Bite-Sized Threats: Keeping up With Vector Borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats

Bite-Sized Threats: Keeping up With Vector Borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats

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

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.

Culture, Connection, and the Client Bond

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

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

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