COS 121 Acute Canine Diarrhea on Emergency - Are Probiotics Enough?

Walter is a 2-year-old male-neutered labrador retriever who has presented on Saturday morning at the emergency clinic. He is having a little bit of vomiting and a LOT of diarrhea. Dr. Andy Roark wrestles with wanting to be aggressive enough to solve Walter’s problem quickly while also wanting to be a good steward for antimicrobials and to not throw more medications at the problem than it warrants. He’s looking for advice and turns to emergency veterinarian Dr. Callie Harris. Dr. Harris works with Purina ProPlan Professional Supplements and shares some fantastic tips, tricks and ways of thinking to help do what’s best for Walter and his owners. Let’s get into this episode! LINKS Purina Institute: www.purinainstitute.com/ Dr. Callie’s IG: @dr.callieh UNCHARTED APRIL CONFERENCE: https://unchartedvet.com/uncharted-april-2022/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Callie Harris is a 2008 graduate of Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a one- year rotating small animal internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Cary, NC. During her internship, she developed a love for emergency medicine and critical care and worked as an emergency veterinarian at Cobb and Cherokee Emergency Veterinary Clinics, which are fast-paced, high volume specialty practices in Metro-Atlanta since 2009. In December of 2016, Dr. Callie Harris joined Nestle Purina PetCare as a full-time veterinarian. In her role as Senior Veterinary Communications Manager, she provides support for veterinary teaching hospitals throughout the Southeast and technical education support for Purina’s veterinary sales division. She also works closely with Purina Brand and Public Relations by participating in various media platforms to connect with the veterinary and pet loving communities. Callie has a special interest in emergency medicine, ultrasound, and nutrition. She loves working with a variety of cases and meeting clients from all walks of life. She currently resides in Atlanta Georgia with her husband, toddler daughter, her hyper Bichon/Poodle mix and a senior citizen terrier mix. When Callie is not working, you can find her on the dance floor! She is a former part-time ballroom dance instructor in Buckhead. Most recently, she joined the cast of ABC’s Pooch Perfect as a co-judge of a creative grooming reality contest and to provide veterinary consultation. In her spare time, she loves to travel and read!