In this episode Dr. Roger discusses the unique evolution of dogs and the integral role interactions with humans to become a whole separate species from the wolf. Learn how this extraordinary evolution that began with cooperation with and companionship for early humans affected the modern dog in terms of socialization, nutritional needs, and behavior.

Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his public profile, Roger Welton DVM.

Dr. Roger Welton, aka "Dr. Roger," is a practicing veterinarian and highly regarded media personality through a number of platforms. He is the author of his top selling memoir ⁠The Man In The White Coat: A Veterinarian’s Tail Of Love.⁠ In addition to this podcast, Dr. Roger has a global blog, ⁠The Web-DVM⁠, where he regularly posts articles. He is the CEO and chief attending veterinarian of ⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠ in Viera, FL.

Hookworm was once a common but easily and cheaply treated worm parasite in dogs and cats. In recent years, veterinarians have seen cases of hookworm that are resistant to conventional treatments and resistant cases are on the rise. With this disease that has the potential to infect the human family, tune in to find out what you can do to protect your pets from resistant hookworm.

Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his public profile, Roger Welton DVM.

Dr. Roger Welton, aka "Dr. Roger," is a practicing veterinarian and highly regarded media personality through a number of platforms. He is the author of his top selling memoir ⁠The Man In The White Coat: A Veterinarian’s Tail Of Love.⁠ In addition to this podcast, Dr. Roger has a global blog, ⁠The Web-DVM⁠, where he regularly posts articles. He is the CEO and chief attending veterinarian of ⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠ in Viera, FL.

As a long time practice owner, Dr. Roger has unique insights into the economic trends of the veterinary industry. In this episode, Dr. Roger warns of inflationary cost increases that veterinary clinics are bracing for that will ultimately affect pet owner's cost of veterinary care, the reasons behind what he terms "Petflation," and what pet owners can to to prepare for and manage it.

Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his public profile, Roger Welton DVM.

Dr. Roger Welton, aka "Dr. Roger," is a practicing veterinarian and highly regarded media personality through a number of platforms. He is the author of his top selling memoir ⁠The Man In The White Coat: A Veterinarian’s Tail Of Love.⁠ In addition to this podcast, Dr. Roger has a global blog, ⁠The Web-DVM⁠, where he regularly posts articles. He is the CEO and chief attending veterinarian of ⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠ in Viera, FL.