Vet Sessions

Dr. Sarah Baert joins us this episode to talk about lab animal medicine and what animal welfare means in the veterinary world. Dr. Baert is board certified by the American College of Animal Welfare, one of the newest veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology before beginning her current role as a Clinical Research Veterinarian at University of Guelph Animal Care Services. Tune in as we discuss what animal welfare truly means, how it’s applied in research settings, and why it matters for both animals and the veterinary profession.

Happy Earth Month! This week we welcome back Katie Clow for a special Earth Month episode on a topic that affects every corner of veterinary medicine: climate change and animal health. Dr. Clow explores the profound impacts of climate change on our patients and communities, while sharing practical, meaningful actions veterinary professionals can take to make a difference. We also discuss the work of the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance, including the evidence-based Green Paw Program certification and the Pathways Program webinar series. All very achievable steps to help move our profession toward a more sustainable future!

Hello listeners! This week we’re excited to welcome OVC neurologist Dr. Alex Chan. Dr. Chan is an Associate Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and earned his veterinary degree from the University of Sydney, Australia. His clinical interests include neurocritical care, neuroimaging, and neuromuscular diseases, and he is passionate about veterinary education, particularly working to reduce “neurophobia” within the profession. In this episode, Dr. Chan joins Dr. Durzi to discuss practical approaches to managing and treating status epilepticus and cluster seizures, sharing insights from both clinical practice and teaching. Thanks for tuning in - this episode will definitely help your neurology knowledge "synapse" into place.

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! In this episode, we’re joined by two members of the OVC Clinical Pet Nutrition team to explore the latest updates in feline and canine obesity. Dr. Hannah Godfrey, a post-doctoral fellow, and Shawna Morrow, who has been part of the OVC Pet Nutrition Team for five years and is currently completing her PhD on weight loss in dogs, share insights from emerging research and clinical practice. Tune in as we discuss new findings, practical strategies, and what these advances mean for improving the health and longevity of our companion animals. To learn more about ongoing clinical studies and updates from the OVC Pet Nutrition team, follow them on Instagram @ovcpetnutrition. We hope you enjoy listening!

This week on Vet Sessions, we chat with Dr. Lindsay Ormesher, who is completing her residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ormesher talks all about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and the latest treatment updates. She shares her firsthand experiences treating what was once considered a fatal disease and achieving truly remarkable outcomes. We discuss how to obtain the medication, how dosing is adjusted throughout treatment, and how these steps can give affected cats the best possible fighting chance. We also highlight BOVA, the manufacturer of this medication, which offers excellent educational resources for veterinarians and pet owners alike. We hope you enjoy this very informative episode!

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.

In this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Omar Khan sits down with Dr. Kate Wycherley, who is an Assistant Professor in Small Animal Primary Health Care and Experiential Learning in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Dr. Wycherley explores the inner workings of OVC’s dental program and shares how students are trained in foundational dental skills, the common oral health issues encountered in clinical practice, and why dentistry is such a critical—yet often overlooked—component of comprehensive veterinary care, all through the lens of her experience as both a clinician and an educator.

In this episode, Dr. Lynn Henderson joins us to talk about the growing field of community medicine and how it’s helping reshape both veterinary care and education. She shares her experience working as the director of the Kim and Stu Lang Community Healthcare Partnership Program (CHPP) at the Ontario Veterinary College. This program gives veterinary students real-world experience in community-based care throughout all four years of the DVM program. We get into how CHPP helps students connect with underserved populations, better understand the social factors that impact health, and learn what it really means to build trust and make a difference outside the clinic. This conversation highlights the importance of bringing healthcare beyond the clinic and into the communities that need it most.

Join Dr Shannon Gowland as she chats with OVC Graduate Dr Nicole Iarusci. Nicole shares her insights about the challenging experience of failing the NAVLE exam, finding the support and inspiration to start studying again and the approach she used to pass on her second attempt. It is a reassuring listen for anyone who has worried about failing the exam and how to support ourselves and our friends when we don't succeed the first time.

