VetFolio Voice

Does age increase anesthesia risk in veterinary patients? Not necessarily. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast explores the critical difference between chronological age and true physiologic risk factors during anesthesia. While age-related physiologic changes may become more common as patients grow older, it is the presence and severity of those changes—not the number of birthdays—that influence anesthetic risk and decision-making.

Vomiting is one of the most common and clinically challenging presentations in small animal medicine and emergency care. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast is a practical discussion about evaluating and stabilizing vomiting patients while recognizing the broad range of gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal differentials that may contribute to nausea and emesis. Listeners will learn key clinical signs of nausea, interpretation of diagnostic findings, use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), radiography, and bedside monitoring tools, as well as evidence-informed resuscitation strategies including the ROSE fluid approach, shock assessment, and electrolyte interpretation. The podcast also delves into practical therapeutic strategies for nausea and vomiting, including antiemetics, antinausea therapies, and prokinetics. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/practical-management-of-the-vomiting-patient-in-small-animal-practice-podcast-quiz

Take a fresh look at veterinary pharmacology through the eyes of a pharmacist! We bridge the gap between veterinary medicine and pharmacy in this VetFolio Voice podcast episode. Discover how veterinary prescriptions are handled, emerging opportunities for pharmacists in veterinary medicine, and why choosing the right compounding pharmacy matters. The discussion provides guidance on evaluating compounded medications, asking the right questions about quality and efficacy, and building productive veterinarian-pharmacist partnerships. You’ll learn practical strategies to strengthen prescribing decisions and help deliver better outcomes for every veterinary patient.

Take the guesswork out of urinary tract cases with this practical veterinary CE podcast. You’ll get a comprehensive overview of managing urinary tract issues in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn how to interpret crystalluria on urinalysis results, understand the significance of urinary pH in diet selection, and differentiate between polyuria and pollakiuria during patient history. We also also compare the clinical approaches for dogs versus cats, and explore the use of therapeutic combination diets to effectively manage lower urinary tract diseases alongside other patient comorbidities, such as stress or obesity. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/crystals-uti-fic-oh-my-podcast-quiz

Evaluating a dog’s orthopedic health can feel like solving a moving puzzle. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, you’ll get practical tips for approaching these exams with confidence! Learn how to localize pain efficiently, assess subtle cases and take targeted radiographs that reduce repeat imaging for referrals. Tune in now for easy-to-implement tips for everyday veterinary practice.

More than two-thirds of dogs in the United States go without heartworm prevention every year. Many factors impact preventive compliance—financial constraints, safety concerns, lack of perceived need and ease of administration all affect decision-making. These perceived obstacles often leave a window open for a devastating, and entirely preventable, infection. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we’ll explore solutions to each of these barriers, to empower vet teams and clients alike.

When a feline patient’s joints are working like a door’s rusty hinges, the treatment should be a multimodal one. Tune in this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to explore the signs of osteoarthritis in cats and some of the challenges veterinarians have when treating this condition—especially the nutritional management of these cases (particularly when patients present with concurrent diseases). You’ll also get tips for owners to keep in mind when navigating a diet change. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/crafting-the-purrfect-plan-for-feline-osteoarthritis-through-nutrition-podcast-quiz

In today’s veterinary landscape, the exam room is no longer just a space for diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s where expectations, emotions, finances and trust collide. Conversations between veterinary teams and clients have become more complex than ever. Added to that are the systemic challenges we face, including staff retention. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast for a thoughtful conversation on these issues. The future of veterinary care depends not only on how advanced our medicine becomes, but on how willing we are to talk openly about these challenges.

The joint supplement market has exploded, leaving veterinarians and pet owners alike awash in a sea of “hype.” While omega-3 fatty acids and green-lipped mussels have emerged as frontrunners in evidence-based products that support joint health, clinicians must be able to evaluate evidence, determine product quality, and understand the pharmacology behind the ingredients. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to provide the best care for your patients, gain a clinical and evidence-based toolkit for navigating the confusing market of canine joint supplements, and provide recommendations pet owners can trust. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/from-omega-3s-to-green-lipped-mussel-what-matters-in-joint-supplements-for-dogs

How can veterinary professionals find balance, foster deep connections with their community, and rediscover the profound joy that led them to the profession in the first place? In this edition of the VetFolio Voice podcast, VetFolio’s Samantha Sacasa, CVT, talks about what it means to love veterinary medicine while still holding onto who you are outside of it; how identity and purpose evolve as you grow in your career and as parents; the joy and creativity that go into building VetFolio content; and staying connected, curious and fulfilled in a demanding profession.

Supporting a senior cat or dog isn’t just about weight management; it is about providing the precise anti-aging nutrients, proteins and joint support they need to thrive, not just survive, in their later years. We may not be able to stop the clock, but we can help meet the nutritional demands of our aging patients. This CE edition of the VetFolio Voice podcast will help veterinarians and veterinary support staff recognize normal age-related changes in dogs and cats as well as common conditions in seniors that may benefit from nutritional intervention. Tune in to gain insights into when diet or supplement changes are appropriate and how to navigate owner-selected diet strategies, including their motivations, risks and benefits. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/healthy-aging-nutritional-recommendations-for-senior-dogs-and-cats-podcast-quiz

Understanding the danger of acute pancreatitis in your canine patients is essential, as vague clinical signs can turn into a life-threatening, multi-organ crisis quickly. Acute pancreatitis is often overlooked in patients presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) signs. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast will help clinicians build suspicion for pancreatitis by recognizing key risk factors in dogs. We explore practical approaches to diagnosis, build confidence in initiating treatment, and highlight both supportive care and emerging therapeutics, such as Panoquell-CA1, to help you optimize outcomes.