Podcasts by The Pet Doctor - Keeping your pets healthy
These pet podcasts on Pet Life Radio, are about pet health and pet care featuring preventative pet medicine, senior pet care, pet pediatrics, emergency pet first aid, pet meds, pet insurance, pet dental care, pet food and pet grooming.
Further podcasts by Dr. Bernadine Cruz
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 16 Grooming Your Pet from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.999168
It seems as though it should be easy enough- go to your local pet store and purchase a shampoo for what ails your pet, whether it be a stinky coat, dandruff or fleas. But the choices are staggering...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 20 Knowing When to Say Goodbye from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.987484
Saying goodbye to a friend is always hard. When it is a pet that has become a part of the family, it can be especially difficult. The need to allow a pet to pass on quickly, painlessly and with dig...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 23 A Deadly Gamble from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.979366
We know that it is going to happen sometime. We know it is going to happen to ourselves or to those we love. We know it is may be very expensive. We know we should plan for it, but too often we don...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 27 When a Pill is Not Enough from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.969008
With all the advances in veterinary medicine, it seems as though there is a pill for everything. There are however, many instances when surgery may be indicated. Your primary care veterinarian can ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 31 Cancer - It Can Affect All Family Members from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.957654
Cancer is a disease that affects all animals. According to the American Animal Hospital Association, it is the number one cause of death in our companion animals. But how would you know if your ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 33 The Itchy Bitey, Scratchie - What Can a Pet Owner Do? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.943451
They itch, they bite, they scratch themselves until you think you will go crazy. Your poor cat or dog is miserable. Pets can have skin issues for all the reasons that you and I do and then some. Ho...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 39 World Rabies Day from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.916064
Mention the word rabies, and most people will have visions of Cujo, Steven King’s vicious, slobbering, rabid St. Bernard. If all rabid animals were that easy to recognize, over 55,000 people annua...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 41 Keeping Your Cat’s Teeth PurrrrrFect from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.909771
Going to the dentist is usually not on the top ten list of exciting activities for people. Tell a pet owner, that their cat needs a trip to a board certified veterinary dentist and they will likely...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 44 Encouraging Teens through Pet Care - The Chemistry of the Human/Animal Bond from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.899581
A ‘Catalyst’ is defined as a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction. At Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, IL, it is the chemistry between dogs, cats and teenagers in need that has sparked so...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 50 Extending an International Paw of Kindness from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.881486
Travel a few minutes south of San Diego, CA, and you will find a distressingly large number of people and pets trying to scratch out a meager living in Tijuana, Mexico. Dogs and cats often have to...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 52 Aging is Just a Bunch of Sour Grapes for Your Pet from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.874292
You hear about it on the news. Oprah raves about its benefits. Open any health magazine and you will see articles on anti-oxidants. You can get them in a glass of wine. Fish are swimming with t...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 55 ThingsThat Make The Collar Shake from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.863013
Itchy pets keep us up at night with clanking collars and incessant scratching-- Dr. Jeanne Budgin, board certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses ways to stop the clank and shake.
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 58 Veterinary Medicine Tending the Ills of Mother Nature from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.852832
You may have heard of the ‘Butterfly Effect’. It basically states that seemingly inconsequential alterations in one event can have a major impact in the long term behavior of a system. The butte...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 61 Some Veterinarians Are All Wet from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.841552
Veterinarians touch every aspect of our lives from the moment we wake up to the time we close our eyes at night. They keep the food we eat safe, the pets in our lives healthy and monitor the healt...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 69 Summer Times Hazards in the House and Yard and Dr. Justine Lee’s Books-- It's a Cat's World...You Just Live In It" and "It's a Dog's Life... but It's Your Carpet" from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.817970
Eat first, think later is the mantra many pets profess. This philosophy can send them to the emergency room faster than they can bark or meow. Sometimes the results are just an upset tummy or min...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 71 No Such Thing As A Free Pet from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.809453
I have been a veterinarian for over 20 years. At least once every week of my practice life, I have had clients gasp when I tell them how much it is going to cost to administer care to their pet. ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 75 Paws to Save Pets from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.796687
What impact can one person, one veterinarian, one initiative make to help our pets when there are disasters as devastating as Hurricane Katrina, as horrible as the flooding in the Midwest, horrific...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 77 Yes, Pets Get Cancer -- And Yes, They Can Live With It! from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.789380
Every November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and there has never been a more relevant time to educate ourselves about the factors that contribute to cancer in our pet and the early warning signs to...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 86 The Chemistry of Puppy Love from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.762600
It’s probably happened to you...you casually stroll by the pet store window and you are inexplicably drawn inside and exist with a fur ball of a pup or kitten. You can’t put in words why but your ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 88 Scratching Away at the Doctor/Pet Owner Relationship from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.756464
Fads and craziness often starts in California and works their way East. Some of the fads are great - think hula hoops, Barbies and the green energy movement. Some however, can have potential dire...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 90 Avoiding Spring Cleaning Disasters from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.750878
What a spectacular time of year, Spring. You are soooo over the thrill of the first flakes of snow. The cozy nights by the fire wrapped in your Snuggie is getting old. Spring, your chance to cle...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 94 Tales from the Litter Box from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.741135
It is not uncommon for cat owners to me for what they believe is a bladder infection. The cat is either flooding out the litter box or urinating all over the house. All they want is a prescriptio...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 108 Biomarkers -- What Are They and Could They Save Your Pet’s Life from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.699982
Your pet is ill. You can’t say exactly what is wrong, but you know there is a problem. Your veterinarian can be equally stumped. All the blood and urine tests are normal. Radiographs may show s...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 111 Stifling Knee Problems from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.687964
One of the most common orthopedic procedures presently being performed on America’s aging population is a knee replacement. Man’s best friend is also plagued with stifle (knee) issues. Dr. Randy ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 115 Deciphering Canine Comportment-- Why Did Your Dog Do That? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.674552
One of the most common reasons why dogs are relinquished to an animal shelter is unacceptable behavior and those can be the lucky ones. Too many dogs are banished from the home to the back yard, ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 120 Protect, Treat, Cure - Finding Answers and Improving Lives of Animals and the People Who Love Them from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.659166
Animal lovers-- we know we’re softies. We cry at schmaltzy TV commercials that feature distressed critters. We open our hearts and wallets to myriad of causes. But recent news reports have revea...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 122 Worms, Germs and Life with Pets - How to Safeguard Your Entire Family from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.651876
It almost seems to be a weekly occurrence, the recall of a pet food or treat because of bacterial contamination. Of course we don’t want our pets to be sickened by tainted food but did you know t...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 123 Senior Pets - New Science to Help Prolong Their Quality of Life from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.647219
America’s pet population is graying. Thanks to advances in pet nutrition, veterinary medicine and awareness of proactive health measures by pet owners, our furry companions are living longer and h...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 126 The Secret Sex Life of Dogs and Cats from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.636171
Will my crossed eyed male Siamese cat’s uncross when he is neutered? That was the question that launched the book 'The Secret Sex Life of Dogs and Cats.' 'Where do the puppies come out?' 'Why di...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 128 Aquariumania from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.628661
Dr. Roy Yanong, host of Aquariumania on Pet Life Radio stops by to talk fish, aquariums and everything aquatic. One area of veterinary concern that many people are not aware of, is aquatic veterin...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 131 Any Excuse for a Party from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.618968
No matter the month, there always seems to be an excuse for a party. New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl, birthdays, anniversaries...Americans love to celebrate life. These festivities of...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 133 Does This Collar Make Me Look Fat? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.612858
I try not to laugh when a client tells me that they have a pet that is a very picky eater. They have a terrible time finding something it will eat. They have tried every commercial food, and now ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 136 Pink Paws from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.579507
You’ve seen them before. Those colored ribbons that people wear to bring awareness to the various causes. Probably the most recognizable is the pink ribbon that represents breast cancer awareness....
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 140 Pain in our Pets: The Most Misdiagnosed Problem in Veterinary Medicine - Part One: How to Recognize It on PetLifeRadio.com from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.567396
I believe PAIN is the most under diagnosed problem in veterinary medicine today and I know that your pets will all benefit from this incredibly serious discussion about PAIN in our pets.
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 143 Ready, Set, Wait on PetLifeRadio.com from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.559054
It doesn’t seem too bad... your pet just seems a bit off. You have been watching it for the past day or two and you just aren’t sure if it is serious or not. Now it is 7 PM... you just got home f...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 144 The Answer Within - Revving Up Regenerations on PetLifeRadio.com from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.555601
The discovery of the fountain of youth and cure for diseases that weaken and kill have flummoxed mankind for centuries. However, the answers may have closer than we ever imagined. The elixir t...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 150 Would You Prefer a Milk Bone with That Juice? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.542186
You’ve heard it before…’Save a life donate blood’, but for our pets? Myriad reasons exist that may require a blood transfusion for a dog or cat. But where does your veterinarian obtain it? They ca...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 151 Zoobiquity - a Species-Spanning Approach to Medicine on PetLifeRadio.com from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.537613
Have you ever seen a novel word and despite a lack of training in formal Latin or Greek, you immediately understood its meaning? This is how people often feel when they see the word ‘zoobiquity’....
