IntroVETS Podcast

IntroVETS Podcast
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IntroVETS Podcast

IntroVETS is a veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. The show was conceptualized in 2019 and launched in 2020 by co-hosts Lauren and JJ. Lauren, a veterinarian, and Jennifer, a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Alabama, have over 40 years of combined experience in the veterinary field. The podcast presents veterinary case studies in a fun and relatable way, along with various sidebars, interesting facts, and new research. The hosts talk frankly about anxiety and other mental health concerns, going to therapy, and related topics. There is (hopefully) a strong humor element, as well as some philosophizing and opinion sharing. There is also the occasional moderately naughty word, but we try to not use the big guns. It's not really a formal environment - it's more of a veterinary hang, and we'd love to see you there!

  1. 11 HR. AGO

    One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    Lauren and JJ discuss avian influenza. This episode was recorded January 27, 2005. Resources: NOTE: Resources denoted by an asterisk are CDC references that may have been altered between recording of this episode on 1/27/2025 and publication of the epiosode on 2/5/2025. As of 2/5/2025, all of these resources contain the announcement "CDC’s website is being modified to comply with President Trump’s Executive Orders," which was not present at the time of episode research. (1) University of Nebraska Medical Center. HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza). Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/health-emergencies/avian-flu-h5n1.html (2) Nolen, R. S. & Larkin, M. Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health: Government response strengthened as outbreak nears fourth year. Published 12/30/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.avma.org/news/novel-bird-flu-strain-continues-threaten-animal-public-health (3) * Centers for Disease Control. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus: Interim recommendations for prevention, monitoring, and public health investigations. Published 12/26/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/hpai-interim-recommendations.html (4) * Current situation: Bird flu in dairy cows. Accessed 1/ 27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/mammals.html (5) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Highly pathogenic avian influenza confimred in an Alabama commercial broiler farm and a backyard flock. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/2024/12/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-confirmed-in-an-alabama-commercial-broiler-farm-and-a-backyard-flock/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20The%20Alabama%20Department%20of%20Agriculture,backyard%20flock%20in%20Pickens%20County (6) Alabama Department of Public Health. Avian influenza: Bird flu. Powerpoint presentation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/assets/avianflu_presentation.pdf (7) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (8) * Centers for Disease Control. H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html (9) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Avian influenza. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/animal-health/avian-influenza/ (10) * Centers for Disease Control. First H5 bird flu death reported in United States. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/m0106-h5-birdflu-death.html (11) * Centers for Disease Control. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses identified in a person in Louisiana. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5n1-response-12232024.html (12) Louisiana Department of Health. LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://ldh.la.gov/news/H5N1-death (13) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (14) Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University. Avian influenza outbreak: Should you take down your bird feeders? Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/

    47 min

  2. JAN 22

    Snackisode 5.5: They Mite Also

    Lauren and JJ discuss feline demodicosis, a recent scam targeting veterinarians, and a recent human Rabies death in the US. Resources: (1) Rothrock, K., & Tater, K. (2023). Demodectic mange (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com (2) Azaria, H., & Defalque, V. E. (2023). Isoxazalines for treating canine and feline otodectic mange; feline demodicosis, lynxacariasis, lice infestation, and notoedric mange (scabies); demodicosis in hamsters; and sarcoptic and psoroptic manges in rabbits. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 64(11), 1066-1070. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10581354/ (3) Chuenngam, T., Chermprapai, S. (2024). Successful treatment of non-pruritus, excessive hair shedding and scales in a cat due to Demodex gatoi with fluralaner topical spot-on. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 10(1), no page number listed. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/20551169241246866 (4) Beck, L. (2025). Sham veterinarian 'Dr. J' returns. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12458621&f5=1 (5) Kentucky Department for Public Health reports human death from rabies. Statewide News Release, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Dec 27, 2024. https://www.chfs.ky.gov/News/Documents/Kentucky%20Department%20for%20Public%20Health%20Reports%20Human%20Death%20from%20Rabies.pdf

