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Veterinary Vertex is an SSP EPIC Award–winning weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the latest clinical and research discoveries published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Each episode explores cutting-edge advancements in veterinary medicine, offering expert insight you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in to gain practical knowledge you can apply in your own practice—along with fresh inspiration to reconnect with what you love about veterinary medicine.
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Skipping the Scope: Long-Term Results of HTO for Canine Cruciate Disease
Send us Fan MailRoutine stifle exploration during canine cranial cruciate ligament surgery sounds like common sense, until you ask the uncomfortable question: what if “doing more” doesn’t reliably…
From Diagnosis to Recovery: Equine and Canine Rehabilitation
Send us Fan MailRehabilitation isn’t a luxury line item at the end of a case anymore. It’s becoming the difference between “we fixed the lesion” and “this patient truly returns to function.” We’re…
Cellular Senescence and the Future of Equine Osteoarthritis Management
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Dr. Lynn Pezzanite to explore a promising angle on aging-related equine osteoarthritis (OA): cellular senescence, the pro-inflammatory state where cells release a…
Can Botox Help Laminitis?
Send us Fan MailBotox for the equine hoof sounds like a punchline until you learn the science behind it. We sit down with Dr. Kali Slavik and repeat guest Dr. Andrew van Eps to explore a simple but…
Blocked Again? How Lorazepam May Reduce Repeat Urethral Obstructions in Male Cats
Send us Fan MailZero re-obstructions sounds almost too good to be true, so we wanted to understand exactly how the data got there and what it means for everyday feline practice. We are joined by…
A Practical Way To Reduce Venipuncture In Hospitalized Dogs
Send us Fan MailWhat if the IV catheter your hospitalized dog already has could spare them multiple needle sticks a day without sacrificing lab accuracy? We sit down with Dr. Bryan Welch to challenge…
The Gut–Brain Link in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy
Send us Fan MailA dog with chronic diarrhea or vomiting might also be telling you something else. That’s the core thread we pull on as we explore the gut-brain axis in dogs and why chronic…
From Habit to Evidence: The Shift in Antibiotic Use for Canine Acute Diarrhea
Send us Fan MailMetronidazole has been the reflex prescription for canine acute diarrhea for years and that habit is hard to break. We sit down with Dr. Erin Frey to unpack what the data actually…
Rethinking Neurological Exams in Guinea Pigs: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Send us Fan MailGuinea pigs don’t read the dog-and-cat neurology textbook and that’s exactly where clinicians get into trouble. We sit down with Dr. Vishal Murthy to unpack what a truly…
Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S. Poultry: Why Environmental Surveillance Matters
Send us Fan MailAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) can feel like an abstract, far-away crisis until you realize how easily it travels through connected systems and how quietly it can persist when we only…
AI in Scientific Writing: Opportunity, Risk, and Responsibility
Send us Fan MailA citation can be polished, specific, and completely fake and that’s the scary part. We sit down with Morna Conway, PhD, Scholarly Journal Consultant and JAVMA and AJVR Copy Editor…
A Blood Test Before the Scalpel: MicroRNAs and Canine Splenic Masses
Send us Fan MailA splenic mass is one of those findings that can flip a normal day into a crisis. You may have an older Labrador or Golden Retriever, an ultrasound that shows a splenic tumor, and an…
Uveitis in Kittens: FIP or Not?
Send us Fan MailCloudy eyes in a kitten can be a warning sign for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). What happens when the eyes look like FIP and then… the kitten gets better? That clinical tension…
Can Pet Owners Get a Veterinary Appointment? What a Secret Shopper Study Revealed
Send us Fan MailWorried pet parent meets phone tree is a stress spiral no one needs—so we put it to the test. We sat down with health services researcher Dr. Simon Haeder to unpack a large secret…
One Health, One Data: Reimagining Pet Health Surveillance
Send us Fan MailWhat if the case notes from your clinic could forecast tomorrow’s outbreak? We sit down with epidemiologist Dr. Lauren Grant to unpack a One Health vision that connects veterinary,…
Continuous Load, Compromised Flow: PET Imaging of the Equine Digit
Send us Fan MailA hoof can look fine while its tissue quietly runs out of blood. We sat down with Drs. Georgia Skelton and Andrew van Eps to unpack new 18F-FDG PET research showing how static weight…
How Common Are Supplements in Dogs? Evidence from the Dog Aging Project
Send us Fan MailHalf of the dogs in a massive nationwide study are getting supplements—yet few products face drug-level scrutiny before they hit pet store shelves. We sit down with researchers Drs.…
Same Lifespan, More Challenges: PPID in Horses
Send us Fan MailA shaggy coat and a creaky stride don’t have to signal the end of the road. We unpack new primary-care evidence on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) showing that diagnosed…
Elevating Credentialed Veterinary Technician Voices in Scientific Research
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the people closest to the patient lead the science that shapes their care? We sit down with guest editors Erik Fausak and Dr. Adesola Odunayo to unpack the…
Primary Liver Tumors in Dogs: Additional Liver Masses Are Often Benign
Send us Fan MailYour heart sinks when a dog’s CT shows a primary liver tumor plus extra lesions. Ours used to as well—until we dug into data showing how often those additional masses are actually…
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Veterinary Vertex has published 201 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Veterinary Vertex is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.
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