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 154 Positive Talk... Positive Thought onPetLifeRadio.com from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.503471
How you talk about yourself can greatly influence how you think about yourself. If you keep saying 'I am so dumb... I’m a loser... I can never do it right'... do it long enough and you will start ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 157 Veterinarians Helping the World... One Animal at a Time from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.496932
Animals impact the lives of people throughout the world in myriad ways - they provide companionship, transportation, muscle for work and their bodies for food, fiber along a host of other products....
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 162 Concierge Nutrition from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.487659
You wouldn’t feed your newborn baby like you would a teenager. Their bodies demand extremely different levels of nutrients. A senior citizen and world class athlete don’t require the same number ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 164 Cat’s Commandments for a Healthy New Year from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.481955
I love the start of a new year, it holds so much promise. Like many, I resolve to eat better, exercise more, read more books, practice my Spanish and spend more quality time with friends, family a...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 166 Exploring Intelligent Canine with Citizen Scientists from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.476681
Is your Corgi incorrigible? Does your poodle ponder life more than bound headlong into the fray at the dog park? Why does one dog seem to be a genius and another can barely find its way out of th...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 169 Cats and Potato Chips from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.471079
I’ve heard it said, that cats are lick potato chips- you can’t have just one. But mixing flavors like the British turkey and stuffing variety with flaming Cajun American snacks could leave a stran...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 180 150 Years of American Veterinary Care from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.445212
Visions of the bucolic James Herriot and doctors caring for cats and dogs is what typically comes to mind when people think of veterinarians, but there is so much more to this profession. Dr. John ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 181 Friends of Forgotten Felines from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.442334
They hide in alleys, abandoned houses, fight over scrapes of food and live lives tragically cuts short by disease, neglect and misunderstanding. These are the oft forgotten feral cat. My guest, B...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 184 Why Isn’t My Dog More Like Lassie? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.434043
Does this sound familiar? 'I would like to take my dog for a walk but it tries to attack every person and dog we meet. He has pulled me off my feet. I just don’t understand. He is so good at hom...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 190 Emergency! from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.386302
How do you know if your pet is experiencing a medical emergency and should be seen by a veterinarian? If you think it is an emergency, then it is one. Don’t wait - don’t play amateur veterinarian...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 192 Decoding The Cat from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.380053
They have been called aloof, standoffish, picky, cautious and untrainable. In reality the pet that more Americans share their home with, Felis catus, the domestic cat, more commonly and sometimes ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 194 Adventures in the Land of Iceberg, Whales and Puffins from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.369065
Summer vacation...just the words can conjure images of exploring exotic locales replete with warm breezes, fabulous scenery and experiences of a life time; sunny California, Florida, Hawaii or Euro...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 196 Exploring and Protecting the Oceans Around Us from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.362804
Biopsychology is one of those college majors that you probably have never heard of. Tell your parents you want a PhD in it and they might imagine you sitting in a lab doing esoteric experiments on...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 205 Training Dogs For Today's Families from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.345414
You may need a dog that can fetch a set of dropped keys, turn on a light switch, help you as you struggle with PTSD or nightmares and bring you back to here and now, one that serves as a non-judgme...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 208 Great New Ways to Protect-Watch-Communicate with Your Pets from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.304173
We treat them like our kids... day care, psychics, designer clothing, all sorts of gizmos, gadgets and toys to keep them happy but are keeping them safe? What are they doing when we aren’t with the...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 213 Man Bites Dog and the Country Celebrates from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.293459
It is estimated that Americans bite dogs at the rate of over 7 billion times between Memorial day and Labor Day with the highest concentration being in the month of July. Those statistics may seem...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 217 More Than A Cone from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.286157
Radar receiving cone, lamp shade, cone of shame or just plain Elizabethan collar... it is that source of broken tchatche, bruised legs and frustration for pets. Now it is a source of amazing art a...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 219 Scratching Deep into Pet Allergies from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.281832
I can always tell the owner of the incessantly scratching pet as they wait in my reception area. I don’t even have to see their pet. The signs are unmistakable... the haggard look, the bags under...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 221 Finding Rover Goes High Tech from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.277773
Who knows maybe someday when you pick up a bag or can of pet food you may see a photo of a lost pets like the ones of children on the back of milk cartons. In the past when your beloved four legge...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 223 Pet Care Disconnect from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.273144
You want your pet to live long and prosper- you feed an expensive food, it has a better bed than yours, its trips to the beauty shop exceeds the pampering you receive and it has its own pet psychic...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 226 The Story of a Boy, a Ball and a Dog That Loved Them Both from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.262195
A boy, a dog and a ball... the quintessential trio for fun and also the basis of a wonderful animated movie that will touch your heart and help broach a topic for children that adults often find di...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 228 Passages from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.252280
The devotion that pets show their human guardians is often called unconditional love. As pet guardians, we share our lives with creatures that sadly have shorter life spans than ours and at times ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 229 Touching the Sky from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.247134
Falconry... what does this word bring to mind? You may envision the European nobility riding through the countryside with a majestic hawk on their outstretched leather enveloped hand. Using hawks...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 236 Feline Fountain of Youth from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.193050
Cats are living longer than ever. Why? More of them living indoors, their owners are teaming with veterinarians to address health needs in a more proactive manner along with advances in medical r...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 242 Optimal Cat Health... One Life Stage at a Time from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.179042
Bastet (bau stet)-half woman, half feline….the ancient Egyptian cat god. These animals have held a special place in our hearts and home ever since. Though there are more cats in the United States ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 246 It is All About the Cat-titude from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.170974
I’ll admit it…I am addicted to Google. What were the numbers of the last Powerball lottery? Can’t remember what Prince called himself before he was Prince? And what is Pokémon Go? When in doubt...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 248 Kitten Kindergarten from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.166417
Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, Toto from the Wizard of Oz these are but a few of Hollywood’s famous canines… but what about their silver screen feline counterparts? Why aren’t there more celebrity kitties? ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 250 Swatting Flies with Shovels…or Why Calm is Better Than Shouting to Get Through to Your Dog from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.162139
It is so frustrating. You’ve watched the well know TV dog trainer and are following his advice. You are the leader of the pack. You are demonstrating your superiority by calling your dog to your...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 255 Getting to the Root of Pet Dental Care Products from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.151913
My clients often gnash their teeth when I tell them that their pet needs dental care, often with multiple extractions. But why they ask. The groomer brushes their pet’s teeth every 6 weeks, they ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 261 Genetically Modified Pets from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.097983
You may be diametrically opposed to genetically modified food. You would never buy a product that has had its DNA tampered with. You’re concerned that this reportedly bigger, better, larger, hard...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 265 Humane Heroes from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.087328
Merriam-Webster defines a hero as a person admired for achievements and noble qualities. For the past several years, I have been honored to have been asked to review nominations for the American Hu...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 268 Lub Dub... What Keeps a Pet Ticking from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.079356
The heart…we often think of it in romantic terms…you stole my heart, you broke my heart, you make my heart go pitter patter but this small biological pump is so much more. The lub dub, the heart’s...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 270 Stop the Fear and Enable Your Dog to Be All It Can Be from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.073660
It is so embarrassing; your friends come over to visit and your dog pees on the carpet when they reach down to greet it. You laugh while at the groomers as your dog trembles so severely that they ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 272 Feeding the Itchy Pet from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.069425
Got a pet that itches, bites, scratches, chews, licks or just putz with itself all the time? You swear that it doesn’t have fleas. You have tried lotions, potions, and shampoos. Your veterinarian j...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 278 Are Cats Really Evil or Just Psycho? from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.057843
I must admit that the YouTube videos of cats versus dogs, cats taunting other cats and even tormenting their humans can make me laugh. But it is no laughing matter if it is YOUR cat who is biting y...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 279 Scratching the Surface of a Cat’s Behavior from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.055132
You’ve seen those homes. You know they have a cat even before you meet their feline family member. How? The telltale tattered corners of their furniture, the snagged curtains, the wallpaper that is...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 280 Chronic Kidney Disease from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.051078