Welcome back to a new season of Vet Sessions! Thank you listeners for continuing to support us, we can't believe we are starting Season 5! This week, we are joined by special guest Dr. Paul Woods, a leading veterinary oncologist and professor at the Ontario Veterinary College. A graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Woods has built an impressive career spanning clinical practice, advanced training in oncology, and groundbreaking cancer research. He co-founded the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation and played a key role in developing the Mona Campbell Centre for Animal Cancer—Canada’s most comprehensive animal cancer treatment and research facility. In this episode, we’ll focus on canine mast cell tumors, including how they're diagnosed, treated, and what current research means for the future of care. We hope you enjoy!

Have that one patient who can't seem to lose weight no matter what you try? This week we have two guests, RVT Shoshana Verton-Shaw and Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe to talk about OVC's new Hill's Pet Nutrition Weight Care Program! The Ontario Veterinary College is launching a holistic referral weight care clinic, encompassing both physical rehabilitation and nutritional counselling to help your patients meet their goals. The new Hill’s Pet Nutrition Weight Care Service will launch alongside the existing OVC Health Science Centre’s Fitness and Rehabilitation service within the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Primary Health Care Centre at the OVC. Any veterinarian in Ontario can refer patients to this program! Tune in to the last episode of Season 4 for more information!

Ever wonder how the tests we perform on patients came to be? Join Dr. Omar Khan and Dr. Geoffrey Wood as they discuss microRNA's and ground-breaking investigation into their use in developing tests for osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Dr. Wood is the Assistant Co-Director at the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation and a board certified veterinary pathologist. He is also currently an Associate Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College. Tune in to hear more about how this work could revolutionize early cancer detection, monitoring, and treatment decisions in veterinary oncology.

Ever wonder when you should be spaying or neutering an animal? Well look no further as who better to ask than OVC's own Theriogenologist, Dr. Michelle Caissie! After graduating from AVC in 2015, Michelle completed a large animal rotating internship at OVC. During this time, her passion for reproduction (theriogenology) flourished and she continued on as a DVSc student in Theriogenology. She successfully completed both her theriogenology board certification examination and her DVSc in 2019. In this episode, Dr. Gowland chats with Dr. Caissie about the benefits of spaying and neutering, and also how to come to a decision as to when you should be performing these procedures.

This week we have 2 special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! We have Dr. Jason Coe who some of you may remember from our podcast about the AVM value matrix. We also have Dr. Jane Shaw joining us from Colorado State University. Dr. Jane Shaw is an expert in veterinarian-client-patient interactions, Professor, University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, and Director of Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence at CSU. Dr. Coe and Dr. Shaw have published a book called "Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice" filled with useful information on how to best approach communication in practice. Their book can be found on Amazon and on Wiley.com (https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Developing+Communication+Skills+for+Veterinary+Practice-p-9781119382713) We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Dr. Matt Kornya is back with us this week to talk all about urinary obstructions in cats! Dr. Kornya breaks down the causes, symptoms, and most importantly, the treatments available for this serious condition through some cases presented by Dr. Gowland. Whether you’re a veterinary student or general practitioner, this episode is packed with expert insights to help you manage these cases!

In this episode, Dr. Liz Goodale explores veterinary otitis, a common ear issue affecting pets. Dr. Goodale discusses the different types of otitis in dogs and cats, how to spot the symptoms, and the best treatment options to ensure your furry friend stays comfortable. If you've ever wondered how to care for your pet’s ears or prevent ear infections, this episode is a must listen!

Join us this week as we invite Dr. Jason Coe to dive into the Value Matrix, a powerful visual aid that’s transforming shared decision-making in veterinary practices! Dr. Coe is a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and currently holds the VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Coe explains how the Value Matrix supports the Spectrum of Care model, helping veterinarians guide clients through the decision-making process with clarity and confidence. Tune in to learn how this tool fosters better communication, improves patient care, and enhances client satisfaction.

Curious as to how feeding tubes can help improve patient care? Join us this week on Vet Sessions as Dr. Omar Khan chats with Dr. Sarah Abood about all things tube feeding for cats and dogs! This is Dr. Abood's third time on our podcast, and she always gives a lot of excellent information on veterinary nutrition! Be sure to check out our other podcast featuring Dr. Abood.

