The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Learn more about Fetch Encore and register here today. On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA,  welcomes Kelly Chappell, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal), to talk about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Throughout the episode, Chappell and Christman highlight the current challenges in diagnosing FIP, the effectiveness of the antiviral medication GS-441524 for treating these patients, alternative treatments, and more. 

This episode is sponsored by PerioVive This episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 dives deep into the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) in veterinary dentistry with Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC. Learn why HA is an essential tool for enhancing tissue healing and regeneration in periodontal pockets, extraction sites, and even emerging uses for stomatitis. Lobprise also explains the mechanism of action, proper preparation, and why HA is a cost-effective, powerful addition to dental procedures.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Brian Hare, MA, PhD,  to talk more about his research on dogntiion and behavior in canine patients. Throughout the episode, the duo highlights the importance of socialization, consistent training, his work at Duke University,  and more. 

This episode is sponsored by Vetnique On this special episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, the tables have turned and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, our usual host, is now the guest! Join Christman and interim host Matt Bubala, president at Black Dog Productions, Inc., as they explore the spectrum of care for the chronically itchy dog. 

Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, talk about how just 15 minutes each day can make work easier in this episode of The Resilient Vet.

In recognition of Oncology Awareness Month, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, invited Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), to the show to discuss some common oncology mistakes that are being made in general practice, and how to correct them. All dvm360 oncology content for the month of November is sponsored by IDEXX. 

This episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 is sponsored by Royal Canin In this live podcast recording of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 at our Fetch National Harbor conference, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emmanuel Fontaine, DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR, sat down to talk about pediatric care and nutrition for the puppies and kittens coming into veterinary clinics. 

This episode is sponsored by IDEXX.  This podcast episode, hosted by Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, features oncologists Dana Connell, DVM, MPH, DACVIM (Oncology) and Zachary L. Neumann, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), discussing the significance of early cancer detection in dogs. The conversation focuses on the IDEXX Cancer Dx testing. The doctors explain how the test, which can be included in routine wellness exams, provides rapid results, enabling veterinarians to make timely diagnoses and improve treatment outcomes. They also touch on the importance of the veterinary team in communicating sensitive news to pet owners and the future potential of the test to screen for other types of cancer.

This episode is sponsored by Adapet  On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes guest Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CFCP, Elite FFCP-V, to talk about canine diabetes management, including key clinical signs, challenges that teams and clients could face, such as emotional, financial, and compliance issues. The pair also takes a deep dive into monitoring strategies, including continuous glucose monitors, which can provide real time date to clients.  You can watch the video version of this episode on dvm360.com

All of dvm360's Veterinary Technician content for the month of October is sponsored by Royal Canin. Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week to all of our veterinary technician listeners out there! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Mike Natale, LVT, to talk about his journey to becoming a veterinary technician, plus why better utilization of technicians is so important.  Veterinary technicians can use discount code VETTECH50 to receive 50% off any upcoming Fetch conference. https://www.dvm360events.com/  Discount code is valid until October 18, 2025. 

In this debut episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, share their personal journeys, explore what resilience means in veterinary medicine, and more. Read more, and watch the full video clip, here: https://www.dvm360.com/videos/the-resilient-vet

This episode is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, talk about how important it is for general practitioners to control pruritus quickly to retain client relationships, treatment approaches based on the severity and seasonality, and more.  You can watch the video version of this podcast on dvm360.com!

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Matthew W. Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CCAT, Fellow IAVRPT, sit down to discuss  multimodal pain management in veterinary medicine. Throughout the episode, the doctor take a deep dive into  innovative treatment options for pain management, from joint injections to acupuncture, plus the importance role clients play in their pets pain management. Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.dvm360.com/view/pain-management-in-veterinary-medicine-what-s-new- dvm360's Pain Awareness Month content is sponsored by Elanco. 

Anthony R. Coronado DVM, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, on this week's episode to discuss what he considers to be the essentials of a crash cart for veterinary clinics,  plus highlights some common mistakes that can be made during an emergency case such as focusing on visible problems over potential underling conditions. 

Alex Miller, VMD, MS, serves as the Veterinary Services Manager for Blue Buffalo. He is inspired every day by the power of the human-animal bond and believes veterinary professionals are as entitled to wellbeing as the animals they care for. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Miller practiced general and emergency medicine on both US coasts before joining industry as a professional services veterinarian. A master’s degree in organizational leadership set him on a path of championing the role of leadership, motivation, and realistic job design in promoting workplace thriving and offsetting compassion fatigue. A certified compassion fatigue professional, he is actively involved with numerous wellbeing organizations, including Not One More Vet, the AVMA, and MentorVet. He lives Boston, Massachusetts with my incredible wife Tamara, tenacious 7-year old, Maya, and diminutive DSH Penny. In his spare time, he enjoys slow running, cooking, and exploring the world through wine and food. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP, is a practicing veterinarian and the Founder | CEO of Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants, LLC. He advocates and consults for positive culture and individual, team, and organizational psychological health, safety, and wellbeing in veterinary workplaces. Richmond leads and is involved in state, national, and international projects for advancing workplace wellbeing and culture in veterinary medicine. He has served as Chief Medical Officer for Veterinary United. Richmond currently serves as the chair of the FVMA Professional Wellbeing Committee. He is also a member/advisor for several national committees and boards for workplace suicide prevention, psychological health & safety, and veterinary wellbeing, including those sponsored by the CDC/NIOSH, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Veterinary Visionaries, MentorVet, and Appalachian State University. Richmond is a speaker and published writer, including having co-authored “Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines” from Veterinary Visionaries. He is a frequent veterinary podcast guest and holds multiple certifications in applied positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, workplace wellbeing, psychological health & safety, trauma-informed workplaces, resilience training, behavior change, and suicide prevention. He has been awarded the FVMA Gold Star, FVMA Veterinarian of the Year, Uncharted Veterinary Community Founder’s Award, Blue Buffalo Together for Pets Award, and a finalist for the US Bright Minds Veterinary Wellness Champion Award.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA welcomed his former veterinary school classmate Stacy Anderson, DVM, MVSc, PhD, DACVS-LA,  the Executive Dean of the Lincoln Memorial University Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, to  talk about the veterinary distributed work-based program, what exactly COWBEL is, the benefits of this type of program for students and clinics, and more! 

