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  • Understanding and Managing Your Pets' Medications

    Understanding and Managing Your Pets' Medications
    2026/02/12
    Giving your pet medication can feel confusing, stressful, or even overwhelming—especially if your pet isn’t cooperative. In this episode, we walk through the basics of understanding and managing your pet’s medications, including why medications are prescribed, how to read labels and instructions, tips for giving pills and liquids successfully, and what side effects to watch for. Whether your pet needs short-term treatment or long-term medication for a chronic condition, this episode is designed to help you feel more confident, informed, and supported as a pet parent.Resources:How to give medications tutorial: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUpOWKSjsMJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Time Stamps:1:00: Medications for animals4:40: Various formulations for medications5:30: Compounded and transdermal medications11:20: Generic drugs13:20: Off-label prescribing19:20: Medication labels - what’s required, and what it all means27:50: Timing of medication administration29:50: Getting the medication into the animal with minimal stress40:00: Do’s and don’t’s of giving medication in food45:30: Giving pills directly to dogs and cats 50:20: Giving liquid medication directly 52:00: Towel wrap for “handsy” pets54:55: Applying topical medications for skin, ears, eyes1:00:00: Applying transdermal medications1:02:00: Giving injectable medications1:13:00: Side note - don’t scruff the cat!1:15:30: What to do if your pet absolutely refuses all routes of medication1:21:40: Adverse drug reactions, when it’s manageable, when it’s an emergency1:37:00: Storing and handling medications1:38:00: Missed doses1:41:00: Long term/chronic medications and monitoring, managing costs1:49:00: Follow up
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    1 時間 52 分
  • Supporting pets through normal aging, age related diseases, and osteoarthritis

    Supporting pets through normal aging, age related diseases, and osteoarthritis
    2026/02/26
    Caring for an aging pet can bring both deep joy and new uncertainty. In this episode, we explore what it truly means for a wide variety of species we love as pets to grow older — including the normal, healthy changes of aging and how to recognize when something more serious may be developing.We discuss the most common medical conditions seen in senior pets, many of which can be successfully managed to maintain comfort and quality of life. Because arthritis is one of the most widespread and under-recognized problems in older animals, we take a deeper look at the subtle signs of pain, available treatment options, and practical ways to make the home environment easier for aging companions.This episode is designed to help pet owners feel empowered rather than afraid of the senior years — with guidance on preventive care, quality-of-life monitoring, and the emotional side of loving an older pet.Aging is natural. Suffering doesn’t have to be.Resources:Episode 5 on oral health and dental disease: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oral-health-and-dental-disease-in-dogs-and-cats/id1852856063?i=1000741808188Episode 6 on quality of life, end of life, and coping with grief: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-end-of-life-for-beloved-pets-coping-with-grief/id1852856063?i=1000743400342https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9484193/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7144988/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3525174/
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    1 時間 31 分
  • When, Why, and How to Get Your Pet to the Vet

    When, Why, and How to Get Your Pet to the Vet
    2025/04/23
    In this episode, we cover basic recommendations for regular preventive health care for a wide variety of companion animal species. We also help you recognize signs of pain or illness in animals that signal the need for emergency care, urgent care, or less urgent medical care. We also outline tips for transporting animals in the car and helping nervous animals get through the travel and handling that occurs with any vet visit. Finally, we've got tips for managing the cost of medical care and finding a vet who can meet your pets' needs.
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    1 時間 16 分
  • The Basic Dog

