Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Updated: 30 Jun 2025 • 319 episodes
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When we think of mobility issues in dogs, our minds often jump straight to joint health, but how much thought do we really give to muscles? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Leilani Alvarez sheds light on the often overlooked yet crucial role of muscle health in canine mobility. She shares how to spot early s

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Veterinarians do not have a crystal ball, but they do have access to the next best thing: wellness diagnostics. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Christopher Lea to discuss the often-overlooked value of diagnostic screening during annual preventive care visits—even in younger patients.

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they explore the potential addition of two new specialties to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties and examine how the continued growth of s

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Pathogen Profile: Dirofilaria immitis.” Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations an

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, they react to a recent study examining the motivators, challenges, and well-being of veterinarians working in mobile end-of-life (EOL) care. The stu

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How often do you consider the impact of diet on patient behavior? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, certified veterinary food therapist Dr. Shelby Watson joins us to explore the fascinating link between nutrition and behavior in dogs and cats and the steps that can be taken to modulate a pet’s diet for a better b