In The Vet's Office with Dr. Josie Horchak

Morgan Huelsman: Sending condolences to the man that used my dog's toothpaste. Feb 12, 2025

On this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by Morgan Huelsman, otherwise known as Morgan Number 2 from The Bobby Bones Show. Morgan brings her dog, Remi, and her cat, Hazel to the studio. Dr. Josie starts the episode with a crazy story about a cat that got lost in Yosemite National Park and traveled almost one thousand miles to make it home. Morgan then talks all about her pets including how Remi has become a therapy animal, and how they have even helped weed out men while dating. Morgan tells the story of how one of the guys she was dating used Remi's toothpaste to brush his teeth. Dr. Josie then discusses why you shouldn't give your pets pills without anything on them. And why you definitely shouldn't go looking for a pet on Craigslist.

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Dr. Andrew Bean: All Things Cats Feb 05, 2025

On this week's episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by one of her former vet school classmates, colleague, friend, and cat connoisseur- Dr. Andrew Bean. Dr. Josie and Dr. Bean start the episode by talking about an exciting new medication that used to be sold on the black market, but has now been FDA approved to treat a common, life threatening disease in cats. They then dig into all of your burning questions about cats like: Is wet food really best? Should I be worried about hairballs? Why is my cat peeing outside its litter box?And what does making biscuits really mean? The episode ends with Paw & Order, where Dr. Josie and Dr. Bean talk about three things they would never do with their own cats.

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Dr. Mary Gardner: Euthanasia- How Do I Know When It's Time? Jan 29, 2025

In this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by Lap of Love co-founder, Dr. Mary Gardner. Dr. Josie and Dr. Mary discuss what owners can expect when taking care of pets with a terminal illness. And how our senior pets deserve the same quality of care as our young ones. Dr. Mary and Dr. Josie weigh the pros and cons of focusing on keeping our pets comfortable versus pursuing treatment with our sick pets. They then dive into all the different ways that we can assess quality of life and determine when it's the right time to euthanize. They explain what owners can expect during the euthanasia appointment. Lastly, they discuss different resources and support groups for owners that are grieving the loss of a pet.

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Tarryn Feldman: When Your House Turns into a Doggie Nursing Home Jan 22, 2025

On this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie sits down with glam guru and host of The Touch Up Podcast, Tarryn Feldman. The episode starts with an interesting case of the week involving PBR (the beer) and then listener Q & As. Dr. Josie and Tarryn talk all about Tarryn’s dogs- 16 year old Lucy, who probably has dementia and Orville, her most recent rescue. They talk about what it’s like introducing an old dog with a young one, and Tarryn tells the story of how her dogs banded together and ate a whole bottle of a pain meds. Tarryn also discussed her late dog, Twyla, and her experience of having a dog with cancer. Tarryn then gives an amazing vocal performance leading into Paw & Order. Dr. Josie wraps up the episode explaining why you should never leave chewing gum unattended around your pets and why you don’t want to smoke in front of of them, either.

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So Your Pet Has Allergies. Now What? Jan 15, 2025

On this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie sits down with fellow veterinarian, Dr. Isabella. They start the episode with a funny Case of the Week and answer listener questions like, “When should I start feeding my pet senior food?” Then they dive into ALL things allergies in our pets. From diagnosing the different kinds of allergies to the various ways they can be managed long term, Dr. Josie and Dr. Isabella dig into every single detail to help you navigate caring for your pets with allergies. Last but not least, they end the episode with Paw & Order where they discuss three things they would never do with their own pets as veterinarians.

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Dr. Shake Chatterjee: From Veterinarian to Reality Show Villain Jan 08, 2025

On this episode of In the Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie shares a crazy case of the week when a dog’s family thought he was turning into a zombie. She answers listener questions like, “Why does my dog eat poop?!” This week’s guest is Shake Chatterjee, former Love is Blind contestant and fellow veterinarian. Dr. Josie and Dr. Shake dive into what it was like being labeled a reality TV villain and still practicing veterinary medicine. Dr. Shake talks about his experience with producers and how he lost his job after the show. Dr. Shake also discusses his experience working with exotic animals- he’s even done a dental on an otter! The show wraps up with Paw & Order, where Dr. Josie and Morgan discuss why your pet might be getting a muzzle at the vet.

