Ontario Animal Health Network Veterinary Podcasts

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Treatments and Where to Find Them

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.

OAHN Bovine Network Quarterly Update January 2022

The OAHN bovine quarterly podcast report gives a quick update on laboratory data from Q3, an overview on epizootic hemorrhagic disease in deer and cattle,  and a global surveillance update focusing on Schmallenberg virus.  For more information, veterinarians can login to access full quarterly reports at www.oahn.ca

OAHN Bovine Network Quarterly Update: Lab Data, Lead Toxicosis, Lumpy Skin Disease

The OAHN bovine quarterly podcast report gives a quick update on laboratory data from Q1, an overview on risk of lead toxicosis in cattle, and a global surveillance update focusing on Lumpy Skin Disease.  For more information, veterinarians can login to access full quarterly reports at www.oahn.ca.

OAHN Bovine Podcast: Parasitism in Grazing Cattle in Ontario with Dr. Jessica Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Miltenburg of the OAHN Bovine network speaks with Dr. Jessica Gordon, a veterinarian and assistant professor in Ruminant Health Management at the Ontario Veterinary College, regarding a recent surveillance project on gastrointestinal parasites in cattle including management and how to help avoid increasing resistance issues. For more information on the project, veterinarians can login to www.oahn.ca

COVID-19 mini-podcast 7: What's on your face? The why when and what of masks and face shields

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!

COVID-19 mini-podcast 6: Staying safe with the swiss cheese approach

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!

Management and Treatment of Bacterial Skin Disease of Dogs with Dr. Doug DeBoer

Dr. Maureen Anderson of the OAHN Companion Animal network speaks with Dr. Doug DeBoer, Professor of Dermatology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), regarding canine staphylococcal pyoderma; including management and treatment of antimicrobial resistant infections, and how to help avoid increasing resistance issues.

For more information on antimicrobial stewardship and canine superficial bacterial folliculitis, veterinarians can login to access these and other infographic resources at www.oahn.ca:

https://oahn.ca/resources/infographic-itchy-dogs-topical-treatments-culture-critical-cases/

https://oahn.ca/resources/infographic-using-the-best-medicine-reducing-antibiotic-use/

CBCs, Biochems, Endocrine Data and Iron in the Equine Athlete with Drs. Janet Beeler-Marfisi and Alison Moore

OAHN Equine Network co-lead Dr. Alison Moore, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, DACVSMR from OMAFRA is joined by board-certified clinical pathologist, Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi, BA, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVP, to discuss interpretation of CBC, biochemical and endocrine profile data in equine athletes. Join them as they have a lively discussion on the interpretation of WBC changes (the “flipped differential”), GGT, the iron panel, and so much more!

Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Bronwyn Rutland

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.

Lab Submission Tips for Hot Weather

With such a hot summer, and with more heat around the corner, we decided to give some top tips on how to submit your lab samples during hot weather.