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Veterinary Podcast station of the Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN) in Canada- we can also be downloaded from iTunes
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Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) occurs as a result of a viral mutation in cats infected with feline coronavirus. For decades, FIP has been a devastating condition in cats with an extremely high (95%) mortality rate and no reliable treatment options. A few years ago it was discovered that the antiviral drugs remdesivir and GS-441524 are highly effective for treating FIP, but these drugs are very expensive and there was no legal means of accessing them in Canada or the US – until now! As of 2024, Canadian veterinarians can access these life-saving drugs through an Emergency Drug Release (EDR). As these drugs and the process to access them are new to many Ontario veterinarians, the Ontario Animal Health Network is thrilled to have Dr. Kelly St. Denis with us to walk us through some of the ins and outs of these new treatment options.
Veterinarians can find the links discussed in the podcast on the OAHN website here (OAHN login required). Don’t have an OAHN login? Veterinarians and RVTs can sign up for free in one step.
UPDATE (November 2024): Please note new information on availability of GS-441524 in Canada without an EDR – see https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/11/articles/animals/cats/updated-fip-drug-access-canada/ for details.
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
The OAHN mini-podcast series on COVID-19 precautions in veterinary clinics features quick 3-5 minute “lighting rounds” with advice and tips from infection control expert and University of Guelph professor Dr. Scott Weese.
If you have a COVID-19 related question about which you’d like to hear a podcast or mini-podcast, please email us at oahn@uoguelph.ca. Also check out our COVID-19 resources page for veterinarians. Stay safe!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
The OAHN mini-podcast series on COVID-19 precautions in veterinary clinics features quick 3-5 minute “lighting rounds” with advice and tips from infection control expert and University of Guelph professor Dr. Scott Weese.
If you have a COVID-19 related question about which you’d like to hear a podcast or mini-podcast, please email us at oahn@uoguelph.ca. Also check out our COVID-19 resources page for veterinarians. Stay safe!
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Companion Animal Network co-lead Dr. Maureen Anderson, DVM, DVSc, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) from OMAFRA is joined by board-certified internal medicine specialist Dr. Bronwyn Rutland, BSc, BVMS, DACVIM to discuss chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats. They discuss what chronic diarrhea is, common causes, infectious diseases, management strategies (including fecal transplantation), diagnostic approaches, and much more.
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
In part 3 of our Raw Food series, we are joined by Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe, board certified veterinary nutritionist and research chair from the OVC. We discuss raw and homemade food diets from a nutritionist perspective.
Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our raw food series, where we discuss raw food diets from an infectious disease perspective.
This podcast is 11 minutes in length.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
In part 2 of our Raw Food Series, we are again joined by board certified internal medicine specialist from the Ontario Veterinary College Dr. Scott Weese to discuss raw food diets for pets. Dr. Weese discusses the top 3 concerns with raw food diets, nutritional analysis, risks, how to discuss raw food diets with pet owners, and much more. You can access part 1 by clicking here, and stay tuned for parts 3 and 4, where we will be talking to Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe about raw food nutrition.
This podcast is 11 minutes in length.
Thursday Sep 15, 2016
Thursday Sep 15, 2016
Today we talk to Dr. Michelle Evason, DACVIM, about the clinical aspects of canine Lyme disease, new Lyme knowledge, diagnostics and treatments.
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
Dr. Curtis Russell from Public Health Ontario shares the most up to date info on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases from a human surveillance perspective, and as it relates to pet owners, and veterinarians. He also reviews the life cycles and kinds of ticks found in Ontario. Great review and current info as part 1 of our Lyme disease in companion animals series. Next episode will feature Dr. Michelle Evason, DACVIM, with a review of clinical aspects, new Lyme knowledge, diagnostics and treatments.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Dr. Melanie Barham talks with Dr. Cindy McMann and Jacinta Cassidy from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis about the signs of abuse that a veterinarian might notice when treating a family’s pets, and approaches that a veterinarian can employ to help when they become aware of .an abusive situation, whether with women, men, or children, and some of the relationship between animal abuse and abuse in relationships.
Dr. McMann also discusses a program they are developing that finds temporary emergency boarding and care for the animals of women that need to enter the domestic violence shelter. Many women in violent situations will delay or avoid leaving the situation due to not being able to find care for their pets
Resources
Crisis lines: 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233
Dr. McMann's email if you want to learn more about the emergency boarding project.
Friday Mar 11, 2016
Friday Mar 11, 2016
Dr. Melanie Barham sits down with Dr. Maureen Anderson, the Lead Veterinarian, Animal Health & Welfare at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to discuss the recent raccoon-variant rabies cases around Hamilton, Ontario, and the one fox-variant case found in Perth County. Dr. Anderson also discusses vaccination, the Rabies Response Program, and other resources for veterinarians and pet owners.