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Doug The Pug: The OG Dog Celebrity Dec 18, 2024

This week on In the Vet's Office, Dr. Josie dives into an unbelievable case of the week—a gravity-defying cat who fell 12 stories and survived. Then, the OG of social media pets, Doug the Pug, stops by with his mom Leslie and his adorable sister, Dory. From his rise to stardom to his 18 million adoring followers, Doug’s story is nothing short of legendary. Dr. Josie asks Leslie questions people are dying to know, including: Does Doug have a morning or bedtime routine? Do Doug and Dory sleep in the bed? Who's more likely to poop in the house? Dr. Josie wraps up the episode with Paw and Order for Brachycephalic breeds (Smoosh-faced breeds).

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Dr. Amy Attas: NYC's Veterinarian to the Rich & Famous Dec 04, 2024

On this week's episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie sits down with fellow veterinarian, Dr. Amy Attas. They discuss Dr. Amy's book, 'Pets and The City,' which details her career as a house call veterinarian in New York City. From taking care of the pet's of the super famous such as Billy Joel, Cher, and Joan Rivers to treating the pets of a hoarder and a cat belonging to an entire HOA, Dr. Amy has seen it all. Dr. Josie and Dr. Amy dive into the resilience of pets with "disabilities", things to consider before getting a pet, and the unbreakable nature of the human animal bond.

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Nikki Varva: Dog Training 101 Nov 20, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie sits down with highly acclaimed dog trainer, Nikki Varva. They start with a sad, but common case of the week. They then answer some listener questions like why the heck is my puppy humping everything?! Nikki then tells Dr. Josie what owners should be looking for and what are some red flags when choosing a trainer for their pets. They discuss some of the most common behavioral issues in pets like separation anxiety (especially after Covid), leash reactivity, & situational anxiety. Nikki talks about how owners are often enabling their pets and that boundaries are your biggest friend when training your animals. Dr. Josie quizzes Nikki on some of the most common breeds seen at the clinic. The episode wraps up with PAW & ORDER in which Dr. Josie and Nikki discuss the cons of bell training, walking on a harness, and free feeding your pets.

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Justin Anderson: Neuticles, Doggie Drugs & the Realities of Pet Parenting Nov 13, 2024

Season 2 of In The Vet's Office starts with a bang as Dr. Josie sits down with celebrity hair colorist Justin Anderson who you may know from "Very Cavallari" and Kristen Cavallari’s "Let’s Be Honest" podcast. This lively conversation dives deep into the quirks of pet parenting, as Dr. Josie shares her “Case of the Week” involving a dog owner who insisted on getting their dog neuticles (yes, dog implants!) before agreeing to a neutering. Justin brings plenty of humor and curiosity as he asks all about his beloved pups, Clark and Kevin, and confesses to taking one of his dog’s trazodone pills in a pinch. Dr. Josie doesn’t hold back in explaining why that’s a dangerous move. Grab your pet and tune in for laughs, learning, and loads of pet-loving fun in this must-hear season opener!

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Caroline Hobby: Everything You Need To Know About Taking Care of a Puppy Sep 11, 2024

This is the final episode of Season 1 of In The Vet's Office with Dr. Josie and it's all about puppies! In this week’s Case of the Week segment, Dr. Josie shares a story about a puppy who was born with a rare condition where it was born with both female and male parts, so she details her treatment plan. Caroline Hobby, podcast host of Get Real with Caroline Hobby, joins the podcast with her 3-month-old puppy, Ruby, to ask all of the questions as if she's at her first vet appointment with her new puppy. Dr. Josie shares advice on potty training, how much to feed your puppy, the importance of crate training, and so much more. Dr. Josie wraps up the episode with PAW & ORDER where she details things she’d never do with a puppy, including going to the dog park and feeding them adult dog food. We will be back soon with Season 2 of the podcast, so stay tuned!

