The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

This episode is sponsored by Antinol +For Senior Pet Awareness Month, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA, and Lisa Lippman, DVM, cofounders of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society. They discuss when the senior transition actually begins and why joint and mobility health should be protected before an obvious limp appears. They also make the case that veterinary teams should stop accepting “slowing down” as a normal part of aging. The conversation covers subtle mobility cues in dogs and cats, managing chronic pain in senior patients with comorbidities, and the difference between lifespan and health span.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), clinical professor at The Ohio State University, and Rene Paschall, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), nutrition resident at The Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee. The conversation tackles the labels and numbers that can make pet food comparisons tricky, from protein percentages to “limited ingredient” claims. Parker and Paschall also share how VetsBowl aims to make nutrition a natural part of every visit.In this episode, you’ll learn How the idea for a single diet database became a working platform How VetsBowl defines “limited ingredient” when no universal definition exists What an “intermittent or supplemental feeding” label means for therapeutic diets How nutrition fits in as the fifth vital assessment Why the database includes over-the-counter diets too Where to find Valerie J. Parker and Rene PaschallParker and Paschall at the VetsBowl website

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with dvm360 Student Ambassador Ajay Sawant, a veterinary intern and marine conservationist. Christman and Sawant dig into the connections between animals, ecosystems, and veterinary medicine, and Sawant explains how growing up beside the Arabian Sea shaped his path toward wildlife and conservation medicine.In this episode, you’ll learn How a childhood in Mumbai inspired a career in conservation The importance of having empathy for every species Why wildlife health serves as a window into ecosystem health Practical first steps for students curious about wildlife or conservation medicine Where to find Ajay Sawant Ajay Sawant's dvm360 articles Ajay Sawant's website

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, board-certified veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Mainline Veterinary Specialists, to explore why cranial cruciate ligament disease is best understood as a chronic inflammatory condition, and what that means for surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term joint health.In this episode, you'll learn Why “disease” is a better word than “injury” for cruciate tears How a whole-dog approach addresses compensatory changes beyond the knee What bilateral cruciate tears can look like in the clinic How supplements, NSAIDs, and intra-articular therapies fit into joint care Where to find Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS Steve Mehler's website Steve Mehler on TikTok

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talks with Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, founder of The Evolved Vets. Weinheimer explains the difference between destination living and directional living, and why it matters in a profession heavy on checking boxes. They also talk about finding your people, protecting your energy, and bringing more positivity to veterinary medicine.In this episode, you'll learn How the “I’ll be happy when” mindset shows up from preveterinary school onward A simple values audit using your social media feed and calendar What your “battery level” can tell you about showing up for patients and teams Why stepping into a well-being session at a conference is worth the time Where to find Bethany Weinheimer, DVM The Evolved Vets website