It didn’t seem significant at the time. You thought it was kinda cute. Your cats would perch on the toilet to get a drink of water. You thought your dog was just being a pain and playing you for...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 284 The Gentle Farewell… Hospice Care for Pets from 2023-12-13T18:06:11.037753
I have said goodbye to my mother and father after they were diagnosed with cancer. My parents and family were grateful for the attempts of doctors to extend their lives as long as possible because ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 285 New Strides in Funding Your Pet Passion from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.999500
You know you should get your dog out for a walk at least once a day but sometimes your recliner is much more enticing than your dogs wagging tail. What if you had some motivation that benefited yo...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 289 The Heartbreak of Heartworms from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.985142
What do Overland Park, Kansas, the California cities of San Francisco, Thousand Oaks, Salinas and Oceanside, along with Laredo, Texas, Clarksville, Tennessee, Portland, Oregon Providence, Rhode Isl...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 290 Stop Eat First, Sick Later with an App from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.981683
It’s a feeling…eyes boring into your very soul. You are helpless. You are compelled to follow the commands that are flooding into your consciousness. Your hand trembles as you reach for somethin...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 296 How What and Who We Feed Our Pets Affects Them, Us and Our Planet from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.968907
Daily news reports warn us of the impact that our carbon foot print is having on our planet. We are told to change how we live and what we drive. But could our pets themselves -what and who we fe...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 301 No Longer Home Alone – Too Much of a Good Thing from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.955688
The human/animal bond has led to tremendous advances in pet care. There are times when this bond become pathological. When a pet can’t be with their humans, they can have panic attacks-separation...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 304 Preparing for and Recovering from the Loss of a Pet from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.948188
I have a very good friend who has been the pet parent for 7 Australian shepherds and 2 cats since I have known her. The care and love that she has bestowed on all of them has been touching to obser...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 307 Itchy Scratchy and Stressy from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.941496
Times of stress I vividly remember was when I was in veterinary school and it was a particularly hard time I was having with classes. I was studying like crazy. My diet was crunchy Cheetos and Di...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 310 Diversity In Veterinary Medicine from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.897471
Diversity in veterinary medicine has traditionally been viewed as the inclusion of more women in the profession. The first woman, graduated from McKillip Veterinary College in Chicago in 1903. Ve...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 313 Music to a Dog Owner’s Ears from 2023-12-13T18:06:10.888964
According the Nationwide Pet Insurance claims data for 2019, the most common reason why dogs were taken to the veterinarians was for allergic dermatitis with ear infections coming in a very close s...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 317 What Are The Different Life Stages Of Cats? from 2021-07-27T16:10:02
We are all familiar with the life stages of cats…kittens – frenzied bundles of fur and fun and rare medical problems, adult – sometimes playful, usually sleeps a lot and no health issues. And then...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 316 Decoding What is Going On Between a Kitten’s Ears from 2021-06-14T11:35:54
Were you one of those folks that resisted getting a pandemic pet? Thought there was enough craziness in this world and adding a pet to the mixture was more than you could handle? But recently you...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 315 Winter Health Myths from 2020-12-23T16:00:20
Wooohoooo…it is finally winter. Hot sticky weather is behind us. Winter sports and cozy days wrapped in layers of fuzzy warm clothing and snuggling with our pets. And finally an end to having to...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 314 Is Your Cat Full of It? The Constipated Cat, Causes and Care from 2020-12-15T16:26:30
GI issues are one of the most common reasons why pets are presented to veterinarians. Dogs love to eat first and think later…one of the reasons why our canine companions are prone to the heartbrea...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 312 Inside Outside, You Decide from 2020-11-25T13:46:34
To let your cat outside or not, that is one of those vexing questions that cat owners wrestle with… the pros and cons are almost limitless. Pros: Envision your cat scampering up trees, stalking bu...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 311 A Cry for Breath… Feline Asthma from 2020-11-12T17:46:24
It wakes you up in the middle of the night. That noise…where is it coming from? Did you really even hear it? You strain to listen not wanting to get out of bed…there it is…is it a cough, a gag, ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 309 When Your Pet Really is a ‘Sweet Pee’…Diabetic Cats and Dogs… from 2020-10-19T11:08:02
You have likely heard of the medical condition know as diabetes. There are actually 2 forms of this condition, diabetes mellitus and insipidus. The most common type is also known as sugar diabete...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 308 There’s a Hole in the Bucket from 2020-10-10T18:08:10
We all have a bucket list. Those things you want to own, see, do, eat, drink, experience before we kick the bucket. What’s on my bucket list? There’s really isn’t anything I want to own but ther...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 306 Achy, Breaky Kitty… Osteoarthritis in Cats from 2020-09-25T17:19:56
What does an older cat do when it feels good? Sleep. And what does an older cat do when it doesn’t feel good? Sleep. Cats are masters at hiding their signs of illness. As we get older, things ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 305 Stressing the Pee Out of Your Cat from 2020-09-17T15:09:04
If I could come back as a pampered feline…lazy around all day, be fed gourmet food, showered with diversions and gifts and receive only the best in healthcare… sign me up! In reality too many of ou...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 303 The Most Common Disease That Affects Dogs and Their Owners That You Have Never Heard Of from 2020-07-21T19:07:26
My aim as a veterinarian is to keep you, animals and the world we share healthy and thriving. The novel corona virus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the delicate balance of keeping zoonotic d...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 302 Seeing the World Through Your Cat’s Eyes from 2020-05-26T14:48:43
Life is a matter of perspective. You thought your mom would understand when you didn’t call her when you said you would. It was no big deal. You were tired. To your silently brooding mother it was ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 300 DIY Poison Remedies from 2020-04-21T14:53:13
The other week I spoke to an infectious disease expert on the current novel corona virus pandemic. Today my guest and I are going to chat about issues that can arise as a result of us hunkering dow...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 299 Clearing the Purple Haze Around Medical Marijuana, CBD and Our Pets from 2020-03-27T13:53:44
Marijuana and it’s non-tripy cousin, CBD are touted to treat everything from pain, stress disorders, glaucoma, cancer, eating disorders and a plethora of other conditions. Though medical marijuana...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 298 Going Viral-Covid-19: What a Pet Owner Needs to Know from 2020-03-18T17:57:32
Likely you and your mom never heard of Ignaz Semmelweis but they both subscribed to a simple act of hygiene that could save your life…washing your hands. In 1847 Hungarian physician, Dr. Semmelwei...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 297 Summer Camp for Would Be Dr. Doolittles from 2020-03-12T15:14:16
I was a pretty sickly kid. At 3 ½ years of age my appendix ruptured and the doctors didn’t figure it out for 14 days. I spent a lot of time around physicians and found medicine fascinating. But ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 295 Could You Save Your Pet’s Life? from 2020-02-24T14:31:28
If an earthquake, fire, flood or storm were to affect your neighborhood, would you be able to save your human and animal family members? But you have time. What are the chances that you need to w...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 294 Using DNA to Keep Animals Healthy from 2020-02-17T18:14:23
Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur are two scientists whose names may sound vaguely familiar. These two scientists of the 1800 are responsible for saving millions of lives by discovering the connection...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 293 Seizing the Moment from 2020-02-10T17:08:31
It may look like your pet is just staring off into space for a few minutes or it could fall to the ground, flail with its legs, vocalize, urinate and defecate. You feel so helpless. You think you...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 292 On-Line Mutt-Match Dating Service from 2020-01-27T11:35:40
If you thought finding the perfect soul mate and the requisite dating scene was tough, try finding a com-Pet-ible mutt-match. The process is nothing to bark. It is imperative that you get it righ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 291 The Shot Felt Round the World from 2020-01-10T19:25:29
Did you realize that by merely vaccinating your dog or cat you could save the lives of over 55,000 impoverished people, the majority of them being children on an annual basis? That is one person e...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 288 Love is Just the Start from 2019-10-29T12:44:41
If you have a pet, most likely you love it a lot. You buy the best food you can afford. You give it lots of treats….in fact if you were to admit it, it is a bitpudgy. Your pet has a toybox full ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 287 Canine Infectious Disease Complex…Not Your Grandma’s Kennel Cough from 2019-10-18T12:45:24
We often call our dogs our fur babies. More and more we are shuttling them from play days at doggie day camp or heading to the dog park where they can romp with their friends and get their ya yas ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 286 When Breaking with Tradition Can Break Your Heart from 2019-10-12T10:42:35
You saw it at the pet store and immediately fell in love with it. You really don’t know what it is but you just had to have it. The guy at the store said it was easy was take care, no problem…not a...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 283 I Think We’re A Clone Now from 2019-07-12T12:57:59
Your pet is one of a kind… the best dog, cat, bird, horse, fill-in-the-blank that you’ve ever known. Sadly, you also know that it can't live forever. Or can it? There is no fountain of youth, but...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 282 The Circle of Life from 2019-06-25T10:40:55
The Lion King said it best...'it's the circle of life and it moves us all'. We are all interconnected. What happens to a population of bats in Asia can affect the health of people in the Mid West. ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 281 Put Some in Your ‘Cocker-nut’ and Shake It All Up from 2019-04-26T12:16:02
Lyme disease…most people know that it is a disease caused by ticks. You may know that people get a bull’s eyes lesion at the site of the bite. To be a risk you have to live on the East coast of th...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 277 The ‘C’ Word…Are You Hearing It More Often from Your Veterinarian from 2019-01-10T14:58:12
It seems as though it is happening more often. A pet parent comes to me with their furry kid in tow for a well pet exam. Their pet is feeling great. Eating well, great skin and coat, no coughing, s...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 276 Seeing Your Way to Healthy Vision from 2018-12-18T10:41:52
I’ve needed vision correction aids since I was in 3rd grade…translated: I have worn glasses, hard contacts, soft lens, had Lasik surgery and now cataract lens replacement in both eyes. I appreciat...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 275 When the Human/Animal Bond Goes Toxic from 2018-11-12T17:40:53