    The Basic Dog
    2025/12/04
    In this discussion with our guest, Dr. Kathy Hickey, we cover details on deciding on a new dog and setting him up for success, safety, health monitoring, vet visits and preventive health care, exercise and enrichment, nutrition, and the basics of dog behavior, body language, and training.Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/raw-or-undercooked-animal-source-protein-cat-and-dog-diets#:~:text=The%20AVMA%20recognizes%20public%20interest,to%20human%20and%20animal%20health.https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/questions-answers-fdas-work-potential-causes-non-hereditary-dcm-dogshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40256950/https://dogagingproject.org/https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/Time Stamps:02:30: Deciding on a new dog05:30: Pros and cons of pure bred vs “mutts”08:00: Considering costs09:00: Setting up supplies10:30: Toy safety for puppies11:05: Collars, leashes, head halters14:00: Dishes, food, water16:05: More toy safety17:50: Exercise and enrichment19:05: More safety, household toxins21:30: Home health monitoring and recognizing urgent medical concerns26:28: Health maintenance/preventive care31:18: Introducing a new dog to other animals at home34:30: Regular vet care39:15: Spay/neuter considerations42:30: Getting medication into your dog45:19: Behavior and training, body language52:00: Working with shy and anxious dogs58:55: Potty training details for puppies1:01:00: When it’s not working out1:03:00: Re-cap on preventive care/dental care and financial considerations1:08:13: Addendum on nutrition and dog aging study
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    1 時間 16 分
  • Oral Health and Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats

    Oral Health and Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
    2025/12/18
    In this episode, we shine a light on one of the most common—and most overlooked—areas of animal health: the mouth. Dr. Lindsey Schneider, a board-certified veterinary dental specialist, joins us to break down what every pet owner should know about oral hygiene, dental disease, and when to seek professional care.Together, we explore how dental problems develop, what early warning signs pet parents often miss, and why regular oral care is essential for long-term health and comfort. Dr. Schneider also walks us through what happens during a professional dental cleaning, the risks of untreated dental disease, and practical steps you can take at home to keep your dog or cat’s teeth and gums healthy.Whether you want to improve your daily dental routine with your pet or you’re curious about what really happens behind the scenes in veterinary dentistry, this episode offers clear, compassionate guidance to help you make informed decisions.Time Stamps:01:50: Why dental health is important for animals05:30: Dog and cat dental anatomy and physiology vs humans’07:25: Periodontal and endodontal disease, tooth fractures11:19: Tooth resorption in cats14:20: Gingivostomatitis 17:40: Jaw fracture21:00: Oral masses and cancer23:00: Signs of oral discomfort and dental disease25:50: Maintaining dental health at home34:00: Professional veterinary dental care 43:30: Tooth extractions49:00: Geriatric patients in need of dental care, anesthetic safety52:30: Pain management56:00: Advanced dental procedures1:06: Surgical treatments for oral cancers1:12: Effect of oral health on overall health and quality of life1:14: Myths about animal oral health1:19: Dental health and disease in other specieswww.vohc.org
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    1 時間 25 分
  • Navigating end of life for beloved pets, coping with grief

    Navigating end of life for beloved pets, coping with grief
    2026/01/01
    In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for emergency room decisions; how to manage and support a chronically or terminally ill pet; thoughts about humane euthanasia, and what to expect if you and your companion animal are faced with this procedure; and how to cope with grief and work towards recovery after losing a beloved animal.Time stamps:3:50: Life threatening emergency situations7:10: Providing comfort asap for a suffering animal9:00: Using prognosis as a guide in decision making11:10: Considering finances and financial aid17:30: Monitoring quality of life in chronically ill animals25:03: Palliative care/hospice care37:00: What does a peaceful end look like?38:09: Conflicting opinions about humane euthanasia44:25: How do we know if it’s too soon?46:40: Dealing with feelings of guilt or selfishness47:30: Humane euthanasia, what to expect58:00: Coping with grief1:01:00: The pain of guilt along with grief1:03:25: Dwelling on traumatic memories1:04:00: The power of happy memories, ritual, and memorials1:08:30: Helping kids copeResources: Financial assistance:https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/https://scratchpayapp.com/https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/financial-assistance-veterinary-care-costsGrief support:https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-supporthttps://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/coping-loss-petQuality of life monitoring:https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/lap-of-love-quality-of-life-scale.pdfhttps://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951966
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    1 時間 14 分