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Time capsule alert! Back at the end of May, right before the Synergie Leadership Summit, we sat down to record our thoughts, our excitement, and our plans for what we’d be sharing with other veterinary leaders. From team cohesion and consistency to training tools and culture building, this episode captures us in full “pre-summit hype mode.”

Here’s the kicker: life got busy, and we never hit publish. 🙈 But instead of letting it collect dust, we’re sharing it now—because the tools and strategies we talk about are just as relevant today as they were back then.

And stay tuned… we’ll also be dropping a follow-up episode with our “after the summit” reflections. Spoiler: we learned a ton, had some unexpected takeaways, and maybe even survived a little chaos along the way.

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Let’s be real: brachycephalic pups are adorable little gremlins who can’t breathe for shit. 🤷‍♀️ This week, Amanda and Dr. Olson talk about what’s going on inside those squished-up snoots, the surgeries that actually help, and why timing is everything.

Bonus: plenty of side snorts, jokes about grandpas in recliners, and the phrase “dog nose job” said way too many times.

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It’s been a minute… but we’re BACK, baby! Between surgeries, life, and a whole lot of what-the-heck-is-going-on, we finally hit record again—and we decided to make our comeback episode a good one.

In this laugh-out-loud, slightly unhinged kickoff to our next chapter, Dr. Olson reads real recent cases… in full-blown vet-speak. Meanwhile, Amanda (aka the translator for the people) breaks it down into normal human language. Spoiler: it gets weird. And educational. But mostly weird.

If you’ve ever heard a vet say something like “bilateral otitis externa with purulent discharge” and wondered what the heck it actually means—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, and finally learn what the heck your vet is really saying about your pet’s booty glands.

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Ever left the vet’s office wondering if your dog’s “BAR” status was a good thing or if your cat’s “PU/PD” means they’re about to explode? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda and Dr. Olson dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of veterinary lingo—translating acronyms, demystifying medical terms, and laughing through the chaos. From “TFBNDY” (huge shoutout to our friends at All Star Veterinary Clinic!) to “DUDE,” “Party Hat,” and even “Cuterus,” we’re breaking it all down. Because you deserve to know what we’re talking about when we say “nothing per oral cavity.” (Spoiler: That’s not a real thing. Probably.)

Listen in, learn a little, laugh a lot—and finally crack the code on WTF your vet is saying.

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Vet care is priceless… but it definitely ain’t free.

In this episode of Feces and Laughter, Amanda and Dr. Olson dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truth about pet care costs. We’re talking CareCredit, AllPet Card, and other payment options—plus pet insurance, crowdfunding do’s and don’ts, and how Franklin’s All-Stars and Zoetis rewards can save your tail.

But first? We’re setting the record straight.

💥 No, we’re not monsters for charging for services.

💥 No, your vet doesn’t hate animals.

💥 And no, Cheryl, you cannot pay with exposure and vibes.

If you’ve ever panicked at checkout, judged someone for asking about costs, or left a passive-aggressive Yelp review because we wouldn’t do surgery for free—this one’s for you.

Pets ain’t cheap. But we can help make care more accessible—without sacrificing our sanity.

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Is your dog packing on pounds, snoring through playtime, or rocking a tragic tail bald spot? Before you call them lazy, you might want to call your vet. In this episode, we tackle canine hypothyroidism—the sneaky, sleepy hormone imbalance that’s more common than you think.

We break it all down: what it is, how to spot it, what tests to run, and why your pup might be a walking nap. Expect laughs, real talk, and practical takeaways to help your pet live their best (and least sluggish) life.

Whether your dog’s just chill or truly thyroid-challenged, this episode is your metabolism masterclass with a side of sass.

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We’re going full throttle into the world of poop—and we’ve brought the perfect guest along for the ride. Dr. Brad Ryan is an accomplished veterinarian and world traveler who made headlines for visiting all 63 U.S. National Parks with his adventure partner and superstar grandma, Grandma Joy.

Today, though, he’s here to talk turds.

We cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and maybe didn’t) about fecal testing—why it matters, what we’re actually looking for, and the real-life parasite horror stories that keep vets up at night.

We break down why we ask for a poop sample at every visit, what the Ova & Parasite screen and GI Parasite PCR Panel actually test for, and why even the cleanest-looking pet can be hiding something gnarly inside.

It’s educational, gross, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming.

So grab a baggie, bring the poop, and hit play.

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Your cat’s eating like a linebacker, yelling at ghosts at 3AM, and losing weight faster than your New Year’s resolutions? Sounds like a case of feline hyperthyroidism—and no, Whiskers isn’t just being dramatic (okay, maybe a little dramatic).

In this episode of Feces and Laughter, we dive into the wild world of overactive thyroids in older cats. We’ll break down the science (don’t worry, we’ll keep it spicy), walk you through the chaos of symptoms, and explore treatment options from radioactive iodine therapy to the joys of daily medication wrangling.

Learn why hyperthyroidism wreaks havoc on everything from kidneys to eyeballs, how to spot the early signs, and why pretending your cat is just “quirky” isn’t gonna cut it. Bonus: we explain why annual bloodwork isn’t a scam—it’s just self-defense.

Whether your cat is newly diagnosed or you’re just here for the poop jokes and pathology, this episode’s got you covered.

Tune in, take notes, and for the love of tuna treats—get your cat’s thyroid checked.

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