One of the reasons we have pets in our lives is for their companionship. The bond with canines has strengthened over the thousands of years that they have cohabitated with us…from the fringes of o...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 274 Neurology Facts and Fiction from 2018-10-22T16:17:26
The inner workings of our pets’ bodies, like its nervous system, can appear perplexing and frightening when it doesn’t work properly. I like to demystify the body by thinking of it as a collection...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 273 Taking the Bite Out of What is Bugging Your Pet from 2018-09-26T11:13:32
I’ve heard stories of vicious mosquitoes forcing people to shelter in their homes during the summer or needing to slather themselves with lotions, potions and insecticides if they dared to venture ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 271 Cannabis- Cats and Canines from 2018-08-18T13:15:54
You can’t listen to the news or peruse the internet without hearing or reading about the various uses and abuses of medical marijuana, CBD oil and hemp products. From Alaska to Maine to Florida, as...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 269 The Importance of Veterinary Medicine in your Everyday Life... Even if you Don’t Have Pets from 2018-07-16T16:44:23
Since you are listening to this podcast, it’s likely that you are a pet lover. I’ll further posit that you’ve used the services of a veterinarian to care for your pet. But are you aware that with...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 267 Getting a Grip on Life from 2018-06-18T11:50:37
I used to love wearing spikey high heels and didn’t think anything about trekking around town on these fashion statements. But after a few close calls where I almost slipped on slick flooring I am...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 266 Live Long and Thrive…the Need for Enrichment for Our Pets from 2018-05-27T16:02:37
The Baby Boomer phenomenon is not just occurring in people. Our pets are living longer due to advances in medicine and improvements in home care. But is just living enough? Do our pets need to b...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 264 Vaccine Myths from 2018-04-23T11:54:11
The debate over the need and safety of vaccines in pets and people seems to always be in the news. Is their risk worth their purported benefits? Do vaccines cause autism in children? Do vaccines...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 263 Better Health Through Poobiotics from 2018-03-28T18:28:50
Your dog or cat having tummy troubles? Poobiotics may be the answer. And no that wasn’t a slip of the tongue, I meant poobiotic and not probiotics. With the intestinal tract being the largest immun...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 262 National Pet Health Survey from 2018-02-21T17:19:06
You know that your pets make your life happier and healthier. Studies have shown that pets lower blood pressure, decrease your chances of having heart attacks, can enhance your community interacti...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 260 Fall Hazards from 2018-01-18T14:52:30
Fall… what a phenomenal time of year. A chill in the air...a perfect excuse for snuggling with your pet. And want to get a little exercise…how about a walk through leaf strewn trials to enjoy the c...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 259 The Fungus Among Us from 2017-12-21T10:39:56
Like, wow man…. mention Valley Fever and you may like have totally gnarly visions of the 1980’s and Tom Petty’s song ‘Free Falling’…the killer rad anthem to the California’s San Fernando Valley lif...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 258 What We Need for a ‘Bat-ter’ Life from 2017-11-30T12:49:49
Through the ages, the way we view bats has been tainted by stories like Dracula and Batman. Champions of good or evil blood sucking Transylvanian royalty, in reality, bats serve an essential role i...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 257 Crying Out for Help from 2017-10-26T12:17:52
There is a major epidemic in the United States…people addicted to pain control medications. It can start out innocently enough but then spiral out of control, often with dire consequences. Sadly, ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 256 When to be Rattled if Your Pet is Bitten by a Snake from 2017-09-26T16:32:35
If you don’t like snakes, you had better move to Alaska, Hawaii or Maine, otherwise no matter where you live in the United States, you are sharing geography with at least one of the 20 venomous sna...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 254 Potted Pets… Medical Marijuana Debate from 2017-08-14T10:59:17
With 26 states and the District of Columbia having legalized the use of Cannabis sativa and now 7 states and the District of Columbia decriminalizing recreational pot use, more and more people are ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 253 Longevity and Dementia from 2017-07-31T10:44:23
Dogs and cats like their owners are living longer than ever…that is the good news. Sadly with that longevity both can suffer with dementia issues. The signs can vary tremendously. You might be t...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 252 Taking the Pet Out of Petrified and Pet Care from 2017-07-14T13:02:25
I won’t pretend to understand what a dog or cat feels when it goes to the veterinarian or groomer but for some pets visions of space aliens conducting medical experiments and water boarding might b...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 251 The Key to Kidney Disease… Early Detection from 2017-06-29T15:51:47
Pets are living longer than ever…that is the upside to improved veterinary health care and nutrition but with longevity other health issues like chronic kidney disease becomes more prevalent. Chro...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 249 Soothing the Prickly Pet… Why Your Dog May be Itching and What Can be Done from 2017-05-23T20:58:06
You’re feeding grain free. There are no fleas. You have tried every lotion, potion and supplement on the internet. You are about to banish your dog from the bedroom because you aren’t getting an...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 247 Putting a Dent in Dental Disease from 2017-04-19T12:58:14
You’ve heard it for years… teeth need to be brushed at least twice a day… but your dog’s? Just because you have owned dogs for years and never brushed their teeth, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be don...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 245 Danaus Ecological Reserve from 2017-03-20T16:14:31
Let’s take a quiz…a geography quiz. Yes, I know I am a veterinarian and this is a show about pets but you will see that it all makes sense. Name a country that has no standing army…where it is i...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 244 Insuring Dignity at the End of a Friendship from 2017-02-14T09:37:02
That moment when a pet slips from being a part of your family to being a memory can be one filled with a quiet peace or regrets. If you are a fortunate pet parent, you have been given time…time to...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 243 Pain Management in Pets - The Joy of a Pain Free Life from 2017-01-23T16:11:38
You know your pet better than anyone else. You would know if it were in pain... or would you? Though pets are basically wired for experiencing discomfort as you and I are, too often they mask the...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 241 Nutrition Edition from 2016-11-21T15:49:36
In 2015, Americans spent over $60 billion on pet food with veterinary care coming in somewhere around $15 billion. But is all of that money on pet food being well spent? Are we over feeding and g...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 240 Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials from 2016-10-27T16:36:56
Breakthroughs in veterinary medicine has saved lives and improved countless others. We almost take it for granted that when you or your pet becomes ill, that there will be a safe and effective med...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 239 Ingredients for an Optimal Life from 2016-10-13T12:44:25
In the past few decades, dog and cats have moved from the backyard to the bedroom. We celebrate their birthdays, have nanny cams so we can check on them when we are away, include them on our holida...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 238 Big Cats! from 2016-09-20T15:52:30
If you have listened to this show for any length of time, you know that I am a dyed in the fur ailurophile- cat lover. And I am not alone in my affinity for cats. It is estimated that over 93 mil...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 237 Taking the Bite Out of Rabies from 2016-08-23T09:54:59
Every year more than 25,000 deaths worldwide are attributed to this virus. Tragically, a very effective vaccine is available to prevent these fatalities but are not being disseminated to those in ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 235 Year of the Blood Sucker from 2016-07-26T17:19:15
We have all heard of the yearly hurricane forecasts made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, now the Companion Animal Parasite Council is predicting that in 2016 the spread of v...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 234 The Bear Necessities of Protecting Giant Panda from 2016-07-12T13:02:48
Ever wonder why the giant panda is black and white? As legend goes, long ago when pandas lived n the mountains of Tibet, they were snow white. The bears befriended a group of female shepherdesses...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 233 Spot the Pet Poisons in Your Home from 2016-06-30T11:20:33
Pets explore their worlds by licking, sniffing, touching and swallowing items they encounter. It may have seemed like a good idea at the time to investigate the puddle on the garage floor, down th...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 232 Badda Bing, Badda Boom... Noises That Drive Dogs Crazy and What You Can Do from 2016-06-20T15:33:05
Crash, boom, bang... all noises that may send your dog running for cover under your bed. A dog’s hearing is quite different from ours. They can hear sounds 4 times farther away than we can, hear hi...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 231 Breaking Down Pet Stereotypes and Behaviors from 2016-05-25T16:23:22
Profiling is the act of predicting behaviors based on a person’s ethnicity, gender or color. The cognizant you would never consider jumping to such irrational conclusions. But it sneaks into our l...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 230 The Lost China Tape from 2016-05-12T13:44:19
Hello!. This is Dr. Bernadine Cruz. I have a confession; I love to travel but tend to misplace my belongings along the way. In October of 2015, I had the opportunity to tour China. I saw marvel...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 227 Tweens and Teens Get Set for Veterinary School from 2016-02-17T09:25:01
At least once a week I have a client tell me that they wanted to become a veterinarian when they were young, but never pursued the career. They just didn’t think they had what it took.
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 225 Love Never Strays from 2016-01-21T11:15:42
Have you ever walked through an animal shelter? It teams with hope... dogs and cats hopeful that you will take them home and love them. Heartbreak because last year an estimated 3 million dogs an...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 224 The Boo Boo That Started the Chinese Pet Healthcare Revolution from 2015-12-23T13:24:02
The population of China tops 1 billion people. The US has about 320 million residents. US pets, livestock and industry are served by approximately 100,000 veterinarians with China boasts between ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 222 Dedicated Passion from 2015-11-17T18:27:23
According to Webster’s dictionary, passion has several definitions. The more common is ‘a powerful or compelling emotion or feeling such as love or hate’. One less used but sums up a veterinarian...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 220 Translational Veterinary Medicine from 2015-10-14T13:44:15
If you have listened to the Pet Doctor in the past, you may have heard an interview regarding how advances in veterinary medicine can translate into addressing the same ills for people and vice ver...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 218 Wearable Wellness from 2015-09-17T15:31:12
Fits like a collar... acts like a guardian angel. That might be one of the best ways to describe a very unique advancement in wearable technology for your dog.
While attending the 2015 ...
