Vet Times Podcast

This podcast addresses the obstacles veterinary professionals can face in having conversations about pet nutrition with their clients. We’re talking to Libby Sheridan about the widening impact of pet nutrition, with new products like ProPlan LiveClear helping to preserve the human companion animal bond. In this, the third in a series, she will also address ways to implement nutritional assessment into routine consults, using “light touch” risk assessment-based techniques. The veterinary profession is a respected source of pet care information but with so much unreliable or even harmful information online, it is important we have systems in place to take back the conversation. For more information on the science of nutrition visit www.purinainstitute.com _____ Libby Sheridan graduated from University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine and after 10 years working in mixed and small animal practice, she entered industry working in pet nutrition. She then set up and ran her own company, Mojo Con

Starting conversations with owners about obesity in their pets can be difficult, but it is necessary, as weight problems among companion animals continue to rise. Internal medicine specialist Marge Chandler provides advice and information on a fascinating area in this Vet Times Podcast. _____ Marge is an independent consultant in small animal nutrition and internal medicine, clinical nutritionist at Vets Now Referrals in Glasgow and internal medicine specialist for Moorview Referrals in Newcastle. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University and a Master of Science degree in animal nutrition and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University. She is a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Marge chairs the European Pet Food Industry Federation scientific advisory committee, co-chairs the WSAVA glo

Today, VBJ is delighted to be joined by Anthony Chadwick – a good friend of the publication and a well-known face across the UK veterinary profession, and beyond, through his work with The Webinar Vet. He’s a qualified veterinary surgeon, business owner, entrepreneur, and a man once described by VBJ’s James Westgate as “the veterinary sector’s own disruptor-in-chief”. Let’s hope he’s not going to be too disruptive today…

The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on animals’ well-being and quality of life. In this Vet Times Podcast, specialist vet Jo Murrell discusses key aspects of chronic pain in dogs and cats. –––––- Jo Murrell has spent most of her career in academia, most recently at the University of Bristol from 2007-2018. While at Bristol she focused her time on pain research and clinical anaesthesia, and has carried out many studies investigating pain mechanisms and clinical analgesic protocols in cats, dogs and horses. These studies have contributed to the market authorisation of methadone and buprenorphine in dogs and cats and buprenorphine in horses. Her work has also clearly demonstrated upregulation of pain pathways in dogs with osteoarthritis, highlighting the need for aggressive pain management in these patients. She has been a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia since

Join us with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, as she discusses the subject of otitis externa, and particularly focuses on how lockdown may have created an opportunity for vets to re-evaluate treatment for this common and frustrating condition. Do you regularly see OE cases? Yes? Well this is a podcast for you. This podcast has been brought to you by Neptra – the only single dose, vet-administered treatment available for acute otitis externa in dogs, produced by Elanco UK. Neptra is available to vets in the UK after becoming the number one selling treatment for acute otitis externa in the US under the name Claro. To enquire about stocking Neptra, contact your local Elanco veterinary business manager.

First Opinions talks to Jamie Crittall – vet, practice owner, businessman and raconteur extraordinaire. James and Jamie discuss everything from live events and the latest tech, to telemedicine and Top Gun.

Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older cats, but in many cases it is diagnosed only when clinical signs associated with azotaemia appear. In this Vet Times podcast, we find out more about the condition with RCVS specialist in feline medicine Sarah Caney, including advice on screening, diagnosis and management. _____ Sarah graduated from the University of Bristol in 1993, and as a feline medicine specialist enjoys seeing a mixture of first opinion and referral feline patients. She has written a number of books for cat owners and veterinary professionals, including Caring For a Cat With Hyperthyroidism, published by her company Cat Professional, a subdivision of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com). Sarah has written a full Focus article on CKD in Vet Times’ 18 August 2020 issue (Volume 50, Issue 34, Pages 6-10. The article “Screening and management of chronic kidney disease in cats” is also available online at vettimes.co.uk at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/articl

In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, we’re joined by Andy Sparkes. Dr Sparkes has become a well-known figure in the UK for his work on feline medicine. He is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM), former veterinary Director of International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the International Society of Feline Medicine; as well as the founding and current co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery – the official journal of the ISFM and the AAFP. Today he is talking to us about the important welfare issues around feline relinquishment, particularly as a result of the owner’s allergy to their cat. Dr Sparkes has a keen interest in all aspects of feline health and welfare, and in this podcast describes common causes of feline relinquishment, focusing more closely on the impact of allergies on the cat-owner bond. Find out more about the impact of feline allergy on the quality of life of people and pets at the Purina Institute (www.purinainstitute.