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Dr. Isabella Stepanovic: Crazy Stories from an ER Veterinarian & Which Vaccines Your Pet Definitely Needs Sep 04, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Isabella Stepanovic, a veterinarian friend of Dr. Josie joins the podcast with her Goldendoodle named Monkey. Dr. Isabella takes over this week’s Case of the Week segment, summarizing many crazy things she has seen in practice at her ER Vet clinic, including a dog with severe burns that had fallen out of the bed of its owner’s truck and had unfortunately been dragged behind the vehicle. Dr. Josie & Dr. Isabella take listener calls and give their feedback on how often to bathe your pets and explain reverse sneezing and whether it is cause for concern. They discuss in depth which vaccines your pet should definitely receive (like rabies, distemper/parvo) and which vaccines are more circumstantial. Dr. Isabella shares a story of a dog that came into her office having seizures, which is normal for her to see, but the dog didn’t respond to meds and passed away. It turned out that the dog was infected with rabies and everyone that had been in contact with the animal had to go through intense rabies treatment. They discuss zoonotic illnesses - meaning diseases that animals can pass to humans, like rabies, if they are not properly vaccinated. Dr. Josie & Dr. Isabella touch on the importance of flea, tick and heart worm treatment and dispute the myth that garlic is a home remedy for tick prevention. They wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including declawing cats. She and Dr. Isabella talk through how intense that procedure is and the complications that can come from it.

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Dr. Valerie Parker: What To Feed Your Pets According to a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Aug 28, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Valerie Parker joins Dr. Josie for an in-depth conversation about what to feed your pets. They tackle the hot topics – grain free diets, prescription diets, and the biggest mistakes pet parents are making on the pet food aisle. They also discuss whether a homemade/raw diet is better than traditional kibble – you may be surprised at the answer! Dr. Josie debunks the myth that veterinarians get kickbacks to sell you specific food brands. In the intro to the interview, Dr. Josie shares her "Case of the Week" – a man who brought his dog in for having ‘cancerous bumps’ all over its belly which turned out to be something ENTIRELY different. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including NOT getting your dog’s anal glands expressed unless they truly need it!

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Taylin Lewan: Navigating Your Pet Aging & Keeping Farm Animals Alive Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Taylin Lewan (animal advocate & wife of former NFL player/Bussin’ with the Boys co-host Taylor Lewan) and her senior Husky, Akira, join Dr. Josie. Taylin discusses rescuing Akira when she was just 18-years-old after losing two family members and immediately bonding with her during one of life’s hardest seasons. Taylin shares that Akira recently survived cancer and moves around a little slower these days. She discusses handling the anticipatory grief of knowing Akira won’t be around forever. Taylin also shares about her plethora of farm animals and learning some hard lessons through trial and error -- from keeping her chickens alive amongst Tennessee’s many predators to learning her goats had ‘goat herpes.’ After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including keeping lilies out of your cat’s reach which can cause fatal kidney failure!

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Pet Psychic Carrie Kenady Tells Dr. Josie What Her Dogs Are Thinking Aug 14, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Pet Psychic Carrie Kenady joins Dr. Josie and her two rescue dogs Biggie & Saya. As an animal psychic medium, Carrie claims she has the ability to connect with all animals, including those who have crossed over. She shares their favorite memories and unique details only owners can validate. Carrie does a reading in real time of Dr. Josie’s dogs Biggie & Saya and even connects with her Great Dane Luca that passed away a few years ago! Ahead of the interview, Dr. Josie sits down with her co-host, Shannon Ella, to dive into her dog Saya’s backstory. When she rescued Saya from Mexico she didn’t realize she brought home a lot more than one dog – Saya was pregnant! Dr. Josie also takes listener calls and gives advice to a listener who lets his cat roam around outside unattended. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including trimming their nails without having a demo by an expert prior.

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Dr. Cindy Charlier: Taking Care of Your Pet’s Teeth Aug 07, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Cindy Charlier (board certified veterinary dentist) joins Dr. Josie to talk all things dental health for your pets. Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – the time she exposed a cheating boyfriend in her office thanks to his Golden Retriever! A listener calls in to ask for feedback on his cat vomiting and Dr. Josie shares a great rule of thumb for when this should be concerning vs. when it shouldn’t. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including using coconut oil on their coat/food and staying away from plastic food bowls!

