Title of episode: 197 Megaesophagus with Liz Hughston

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH:

• Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) and we learn more about Megaesophagus in dogs!

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• Resources to learn more:

• • Upright Canine Brigade

  • • http://caninemegaesophagusinfo.com/

    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprightcaninebrigade

  • Owner support group: https://groups.io/g/megaesophagus/

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Title of episode: 196 Updates and Call for Speakers

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Updates and Call for Speakers

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To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

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195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.

We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg

Our Guest this Week:

Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/

Housekeeping:

• Last week’s question of the week: shout outs

• Reviews: shout out

• Any questions to be answered?

• Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients

• • Saturday, Apr 13, 2024

  • Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com

• Next Month’s CE: A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient

• • Saturday, May 11, 2024

  • Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com

This week we'll be discussing:

Resources to learn more, labs, etc.

• Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html

Show Notes:

#imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine

(update)

Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2

194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.

We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg

Our Guest this Week:

Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/

Housekeeping:

• Last week’s question of the week: shout outs

• Reviews: shout out

• Any questions to be answered?

• Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients

• • Saturday, Apr 13, 2024

  • Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com

• Next Month’s CE: A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient

• • Saturday, May 11, 2024

  • Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com

This week we'll be discussing:

Resources to learn more, labs, etc.

• Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html

Show Notes:

#imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine

(update)

Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2

Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats

Category: Immune System, Respiratory

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici!

Resources We Mentioned in the Show

• Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/feline-calicivirus

• Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/feline-respiratory-disease-complex

• Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/Guidelines/Vaccination/FelineCalicivirus_FactSheet.pdf

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Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats

Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.

Resources We Mentioned in the Show

• Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html

• Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leishmaniasis

• Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leishmaniosis/leishmaniosis-in-dogs

• Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/leishmaniosis-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-dogs

• Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9416075/

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Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets

Category: Parasites

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets!

Resources We Mentioned in the Show

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals:

• • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/nervous-system/tick-paralysis/tick-paralysis-in-animals

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs:

• • https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders-of-dogs/tick-paralysis-in-dogs

• SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis:

• • https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!

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– Yvonne and Jordan