Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk:

• WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Animal Endocrine Clinic. (2011, April 5). Performing a Thyroid Scan on a Hyperthyroid Cat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjSedtTv64 

• Barnette, C. (n.d.). Feline Hyperthyroidism: A Vet Tech’s Summary of Treatment Options. https://blog.vettechprep.com/feline-hyperthyroidism-a-vet-techs-summary-of-treatment-options
  
  

• Brandenburg, Y., RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal), & Porter, J., RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal). (2020, November 3). Feline Hyperthyroidism: Strung Out Cats (episode 056). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/size/5/?search=hyperthyroid

• Bruyette, D. D. (2020, April 28). Feline hyperthyroidism: Management and options for treatment. DVM 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-hyperthyroidism-management-and-options-treatment
  
  

• Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician. (n.d.).

• G-M Pancake Detectors: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) - PDF Free Download. (n.d.). https://docplayer.net/29966064-G-m-pancake-detectors-everything-you-ve-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html

• Hyperthyroidism in Cats. (2018, July 23). Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperthyroidism-cats
  
  

• Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2020). LUDLUM MODEL 2200 SCALER RATEMETER. User Manual, 1–4. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M2200.pdf 

• Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2014). LUDLUM MODEL 5 GEIGER COUNTER. User Manual, 1–6. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M5.pdf
  
  

• Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (1st ed.). Wiley.
  
  

• Radionuclide Safety Data Sheet. (n.d.). UNMC Radiation Safety Manual. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/appendix7_i-131.pdf 

• Thyroid Scintigraphy (Thyroid Scan) | Animal Endocrine Clinic. (n.d.). https://animalendocrine.com/nuclear-imaging/thyroid-scintigraphy/

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Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats

Category: Immune System, Respiratory

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici!

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/feline-calicivirus

• Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/feline-respiratory-disease-complex

• Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/Guidelines/Vaccination/FelineCalicivirus_FactSheet.pdf 

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats

Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html 

• Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leishmaniasis

• Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leishmaniosis/leishmaniosis-in-dogs

• Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/leishmaniosis-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-dogs

• Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9416075/ 

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets

Category: Parasites

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals: 

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/nervous-system/tick-paralysis/tick-paralysis-in-animals

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs:

• https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders-of-dogs/tick-paralysis-in-dogs

• SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis: 

• https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Title of episode: Distemper in the Canine Patient

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• The dreaded canine distemper. This disorder can lead to the impairment of several body functions! But of course we can try to prevent this disease! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Canine Distemper: 

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/canine-distemper/canine-distemper

• OSU Veterinary School: Canine Distemper: 

• https://vet.osu.edu/sites/vet.osu.edu/files/documents/preventive-medicine/Canine%20Distemper%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

• Cornell: Canine Distemper:

• https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/canine-distemper-virus

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Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• A blood parasite! Gross, right? But let’s talk about it. This parasite can affect a variety of species and lead to a wide range of clinical signs! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• VCA: Babesiosis in Dogs: 

• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/babesiosis-in-dogs

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Blood Parasites; Babesiosis in Animals

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/circulatory-system/blood-parasites/babesiosis-in-animals

• OSU Veterinary: Canine Babesiosis

• https://vet.osu.edu/sites/vet.osu.edu/files/documents/preventive-medicine/Canine%20Babesiosis%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Yvonne’s recent training with SonoPath on abdominal ultrasound. She spent four days in New Jersey at their training facility learning proper image acquisition of the abdomen using SDEP® and learning how to FNA pathology in the abdomen. Talk about Upping Your Tech Game and tech utilization! This course is great for both doctors and technicians wanting to learn how to efficiently do ultrasound. Less than 15 minutes of scanning time and all the organs are recorded including every adrenal every time! 

 Resources Mentioned in the Show 

• SonoPath https://sonopath.com/ 

• Info about courses and on-site training: https://sonopath.com/education/what-is-sdep/ 

• Use this link for a free online SonoPath education account: https://education.sonopath.com/share/XcLKbKgyKYV9fEAV?utm_source=manual 

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Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with:

Laura Rosewell BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. We discuss a fascinating renal injury case with shocking results from the dedicated team that took care of this pet! 

If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms: 

• Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: 
  • https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/ 
• Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership: 
  • https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/academy 

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Happy New Year Gang! 

This week we talk about 2023 and what we accomplished as well as goals moving into 2024! Thank you all for sticking with us and here is to another great year! 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Not about... WITH the Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neuro). Yvonne and Christine discuss seizures in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss how to engage this industry in medicine! 

Want to connect with Christine? You can find her at CE on the Sea with VetTechLife! 