The Pet Doctor - Episode 216 What is Bugging Your Veterinarian? from 2015-08-12T16:28:36
My guest is Lance Hemsarth, an entomologist, and Sr. Director of Research and Development for Hartz Mountain Corporation. We are going to chat about two serious parasites that being causing diseas...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 215 Innovations and Inventions of Care from 2015-07-30T09:54:11
The 2015 National convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association was the host to innovators of products and services that will allow veterinarians and pet owners to provide the best poss...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 214 Hairballs from 2015-06-17T20:53:52
It can wake you up from a deep sleep. That sound that fills your soul with terror... ummmfph...ummmfph...gblahhh! Your cat's about to hurl. Where's it going to land? On the easy-to-clean floor?...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 212 Aging and the Canine Brain - Helping Them to Help Us from 2015-05-28T15:27:30
It sometimes seems as though that old dog of yours is just being cantankerous. It starts to have accidents in the house, must be because it is too lazy to go outside. And then there is that thing ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 211 Predicting Contagions: Science Fiction or Science Fact from 2015-05-11T16:42:20
I’m not much for scary movies so when I went to see the 2011 film Contagion starring Gwyneth Paltrow, I didn’t expect to be as terrified as I was. A simple dinner in a far away land lead to a worl...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 210 Saving Pets with Blood, Sweat and Thyroids from 2015-04-30T11:32:58
The current buzz word in human and veterinary medicine is ‘wellness’. But for my guest, Dr. Jean Dodds, it has been her passion since she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto, ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 209 Did You Know... Horses 101 from 2015-04-17T18:54:17
They may not be the most popular pet in the United States, numbering 4,856,000 in 2014. They may not fit in our lap but they have a special place in the American heart. Horses have a mystique not ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 207 Do Veterinarians Have You and Animal Health at Heart? from 2015-03-16T12:35:40
You recently went to your neighborhood big box store and they were touting the fact that you could purchase your pet’s medications at drastically discounted prices. So why is your veterinarian cha...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 206 Taking the Hospital out of Pet Care from 2015-02-24T11:48:14
There is a new model of pet hospital with an aim of treating the whole pet- mind and body. It strives to have the pet parent feel as relaxed and pampered as their furry charges. Southern Californ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 204 Compassion Knows No Borders from 2014-12-23T21:57:19
How can helping a stray dog or cat in a third world country improve the health of the local community, the nation, and volunteer animal caregivers thousands of miles away? It's amazing what a litt...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 203 How Sea Hunt, Mary Poppins and Leeches are Advancing Veterinary Medicine from 2014-12-12T15:52:59
I may be showing my age-I remember Lloyd Bridges (yes, that is Beau and Jeff Bridges’ dad) and his American television undersea adventure series of the 1960s- Sea Hunt (OK- it was the reruns). It ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 202 Researching Canine Senior Moments- Helping Dogs, Helping People from 2014-11-28T19:12:37
People and pets physical as well as mental. Current research is investigatingare living longer than ever. With aging come many challenges- the adage that ‘you can’t teach an old dog, or for that...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 201 Name Your Poison from 2014-11-11T13:17:36
Sometimes it happens accidentally, or someone thinks it would be fun to see the effects of a particular substance on a pet. At times pet owners with the best of intentions may give medications tha...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 200 Targeted Technology... Revolutionizing Pain Control and Healing from 2014-10-29T12:18:34
Just the word - radiation, conjures images of danger and potential death from its effects. Einstein was one of the first to envision the use of laser radiation but it wasn’t until the 1960 that it...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 199 The Behind the Scenes Health Guardian from 2014-10-16T17:12:16
It has happened to you and probably your pet. You go to the doctor because you are not feeling well. They look, they ask, they listen- then inevitably it is time to go to the lab for poking, samp...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 198 Laying Bare the Facts and Fallacies of Lepto from 2014-09-29T11:28:44
Zoonotic diseases- those that can affect animals and people have been on the minds of the world watching the outbreak of Ebola in Africa. There are other shared diseases that may be in our own bac...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 197 Newfoundland’s James Herriot from 2014-09-11T16:21:11
Every aspiring veterinary student and legions of pet lovers all over the world have read the adventures of the British veterinary surgeon, James ‘Alf’ Wight, more commonly known as Dr. James Herrio...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 195 Canadian Originals-Newfoundland and Labrador Dogs and a Veterinarian Who Cares for the Pet Population of St. John’s from 2014-08-16T18:23:37
This Pet Doctor show is a continuation of my adventures in Newfoundland Canada. Hi, I am Dr. Bernadine Cruz. I will be speaking with two of the province’s champion breeders of the Newfoundland do...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 193 Iguana Cure a Reptile Dysfunction? Fang-tastic Info From a Cold-Blooded Expert! from 2014-07-21T10:38:32
Some people are fascinated by them. Others experience abject fear at the sight of one. The Chinese calendar celebrated them in 2013 as thoughtful, wise and focused on detail. The creature in ques...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 191 Stressed Out Pets... Signs, Effect on Pets and People and What You Can Do About It from 2014-06-19T09:49:24
You’ve seen the YouTube videos, the dog destroying the couch cushions, the cat stalking and terrorizing its feline housemate... they seem funny enough until you realize these pets aren’t enjoying t...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 189 We Have Designs on your Dog from 2014-04-25T14:55:31
If your Chestie and Rotterman were playing with a Bascottie and a Rattle and a Bo-Chi and Wheagle were watching, would you be concerned or would you even know what I was talking about? No, I'm not...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 188 The Cooped Up Pet from 2014-04-11T13:29:29
Some might say that suburbia is going to the birds- to be precise, to the chickens. More and more people are keeping chickens as pets with benefits- fresh eggs for breakfast. But keeping chickens...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 187 A Profitable Passion from 2014-03-27T10:48:35
It is one of mankind’s strongest and most enduring passions, our love affair with cats and dogs. We have been sharing our homes with these critters for thousands of years- now there is a way to sh...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 186 Debunking the Myth: A Chance to Cut is a Chance to Cure from 2014-02-27T18:20:49
There is an adage attributed to surgeons..a chance to cut is a chance to cure. For a time, this statement was probably true. A doctor had a limited number of ways of seeing what was going on insi...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 185 Common Emergencies of Uncommon Pets from 2014-02-15T17:19:44
Bring your local veterinarian a sick dog or cat and they will adroitly determine what is ailing it. Bring them a guinea pig, hamster, bird or fish that ‘just isn’t right’ and they will likely be f...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 183 Harnessing Love and Your Pet from 2014-01-29T21:26:45
As a child I loved sitting on my dad’s lap as he drove. I pretended I was piloting the car. Now we strap our kids into their Department of Transportation approved car seats, safely ensconced in t...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 182 Pet Care...Takes More than 20/20 Insights from 2014-01-20T19:46:22
If you've watched the NetFlix series, House of Cards our suspicions of the stereotype of politicians is probably true, and they don't have our best interests at heart. Other professions are held a...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 179 State of America’s Pet Health 2013 from 2013-12-16T12:17:06
Debates concerning the Affordable Care Act of 2013 have at times resembled a dog and cat fight. But what about the care we give our four legged members of the family? Are pet parents doing the be...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 178 Are We Making Our Pets Sick? from 2013-12-16T12:14
You are as cautious any parent of a human child when it comes to the health and welfare of your four legged charges. But could the world around you be conspiring to expose your pet to toxins? Wha...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 177 Does Washington Get a Paws Up or Paws Down on Animal Related Issues? from 2013-09-16T13:00:43
The evening news is awash with intrigue and scandals from our nation’s capital, but there is some behavior that America’s elected officials should be ashamed of... their relations with animals. Wh...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 176 Carlos Campos, DVM... America’s Favorite Veterinarian from 2013-09-10T19:03:50
Every time there is a survey to determine which profession is most respected and trusted, veterinarians always rank toward the top. But does America have a favorite veterinarian? Yes, according t...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 175 Seizures and Pets from 2013-08-30T14:24:56
One moment your pet seems absolutely normal and then it happens. It might be just a chatter of its jaw or it may fall to the ground and paddle with its feet totally unaware of what is going on aro...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 174 Epilepsy, Seizures&Episodes, Oh My! from 2013-08-21T12:01:32
Today we are discussing a very scary problem for pet owners. Have you ever seen a person faint, have a stroke or have an epileptic fit? Have you ever seen that in a pet? Did you know that pets, ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 173 Cat or Dog Person- What Does It Really Mean from 2013-08-14T12:30:06
Mary Bly may have said it best... ’Dogs come when they are called; cats take a message and get back to you.’ Despite some deeply held personal preferences America loves its pets. U.S. households ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 172 Breaking Down the Barriers to Pet Insurance from 2013-07-31T15:53:08
Pet owners often get that glazed over look to their eyes when the topic of pet insurance is broached. It is too expensive. The paperwork is complicated. There are too many limitations and exclusi...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 171 Modeling Veterinary Medicine to New Dimensions and Making the Scalpel Obsolete from 2013-07-18T15:15:31
Some people may take them for granted but there are certain aspects of our everyday life that I find to be mini wonders of the world…how bridges stay up, communications can be instantaneous ½ way a...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 170 And Baby Makes... Danger from 2013-07-12T20:55:26
You can spot them 6 strollers away, the new parent. They look ecstatic and a bit frazzled. They tote around the jumbo size of cleaning products to decontaminate the world for their precious bundl...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 168 Win a Date with America’s Golden Girl and Favorite Animal Lover Betty White from 2013-06-20T15:41:58
