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== Veterinary Clinical Podcasts ==

== Veterinary Clinical Podcasts ==

Welcome to this [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts series of audio podcasts on small animal clinical topics] hosted by Shailen Jasani (MRCVS DipACVECC) and featuring veterinary specialists and other clinical staff from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College, London.  

Welcome to this [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts series of audio podcasts on small animal clinical topics] hosted by Shailen Jasani (MRCVS DipACVECC) and featuring veterinary specialists and other clinical staff from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College, London.  

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/11-tips-for-general-anaesthesia-safety 11 Tips for general anaesthesia safety]<br/> Sat, 8 Feb 2014 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 39:51<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%2010%20-%20General%20anaesthesia%20safety%20(Ian%20Self).mp3 Download 18.2Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/11-tips-for-general-anaesthesia-safety 11 Tips for general anaesthesia safety]<br/> Sat, 8 Feb 2014 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 39:51<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%2010%20-%20General%20anaesthesia%20safety%20(Ian%20Self).mp3 Download 18.2Mb] <br/>'''

Many many...dogs and cats undergo general anaesthesia daily around the world. It is such a common intervention that being prepared and confident is vital and knowing how to maximise safety essential. In this podcast featuring [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/ian-self Ian Self ]we discuss aspects such as patient assessment, preparation, induction, maintenance and recovery. We also touch on what the published data about peri-anaesthetic mortality is for dogs and cats. Ian is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/anaesthesia-and-analgesia QMHA Anaesthesia and Analgesia service]&nbsp;and a Lecturer in Anaesthesia.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Ian [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/webinar-plus-pain-management-in-small-animal-practice here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Many many...dogs and cats undergo general anaesthesia daily around the world. It is such a common intervention that being prepared and confident is vital and knowing how to maximise safety essential. In this podcast featuring [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/ian-self Ian Self ]we discuss aspects such as patient assessment, preparation, induction, maintenance and recovery. We also touch on what the published data about peri-anaesthetic mortality is for dogs and cats. Ian is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/anaesthesia-and-analgesia QMHA Anaesthesia and Analgesia service]&nbsp;and a Lecturer in Anaesthesia.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Ian [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/webinar-plus-pain-management-in-small-animal-practice here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/10-canine-cruciate-disease 10 Canine Cruciate disease]<br/> Fri, 17 Jan 2014 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 40:00<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%209%20-%20Canine%20cruciate%20disease%20(Richard%20Meeson).mp3 Download 18.3Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/10-canine-cruciate-disease 10 Canine Cruciate disease]<br/> Fri, 17 Jan 2014 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 40:00<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%209%20-%20Canine%20cruciate%20disease%20(Richard%20Meeson).mp3 Download 18.3Mb] <br/>'''

Cruciate disease is one of the most common orthopaedic problems in dogs. In this podcast we review the anatomy and function of the cruciate ligaments and then go on to discuss the ways in which they can become diseased, how the diagnosis is made, and what the various treatment options are including surgical versus conservative management. The podcast features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/richard-meeson Richard Meeson] who is a Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery and part of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/orthopaedic QMHA Orthopaedic service]. This podcast is a 'must listen' for anyone who sees or will go on to see dogs as clinical patients!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Richard [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=meeson here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Cruciate disease is one of the most common orthopaedic problems in dogs. In this podcast we review the anatomy and function of the cruciate ligaments and then go on to discuss the ways in which they can become diseased, how the diagnosis is made, and what the various treatment options are including surgical versus conservative management. The podcast features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/richard-meeson Richard Meeson] who is a Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery and part of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/orthopaedic QMHA Orthopaedic service]. This podcast is a 'must listen' for anyone who sees or will go on to see dogs as clinical patients!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Richard [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=meeson here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/09-veterinary-oncology 09 Veterinary Oncology]<br/> Sat, 28 Dec 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 42:04<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%208%20-%20General%20discussion%20about%20cancer%20(Chiara%20Leo).mp3 Download 19.3Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/09-veterinary-oncology 09 Veterinary Oncology]<br/> Sat, 28 Dec 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 42:04<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%208%20-%20General%20discussion%20about%20cancer%20(Chiara%20Leo).mp3 Download 19.3Mb] <br/>'''