    42 min

  3. JAN 15

    They Mite

    Lauren and JJ welcome special guest Dr. Shelby Agnew to the podcast for our first "Ghosts of Christmas Past" episode! This episode contains a review of canine demodecosis. References: (1) Rothrock, K., Tater, K., & Shell, L. (2023). Demodectic mange (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com (2) Walther, F. M., Paul, A. J., Allan, M. J., Roepke, R. K. A., & Nuernberger, M. C. (2014). Safety of fluralaner, a novel systemic antiparasitic drug, in MDR1(-/-) collies after oral administration. Parasites & Vectors, 7(0), 86. (3) Becskei, C., Liebenberg, J., Fernandes, T., et al. (2024). Efficacy of a chewable tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel for the treatment of generalized demodicosis. in dogs. Veterinary Dermatology, 36(1), 34-42. (4) Fadok, V. A. (2016). What's new with demodicosis and scabies. Atlantic Coast Veteirnary Conference 2016 Proceedings. (5) Sheinberg, G. (2021). Parasitic skin disease: Still a problem. Western Veterinary Conference 2021 Proceedings. Special Guest: Shelby Agnew.

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 8

    Snackisode 5.4: We're Not Playing Clue

    Lauren and JJ review what's in and what's out for veterinary medicine in 2025. Resources: (1) Clinician's Brief meme, Ins/Outs for Vet Med in 2025: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEG7VOAsHSX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (2) Stubing, H., Suchodolski, J. S., Reisinger, A., et al. (2024). The effect of metronidazole versus a synbiotic on clinical course and core intestinal microbiota in dogs with acute diarrhea. Veterinary Sciences, 11(5), 197. https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/5/197 (3) Wikipedia entry for Joey Chestnut: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Chestnut

    52 min

  5. 12/25/2024

    Merry Freaking Christmas

    Lauren and JJ discuss the AVMA ELVES program, reindeer eye color changes, penguin couple updates, and Christmas movie recommendations. Resources: 1) Join the E.L.V.E.S. to help Santa spread cheer in your clinic. American Veterinary Medical Association. https://www.avma.org/blog/join-elves-help-santa-and-spread-cheer-your-clinic 2) Stokkan, K., Folkow, L., Dukes, J., et al. (2013). Shifting mirrors: Adaptive changes in retinal reflections to winter darkness in Arctic reindeer. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 280(1773), article ID 20132451. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2013.2451 3) Ollivier, F. J., Samuelson, D. A., Brooks, D. E., et al. (2004). Comparative morphology of the tapetum lucidum (among selected species). Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7(1), 11-22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14738502/ 4) Turnbull, T. (2024). One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies. British Broadcasting Corporation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w78ylrq8jo 5) Carstens, E. A. (2021). What's with all the gay penguins? Museum at Tufts University. https://sites.tufts.edu/museumstudents/2021/02/22/whats-with-all-the-gay-penguins/ 6) Minnesota Department of Health. (2024). State reports rare human death from rabies. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2024/rabies092724.html 7) CBS News. (2024). California teacher dies after being bitten by a bat inside her classroom. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-teacher-dies-bitten-bat-classroom/

    54 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    Snackisode 5.3: What a Cad!

    Lauren and JJ continue to investigate a case of coughing and respiratory distress in a dog patient. Part 2 of 2. Resources: 1) Rothrock, K., Fingeroth, J. M., & Shell, L. (2021). Laryngeal paralysis (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 12/16/2024. 2) Marvel, S. (2019). Laryngeal paralysis: Diagnosis and step by step surgical management. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings 2019. 3) Rishniw, M., Sammarco, J., Glass, E. N., et al. (2021). Effect of doxepin on quality of life in Labradors with laryngeal paralysis: A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(4), 1943-1949. 4) Findji, L. (2017). Treatment of laryngeal paralysis. World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress Proceedings 2017. 5) Wilson, D., & Monnet, E. (2016). Risk factors for the development of aspiration pneumonia after unilateral arytenoid lateralization in dogs with laryngeal paralysis: 232 cases (1987-2012). Journal of the American Veteirnary Medical Association, 248(2), 188-194. 6) Bookbinder, L. C., Flanders, J., Bookbinder, P. F., et al. (2016). Idiopathic canine laryngeal paralysis as one sign of a diffuse polyneuropathy: An observational study of 90 cases (2007-2013). Veterinary Surgery, 45(2), 245-260.