Ever wonder what it would be like to share an evening of witty banter with America’s Golden Girl Betty White? Now is your opportunity. Through an eBay auction, fans can bid to be Betty White’s gues...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 167 They’re Our Best Friends But Why Do They Like Us and What Can We Do to Improve the Relationship? from 2013-06-10T15:18:21
They may be our companions, helpers, even surrogate children. We think we know why we want and need canines around but why do dogs need us? Do they even like us? Is it more than our ability to o...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 165 Getting Your Top Dog in Top Shape Post Joint Surgery from 2013-05-14T15:45:56
Your dog has just come home from having major surgery on its knee, back or hip. There is so much to remember - antibiotics, pain medication, keeping it quiet - now how long was it supposed to be o...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 163 The Nose Knows - Detection Dogs from 2013-04-19T10:32:10
You've seen them on the news, at the airport and major sporting events... detection dogs. They can sniff out explosives and contraband, but how do they do what they do? A dog's nose is so exquisi...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 161 Understanding Allergies in Your Pet from 2013-03-26T10:04:22
There are times as a veterinarian in Southern California, that if it weren't for allergies, I would be out of a job. A pet can itch, bite, scratch, lick and chew incessantly to the point that it c...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 160 No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Film from 2013-03-14T18:59:10
Have you ever wondered how your favorite movie star or TV personality escaped from the burning building with only a bit of soot on their nose, survived a fall from a height taller than an Olympic h...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 159 An Animal Life from 2013-02-26T19:34:54
'I always wanted to be a veterinarian.' I've heard that phrase so many times during my career as a veterinary medical doctor, and I'm always saddened by the reality that people have given up on th...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 158 Feeding the Fixed Feline from 2013-02-10T15:10:10
One of the most common feline surgical procedures performed by veterinarians and which generates some of the most misconceptions is spaying and castration. Neutering is a simple operation that ha...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 156 Beat the Heat Campaign on Pet Life Radio from 2013-01-21T15:26:01
I recently saw a new client with a petite little kitten he adopted several months ago from a shelter. Since cats are like potato chips - and you can’t have just one, he adopted her brother as well...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 155 PetSmart Charities on Pet Life Radio from 2013-01-11T19:46:16
A lifelong, loving home for every pet - wow, what a fabulous vision. But how do you accomplish such a monumental endeavor? There is the matter of adoption, neutering, physically getting the pets ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 153 Not ‘La Vida Loca’ on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-12-26T13:07:59
Ricky Martin made us all a bit bilingual as we sang along with his hit single 'Livin la Vida Loca’. Vida means life and thanks to a dedicated group of advocates, the lives of South American animal...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 152 Insuring Your Pet's Health on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-12-17T10:13:11
Affordable health care reform, oh my goodness, what a contentious topic. I recently attended a national convention where this topic was being doggedly discussed... the annual caucus for the Americ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 149 From Missiles to Marine Mammals on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-10-30T14:11:57
At the retired cold war Nike missile base, on the headlands of Marin County, just north of San Francisco, lies the Marine Mammal Center. Whether it is waging a war on plastic, tending to a beached...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 148 Pink Paw Update on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-10-20T15:50:32
The National Cancer Institute predicts that based on current breast cancer incidence rates, about one out of every eight women born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time during he...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 147 Swallowing Problems in Dogs-– More Common Than You Think on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-09-28T12:32:35
Heave, gag, hurl, puke, spew and upchuck- anyway you say it- yuk! A pet can do any of the fore mentioned for myriad reasons. Figuring out why can be as simple and taking away that fuzzy toy that ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 146 Keep the Love Alive on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-09-17T19:07:33
Thousands of pets die needlessly each year because of unrecognized and untreated behavior problems. A pet owner may think that their pet is just being naughty, vindictive or stubborn when in reali...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 145 Navigating the Perils of Pet Travel on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-09-11T12:23:19
Many an American pet owner is entangled in a retched situation - leave their pet at home when they travel or risk cleaning up the remains of the last meal upchucked on to their auto’s upholstery. ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 142 Misbehaving or Misunderstood on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-07-23T14:25:24
Since you are listening to this podcast, you are likely a pet lover. But why did you get a pet in the first place? My guess is because you sought the type of companionship and special form of love ...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 141 Pain in our Pets: The Most Misdiagnosed Problem in Veterinary Medicine - Part Two: What We Can Do About It on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-06-15T13:17:23
I believe PAIN is the most under diagnosed problem in veterinary medicine today and I know that your pets will all benefit from this incredibly serious discussion about PAIN in our pets.
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 139 Real Dogs Don’t Purr on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-05-21T12:27
I’ll always remember meeting Howard. He was a 3 year old, intact, male German Short Hair Pointer that purred, or at least that is what his owner said he was doing. Thankfully I knew that dogs don...
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The Pet Doctor - Episode 138 Preventing ‘CAT-astrophies’ on PetLifeRadio.com from 2012-04-23T19:11:11
Eat first, think later is the mantra that many dogs live and sometimes die by. Cats tend to be more cautious- nibbling on novel food offerings, being wary while venturing through their environment...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 137 Humor Me from 2012-03-24T18:35:11
Humor me - no I haven’t given up my day job and turned to stand up comedy. In medieval physiology, the body was believed to possess four elemental fluids or humors, blood, phlegm, black and yellow...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 135 The ‘C’s We Love, Fear and Don’t Understand from 2012-01-27T18:21:12
Cats, canines, cuddling, kisses... OK, my spell check isn’t very good but you get the idea- these are the type of ‘C’s pet owners can’t get enough of. And then there is the ‘C’ word we all fear, c...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 134 Dig Into Dog Behavior 101 from 2012-01-21T09:00:19
Urban legends abound about regarding dog behavior, but are they based on science, or speculation? TV personalities and other self-proclaimed experts perpetuate many of them. Do you really need to...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 132 Washington - Protecting Humans and Animal Health from 2011-12-13T09:36:19
Guaranteed to cure warts, lumbago and make dry brittle hair shine - all of these condition and more treated by this one little bottle of liniment that you can buy today and today only for 1 thin d...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 130 Thanksgiving Safety for Pets&Talking Turkey About Teeth from 2011-11-19T11:56:06
The last thing you want to do on Thanksgiving or the day after Thanksgiving is rush your cat or dog to the emergency room. A few simple precautions will help make sure that your holiday feast rema...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 129 Hyperthyroidism In Cats- A Very Common Problem with Many Options- A Must Listen Show for Anyone with Cats Over 9 Years of Age from 2011-11-11T13:00:32
In this episode we will discuss a very common problem that happens in older cats- it’s a disease that has become much more common since the 1980s and is something that has been a difficult one to f...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 127 Bats, Boats, Biscuits and Other Interesting Trivial Tails from 2011-10-20T14:29:52
Who ripped the French Ambassador's pants off? Where did dog biscuits come from? What's the difference between ticks and fleas? What happened to the pets aboard the Titanic? These and other interest...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 125 How Healthy are America’s Pets? from 2011-09-29T13:29:20
As Americans we spend more on our pets than on candy, toys and jewelry. We spend more on our pets than the combined revenues from Hollywood’s motion pictures, video games, and recorded music. If pe...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 124 It is Naturally Confusing -- What to Feed Your Pet from 2011-09-21T16:29:35
Commercial or homemade--.organic or natural--.raw or home cooked--.what is a pet owner to feed? The choices in pet foods would cause a Shar Pei’s hair to curl. People are becoming more aware of n...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 121 Diets, Denial and Death from 2011-08-17T10:37:48
You probably remember the admonition that you should never ask a woman her age, if she is pregnant and if she has had any work done. It would seem that veterinarians have been subliminally instruc...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 119 Hyperbarics, Not Just a Lot of Hot Air! from 2011-07-26T09:32:13
Not just a lot of hot air -- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is for animals too! Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sounds like some weird holistic treatment, but actually, it is very advanced and state of the ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 118 Pet Allergies -- Sticking it to the Causes of Itching, Biting and Scratching from 2011-06-30T16:41:58
Sometimes I feel like a broken mp3 player. Almost every pet I see in an office call is being presented for itching, biting and scratching. Pet owners always want to blame skin issues on fleas but...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 117 The Immune System and Its Effect on the Skin from 2011-06-24T13:37:37
If the eyes are the window to the soul, what is the gut to the skin? It just might be the answer to all the itching, biting and scratching that plagues our cats and dogs. Some of the most common...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 116 America’s Favorite, Misunderstood Pet from 2011-06-17T14:42:04
Dogs are commonly called ‘man’s best friend’, but according to Humane Society of the United States surveys, it’s time canines start believing the saying-- cats rule and dogs drool. It is estimated...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 114 The Scoop on Cat Puke! from 2011-05-24T19:12:41
This episode we discuss the ever so pleasant topic of kitty vomit! That’s right, hairballs, puke, the gift between your toes in the morning - cat vomiting. But seriously, cats to seem to vomit a lo...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 113 Fickle Felines and the People Who Love Them from 2011-05-11T19:59:26
If you’re a cat owner like me, you realized a long time ago, we don’t own them, they own us. Cats have never forgotten that they were once worshiped as gods in ancient Egypt.