Oncology is a relatively young speciality in small animal veterinary medicine but one that is exciting and continually evolving. In this latest podcast we discuss this area with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/chiara-leo Chiara Leo] of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/oncology QMHA Small Animal Oncology service]. Some of the things we talk about include what cancer is and general principles of the approach to and treatment of cancer. Chiara also offers her opinion on how pre-existing perceptions of veterinary oncology need to be rethought and to evolve as this field of veterinary medicine makes good clinical progress. Be sure to listen and remember....<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Oncology is a relatively young speciality in small animal veterinary medicine but one that is exciting and continually evolving. In this latest podcast we discuss this area with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/chiara-leo Chiara Leo] of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/oncology QMHA Small Animal Oncology service]. Some of the things we talk about include what cancer is and general principles of the approach to and treatment of cancer. Chiara also offers her opinion on how pre-existing perceptions of veterinary oncology need to be rethought and to evolve as this field of veterinary medicine makes good clinical progress. Be sure to listen and remember....<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/08-small-animal-poisons 08 Small Animal Poisons]<br/> Thu, 5 Dec 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 55:18<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%207%20-%20Common%20small%20animal%20poisons%20(Dom%20Barfield).mp3 Download 25.3Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/08-small-animal-poisons 08 Small Animal Poisons]<br/> Thu, 5 Dec 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 55:18<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%207%20-%20Common%20small%20animal%20poisons%20(Dom%20Barfield).mp3 Download 25.3Mb] <br/>'''

There are many potential ways in which dogs and cats can poison themselves! In this latest podcast we discuss some of the more well known 'classic' poisons such as chocolate, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and anticoagulant rodenticides, as well as some more recently identified ones such as grapes/raisins/currants/sultanas and xylitol in dogs. We also chat about neuromuscular toxins such as metaldehyde and permethrins,. One of the key things we stress is the difference between dose-dependent and non dose-dependent (idiosyncratic) poisoning. The podcast features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/dominic-barfield Dom Barfield], Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/emergency-cases Emergency] and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/critical-care Critical Care] at the QMHA.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dom [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=barfield here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

There are many potential ways in which dogs and cats can poison themselves! In this latest podcast we discuss some of the more well known 'classic' poisons such as chocolate, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and anticoagulant rodenticides, as well as some more recently identified ones such as grapes/raisins/currants/sultanas and xylitol in dogs. We also chat about neuromuscular toxins such as metaldehyde and permethrins,. One of the key things we stress is the difference between dose-dependent and non dose-dependent (idiosyncratic) poisoning. The podcast features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/dominic-barfield Dom Barfield], Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/emergency-cases Emergency] and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/critical-care Critical Care] at the QMHA.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dom [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=barfield here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/07-diabetes-mellitus-and-remission 07 Diabetes Mellitus and Remission]<br/> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 35:13<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%2012%20-%20Diabetes%20mellitus%20and%20remission%20(Stijn%20Niessen).mp3 Download 16.1Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/07-diabetes-mellitus-and-remission 07 Diabetes Mellitus and Remission]<br/> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 35:13<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%2012%20-%20Diabetes%20mellitus%20and%20remission%20(Stijn%20Niessen).mp3 Download 16.1Mb] <br/>'''

''"Every month is diabetes month in my mind!"'' (Stijn Niessen, 2013). Diabetes mellitus is a common and very important hormonal disease in both dogs and cats. And while not reported in dogs, it has been known for some time that cats can go into diabetic remission. In this podcast featuring [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/stijn-niessen Stijn Niessen], Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/internal-medicine Internal Medicine] at the QMHA, we start by discussing diabetes mellitus in general terms, including how best to classify the different types, common signs of the disease, making the diagnosis and trying to make sense of the different types of insulin preparations available. Stijn then goes on to fill us in on the motivation for and aims of the new [https://www.facebook.com/theRVC?ref=hl#!/RVC.Diabetic.Remission.Clinic?fref=ts RVC Feline Diabetic Remission Clinic]&nbsp;(email [mailto:fdrc@rvc.ac.uk fdrc@rvc.ac.uk]).<br/> In the podcast Stijn also mentions that vets in the United Kingdom can submit samples from cats for fructosamine measurement for free - find out more at this [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/CIC/Current/Internal.cfm RVC Clinical Investigations Centre website page] under 'Feline diabetes and acromegaly'.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Stijn [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=stijn here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

