Pawsit

On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about thyroid disease. Cats and dogs can both be diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction, but the disease process is very different. Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert as they discuss signs of thyroid disease, and the treatments that are available.
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam gets the chance to sit down with one of her wonderful veterinarian receptionists to discuss what it takes to do this crucial, and sometimes very challenging, job. Erica Forkner has worked with Dr. Sam as a veterinary receptionist for the last 2 years and she graciously joins us to share her insights and experiences. People often come to the vet in times of high excitement and high anxiety. Often, the gate keeper to getting a pet the proper care and advice they need flows through the receptionists. Take a listen and learn how they do it!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss the new proposal in Colorado to create "mid-level" veterinary professionals. Prop 129 in Colorado is the proposition that sparked this conversation. In veterinary medicine our technicians operate much like human nurses, and then some. Do we really need to add this new position? Will this solve the problem of access to care, or cause new unintended consequences? Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam have a frank discussion about their concerns with this proposal. Join us to get our perspectives on this important issue!
Also, it is Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, and we at MyBalto and the Pawsit podcast would love to send a heart felt shout out to all of the hard working, brilliant and caring veterinary technicians out there! We love you!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert delve into the difficult discussion of mental health in the veterinary world. Why is it that veterinarians have such high suicide rates? What are some of the contributing factors? This is a difficult, but important topic, and I hope you all take some time to listen!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

In this weeks episode of Pawsit, we finish our final episode of toxicity week with Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert speaking our many household toxicities including medications: (ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aspirin/acetaminophen, carprofen, SSRI), xylitol, rat poison. Understand what you should know before you come to the hospital with your pet when they have eaten one of these medications/substances!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!