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 112 Shocking New Treatment Options for Pets from 2011-04-17T18:59:33
We have all experienced pain caused by sound, think of music blaring from your neighbors stereo system at 1 in the morning... instant headache! But how about sound easing pain? It reads like scie...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 110 I’m All Ears from 2011-03-21T21:56:39
I remember being a little girl and having recurrent ear infections. They were so painful. I cringe when a pet is presented to me for an ear problem that has been ongoing for several weeks. This ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 109 Is Your Cat Pissing You Off? from 2011-03-13T12:02:56
The presenting complaint is so often the same. "My cat is peeing all over the house... in the sink, on my clothes, even on me while I’m in bed" or "My cat must be constipated. It keeps going to t...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 107 Braces for Boots, Root Canal for Rover and Prophys for All Pets from 2011-02-10T14:17:36
We have all heard the adage that the eyes are the window to the soul. Another saying that pets owners should take to heart is ‘a pet’s oral health is the gateway to its body wide well being’. I ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 106 You’re Breaking My Heart from 2011-01-20T19:45:43
We have all heard of pets who have weaseled their way into our homes and hearts and how the loss of a pet can leave us heartbroken but were you aware that dogs and cats can suffer with many of the ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 105 My Stomach is Twisted into a Knot -- Canine Bloat/Torsion Complex from 2011-01-14T17:13:10
You’ve heard these warnings before-- don' t swim for at least one hour after eating or you will cramp up and could drown. Don’ t cross your eyes or they will get stuck that way. To prevent your d...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 104 They’ve Got the Nerve from 2010-12-15T17:54:46
There are mornings when I get out of bed that I know I have fallen through a time warp and aged 20 years overnight. My back is killing me. Back aches are a common complaint of people. Just liste...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 103 Chilling Facts About Pet Health in Winter from 2010-11-30T19:03:14
Winter, what a fabulous time of year. Perfect for grabbing a cup of hot chocolate, donning your ‘Snuggie’, delving into a good book with your pet curled up at your feet. And then when you most ne...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 102 Cats Are Not Little Dogs from 2010-10-30T13:19:15
In the overall scheme of veterinary medicine, dogs have been treated like little people. Health issues that affected people in a certain way were thought to act similarly in dogs. Cats were often...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 101 Share and Share Alike from 2010-10-22T17:13:58
One of my favorite experiences in the whole world is being slathered with sour milk kisses from a 6 week old puppy or kitten. What could be more innocent? The majority of the time, this is a perf...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 100 Keeping Veterinarians on Their Toes from 2010-10-11T09:57:02
Your veterinarian’s education doesn’t stop when he or she graduates from veterinary school. When I graduated from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary medicine, we were told that 50% of what we had lea...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 99 World Rabies Day from 2010-09-23T19:33:51
Probably the only time you think of rabies is when you need to get your dog licensed. Some might think that getting a dog vaccinated for this antiquated disease is just a ploy of local government ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 98 From Green Beret to a Goose Named Gary from 2010-09-10T12:41:37
You might think that most DVMs embark on their journey to veterinary school from either working on a farm or in a veterinary clinic. Dr. Matt Toia took a slightly different route, from literally f...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 97 A ‘Fin-ish’ Veterinary Experience from 2010-08-30T01:03:19
How do you know when a sea horse is sick? How do you get it to a veterinarian? How do you find a veterinarian who has the expertise to diagnose and treat aquatic animals? These are but some of t...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 96 Facing the Final Farewell.... End of Life Decision Making from 2010-08-23T13:04:53
When is the best time to think about the end of your beloved pet’s life? There never seems to be the right time and you definitely don’t want to wait until your pet is in severe, intractable pain....
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 95 Want to find the Perfect Pooch? There’s an App for That. from 2010-08-12T18:56:05
No matter if you want to find a Korean barbeque restaurant in the middle of Tulsa Oklahoma, find your way around Sidney Australia or learn how to play mahjong, there is an iPhone app for that. Now...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 93 Pet Meets Baby from 2010-07-27T01:19:23
Boy meets girl. Boy and girl get married. They have their first-born child-- and these days that is often a cat or a dog. Pet is the apple of their eyes. Girl gets pregnant and the first born, ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 92 Paradise, Pets and Perils from 2010-06-29T18:32:26
When you think of Hawaii, visions of palm trees, frosty umbrella drinks and white sand beaches languidly sway in your imagination. But life can be hard if you are a homeless cat or dog. Pet overp...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 91 Kinder, Gentler Puppy Training from 2010-06-18T14:33:07
Bring a puppy home and the first thing you hear is a lot of barking and not necessarily from the dog. The new puppy parent starts to bark orders, come, sit, stay, and the ever popular -- NO! We s...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 89 Is Your Pet in Peril? from 2010-05-14T14:25:41
You think you are a good pet caregiver, maybe even a great one. You provide the best in veterinary care and food. Your pet does not want for toys, attention or mental stimulation. Your home is a...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 87 Pet Peace of Mind from 2010-04-23T17:40
There are times in our lives when we need someone to care, someone to just be there. One of these critical periods is at the end of our lives, when we are in hospice. But what if we were told th...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 85 You Ain’t Nobody til Some Bunny Loves You and Other Animal Miracles from 2010-03-11T18:38:35
Some people believe that a rabbit’s foot is good luck. Alyna was skeptical. Born with a congenital disorder, that left her paralyzed from the waist down, not even two rabbit’s feet was doing her ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 84 Social Services... Canine Style from 2010-02-27T18:16:48
The last two weeks, the Pet Doctor podcasts have been a series of interviews from the AKC/Eukanuba Dog Show, held in Long Beach, CA in early December of 2009. I learned about some very distinctive...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 83 What IS That Puppy in the Window? More Unusual Breeds from the AKC/Eukanuba Dog Championships from 2010-02-11T18:50:35
Welcome to part two of my adventures at the AKC/Eukanuba Dog Championships held in Long Beach, CA., at the Long Beach Convention Center. Though the main event took place on a Saturday and Sunday o...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 82 More Than Just a Pretty Face from 2010-01-27T18:39:36
Have you ever been to a dog show? They can be absolutely fascinating and can also verge on being overwhelming. The variety of events, performances and demonstrations will put your sneakers to the...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 81 My Pet Has H1Nwhat? from 2010-01-16T18:18:51
H1N1 affects many species of animals as well as humans. This includes cats, ferrets, possibly dogs, turkeys and more-- Listen to this show and learn the facts as we currently know them to be about...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 80 Whose Doggie Is That in the Window? Pet Identification Systems- More Than Just an ID Tag! from 2010-01-10T14:34:19
If you have had pets in your lifetime, you have undoubtedly shared the fear of losing them to the great outdoors-- an innocent mistake like leaving the door ajar can leave your family devastated an...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 79 Kids Interacting with Dogs Safely from 2009-12-26T18:16:52
As a child, I remember my mom explaining the fine points of proper behavior at the dinner table, especially when that dinner included guests. I don’t remember, however, being instructed in the fin...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 78 Holding Up Your End of the Deal-- Helping Pets with Mobility Issues from 2009-12-15T00:47:17
There are few sights as marvelous as watching your dog romp and run. You could swear that they smile as they cavort during a play day at the dog park. But mobility can be tragically taken away fr...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 76 The Graying of Our Pet Population-- Extending the Quantity and Quality of Their Lives from 2009-11-25T15:40:20
Some will say that you are only as old as you feel. And there are some mornings when I feel really old. I know that aging is a process and not a disease. It happens every day, second by second, y...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 74 Killer Whales, Healthy Oceans and You from 2009-10-27T14:09:26
The Earth, is often referred to as the ‘Blue Marble’ of our solar system. The blue hue, as seen from space, is a reflection of the water that covers 70% of the earth’s surface. This water is very ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 73 Yards -- Pet Safe and Pet Owner Friendly from 2009-10-21T17:09:40
You know the look-- the back yard that is a depressing combination of dead grass punctuated with moonscape craters and all the welcoming appeal of a dusty interstate rest stop. The homeowner isn’t...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 72 Pet Wellness Starts With a Plan from 2009-10-12T17:30:40
In a whoosh of a whisker, a pet seems to go from being a cuddly bundle of fluff to a mature member of the family with silver whiskers. You try to be a good pet owner..take your pet when it is ill ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 70 When a Little is Way Too Much from 2009-09-26T20:05:30
You’ve seen them- that pudgy pup waddling down the street. They look cute with the swaying of their thunder thighs and paunchy gut almost touching the ground. And those internet photos of the 30...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 68 - The Youngest Vet Assistant in the Land... What is Next? from 2009-08-29T13:14:33
Most 10 year olds are busy playing with their ‘My Little Pet Shop’ toys. Miss Courtney Oliver however is doing what many adults only dream of; she has earned her certificate as a veterinary assist...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 67 Canine Influenza from 2009-08-23T18:26:54
Bird flu, swine flu, canine influenza makes you almost want to pull the covers over your head. Well, have no fear, you can’t catch canine influenza from your pooch. Your canine companion however...