''"Every month is diabetes month in my mind!"'' (Stijn Niessen, 2013). Diabetes mellitus is a common and very important hormonal disease in both dogs and cats. And while not reported in dogs, it has been known for some time that cats can go into diabetic remission. In this podcast featuring [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/stijn-niessen Stijn Niessen], Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/internal-medicine Internal Medicine] at the QMHA, we start by discussing diabetes mellitus in general terms, including how best to classify the different types, common signs of the disease, making the diagnosis and trying to make sense of the different types of insulin preparations available. Stijn then goes on to fill us in on the motivation for and aims of the new [https://www.facebook.com/theRVC?ref=hl#!/RVC.Diabetic.Remission.Clinic?fref=ts RVC Feline Diabetic Remission Clinic]&nbsp;(email [mailto:fdrc@rvc.ac.uk fdrc@rvc.ac.uk]).<br/> In the podcast Stijn also mentions that vets in the United Kingdom can submit samples from cats for fructosamine measurement for free - find out more at this [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/CIC/Current/Internal.cfm RVC Clinical Investigations Centre website page] under 'Feline diabetes and acromegaly'.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Stijn [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=stijn here].'''<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/06-physiotherapy-and-hydrotherapy---a-general-discussion 06 Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy - a general discussion]<br/> Fri, 2 Aug 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 32:41<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%206%20-%20General%20discussion%20of%20physiotherapy%20and%20hydrotherapy%20(Holly%20Smith).mp3 Download 15Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/06-physiotherapy-and-hydrotherapy---a-general-discussion 06 Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy - a general discussion]<br/> Fri, 2 Aug 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 32:41<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%206%20-%20General%20discussion%20of%20physiotherapy%20and%20hydrotherapy%20(Holly%20Smith).mp3 Download 15Mb] <br/>'''

Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation therapies are gaining increasing recognition as being an important part of veterinary healthcare and these services are increasingly available. In this podcast we discuss the emergence, uses and potential benefits of these therapies with Holly Smith, Head Nurse for Neurology and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation Rehabilitation] in the QMHA.<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation therapies are gaining increasing recognition as being an important part of veterinary healthcare and these services are increasingly available. In this podcast we discuss the emergence, uses and potential benefits of these therapies with Holly Smith, Head Nurse for Neurology and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation Rehabilitation] in the QMHA.<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/listeners-update-nov-2013 Listeners update (Nov 2013)]<br/> Thu, 1 Aug 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 02:27<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/Listeners%20update%20(Nov%202013).mp3 Download 1.1Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/listeners-update-nov-2013 Listeners update (Nov 2013)]<br/> Thu, 1 Aug 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 02:27<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/Listeners%20update%20(Nov%202013).mp3 Download 1.1Mb] <br/>'''

A quick update on how the podcasts are going and a BIG THANK YOU to you the listeners for your interest and support!<br/> Please do feel free to get in touch including with questions about current podcasts and suggestions for future topics:

A quick update on how the podcasts are going and a BIG THANK YOU to you the listeners for your interest and support!<br/> Please do feel free to get in touch including with questions about current podcasts and suggestions for future topics:

*Email Shailen at [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]  

*Email Shailen at [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]  

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/feline-ureteric-obstruction 05 Feline ureteric obstruction]<br/> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 30:16<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%205%20-%20Feline%20ureteric%20obstruction%20(Nicola%20Kulendra).mp3 Download 13.9Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/feline-ureteric-obstruction 05 Feline ureteric obstruction]<br/> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 30:16<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%205%20-%20Feline%20ureteric%20obstruction%20(Nicola%20Kulendra).mp3 Download 13.9Mb] <br/>'''

