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Talking Self-Compassion with Dr. Jen Brandt
In our latest Tails from the Lab podcast episode, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to talk about cultivating compassion in your relationship with yourself and why it’s so important for veterinary professionals to be kind to themselves. Watch the conversation…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Contextualizing Spectrum of Care
What does “spectrum of care” really mean? How does it help veterinarians, clients, and patients alike? In this episode of Tails from the Lab, hosts Holly and team welcome Dr. Michelle Evason for a deep dive into contextualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Evason shares the origins of spectrum of care, its…
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Ticking the Boxes: A Vector-Borne Disease Discussion with Dr. Michelle Evason
Vector-borne diseases are on the move — changing local disease prevalence and increasing health risks for pets and people alike. In this episode of the Tails from the Lab podcast, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with internal medicine specialist and infectious disease expert Dr. Michelle Evason to explore the latest…
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Why Boundaries Matter: A Conversation on Veterinary Wellbeing
Boundaries aren’t just about saying no — they’re about protecting our wellbeing, our teams, and the human-animal bond. In this special Tails from the Lab episode for World Mental Health Day, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to explore the role…
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Doug’s twist: Why healthy pets need lab work too
Even the healthiest appearing pets can be hiding underlying conditions. In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Drs. Holly Brown and Brad Ryan dive into the value of wellness testing, using Doug — a seemingly healthy rescue Mastiff — as a case study. From uncovering Lyme exposure to detecting…
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Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Why Timing is Critical to Diagnosing Your Next Anaplasmosis Case
In episode 1 of Tails from the Lab, Dr. Brad Ryan and Dr. Holly Brown discuss anaplasmosis using a real case example and dig deep into diagnostic insights that help shed light on its rise and prevalence. Tune in and learn what this means for veterinary teams across the country,…
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Welcome Back to Tails from the Lab!
We’re thrilled to bring back the Tails from the Lab podcast with our host Dr. Holly Brown and new co-host Dr. Brad Ryan! Get ready to discuss real cases with expert guests who dig deep into the diagnostic insights that help solve interesting and complex cases. We’ll also dive into…
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S2 E3: Liquid Gold
Zack, the beagle, presents for his annual wellness exam, and labwork is performed, including a CBC, chemistry, and (oh-so-fortunately) urinalysis, as part of his minimum database. Listen in as Jessica and Holly discuss Zack’s unexpected results and the options to provide a definitive diagnosis. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide…
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S2 E2: Hypercalcemia Headache Help
Inappropriate urination and lethargy lead to a concerning finding of hypercalcemia on Louie’s labwork. Listen in as Jessica and Holly tackle the ensuing diagnostics to solve this hypercalcemia headache. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately…
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S2 E1: Urine Luck!
Bella has an appointment for a prescription refill, but the astute doctor is concerned about some subtle physical changes and reported clinical signs, and so he recommends laboratory diagnostics to explore further. Holly and Jessica discuss this interesting case, taking listeners on Bella’s unintended journey through labwork abnormalities and the…
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S1 E12: Snickers’ Belly Full of Trouble
Snickers arrives sick at the hospital, and initial bloodwork reveals elevation of liver enzymes. Subsequent abdominal ultrasound identifies ascites, and the fluid analysis that ensues provides key diagnostic information that helps define Snickers’ disease process. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic…
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S1 E11: Tech Talk: Effusion Analysis (Part 2)
Jessica is back with Part 2 of her ever-so-useful Tech Talk on Effusion Analysis, offering further tips and tricks to getting the most diagnostic information from your in-house fluid samples. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are…
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S1 E10: Tech Talk: Effusion Analysis (Part 1)
In this tech talk, Jessica flies solo and talks about the basics of the in-house fluid analysis. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately at the discretion of the attending veterinarian within the established veterinarian-patient-client relationship.…
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S1 E9: “Mac”ximizing Diagnostics (Part 2): Effusion Confusion
Mac presented with acute abdominal pain, an irregular spleen, and possible lymphoma. Things got even more interesting with a surprise finding on the blood film review, and now an effusion is detected on abdominal ultrasound. Follow the twist and turns of Mac’s case as Jessica and Holly review the diagnostics…
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S1 E8: “Mac”ximizing Diagnostics (Part 1): Blood Cell Conundrum
Mac presents with acute abdominal pain, an irregular spleen, and possible lymphoma. Things get even more interesting with a surprise finding on the blood film review. Follow the twist and turns of Mac’s case as Jessica and Holly review the diagnostics that tie it all together. (Part 1 of 2)…