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Bobby Bones: The Price of Bulldog Ownership, Camel Bites & More Jul 31, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Bobby Bones joins Dr. Josie and her co-host Shannon Ella as they dive into the Case of the Week – a burly, tattooed man that came into the vet clinic with a very small dog that had music playing…from its stomach! Instead of taking calls this episode, Bobby asks Dr. Josie his questions including asking about the worst bite she’s ever gotten in practice. Spoiler alert – it was from a camel! Bobby and Dr. Josie talk about the money pit that is bulldog ownership (we still love you, Stanley!) and why they have so many health problems. Bobby recalls his childhood dog getting sent to live on a ‘farm’ after biting someone and only learning very recently what really happened to the dog. Bobby also shares about his special bond with his dog Dusty that passed away several years ago after battling cancer. Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER, the segment where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets. This week she stresses the dangers of giving your pets over the counter allergy medications with the “D” ingredient aka decongestant which is life threatening.

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Kathryn Hurley Dhall: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting A Pet Jul 24, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Kathryn Hurley Dhall (founder of Wags & Walks Nashville Animal Rescue) stops by with her dog Jax. Kathryn and Dr. Josie talk through everything you need to know about adopting a pet. Kathryn breaks down the ‘3-3-3’ rule – what to expect 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months after bringing a rescue pet home. Dr. Josie and Kathryn address misconceptions about why animals end up in shelters, talk about if pit bulls deserve the bad rap they get and more. In the intro to Kathryn's interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – a routine procedure expressing a King Charles Cavalier’s an*l glands going VERY wrong! A listener calls in to ask for feedback on his dog eating grass, and Dr. Josie’s answer may surprise you! After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including leaving small dogs/cats unattended outside, making them a prime target for predators.

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Abby Smyers: Navigating A Pet’s Cancer Diagnosis, The Joy of Animal Rescue & More Jul 10, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Abby Smyers (animal rescue advocate and wife to Dan Smyers of Dan & Shay) stops by with one of her four rescue pups, Macaroni. Abby shares how she first got involved with animal rescue and how it quickly became her life’s passion. Abby opens up about her dog Joy’s recent cancer diagnosis. Joy was diagnosed with sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, after Abby discovered a mass near her tail while out for a walk. Dr. Josie was one of Abby’s first calls and helped build out the care team that has taken are of Joy in recent months. Abby & Dr. Josie go in depth about the journey from diagnosis to how Joy is doing currently. In the intro to Abby’s interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – an owner that came in asking for a mammogram for her 10-month-old dog, which led to an interesting discovery! A listener calls in to ask for help preventing ear infections in his dog that loves the water and another caller asks Dr. Josie when she can start taking her puppy on runs. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including not keeping an eye out for ring worm on your pets that are highly contagious to humans.

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MacKenzie Porter & Willa Bean: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby, Willa’s Near Fatal GI Issues & More Jun 26, 2024

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, actress and country musician MacKenzie Porter (Thinkin’ Bout You, Pickup) stops by with her 5-year-old Maltipoo Willa Bean. At the time of this interview, MacKenzie was days away from giving birth. Dr. Josie & MacKenzie discuss preparing your dog for a new baby in the household, Willa Bean’s near fatal gastrointestinal issues and a scary trip to the emergency vet during a Nashville ice storm. Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, Canadian radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – a dog that came in sick and Dr. Josie couldn’t believe her eyes when its x-ray came back. Dr. Josie takes listener calls, gives advice on finding a solid pet-sitter, recounts her friend’s horror story with a not-so-great pet-sitter, and tells one caller what to do about her dog having accidents in its bed. Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER. The segment where Dr. Josie gives a list of things she’d NEVER do with her pets. This week’s PAW & ORDER focuses on what Dr. Josie would keep out of her pets’ reach that they like to eat but shouldn’t. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating & subscribe!

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Introducing "In The Vet's Office" with Dr. Josie Horchak Jun 24, 2024

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents “In The Vet’s Office” with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak, sits down to answer questions she’s constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet’s teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she’s seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly “Paw & Order” list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought after veterinarians in the country.

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