Welcome back listeners! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. This week, please join us for part 2 of the topic of managing diabetic patients with Dr. Erin Phillips. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, be sure to listen to that first! We hope you enjoy! 

This week we welcome back Dr. Erin Phillips! Our guest this episode has been on several previous episodes of Vet Sessions. Dr. Phillips is a board-certified specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, and is working toward a PhD in the RCVM@OVC lab. This episode, she talks about managing diabetic patients. This episode is intended to be a guide for phase 4 students, interns, residents, and any other practitioner who needs help with managing diabetic cases. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Did you know disease surveillance is important in primary care veterinary practice as well? This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Grant who teaches us all about how general practitioners can help with disease surveillance. Dr. Grant is an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Public Health and Epidemiologist in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Veterinarians can significantly contribute to broader disease data sets, aiding in early detection and management of outbreaks that affect both pets and public health. Tune in to learn how general practitioners can get involved in this critical work! We hope you enjoy the conversation.

This week we welcome back Dr. Sarah Abood! As some of you may recall, Dr. Abood is the recipient of the Nestlé Purina Professorship in Companion Animal Nutrition and currently serves as the OVC Nutrition Service Section Chief. This episode, Dr. Abood talks all about her recent trip to Ireland for the 28th European Nutrition Congress which lasted for two and a half days. A lot of novel research was presented at the congress, including pet food sustainability and insect diets! We hope you enjoy listening to this unique experience!

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we welcome Dr. Sara Ritzie to talk about the spectrum of care in veterinary medicine. Dr. Ritzie worked in general practice in BC for three years before moving back to Ontario to join Royal Canin, where she has held various technical, scientific, and leadership roles. Throughout her time at Royal Canin she’s been an active volunteer with several organizations providing veterinary care to underserved populations. When a new DVSc Residency in Community Medicine was created at the OVC, she couldn’t resist the opportunity to expand her involvement in the community medicine space. Through her research Dr. Ritzie is focused on helping general practitioners find financially sustainable ways to expand access to veterinary care, and examining the link between a spectrum of care approach and mental wellbeing. As well, tune into our Instagram @vetsessions to discover more resources from Dr. Ritzie! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Did you know September was pain awareness month? This week we welcome a special guest, Dr. Mike Dutton, to chat with us about pain management in exotic animals. Dr. Dutton is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice, Exotic Companion Mammal Practice, and Canine/Feline Practice. He has completed a post-doctoral Master’s Degree in Pain Management, and is also a Certified Pain Practitioner by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). He also co-founded the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, which now has over 900 members. Dr. Dutton lectures and publishes primarily on exotic pet medicine/surgery and small animal pain management. Currently, he is the medical director of New Hampshire Veterinary Centre for Wildlife (https://nhwildlifecare.org/). We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Welcome back to a brand new season of Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. On our very first episode of Season 4, we welcome back Dr. Andria Jones to discuss the updated American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) guidelines for veterinary intern and resident wellbeing. Dr. Andria Jones is an OVC Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Medicine, and her research focus is the epidemiology of mental health and wellbeing in agricultural and veterinary sectors. She is the current chair of the AAVMC wellbeing task force, who developed the evidence based guidelines as discussed in this podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome everyone to the last episode of Season 3! Join us this week to learn more about infectious disease testing with OVC's internal medicine team, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya. Keep listening for some fun case studies at the end, and if you haven't already, make sure to take a listen to Part 1 as well! We hope you enjoy listening!

This week we have two special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! OVC's internal medicine doctors, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya, return to talk about infectious disease testing with Dr. Shannon Gowland.  Listen on to learn all about test selection and interpretation, what tests are available, and some tests to consider avoiding! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Mystified about mass submissions? In the dark about inking margins? Humbled by histopathology reports? Join Dr. Omar Khan this week as he interviews OVC's 2nd year Anatomical Pathology Resident, Dr. Caitlin Evered. Dr. Evered helps to simplify sample submissions to the benefit of your patients! We hope this week's episode helps to answer some common questions about sample submissions!