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PetLifeRadio.com - The Pet Doctor - Episode 66 Birds of Prey-- Protecting, Healing and Insuring Their Future from 2009-08-14T13:54:32
‘Birds of prey’ is a term that conjures up the African desert and a flock of vultures circling some unfortunate lost, very thirsty wanderer. Closer to home are hawks soaring above our fields, count...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 65 It Is All A Matter of Cat-titude from 2009-07-13T19:21:37
Though dogs may have once been given the moniker of being man’s best friend, paws down, the cat now meows supreme. In 2007, a study by the American Veterinary Medical Assoc. estimated that there w...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 64 Being Your Pet’s Health Advocate from 2009-06-12T01:23:17
You are likely listening to this podcast because you have one or two that sleep in your beds, eat at your table, dress them up and spoil them as if they were your children. Dogs, they have become...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 63 VetCentric Pharmacy-- Not Just Another Internet Pharmacy! from 2009-05-26T13:48:46
This extraordinary on line pharmacy works with you and your vet, to ensure the highest level of quality, care and convenience you can get! Medications, special diets, treats and more-- delivered wi...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 62 A Paw Up in Veterinary Care for Military Working Dogs from 2009-05-14T19:08
We see them on the news, military dogs, helping to protect the lives of military and civilian personnel in areas. Their duties range from detecting explosives and drugs, used on patrols, to other s...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 60 Paws-itively Interesting Trivia from 2009-04-28T10:54:32
Who ripped the French Ambassador's pants off? Where did dog biscuits come from? What's the difference between ticks and fleas? What happened to the pets aboard the Titanic? These and other intere...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 59 Preparing Your Animals For Emergencies from 2009-04-15T17:11:37
It seems that everyday in the news some disaster or emergency situation has arisen in the U.S. that impacts people and the animals they care for. The emergency may affect a single family or cities ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 57 Genetic Problems In Pets- What You Should Be Aware Of! from 2009-03-25T14:50:34
Dr. Diane Levitan, guest host while Dr. Cruz struggles to stay warm in Alaska, interviews Dr. Cynthia O’Connor- veterinary geneticist! Yep, you heard correctly, geneticist for pets- she is also a ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 56 Trap, Neuter and Return or TNR-- What Does That Have To Do With Huge, Scary Tattooed Bikers? from 2009-03-11T15:34:26
Dr. Diane Levitan fills in for Dr. Bernadine Cruz who is at the Iditarod Great Sled Race in Alaska. Dr. Levitan interviews Ms. Dawn Reilly, TNR expert and Director of Animal Alliance of Long Island...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 54 Gross Things That Pets Do (Poopcicles and Other Disgusting Things) from 2009-02-22T19:19:03
Dr. Diane Levitan fills in for Dr. Bernadine Cruz who is at the Iditarod Great Sled Race in Alaska. Why do dogs drink from the toilet, eat their own poop, eat cat poop, eat grass, condoms, underwe...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 53 Want a Smart Puppy? It is all in the Bag from 2009-02-10T17:17:44
Ask any puppy parent, and they will tell you that their puppy is the smartest one in the world. But what makes a smart puppy? Is it nature or nurture? Research has shown that human babies benefit f...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 51 How to have a ‘Purrr-fectly’ Healthy Cat from 2009-01-27T16:44:14
Man and woman’s new best friend is the cat. There are over 82 million kitties purring their way into our homes and hearts. Sadly, our feline house guests receive less medical care and less research...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 49 Staying on the Right Tract-- Avoiding Intestinal Upsets from 2008-12-19T19:31:28
According to the nation’s largest pet health insurance company, Veterinary Pet Insurance, GI upset ranks as the second most common reason for dog owners to seek medical attention for their canine c...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 48 Silver Whiskers... the Aging of America’s Pet Population from 2008-12-15T11:45:24
Thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, nutrition and general care, the average age of America’s pet population is greater than ever before. But just as with the aging of their owners, seni...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 47 Why Good Pets Seem to Go Bad and How to Prevent It from 2008-11-30T14:00:14
Unwanted pet behavior is a leading cause of pet neglect, abuse, surrender, and euthanasia! It would seem so simple to train a dog or cat to be a welcome member of the family but that is not alwa...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 46 Relieving Those Senior Moments from 2008-11-21T19:55:51
We never outgrow our need to be loved. But too frequently as we age, we are cut off from friends and family. Maybe the senior has outlived all of his or her relations or maybe they are just too b...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 45 How to Get the Most Out of Your Veterinary Visits from 2008-11-15T08:26:56
Studies have shown that people typically remember only 50% of what they are told during a doctor’s visit. Of that 50%, only 50% is correct. Accurately remembering what your doctor tells you can b...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 43 Pilates for Pups from 2008-10-31T12:02:55
Shirley MacLaine must have been right when she talked about reincarnation. I know I must have been a cat in a previous life. I love to be rubbed, kneaded and massaged. There is little else that...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 Books on Pets--Reviews by Maryanne Dell from 2008-10-19T14:37:47
As the weather starts to chill, the time is perfect to curl up with a great book, especially one about your pet. But which is the right book for you? Or maybe you want to start your holiday shoppin...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 40 Deciphering What is Going On Under the Skin from 2008-09-25T16:33:56
The last time your pet was ill, your veterinarian likely recommended that your pet have a battery of tests run. What was he or she looking for? Why do they want to repeat the tests? Why isn’t there...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 38 Summer Sun and Pups at Play from 2008-08-30T16:36:27
Summer is a time of outdoor fun for the entire family, and that often includes the family pet. Some of the best summer memories involve travel and family gatherings like barbeques. Making sure tha...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 37 Mixed Up Dogs - Puzzling Puppy Paternity from 2008-08-21T19:12:28
Instead of "how much is that doggie in the window", the better question to ask these days is "what is that doggie". We used to just call them mutts. Those dogs that have the face of a Labrador, the...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 36 The Secret Sex Life of Dogs and Cats from 2008-07-28T18:39:09
Will my crossed eyed male Siamese cat’s uncross when he is neutered? That was the question that launched the book "the Secret Sex Life of Dogs and Cats." "Where do the puppies come out?" "Why...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 So You Want to Become a Veterinarian from 2008-07-18T21:30:01
If you have seen the movie Dr. Doolittle more than 6 times and have read the series of books "All Creatures Great and Small" you probably have pawed at the idea of becoming a veterinarian. Wha...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 34 Doggedly Doing Time -- Prisoners and Pets -- a Win/Win Situation&Why You Want to Become Your Pet’s Personal Masseuse from 2008-07-10T16:44:02
‘Pen Pals of San Quentin’…no it is not a correspondence initiative for the inmates of this northern California prison but rather an innovative partnership between the Marin Humane Society and this ...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 32 Living on the Wild Side - Exotic Animals as Pets from 2008-06-14T23:30:34
Almost 60% of U.S. households as of the end of 2006 owned a pet. Most were cats and dogs but others owned much more unusual pets like tarantulas, hedgehogs or spider monkeys. Over the years, fa...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 30 Alternative Careers in Veterinary Medicine from 2008-05-29T12:27
If you have ever said to yourself that you would love a career that combines your love of animals, a desire to improve the health of people as well as animals and one that challenges your mind, you...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 29 Cats - Misunderstood, Maligned and Mistreated from 2008-05-23T20:24:18
It is estimated that there are 10 million more cats in the United States than dogs. That’s almost 82 million cats at the end of 2006 and the number continues to rise. But with the increasing popula...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 28 One Mouse or Two from 2008-05-14T11:05:44
I sometimes think that ophthalmologist try to trick their patients….”which is better one or two?” Do they really change anything or do they just want to watch us squirm as we look through that fun...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 26 Polly Wants A Doctor from 2008-04-27T11:45:41
Pet birds - they may weigh only ounces or be as big as a cat. Their voices may be a quiet coo or an ear splitting squawk. It is estimated that over 5 million households share their homes with these...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 25 Our Pet’s Internal Mysteries from 2008-04-21T20:30:44
Our bodies and those of our pets are affected by chemicals called hormones. Over production, as well as deficiencies can wreck havoc with our health. Diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroi...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 24 Lending a Helping Paw from 2008-04-14T15:21:32
It was something in his eyes, a funny ‘Sheepa-dor’ named Watson that made his owner, major league baseball player, Arnie Costell realize that he couldn’t give up. Watson’s quality of life was compr...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 22 The Benefits of Animal Based Research from 2008-03-31T13:06:40
With the advent of computers, a great deal of research that previously was performed using animal models can now be done with machines. But computers are not living organisms and the best computer...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 21 The Year of the Cat from 2008-03-18T19:28:52
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, it is estimated that of the 83 million cats in the United States, only 1/3 receive adequate, regular veterinary attention. Why are these fe...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 19 Choosing the Right Herbal Therapy for Your Pets from 2008-02-29T10:43:34
Medicine cabinets throughout the U.S. bulge with supplements meant to ease arthritis improve eyesight and sharpen the wits….not only for people but for their pets. But it is a ‘buyer beware’ situa...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 18 One Dog’s Quest to Ease a Worried Child&Lull Away a Pet’s Worries with Children’s Lullabies from 2008-02-20T17:29:30
A pediatrician and veterinarian are similar in many ways. Their patients have difficulty voicing their fears and concerns over medical procedures. And being separated from those that love them mere...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 17 Recognizing and Understanding Pain in Pets from 2008-02-14T13:34:04
Science has shown that a pet’s nervous system is very similar to ours. So why is it that when we are in pain, everyone around us knows about it but our dogs and cats rarely declare their discomfort...
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 15 Fit or Fluffy, Fluffy or Fat? from 2008-01-28T19:24:28
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are over 54 million cats and dogs in the United States that are overweight. What is worse, many pet owners are in denial thinking, "O...
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