poisoned veterinary patient.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part 7 of the RECOVER project.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews part 5 of the RECOVER project.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part 6 of the RECOVER project.

When's the last time you had to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient? Do you know all the cutting edge updates in veterinary medicine? These seven VetGirl podcasts looks at the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) updates, which assess the scientific evidence relevant to small animal CPR guidelines for dogs and cats. This podcast reviews Part 3 of the RECOVER project.

Toxin ingestion is a common presenting complaint in both general practice and emergency medicine. In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss common toxins, decontamination options (e.g., emesis induction, activated charcoal), and how to avoid errors in the assessment and treatment of the poisoned veterinary patient.

In this VetGirl podcast, we review the dangers of sleep aid poisoning in dogs and cats. Sleep aids, commonly used by pet owners, often have active ingredients that classify them as non-benzodiazepines. Due to the increased prevalence of sleep aids in human medicine, veterinarians are seeing an increased incidence of sleep aid toxicosis with drugs such as Ambien™ and Lunesta™. In this podcast, VetGirl evaluates the most common medications in this category, doses of concern, common clinical signs, treatment options, and overall prognosis.