• 2024 cruise: https://vettechlife.com/2024-cruise-info-here
• 2025 cruise: https://vettechlife.com/2025-cruise-info-here

If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon! 

We want to thank Trudell as well for sponsoring our conference! Go check out their amazing products: https://www.trudellanimalhealth.com/ 

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Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Not about... WITH the Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP. Yvonne and Tabitha discuss behavior in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss pain and behavior and how the industry has evolved to be more aware of these behavior signs in pets. 

Want to connect with Tabitha? Check her out:

• tabitha@chirrupsandchatter.com 
• chirrupsandchatter.com 
• https://www.facebook.com/chirrupsandchatter 
• https://www.instagram.com/chirrupsandchatter/ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-kucera-5652b115b/ 

If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon! 

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Love Huvet is launching NEW products perfect for the holidays on Friday Nov 24! Plus, you can save big during Black Friday weekend on all of your favorites from [lovehuvet.com](http://lovehuvet.com). Be sure to follow Love Huvet on Instagram ( @ love . huvet ) for sneak peeks and more info closer to launch day! Be sure to use the code IMFVT10 to get 10% off your order! 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Not about... WITH the Kristin Freitas RVT, VTS (ECC)! Yvonne and Kristen go way back, and so we discuss her career a bit and where she is headed. We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference!

If you want to find Kristen look for her with K& K Veterinary Learning & Development

• • Contact her at: kkvetld@gmail.com 

To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Not about... WITH the AMAZING Laura Jones, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. Do you see all those letters? She is amazing, like I said. We are catching up with Laura, because who knew... its been 3 years! We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference!

If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms: 

• Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: 
  • https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/ 
• Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership: 
  • https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/academy 

To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• The uncommon, yet quite interesting disease that is a thymoma! These can be malignant or benign. Sometimes they cause mass chaos and sometimes they don’t. Come learn about it with us! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• AVMA Journals: JAVMA: 

• https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/243/10/javma.243.10.1448.xml

• VSSO: Cranial Mediastinal Thymoma: 

• https://vsso.org/cranial-mediastinal-thymoma-canine 

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. 

To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!

Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/

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Thanks for listening! 

– Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

The first EVER NAVC Hive Conference in Austin, Texas 2023! There were several amazing lectures and veterinary professionals. Come hear about it! 

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• NAVC Hive: 
  • https://navc.com/vet-nursetech-hive/ 
• IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference:
  • https://imfpp.org/conference23 
• IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference Raffle: 
  • https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/rafflecon23 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• The finicky mineral named calcium. Too much can cause issues, too little cause issues. It is a picky thing. This week though we are diving into the fine details of what happens when there is low levels of calcium in the body. 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Merck Veterinary Manual: 

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-calcium-metabolism/hypocalcemia-in-small-animals

• VIN: 

• https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952400

• PubMed: 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24144092/

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. 

To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!

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Thanks for listening! 

– Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Malignant Hyperthermia, not quite an endocrine disorder, but instead more of a gene mutation that can cause havoc! We learn what the gene mutation does and how it affects pets to ultimately severely increase their core body temperature! But don’t worry, we talk about how to recognize the early signs of MH! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Merck Veterinary Manual: 

• https://www.msdvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/malignant-hyperthermia/malignant-hyperthermia-in-animals

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/metabolic-disorders-of-dogs/malignant-hyperthermia-in-dogs

• VIN: Malignant Hyperthermia: 

• https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7259207&pid=14365

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. 

To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23

• Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST

• $49 for members $159 for non members

Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!

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Thanks for listening! 

– Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• The unusual, yet easy to understand, endocrine disorder that is acromegaly. As it sounds, this is a disorder that can cause enlargement of body parts and organs. Come learn with us! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Merck: 

• https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/related-diseases

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pituitary-gland/feline-acromegaly

• Science Direct:

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003426621000275?via%3Dihub

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Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Endocrine pancreas functions. We know this as producing insulin and regulating blood sugar, but what happens when someone moves into the gated community that is the pancreas and starts to cause chaos? We are going to discuss the one and only dreaded insulinoma. 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• VIN: 

• https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952990

• Merck Veterinary Manual: 

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pancreas/functional-islet-cell-tumors-in-small-animals

• Today’s Veterinary Practice: 

• https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/oncology/canine-insulinoma-diagnosis-treatment-staging/

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• We are going back to basics with everyone’s favorite! THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! Come listen to us discuss feedback loops! 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

•  Merck Veterinary Manual: 

• https://www.msdvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/the-endocrine-system-of-animals

• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/endocrine-diseases-in-animals

• Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: 

• https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/blog/the-endocrine-system

Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! 

Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. 

Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!

Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/

Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates

• Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com 

Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove 

• Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove 

Thanks for listening! 

– Yvonne and Jordan