Welcome back listeners! This week we have exotics veterinarian Dr. Derek Laporte join us virtually to talk all about his veterinary journey. Dr. Laporte practices in his clinic in Sudbury, Lasalle Animal Hospital. This episode he talks all about his experiences varying from clinic ownership, practicing as a new grad, and the needs an exotic veterinarian fulfills. For those interested in more information on exotics, Dr. Laporte recommends checking out "Exotic DVM", which is a free forum. The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), and Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) are all great resources as well but require a membership. For DVM students who are interested in reaching out to Dr. Laporte, please email [email protected]. We hope you enjoy listening! 

In a world of supplements out there, Dr. Sarah Abood joins Dr. Tiffany Durzi this week to help us sift through the massive amount of information out there. Dr. Abood is a veterinary nutritionist, pet food industry consultant and educator. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Michigan State University, she completed a PhD in Veterinary Science - Nutrition at The Ohio State University. Currently she is an Associate Professor on the OVC Pet Nutrition Team! Enjoy this week's episodes as we talk about pet supplements like Omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, and dietary fibre!

Join us this week to talk all about eyeballs! Dr. Chantale Pinard, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at OVC teaches us all about canine and feline glaucoma. Dr. Pinard is an incredible ophthalmologist who is also a great mentor to OVC's veterinary students. Tune in to hear her eye-opening analogies and some really great advice to our graduating class, Topaz Turtles!

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we have a particularly hot topic to share with our listeners: a new treatment guideline for Feline Infectious Peritonitis! Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya talk all about the new treatment guidelines and how Canadian veterinarians now have legal access to remdesivir and GS-441524 through an Emergency Drug Release (EDR). For additional information, we invite you to take a look at Dr. Scott Weese's Worms and Germs Blog where he has an article written about the updated treatment guidelines and the steps of how to do an Emergency Drug Release. We hope you enjoy listening to this week's exciting new episode!

Welcome back listeners! This week Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes back Dr. Erin Phillips to complete her series on the liver! If you haven't already, we recommend listening to Season 3 Episode 6 for Part 1 of All Things Liver. We hope you enjoy listening!

This week, we have two special guests on Vet Sessions! Please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Shari Raheb, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Ms. Sydney Banton, a PhD candidate at the Ontario Agricultural College. Both Dr. Raheb and Ms. Banton provide a lot of resources and information into dilated cardiomyopathy and how grain-free diets became entangled with this disease. Currently, Dr. Raheb and Ms. Banton are in the midst of a clinical trial that looks to study the impact of grain free diets on canine dilated cardiomyopathy.This clinical trial is currently recruiting dogs who have been eating the same grain free diet for the past 6 months and who are not genetically predisposed to dilated cardiomypathy. Candidates must be over the age of 1 year old and must exhibit some form of clinical disease. If you have an ideal candidate, please reach out to [email protected].

This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine! As many of our listeners may know, Dr. Peregrine is an Associate Professor in clinical parasitology at the Ontario Veterinary College. This episode, Dr. Peregrine chats with Dr. Omar Khan about Echinococcus multiocularis. This zoonotic parasite is commonly known as fox tapeworms, and is an emerging public health disease. Tune in to learn all about this interesting parasite, and as a bonus, learn all about the pathway to becoming a clinical pathologist!

Happy New Year listeners! To ring in 2024, we welcome back Dr. Matthew Kornya with Dr. Shannon Gowland. If you have a cat who seems to have endless hairballs, this episode is for you! This episode we are talking about Feline Chronic Enteropathy (also commonly known as IBD) and Feline GI small cell lymphoma. Join us for this interesting topic and see if you can figure out the case study at the end! We hope you enjoy listening! 

Welcome back listeners! In our final podcast just before the holidays, please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Emma Stacey. Dr. Stacey is a recent OVC graduate and is currently completing her second year of residency in clinical pathology. This week, she talks about great sampling techniques and what you can do in clinic to optimize your sample for submission. Listen on to learn all about the best practices of how to handle fine needle aspirates, urine, and blood samples! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

This week we are talking about all things liver! Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes Dr. Erin Phillips back to talk about biliary tract anatomy, diseases, and bile acids testing. There are so many useful tips for listeners that can help further your understanding of the liver and how to manage liver disease in practice. We be-liver you will definitely enjoy listening to this week's episode! 

