Dr.'s Vernaleken & Renzullo interview Insta-famous cat celebrity Starlord (@stuntmanstarlord) and his human Christina. Starlord is quite the adventure cat and can be found skateboarding, frog hunting, breaking into kitchen cabinets, and causing double takes while out for walks on his leash!
His owner helps us answer: how do you leash train a cat? Is every cat a good candidate for leash walking? What are the risks and benefits of bringing your cat outdoors? How do you pick the right leash & harness?
Special thanks to our guest Christina Mosher who is a Veterinary Assistant at Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital, and Starlord of course.

Leash Training Your Cat

Dr. Renzullo interviews National Champion Agility Trainer Amber McCune from American K9 Country in Amherst, NH. Amber and her Border Collies have won the AKC National Championship and represented team USA at the World Agility Championships! She brings her expertise to discuss the world of dog sports from agility, flyball, dock diving, fast CAT, obedience, & more.
Can any dog breed of any age participate in dog sports? How do I pick the right sport for my dog? Is it dangerous for dogs? What are dog sports competitions like? Dog sports can truly transform your relationship and create a dialogue with your dog. We encourage you to give it a try!

The World of Dog Sports

Survey says... it's game night on The PAWEDcast! Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo compete against fellow emergency veterinarians Dr. Kramer & Dr. Lee in Ethos Friendly Feud! Play along as they guess answers to "name an awkward diagnosis to explain to pet owners," "name the most common foreign body you see in dogs," & more.
Then, all 4 doctors debunk common pet myths in Veterinary Myth Busters. Are dogs color blind? Are cats nocturnal? Is it okay for dogs to chew on sticks?

Veterinary Game Night

Women make up only 28% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But in veterinary medicine, that number jumps to 63% and at Ethos, 89% of the entire organization is female.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk with Holly Firestine, the Chief People Officer at Ethos, about the power of women in vet med. Along with reflecting on their own personal experiences as women in science and executive business roles, they discuss: how has the veterinary field shifted from a male-dominated to a more equalized industry? How have "traditional views" of working mothers, work-life balance, and who's the breadwinner changed for women? How can we continue to empower the young girls in our lives to get into STEM fields?
And: an update & future projects on how Ethos is building a culture of caring and learning & development for veterinary professionals to thrive in.

Celebrating Women in Veterinary Medicine

Emergency Veterinary Medicine: the thrilling field of medicine that many veterinary graduates are drawn to – so why are so many veterinarians leaving, or not going into ER at all? Low pay, burnout, the daunting task of proving yourself, the stress of the match system; there's many aspects of traditional emergency internships that just don't seem worth it. Two emergency veterinarians from Massachusetts are challenging the standard emergency training methods and expectations and building a new path for new grads with the E-VET Training Program.
Join Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo as they talk with Annie Wayne, DVM, MPH, DACVECC and Ali Pivoda, BVMS about how E-VET is bringing wellness and competency-focused training back into veterinary emergency training programs. And: why should you consider a career in ER? What does a day in a veterinary ER look like? 
To learn more about E-VET or to apply, click here.

E-VET: A New Take on Veterinary Emergency Training

Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo are joined by Veterinary Neurologist Baye Williamson, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) from VERC Hawaii. Dr. Williamson is the first and only Veterinary Neurologist in the state of Hawaii! She brings her expertise to discuss the complex science of neurology in cats and dogs:
How do neurologic symptoms present in pets? How difficult are seizures to manage in pets? How have MRIs revolutionized veterinary neurology? And out of our own curiosity (and certainly not jealousy), what is it like practicing veterinary medicine on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii?

Veterinary Neurology

A purrfect ending to 2021 on The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk all things cats: How do you manage a multi-cat household? How many litter boxes and feeding bowls do you need? Should you help feral cats? And other things to keep in mind before getting another cat.
Happy Holidays PAWEDcasters! Thanks for another great year. We'll see you next year for our January episode!

Cats & Multi-Cat Households

Urgent Care is an emerging (and very much needed) branch of veterinary medicine. Like urgent care centers for humans, they are filling the gap between your pet's regular vet and the ER.
How do veterinary urgent cares work? How do you know if your pet should go to an urgent care vs. ER vs. their primary care vet? And for veterinary teams: what are the benefits to working in urgent care? Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk with Associate Medical Director of the Urgent Care service at Peak Veterinary Referral Center, Dr. Gracey Welsh to answer all this and more!

Urgent Care for Pets

Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo are joined by Veterinary Anesthesiologist Andrea Looney, DVM, DACVAA, CCRP, DACVSMR (yes, that's a lot of credentials!) Dr. Looney is one of only a handful of Veterinary Anesthesiologist specialists in the country. She brings her expertise to answer common pet owner surgery & anesthesia questions: Is it risky to put my pet under anesthesia? How do veterinarians determine if my pet is a candidate for surgery? Are my fears of anesthesia reasonable? And, perhaps most importantly, how do veterinarians manage to anesthetize, relieve pain, and reverse the effects of anesthesia in multiple breeds & species?

