Twin Trees Vet Talk│Free Vet Advice Podcast

It seems like everywhere I go in Whistler people still keep asking about this… So I thought it would be easier to make a video, since it’s a really long answer, and it’s not something I really enjoy having to talk about everywhere I go. Now I can just say: “Go watch the video:)” No, I am no longer practicing veterinary medicine. I submitted my official retirement/resignation to the CVBC at the end of 2023. *** On today’s episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk I discuss veterinary mental health and suicide, my experience with burnout in the veterinary profession. I share my personal journey in veterinary medicine, factors that led to psychological distress as a veterinary professional, and what led me to stop practicing veterinary medicine. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below! FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/i-retired-from-vet-med-why-i-stopped-practicing-veterinary-medicine These are a couple of my other projects if you are interested: https://twintreesvet.com/ Educational resource, podcast, free pet first aid course & more https://solomebeauty.comMy Organic Skincare Brand: Solomé Beauty Organic skincare made in Whistler. PLANT + MINERAL BASED. CRUELTY FREE. REFILLABLE + ZERO WASTE.⁠ https://littlepinepet.comLittle Pine: Sustainable/upcycled pet gearThank you and have a lovely day 🏔️🥂🕊️****RESOURCES:-If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada 24/7 support at 1-833-456-4566.-Suicide in veterinary medicine: A literature reviewhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37577194da Silva CR, Gomes AAD, Dos Santos-Doni TR, Antonelli AC, Vieira RFDC, da Silva ARS. Suicide in veterinary medicine: A literature review. Vet World. 2023 Jun;16(6):1266-1276. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1266-1276. Epub 2023 Jun 8. PMID: 37577194; PMCID: PMC10421543.-Letter: What is wrong with the Whistler housing narrative?https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/opinion/letter-what-is-wrong-with-the-whistler-housing-narrative-5340620-QPR training via AVMA (free for all veterinary professionals): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/qpr-suicide-prevention-training-ASK training via VetFolio (free and tailored to veterinary professionals): https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/ask-suicide-prevention-training-Applied suicide intervention skills training: https://www.suicideinfo.ca/workshop/asist/-Wellness Together Canada https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA?lang=en-ca RELATED CONTENT:   ⁠The Truth About Euthanasia: ⁠ Mental Health & Suicide Among Veterinarians ⁠     WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! You may be able to find an answer to your question here. Join us on YOUTUBE for new content weekly. An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Enter your questions here. and each week we will select a handful of questions to answer. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE:https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talkCONNECT WITH US ONLINE: Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join us on TIK-TOK Tweet us on TWITTER 3 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY VET THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET'S LIFE 1) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP!  2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE.  3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO.  DISCLAIMER The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We hear about a 6 month old Australian Shepherd puppy named Kenny that Dr. Defalque saw for a severe skin disease caused by demodex, a mite that lives in the hair follicle (this disease is often called demodectic mange or demodecosis). The classic treatment usually takes an average of 10 weeks with daily oral ivermectin, and the disease can be notoriously difficult to treat. Because ivermectin is not safe to use in all dogs (Australian shepherds, collies and several other breeds often have a genetic mutation that causes them to become very sick or even die if given ivermectin), Dr. Defalque used a new class of drugs called Isoxazolines off-label to help this puppy. And it worked! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below! FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/good-news-for-dogs-with-demodex-and-mdr1-mutation-collies-shepherds-etc-isoxazolines-instead-of-ivermectin-for-parasitic-diseases-twin-trees-vet-talk-podcast P.S. I just want to add a quick apology to Dr. Defalque for taking more than a year from the time of our interview to finally edit and publish this episode (my excuses: busy life, chronic computer problems, and general burnout/ aversion of the veterinary profession). I appreciate so much you taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise! WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talk CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: -Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/twintreesvet -Visit our WEBSITE: http://www.twintreesvet.com -Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/twintreesvet/ -Like us on FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/twintreesvet/ DISCLAIMER The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. #pethealth #demodex #mange #australianshepherddogs #pets #veterinaria #doghealth About Dr. Vincent Defalque, DVACD: Following graduation from the University of Liege (Belgium), Dr. Defalque completed an internship at Vet’Agro Sup (France), then a dermatology residency at Michigan State University. He became a board certified veterinary dermatologist in 2006. Dr. Defalque is a Past-President of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, and currently serves as the Canadian representative at the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Defalque works at North West Veterinary Dermatology Services in Vancouver, BC and St. Albert, AB. His special interests include the diagnosis and management of ear diseases in dogs and cats as well as feline dermatology.