VN Times sits down with Linnaeus head of nursing Andrea Jeffery to talk Schedule Three and what it means for the future of the veterinary nursing profession. Andrea discusses how proposed legislative changes could have the biggest impact on this crucial role in decades.

A condition with three forms, laminitis is now considered a clinical syndrome associated with systemic disease or altered weight bearing, rather than being a discrete disease entity. As with many areas, prevention is an important strategy where vets and owners can work together, as Nicola Menzies-Gow explains in this Vet Times podcast. ……. Nicola Menzies-Gow qualified from the University of Cambridge in 1997 and, after three years in first opinion equine practice in Essex, joined the RVC, where she completed a residency in equine medicine and a PhD. Now a senior lecturer in equine medicine, Nicola’s clinical interests focus on endocrinology, cardiology and general medicine. She has written an article, “Equine laminitis: causes, clinical signs, treatment and prevention” for Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 30, Pages 6-9), which is also available online at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/?p=217343 It outlines the three types – sepsis-associated, endocrinopathic and supporting limb – but explains how the clinical si

Tick-borne disease is a growing risk to the UK and its pets and owners. To discuss the significant changes in the numbers and species of ticks and pathogens, Ian Wright joins us for another Vet Times Podcast. …….. Ian Wright, BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS, is a practising veterinary surgeon and co-owner of the Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire. He has a Master’s degree in Veterinary Parasitology, and in addition to being head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP UK and Ireland), is guideline director for ESCCAP Europe. He is also an editorial board member for the Companion animal and Vet CPD journals. He has written widely on parasitology topics, and is a regular contributor to Veterinary Times. Check elsewhere on the channel for more from Ian Wright, including podcasts on exotic parasites on imported pets, cat and dog worming and flea control. An article supporting this podcast on ticks and tick-borne diseases appeared in Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 29, Pages

Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is extremely frequent in small animals, and encountered in both first opinion and referral practice. Ferran Valls Sanchez joins us to discuss prevention, treatment and prognosis, among other important topics. Ferran has written an article on this topic for Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 28, Pages 6-8). “Gastrointestinal disorders in companion animal patients” (available at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/?p=216930) outlines diagnostic approaches to GI disorders in cats and dogs, and discusses treatment options as well as prognosis. ––– Ferran graduated from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2011 and completed a general internship in a small animal referral hospital in Barcelona, rotating through all services. Afterwards he spent a further year in another referral centre in Barcelona, dealing mainly with critical care and emergency cases. In 2014, he moved to the UK to undertake a one-year general internship. Ferran has always had an interest in internal medicine and joined D

Today we’re going to be talking about well-being. This is obviously a massive issue in the veterinary profession – and has been for years – but probably never more central to everyone’s thoughts than it has been over the last four months, throughout which we’ve all faced a monumental level of challenge and change. Now, we wanted to do something to help our listeners, and we couldn’t think of any better way of doing that than speaking to the guys from WellVet. If you don’t know who they are, they’re Liz Barton, Ru Tipney and Nat Scroggie... ––––

Vaccines are an important part of cattle vets’ armoury and in the health of the nation’s livestock. Discussions about them with farmers have to touch on the economic as well as health benefits. Phil Elkins discusses this important area in this podcast. Phil qualified in 2005 from The University of Edinburgh and, following stints in Cheshire and New Zealand, spent the majority of his career in clinical practice in Cornwall, during which time he gained a certificate in advanced veterinary practice in cattle. Following 15 years in clinical practice and a stint working for an agritech company, Phil now works as an independent consultant to both farms and industry bodies. He is also a board member of BCVA and a former council member of BVA. Phil wrote the Focus article in Vet Times’ 30 June issue (Volume 50, Issue 27, Pages 6-8) on this subject. “Cattle vaccination: health and financial implications” discusses the practical support vets can provide to their clients to help them decide whether to vaccinate the