Sponsored by Elanco Elise Kelly, DVM, graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in zoology and a minor in chemistry. She earned her DVM degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, then practiced in Blue Springs, MO for 9 years before joining Elanco in 2015 as a Regional Consulting Veterinarian.  In her nine years of practice, her special interests included dermatology, small exotics, and reproductive medicine, attaining a certification in canine AI in 2012. Since joining Elanco, Kelly has had the opportunity to train intensively and speak on topics including parasitology, pain management, dermatology and immunology. She has given over 500 presentations and spoken at continuing education events including Kansas City’s Frostbite and the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Conference. Kelly is Fear Free Elite, compassion fatigue and Human Animal Bond certified. She supports and works with Elanco sales representatives throughout the Midwest. She is a member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and is Vice Chair for the board of directors at the Kansas City Pet Project. She currently resides in Independence, Missouri with her husband, two children, Sheepadoodle puppy, cat, and four goats.  In her spare time, you might find her cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, boating, hiking or traveling with her family. Indication Galliprant controls pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. Important Safety Information For use in dogs only. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Galliprant is a non-COX inhibiting NSAID. As a class, NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney and liver side effects. Evaluation for pre-existing conditions and regular monitoring are recommended.  Do not use in dogs that have a hypersensitivity to grapiprant. Concomitant use of Galliprant with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids should be avoided. Concurrent use with other anti-inflammatory drugs or protein-bound drugs has not been studied. The safe use of Galliprant has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 9 months of age and less than 8 lbs (3.6 kg), dogs used for breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs, or dogs with cardiac disease. Owners should be advised to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity. Adverse reactions may include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, watery or bloody stools, and decreases in serum albumin and total protein. Click here for full prescribing information Galliprant, Elanco, and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. ©2025 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-US-25-1504

You can also watch the video version of this episode on dvm360.com Alice Jeromin, RPh, DACVD—Before earning her DVM degree from The Ohio State University, Jeromin graduated from the University of Toledo with a BS in Pharmacy and practiced as a hospital pharmacist. She completed her veterinary dermatology residency with Patrick Breen and dermatopathology training at Procter & Gamble, Miami Valley Labs, as well as a fellowship in human dermatology at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio with Bryan Davis. Jeromin is currently an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University, lecturer at Northeast Ohio College of Pharmacy, and former practice owner of Veterinary Allergy & Dermatology, Inc. She is a former member-at-large on AVMA’s Council on Biologicals and Therapeutics as chairman of the supplements and compounding committees. Along with publishing in human and veterinary journals, she authored the dermatology chapter in “Pharmacotherapeutics for Veterinary Dispensing”. Her interests include human-animal comparative dermatology and skin lipid research with publications in both areas.  Because of her pharmacist background of counseling patients, she is a strong believer in client education and maintains her website, www.purrfectpet.com, for clients to be educated with evidence-based information as well as an upcoming podcast "Speaking of Pets" The podcast is geared toward pet owners of allergic pets to provide them with accurate, evidence-based information.

Alexa Romano, DVM, graduated from St. George's University in 2020, and completed clinical rotations at Louisiana State University. Her undergraduate degree was done at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband, Carmine, two dogs - Asher and Lucy, and her cat - Ellie. In the summer she can be found jet skiing or relaxing on the beach. In the fall she watches a whole lot of football. Her and her husband love to travel, eat at new restaurants, and hangout by the fire pit with their friends and family. Romano loves all aspects of being a small animal veterinarian, but really enjoys surgery and internal medicine.

Rhys Giannarelli is a dedicated Multi-Site practice owner alongside his 'smarter half', his wife who is a veterinarian. He is an active member of VetPartners and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), and stays connected to the veterinary community through ongoing learning and collaboration. Like many practice owners, Giannarelli has faced his fair share of challenges. Operational inefficiencies, team disengagement, and financial pressure. You name it, he lived it. That real-world experience has shaped how he lead and how he help others do the same. Giannarelli's goal is simple, to help other practice owners shift from being stuck in the day-to-day to becoming confident business leaders. In his talks, he share practical, story-driven insights that attendees can actually use. Whether it’s streamlining systems, building a strong culture, or improving profitability, Giannarelli focuses on honest, actionable strategies that help owners get back to doing what they love.