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also teaches Bee Medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students.In this episode we will focus on advice for beekeepers and troubleshooting bee colony loss. We discuss common honeybee diseases like the va roa mite and foulbrood, the use of medications like antibiotics in bees,  hive autopsy, and the recent mandatory involvement of veterinarians in backyard and commercial honeybee farms due to new FDA regulations, the importance of joining your local beekeeper's association as well as providing diverse nectar sources for pollinators by planting wildflowers and native green spaces.Pollinators are in major danger. Many of them are facing extinction. If you want to help pollinators here are some simple things you can do: Buy organic. Don't use pesticides. Plant wild native flowers. Support your local farmers and local beekeepers by going to the farmers market and buying locally grown food and honey.We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!Check out the first episode in this bee series where we discuss the importance of bees with respect to the economy and global food security, the major threats to bees, how to help the bees, and much more.FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/chatting-bee-medicine-with-the-bee-veterinarian-twin-trees-vet-talkWELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE:CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join us on TIK-TOK Tweet us on TWITTER

This week we delve into the remarkable journey of a former Army Ranger and sniper who transitioned from the precision of the battlefield to the compassion of animal care, ultimately becoming the CEO of a thriving veterinary practice. Join us as we explore the leadership lessons, the challenges overcome, and the dedication to service that propelled our host from the front lines to the forefront of veterinary medicine. We discuss the extraordinary military working dogs and their job to find and detect explosives and keep service members safe. We also talk about other challenges facing veterinarians in private practice, including the rise of corporate veterinary medicine and the struggles when pet owners don't have pet insurance. In this episode we take a deep dive into the strategies, mindset, and vision that can inspire anyone to aim for success, no matter their starting point. Follow the story of resilience, transformation, and triumph in the world of veterinary health and business leadership with Dr. Sean McPeck. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below! FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/what-to-do-if-your-dog-has-cancer-oncologist-answers-twin-trees-vet-talk-free-vet-advice-podcast ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center: https://tier1vet.com/ -Check out Tier1 Vet's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @Tier1Vet -Find a Veterinary Specialist Near You: https://www.vetspecialists.com/ -Osteosarcoma in Dogs: https://www.vetspecialists.com/vet-blog-landing/animal-health-articles/2023/03/13/Osteosarcoma -Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats | Canine and Feline MCT: https://www.vetspecialists.com/vet-blog-landing/animal-health-articles/2020/04/09/mast-cell-tumors-in-dogs-and-cats -Canine Lymphoma in Your Dog: A Pet Health Care Guide: https://www.vetspecialists.com/vet-blog-landing/animal-health-articles/2020/04/07/canine-lymphoma-in-your-dog-a-pet-health-care-guide -Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals: -AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding: RELATED CONTENT ON OUR CHANNEL: -Q: My dog has a lump- I am worried it is cancer. https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/my-dog-has-a-lump-i-am-worried-it-is-cancer -Q): My dog has an epulis on her gums- is surgery urgent? https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/my-dog-has-an-epulis-on-her-gums-is-surgery-urgent -Q: Pet Euthanasia: How do I know when it is time to say goodbye? https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/q-how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-say-goodbye -The Truth About Pet Euthanasia: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/pet-parenting-101/the-truth-about-euthanasia -1.6 BAD GENETICS (Dangers to Avoid #6 of 7)︱Pet First Aid Course: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/pet-first-aid-course/1-6-bad-genetics-dangers-to-avoid-6-of-7 WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talk CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: -Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/twintreesvet -Visit our WEBSITE: http://www.twintreesvet.com -Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/twintreesvet/ - Like us on FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/twintreesvet/ DISCLAIMER The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. #militarydogs #belgianmalinois #dutchshepherd #doghealth #veterinarian #pethealth #pets #veterinaria #veteransday #remembranceday

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Marnie Ford. Dr. Ford is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist in Vancouver, BC (Canada).Dr. Ford helps us answer a question from a pet owner whose cat is squinting and appears to have something stuck in the eye. We discuss some of the disease processes that could be causing the cat's symptoms, and we talk about flushing the eye with saline, applying a warm compress and when to seek veterinary care. We hope you enjoy this episode! please leave your questions and comments below!WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! Join us LIVE every Sunday 5:30-6pm PST. An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! You may be able to find an answer to your question here. Join us on YOUTUBE for new content weekly. An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Enter your questions here. and each week we will select a handful of questions to answer. Who? Who Is A Veterinary Ophthalmologist? │ Twin Trees Vet Talk My puppy has swollen eyelids │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST) 3.4 Basic Wound Care︱Pet First Aid Course:  3.2 How to Control Bleeding︱Pet First Aid Course Black lab puppy gets stitches for a dog bite laceration: | Cute Patients From The Twin Trees Vet ER:  1.3 OTHER ANIMALS (7 Dangers to Avoid) ︱Pet First Aid Course:  Impaled By A Stick While Doing Zoomies | Cute Patients From The Twin Trees Vet ER:  Cute Dog Stepped on a Nail: | Cute Patients From The Twin Trees Vet ER:  ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hotline: (888) 426-4435 Preventive Health in Puppies Meet "Oliver" Medical Insurance Can Save Lives  3 Tips From The Emergency Vet That Could Save Your Pet's Life SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE:https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talkCONNECT WITH US ONLINE: Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join us on TIK-TOK Tweet us on TWITTER DISCLAIMER The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your pet's health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Twin Trees Vet expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site.#ophthalmology #veterinarian #veterinarycare #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinaria #doghealth #cathealth #vet