Today, we’re with Ebenezer Satyaraj, who is director of molecular nutrition at the Purina Institute. Dr Satyaraj has authored numerous scientific papers in the areas of cellular/molecular immunology and cytokine biology, is a member of the American Association of Immunologists and the American Veterinary Immunology Association and a reviewer for several journals including the British Journal of Nutrition and Arthritis and Rheumatism. In addition, Dr Satyaraj is also a fellow of the Academy of Science in St Louis. In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, he’s going to be telling us about a significant new product breakthrough in the management of feline allergens. In recent years, Dr Satyaraj has been the lead scientist in groundbreaking research, with the discovery that an innovative egg product ingredient containing anti-Fel d 1 antibodies could neutralise active Fel d 1 in the cat’s saliva. This has now culminated in the launch of a product used in the management of cat allergens. Find out mor

Better husbandry and veterinary care means dogs are living to much older ages. As a result, though, they will be more inclined to suffer from more than one progressive, non-curable condition, such as OA, heart disease and cancer. Kit Sturgess joins us to discuss this fascinating area of veterinary medicine. This podcast covers some of the reasons why dogs are living longer – including better treatments – and runs through some of the key health concerns in senior dogs. It discusses elements of diagnosis and management, and covers some of the research and product innovations introduced in this area. An article on senior dogs, accompanying this podcast and authored by Dr Sturgess, is in Vet Times Volume 50, Issue 26, Pages 10-12, entitled “Treating and managing older dogs”. – Dr Sturgess graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1986 and then spent six years in general practice. He has further professional qualifications in imaging, cardiology and internal medicine, as well as a PhD, awarded for lookin

A huge advocate for the VN role, Helen speaks to VN Times about how her nursing team has helped take the drama out of the corona crisis. – Helen Manning is an RVN with more than 20 years experience in a variety of different roles and practices settings. She has worked in industry as well as independent and corporate practices and is now practice manager and a partner at Swaffham Vets in Norfolk.

PetsApp is a digital platform that has already helped hundreds of practices increase client engagement and generate extra revenue. An app-based total telemedicine solution offering video consults, payment processing capabilities, role-based text chat and much more, PetsApp is truly transformative tech. Record numbers of UK practices are turning to telemedicine* due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions and innovative but intuitive tools such as PetsApp have been the key for many in making it happen. Listen to PetsApp CEO Thom Jenkins explain how this adaptable platform can provide a secure base for any practice to weather the current economic storm and build for a brighter future… – Thom Jenkins is a qualified vet and co-founder and CEO of PetsApp, a mobile-first veterinary telemedicine platform enabling veterinary clinics to offer text chat and video consultations to pet owners. He is chair of VetForum, an international series of B2B veterinary sector events and serves as an advisor to YLD – one of Londo

Locoregional anaesthesia use in veterinary medicine has evolved greatly in the past few decades, with benefits lying in focusing on the specific target nerve responsible for pain. Diego Rodrigo Mocholi, from the RVC, joins us to discuss this interesting topic. – Diego Rodrigo Mocholi graduated from the University of Murcia, Spain, in 2007 and, after a rotatory internship in small animals at its veterinary teaching hospital, was granted a junior scholarship in veterinary anaesthesia and critical care at the same institution. In 2012, he moved to Belgium to follow a European residency programme in veterinary anaesthesia and critical care at the University of Ghent. Following this, he was a clinical specialist in veterinary anaesthesia at the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA). In 2017, Diego became a lecturer in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia at the University of Sydney and, in February 2019, came back to the RVC QMHA veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia department. He is working towards

An acute seasonal disease in outside-kept cows, summer mastitis may have different transmission routes, but it has the same clinical signs. This time, Jenny Allan joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss this mastitis variation, including treatment and prevention strategies. – Jenny Allan studied at the RVC and graduated in 2014. She worked in mixed practice, then farm animal practice in Wiltshire and Dorset until summer 2017, when she joined the RVC livestock extension services in Dorset to join European College of Bovine Health Management residency programme at Kingston Maurward College. She has written an article in Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 19, Pages 6-8) entitled “Clinical signs, treatment and prevention of summer mastitis”. It is available now at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/clinical-signs-treatment-and-prevention-of-summer-mastitis