    50 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    We Can't Tell

    In this 2-part case, Lauren and JJ investigate a case of difficulty breathing and coughing in a dog patient. This episode includes a review of aspiration pneumonia in the dog. Resources: Rothrock, K., & Brister, J. (2021). Pneumonia (Canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com Lee-Fowler, T., Reinero, C., & Greene, C. E. (2012). Bacterial respiratory infections. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th edition. St. Louis, Saunders Elsevier, pp 945-948. Dear, J. D. (2020). Bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats: An update. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 50(2), pp 447-465. Kogan, D. A. (2008). Clinical, clinicopathologic, and radiographic findings in dogs with aspiration pneumonia: 88 cases (2004-2006). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 233(11), 1742-1747. Tart, K. M., Babski, D. M., & Lee, A. L. (2010). Potential risks, prognositic indicators, and diagnostic and treatment modalities affective survival in dogs with presumptive aspiration pneumonia: 125 cases (2005-2008). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 20(3), pp 319-329. Weese, S. J. (2016). Antibiotic treatment of respiratory tract infections. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Proceedings. Lappin, M. R., Blondeau, J., Boothe, D., Breitschwerdt, E. B., Guardabassi, L., Lloyd, D. H., Papich, M. G., Rankin, S. C., Sykes, J. E., Turnidge, J., & Weese, J. S. (2017). Antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of respiratory tract disease in dogs and cats: Antimicrobial guidelines working group of the international society of companion animal infecious diseases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 31(2), pp 297-294. Wayne, A., Davis, M., Sinnott, V. B., et al. (2017). Outcomes in dogs with uncomplicated presumptive bacterial pneumonia treated with short or long course antibiotics. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 58(6), 610-613. Kogan, D. A., Johnson, L. R., Sturges, B. K., et al. (2008). Etiology and clinical outcome in dogs with aspiration pneumonia: 88 cases (2004-2006). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 322(11), 1748-1755. Darcy, H. P., Humm, K., & ter Harr, G. (2018). Retrospective analysis of incidence, clinical features, potential risk factors, and prognostic indicators for aspiration pneumonia in three brachycephalic dog breeds. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 253(7), 869-876.

    56 min

  8. 11/27/2024

    Snackisode 5.2: Jean Valjean

    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, and distended abdomen in a cat. This episode is part 2 of 2. This episode contains a detailed review of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Resources: Rothrock, K., & Brister, J. (2024). Feline infectious peritonitis (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com Coggins, S. J., et al. (2023). Outcomes of treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis using parenterally administered remdesivir, with or without transition to orally administered GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1772-1783. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16803 Taylor, S. S., et al. (2023). Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020-2022). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(9). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X231194460 Wogan, L. (2024). Confusion besets first legal FIP treatment in us (updated). VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=11910939&sx=239128590&n=1&f5=1 Wogan, L. (2024). Overdue good news arrives for FIP cats in the US. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12090343&f5=1 FIP Resources for Veterinarians. Stokes Pharmacy. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.stokespharmacy.com/fip/veterinary-resources/ Green, J., et al. (2023). Thirty-two cats with effusive or non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis treated with a combination of remdesivir and GS-441524. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(5), 1784-1793. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16804 Murphy, B. G., et al. (2018). The nucleoside analog GS-441524 strongly inhibits feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus in tissue culture and experimental cat infection studies. Veterinary Microbiology, 219(0), 226-233. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378113518301603?via%3Dihub Pedersen, N. C., et al. (2019). Efficacy and safety of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 for treatment of cats with naturally occurring feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 271-281. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19825701 Kent, A. M., et al. (2024). Unlicensed antiviral products used for the at-home treatment of feline infectious peritonitis contain GS-441524 at significantly different amounts than advertised. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(4), 489-497. https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/262/4/javma.23.08.0466.xml Allinder, M., et al. (2024). Uroliths composed of antiviral compound GS-441524 in 2 cats undergoing treatment for feline infectious peritonitis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 38(1), 370-374. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16954 United States Food and Drug Administration. (2024). FDA announces position on use of compounded GS-441524 to treat FIP. Last accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-announces-position-use-compounded-gs-441524-treat-fip

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IntroVETS is a veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. The show was conceptualized in 2019 and launched in 2020 by co-hosts Lauren and JJ. Lauren, a veterinarian, and Jennifer, a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Alabama, have over 40 years of combined experience in the veterinary field. The podcast presents veterinary case studies in a fun and relatable way, along with various sidebars, interesting facts, and new research. The hosts talk frankly about anxiety and other mental health concerns, going to therapy, and related topics. There is (hopefully) a strong humor element, as well as some philosophizing and opinion sharing. There is also the occasional moderately naughty word, but we try to not use the big guns. It's not really a formal environment - it's more of a veterinary hang, and we'd love to see you there!

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  • Creator
    IntroVETS Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Lauren S. Grider and Jennifer Jones
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