In this episode of Vet Sessions, we’re joined once again by Dr. Andrew Peregrine, who has had many previous appearances on the show. This time, we discuss the upcoming elimination of Immiticide (Melarsomine) outside of the USA and what this means for heartworm treatment moving forward. Dr. Peregrine shares insights into alternative heartworm treatment options that will be critical once Immiticide is no longer available outside of the USA. As always, his expertise brings valuable perspective to this important topic, and we encourage listeners to check out his past episodes on Vet Sessions as well.

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a restful holiday season. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Weese, a veterinary internal medicine specialist and the Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College. An expert in infectious and parasitic animal diseases, Dr. Weese joins us to discuss his well-known Worms & Germs Blog and its new podcast counterpart. Our infectious disease focus this week is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), as Dr. Weese explains what it is, which ticks transmit it, and how to recognize it in practice, including real-world cases that first raised concern about RMSF in Ontario. We hope you enjoy this informative conversation!

In part one of this two part episode, Sarah Bernardi, RSW, MSW, shares her journey as a veterinary social worker, exploring the emotional complexities faced by pet parents and veterinary teams and the vital role of compassionate support. We also highlight the new Pet Trust digital resource, a special guide designed to help people navigate grief and pet loss, offering invaluable information on coping with loss, accessing pet loss resources, and preparing for end-of-life decisions with care and understanding. We hope this conversation brings comfort, insight, and support to anyone who listens.