Do you remember Episode 16 from our very first season when we talked about the Avian Influenza? This week, join Dr. Omar Khan as he discusses updates on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif! Dr. Sharif earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tehran, and a PhD from the Ontario Veterinary College. Alongside his role as the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Sharif is also the University of Guelph's new interim associate vice-president research. In this role, he oversees the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, one of the largest single research agreements at the University. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as he discusses all the new discoveries that have been made about this disease!

Welcome back listeners! Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews the Manager of OVC's Medical Communications Program, Jen Thurtell. Jen organizes the Art of Veterinary Medicine (AVM) labs for Phase 1, 2, and 3 students, and coordinates the reflection of real life interactions Phase 4 students have with clients at the Primary Healthcare Centre. Listen on to take a sneak peek into the behind the scenes of these labs, hear some communication tips from Dr. Gowland, and learn what it means to master the Art of Veterinary Medicine! We hope you enjoy!

This week we talk everything poo! Join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Allison Collier all about fecal transplants in dogs and cats. Dr. Allison Collier is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist, and is also a faculty member of OVC's Department of Clinical Studies. Her research interests focus on small animal gastrointestinal disease. In this episode, she talks about the use of fecal microbial transplant, which is the delivery of healthy fecal microbes to a diseased patient’s gastrointestinal tract, to help give veterinarians another tool to combat gastrointestinal diseases! We hope you have fun listening!

Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews OVC's internal medicine specialist, Dr. Erin Phillips. Dr. Phillips graduated from OVC in 2014, and recently obtained her internal medicine specialization after a rigorous internship and residency at the Ontario Veterinary College. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as she methodically breaks down the complex topic of "proteinuria" and goes over its causes, process of diagnosis, and treatment plans!

Welcome to Season 3 of Vet Sessions! On our first episode of the new season, join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Will Hawker on how to set yourself up for surgical success. Dr. Will Hawker is a current surgical resident at the OVC Companion Animal Hospital, and will be joining the faculty next year. Dr. Hawker gives useful tips on how to manage the challenges and stressors that come with surgery and how you can navigate that as a new graduate (or as a seasoned veterinarian too!). We hope you enjoy this week's episode and stay tuned for many more fun topics to come!

This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine to talk about hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in dogs with Dr. Omar Khan. Dr. Peregrine is OVC's parasitology professor and veterinarian, and he was previously on Vet Sessions to discuss Tritrichomona foetus in cats. Dr. Peregrine has been at the Ontario Veterinary College since 1997 as an Associate Professor in clinical parasitology. Currently he teaches DVM students in all years of the program, and he is a diplomate of the European Veterinary Parasitology College and the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists. We hope you enjoy this week's podcast!

It's allergy season! Join us this week to listen to Dr. Shannon Gowland interview board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale as she talks about how to manage itchy skin in dogs. Dr. Goodale received her veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatologists in 2016. Hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Have you ever wondered about what the vet school experience is like? Look no further as recent graduate of the OVC Class of 2023, Dr. Hannah Mackellar, chats with Dr. Tiffany Durzi about her experience in vet school. During her time as a veterinary student, Dr. Mackellar was the president of the Community Outreach Club and also delivered an inspirational speech as the class valedictorian. Listen on to learn more about topics like how to study for the NAVLE, what to expect during clinical year at OVC, and how to prioritize your mental well-being in veterinary school!

Curious to learn more about pain management and rehabilitation? Join us this week to listen to a familiar voice, one of our hosts and founders of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi. Dr. Durzi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Medicine, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) and a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP). She has been the Chief of Service at the OVC Fitness and Rehabilitation Service since 2013. Her compassion and dedication to managing pain in animals and rehabilitation have been life changing for many of her patients. We hope you enjoy learning about the various certificate programs!

Welcome back listeners! On this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with OVC graduate and Associate Registrar to the CVO, Dr. Kim Lambert. Dr. Lambert is a member of the quality practice team where she assists veterinarians in maintaining and improving their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. One question that she commonly gets asked is how should veterinarians approach discussing the use of cannabis products with pet owners. Here, we discuss everything veterinarians need to know prior to having these conversations including the legal aspects, which products are available, and safety standards to look out for. After listening, we hope you feel better equipped to handle these discussions in the future!