VetFolio Voice

Episodes

• Crafting the Purrfect Plan for Feline Osteoarthritis through Nutrition 04.06.2026 50m

  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.
• Bite-Sized Threats: Keeping up With Vector Borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats 28.05.2026 38m

  Are your diagnostic protocols keeping pace with the shifting landscape of vector-borne diseases? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into both well-known and emerging vector-borne diseases affecting dogs and cats in North America. Discover how disease prevalence maps can help assess the risk to your patients, the different testing methods available, and when and how to use them. Listen to top tips for communicating with pet owners and how to engage them on the importance of screening outwardly healthy pets to uncover the hidden truth about vector-borne diseases.
• Culture, Connection, and the Client Bond 21.05.2026 58m

  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.
• Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs 14.05.2026 52m

  The most common canine heart condition, myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) starts quietly, with a faint heart murmur signaling the patient has a leaky mitral valve. Join board-certified veterinary cardiologist Dr. Whit Church for an interactive, live VetFolio Voice podcast discussion on the evaluation and management of canine heart disease. Dr. Church will explore practical strategies and emerging considerations for MMVD in dogs. This session provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from a specialist and gain real-world perspectives on improving patient outcomes.
• From Omega-3s to Green-Lipped Mussel: What Matters in Joint Supplements for Dogs 07.05.2026 39m

  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
• Renal Roadmap: Staging CKD, Grading AKI, and Dietary Success 30.04.2026 49m

  Navigating the complex progression of renal disease in veterinary patients requires veterinarians to plan their approach to diagnosis and management. Tune in to this CE episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to get a “renal roadmap”—including IRIS staging of chronic kidney disease, grading acute kidney injury and implementing life-extending dietary strategies. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/renal-roadmap-staging-ckd-grading-aki-and-dietary-success-podcast-quiz
• Balancing Passion and Identity in Vet Med 23.04.2026 28m

  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.
• When Every Second Counts: Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice 16.04.2026 44m

  In veterinary general practice, emergencies rarely schedule themselves, arriving instead as chaotic disruptions that demand instant, life-or-death decisions. What should you manage in general practice—and when is it time to refer? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker walk through real emergency cases, sharing a clear, practical framework to help you make confident, timely decisions for urgent patients in your GP setting. Listen now to sharpen your emergency triage skills!
• Healthy Aging: Nutritional Recommendations for Senior Dogs and Cats 09.04.2026 55m

  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
• Transfusion Tips – Creating a Plan for When Patients Need Blood Products 02.04.2026 49m

  When a canine or feline patient arrives in your clinic and needs a blood transfusion, do you have a plan in place for obtaining the blood products? An emergency blood management plan brings peace of mind to your team and a successful outcome for your patients. Tune in to this invaluable episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to get tips for developing a fail-safe transfusion plan.
• Gut Check: Recognizing and Managing Acute Onset Pancreatitis. 26.03.2026 40m

  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.
• Long-lasting Flea and Tick Protection . . . At Last 19.03.2026 29m

  An injectable, single-dose flea and tick medication for dogs, Bravecto Quantum provides rapid onset and extended-release protection against certain tick species and fleas for up to 12 months. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, learn how this medication works systemically in the dog’s body.
• Strengthening the Human-Animal Bond Through Communication, Trust and Technology 12.03.2026 46m

  Understanding the deep human-animal bond is no longer just beneficial—it is essential to modern veterinary practice. This joint VetFolio Voice podcast discussion with Chewy Health and HABRI explores new research on the evolving human-animal bond and what it means for today’s veterinary teams. Drawing from insights gathered from more than 2,000 U.S. pet owners, the conversation highlights how communication, trust, and technology can strengthen the veterinary-client relationship, improve satisfaction, and better support modern pet owners—especially younger generations—throughout the pet health journey.
• Optimizing Feline Nutrition: Key Elements to Improve Nutritional Intake 05.03.2026 34m

  Pet owners want their cats to live long, vibrant lives, yet many well-meaning owners are unknowingly contributing to chronic health issues with every meal. Proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in managing health and disease in cats. The veterinary healthcare team should be the preferred, expert source of the best nutritional information for pets. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, learn how proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in maximizing health, performance and longevity in cats, in addition to managing disease conditions. This episode delves into the physiology and behavior of feeding cats, how this integrates with current owner feeding practices, and provides tips to ensure cats are getting the nutrients they need.
• Treating Bacterial Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats 26.02.2026 43m

  When bacterial pneumonia in a dog or cat is treated and managed appropriately, the prognosis for most patients is good. This episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast reviews common causes of bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats, including aspiration and infectious causes. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Lori Waddell discuss the importance of the patient’s signalment and history in assessing risk factors for the various causes of pneumonia. Diagnostics, including thoracic radiographs and airway sampling–its usefulness and indications—as well as choosing empirical antibiotic therapy are also explored.
• Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Cracking the Code in Diagnosis and Treatment 19.02.2026 46m

  Unlike a simple infection with a clear-cut cure, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory, chronic condition with complex causes. Treating it with a one-size-fits-all approach is like trying to put a Yorkshire terrier’s sweater on a Great Dane—it will not work. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, discover the nuances in treating atopic dermatitis and finding the best fit for the individual patient. We explore how to alleviate pruritus while ruling out pruritic diseases that mimic atopy. Join us as we go from syndrome to solution in providing relief for your patients with CAD.
• Cracking the Capnography Code 12.02.2026 40m

  The data from a capnograph can help you identify complications or problems during veterinary anesthesia earlier than other monitoring methods, improving the safety of your patients. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to learn about the benefits of incorporating real-time continuous monitoring of CO2 with capnography in veterinary anesthesia as well as related physiology, equipment variations and troubleshooting errors. You’ll give your patients the best possible outcome when you understand the significance of a capnograph’s data!
• Spotlight on Feline HCM: New Breakthroughs in Management 05.02.2026 44m

  The most common heart disease in cats, feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often progresses silently until it causes serious complications such as congestive heart failure or sudden death. While current treatments manage symptoms, new therapies targeting the underlying disease process offer promise for preclinical feline patients. In this CE episode of our VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into feline HCM, including a review of patient characteristics, diagnosis and treatment as well as explore new, breakthrough therapies for preclinical HCM that show promise for managing this challenging disease. Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/spotlight-on-feline-hcm-new-breakthroughs-in-management-podcast-quiz
• Oral Regional Nerve Blocks: Application and Drug Combinations 29.01.2026 46m

  Dental nerve blocks can enhance a veterinary patient’s well-being during a dental procedure. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of dental blocks as additional analgesia during these procedures, techniques for administering them, complications and how to avoid them, and what medications to use alone and in combination. Tune in to this episode and take the first step in mastering dental nerve blocks.
• Placing Central Lines: It’s Not as Scary as It Sounds 27.01.2026 42m

  The clock is ticking the minute a critically ill patient arrives in your clinic and requires long-term venous access. The choice between a traditional central venous catheter (CVC) and a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is more than just a matter of location; it’s a decision that impacts everything you do for the patient. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to navigate the ins and outs of each option—including central line and PICC line differences and advantages, where they can be utilized best, what to monitor for and how to sample from a central line—so that you can make the most informed choice for these patients.