Urethral obstruction ('blocked cats') is a well recognised emergency problem in cats. However obstruction of one or both '''ureters''' is also increasingly recognised. In this podcast [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/nicola-bound Nicola Kulendra (nee Bound)]&nbsp;of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/soft-tissue-surgery QMHA Soft Tissue Surgery service ]explains more about this condition, what the consequences are, how the diagnosis is made and treatment options available. This is a condition that may be easy to miss so be sure to listen to this podcast!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Nicola [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/practical-skin-reconstructive-techniques here] and [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/webinar-plus-soft-tissue-surgery-principles here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Urethral obstruction ('blocked cats') is a well recognised emergency problem in cats. However obstruction of one or both '''ureters''' is also increasingly recognised. In this podcast [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/nicola-bound Nicola Kulendra (nee Bound)]&nbsp;of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/soft-tissue-surgery QMHA Soft Tissue Surgery service ]explains more about this condition, what the consequences are, how the diagnosis is made and treatment options available. This is a condition that may be easy to miss so be sure to listen to this podcast!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Nicola [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/practical-skin-reconstructive-techniques here] and [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/courses/webinar-plus-soft-tissue-surgery-principles here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/04-nutrition-in-sick-animals 04 Nutrition in sick animals]<br/> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 38:19<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%204%20-%20Nutrition%20in%20sick%20animals%20(Dan%20Chan).mp3 Download 17.5Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/04-nutrition-in-sick-animals 04 Nutrition in sick animals]<br/> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 38:19<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%204%20-%20Nutrition%20in%20sick%20animals%20(Dan%20Chan).mp3 Download 17.5Mb] <br/>'''

What are the consequences of malnutrition? What is nutritional support? When is the right time to start nutritional support? Does refeeding syndrome truly exist? When should you start feeding patients after gastrointestinal surgery?<br/> These are some of the things that we discuss in this podcast which features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/dan-chan Dan Chan] who is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/emergency-cases Emergency] and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/critical-care Critical Care] services and Clinical Nutritionist at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Nutritional support of veterinary patients is an area that has received quite a lot of attention in recent times so be sure to listen to this episode!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=dan+chan here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

What are the consequences of malnutrition? What is nutritional support? When is the right time to start nutritional support? Does refeeding syndrome truly exist? When should you start feeding patients after gastrointestinal surgery?<br/> These are some of the things that we discuss in this podcast which features [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/dan-chan Dan Chan] who is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/emergency-cases Emergency] and [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/critical-care Critical Care] services and Clinical Nutritionist at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Nutritional support of veterinary patients is an area that has received quite a lot of attention in recent times so be sure to listen to this episode!<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=dan+chan here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/03-polyuria-polydipsia-pu-pd 03 Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD)]<br/> Fri, 31 May 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 22:30<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%202%20-%20Polyuria,%20polydipsia%20(Rosanne%20Jepson).mp3 Download 10.3Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/03-polyuria-polydipsia-pu-pd 03 Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD)]<br/> Fri, 31 May 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 22:30<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%202%20-%20Polyuria,%20polydipsia%20(Rosanne%20Jepson).mp3 Download 10.3Mb] <br/>'''

Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD) is a common presenting complaint in small animal practice; a number of different disease states can disrupt normal physiology resulting in this problem. In this episode I discuss PU/PD with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/rosanne-jepson Dr Rosanne Jepson] who is a Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/internal-medicine Internal Medicine] at the QMHA. Some of the things we discuss include what we mean by polyuria and polydipsia, background pathophysiology that can lead to this problem, and a rational approach to the PU/PD patient.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Rosanne [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=jepson here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD) is a common presenting complaint in small animal practice; a number of different disease states can disrupt normal physiology resulting in this problem. In this episode I discuss PU/PD with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/rosanne-jepson Dr Rosanne Jepson] who is a Lecturer in [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/internal-medicine Internal Medicine] at the QMHA. Some of the things we discuss include what we mean by polyuria and polydipsia, background pathophysiology that can lead to this problem, and a rational approach to the PU/PD patient.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Rosanne [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=jepson here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/blunt-traumatic-limb-fractures 02 Blunt traumatic limb fractures]<br/> Fri, 10 May 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 24:40<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%203%20-%20Blunt%20traumatic%20limb%20fractures%20(Elvin%20Kulendra).mp3 Download 11.3Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/blunt-traumatic-limb-fractures 02 Blunt traumatic limb fractures]<br/> Fri, 10 May 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 24:40<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%203%20-%20Blunt%20traumatic%20limb%20fractures%20(Elvin%20Kulendra).mp3 Download 11.3Mb] <br/>'''