Veterinary Anesthesiology

The Mr. Mo Project began with a simple mission: to give senior dogs the chance they deserve. Since 2014, founders Chris & Mariesa have rescued, placed, and covered costs for countless senior dogs who have been surrendered or require expensive veterinary care.
On the first episode of season 5 of The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk with this incredible husband & wife duo. Hear their stories, what they do for New York & beyond, and learn how to donate or foster. 

How a Senior Dog Rescue in New York is Making a Difference

1 out of 3 pets go missing in their lifetime, and the majority do on 4th of July weekend. Organizations such as Granite State Dog Recovery get those dogs back home. On our final episode of season 4 of The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk with New Hampshire dog recovery experts Holly & Susan. What's the first thing you should do if your dog goes missing? How do you keep your dog safe during 4th of July fireworks? What do you do if you find a roaming dog? Plus: favorite reunion stories.

Finding a Lost Dog

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for a pet owner. But Veterinary Oncologists have changed that. On this episode of The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk with veterinary oncologists Dr. Ira Gordon (radiation oncology) & Dr. Bridget Stewart (medical oncology) about their profession: working with primary care veterinarians, favorite success stories, oncology vet techs, and what veterinary oncology is all about: hope. Then, Dr. Chris Thomson returns for an update on clinical trials happening right now at Ethos.

Veterinary Oncology: Hope for Pets with Cancer

Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo are joined by a fellow Primary Care Veterinarian, Dr. Justin Pochman from Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, to celebrate Heartworm Awareness Month the best way we know how: education! How are Southern rescue dogs increasing heartworm cases we see? Can cats get heartworms? How do we treat heartworms in dogs? What heartworm prevention is recommended? Hear the perspectives from Massachusetts & Colorado!

Heartworm in Dogs & Cats

Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo are joined by veterinary surgeon Chris Thomson, DVM, DACVS-SA to talk all things surgery: How do board certified surgeons differ from general surgeons? What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery vs. traditional surgery for your pet? When should you get a second opinion for your pet?
Dr. Thomson also discusses a new and exciting field of vet med: clinical research trials that are helping both pets and humans with cancer.

Veterinary Surgery & Clinical Trials

Let's talk wildlife! Wildlife rehabilitation is very different than veterinary medicine, though they do overlap. Some wild animals are pests, some clash with our dogs and cats, and some do need human intervention. Have you ever found a baby bird or baby bunny and wondered what you should do? Or a bird flew into your window and you're unsure of how to care for it? Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo answer your questions, talk most memorable wildlife cases, and more with Christy from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue.

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue

Kicking off 2021 on The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo talk all things ER: How do emergency veterinary hospitals work? Why are wait times so long, especially on weekends? How are pets triaged? How has COVID affected ER workflows?

How Emergency Vets Work

On this episode of The PAWEDcast, Dr. Vernaleken is joined by Jenna from Embrace Pet Insurance. Together they answer all your pet insurance questions for both pet owners and veterinarians: when you should sign your dog or cat up for a policy, preexisting conditions, costs, submitting claims, insurance for older pets or indoor cats, and more! Then, Dr. Vernaleken gives her advice on getting your pet an International Health Certificate for traveling.
 
If you are a client at one of our Ethos Veterinary Health hospitals, you are eligible for a 5% discount on your policy at Embrace Pet Insurance. Click the link below to access your discount. embracepetinsurance.com/ethos

All About Pet Insurance

On this episode of The PAWEDcast, the doctors kick off with a shoutout to our amazing Veterinary Technicians & employees as we celebrate National Vet Tech Week & Ethos Employee Appreciation Week! Then, we bring back our popular "Ask the Vet" segment to answer questions from pet owners. The doctors discuss overdue booster vaccines during the pandemic, PrettyLitter cat litter, getting a second opinion for your pet's diagnosis, do indoor cats need to go to the vet annually, how important playtime is for your pet, & more!

Happy Vet Tech Week and Ask the Vet pt. 2

Welcome back to a new season of The PAWEDcast.
This episode welcomes Jared Katz, Talent Acquisition Manager for Ethos Veterinary Health. Jared talks with the doctors about the changing landscape of hiring in the veterinary field. There is a hiring boom throughout the industry and Ethos alone has hundreds of new positions ready to be filled! From customer service and IT, to veterinarians and technicians, and beyond. Jared also gives some advice for those seeking jobs during the pandemic and great questions to ask future employers.
 
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Hiring during the pandemic in the veterinary industry

On this episode the doctors welcome Haley and Tricia from the Blood Bank at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado to talk about their work in the Blood Bank: the canine donor program, cat donors, and blood supplies for pets.
In the second segment we invite another member from Wheat Ridge Animal hospital, Brooke, the Hospital Service Manager. The doctors and Brooke discuss Fear Free, a certification program for veterinary teams and hospitals can take place in to become trained in providing fear free techniques for pets who visit the hospital. Ethos Veterinary Health is dedicated to becoming Fear Free at all of our locations. What is Fear Free and what could this mean for your pet visiting the hospital?
 
Please forgive our audio as we are recording online during COVID. Thank you.
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Executive Producer: Lauren Parece
Producers: Rachael Gillis, Kelly Mankowich

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