Limb fractures are a common injury following blunt trauma in dogs and cats and a rational approach to the management of these patients is crucial. In this episode I discuss this problem with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/elvin-kulendra Elvin Kulendra] who is a Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at the QMHA and spends most of his time nowadays doing [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/orthopaedic orthopaedics]. Some of the things we talk about include how easy it is to detect a fracture, when is the best time to manipulate a fracture, open versus closed fractures, tips on radiography and the rational use of antimicrobials.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Elvin [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=elvin here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Limb fractures are a common injury following blunt trauma in dogs and cats and a rational approach to the management of these patients is crucial. In this episode I discuss this problem with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/elvin-kulendra Elvin Kulendra] who is a Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at the QMHA and spends most of his time nowadays doing [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/orthopaedic orthopaedics]. Some of the things we talk about include how easy it is to detect a fracture, when is the best time to manipulate a fracture, open versus closed fractures, tips on radiography and the rational use of antimicrobials.<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Elvin [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=elvin here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/seizures 01 Seizures]<br/> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 45:43<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%201%20-%20Seizures%20(Holger%20Volk).mp3 Download 20.9Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/seizures 01 Seizures]<br/> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 45:43<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcast%201%20-%20Seizures%20(Holger%20Volk).mp3 Download 20.9Mb] <br/>'''

Seizures are relatively common in cats and especially in dogs. In this inaugural podcast I discuss this presenting complaint with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/holger-volk Dr Holger Volk] who is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/neurology-and-neurosurgery Neurology & Neurosurgery service] and Clinical Director of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.<br/> Some of the things we talk about include definitions and classification of seizures, rational telephone advice, a general clinical approach and anti-convulsive medications. Oh, and "we will rock you!"<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Holger''' [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=volk here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

Seizures are relatively common in cats and especially in dogs. In this inaugural podcast I discuss this presenting complaint with [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/holger-volk Dr Holger Volk] who is Head of the [http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/neurology-and-neurosurgery Neurology & Neurosurgery service] and Clinical Director of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.<br/> Some of the things we talk about include definitions and classification of seizures, rational telephone advice, a general clinical approach and anti-convulsive medications. Oh, and "we will rock you!"<br/> '''Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Holger''' [http://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/Search?q=volk here]<br/> If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email [mailto:sjasani@rvc.ac.uk sjasani@rvc.ac.uk]<nowiki>; tweet </nowiki>[https://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege @RoyalVetCollege ]using #saclinpod; or use the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629365923760557.1073741846.135224739841347&type=3 RVC's Facebook page]). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.

 

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/introduction Introduction]<br/> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 02:34<br/> [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcasts%20-%20Introduction%20(Shailen%20Jasani).mp3 Download 1.2Mb] <br/>  

'''[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/news-events/clinical-podcasts/introduction Introduction]<br/> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 <br/> Author: Shailen Jasani<br/> Duration: 02:34<br/>''' [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/Media/SmallAnimalReferrals/podcasts/clinical/RVC%20Sm%20Anim%20Clin%20Podcasts%20-%20Introduction%20(Shailen%20Jasani).mp3 Download 1.2Mb] <br/>'''

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/shailen-jasani Shailen Jasani] introduces the podcast series and explains what you can expect. The podcasts are primarily aimed at vets and nurses in first opinion/non-referral practice as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students:

[http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/about-us/senior-clinicians/shailen-jasani Shailen Jasani] introduces the podcast series and explains what you can expect. The podcasts are primarily aimed at vets and nurses in first opinion/non-referral practice as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students:

*Free to access and download (including via iTunes)  

*Free to access and download (including via iTunes)