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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 inside of a body and correcting a problem. Now humans and animals are benefiting from myriad of minimally invasive procedures that can diagnose, treat and often cure conditions where previously a scalpel could never go.
Erinne Branter is a board certified veterinary internist at Advanced Critical Care, Emergency and Specialty Services in Los Angeles who has harnessed the magic of interventional radiology and endoscopy.
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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 flummoxed. Though veterinarians are trained to care for all species, the nuances of tending to the general well being of small mammals, birds, reptiles and fish are a very focused subspecialty of pet care.
What can an owner of one of these unique pets do to keep them healthy? What are some of the common emergencies to which they are prone? What can they do to prevent them? The answer to these questions is a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine. This is a title held by less than 200 veterinarians in the entire world. My guest, Olivia Petritz has the distinction of being one of two in this elite assemblage to hold a sub-specialty in Zoological Companion Animals.
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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 home,' 'Why is my dog jealous of my new baby? Initially everything was OK but now it tries to snap and run away whenever the baby approaches... do I have to give my dog away?' 'My neighbors have reported me to the authorities because my dog whines and barks whenever I leave... Should I get another dog to keep her company?'
These are the types of questions I get from frustrated and concerned dog parents. Why can’t their dogs be more like Lassie? Is the dog being belligerent, stubborn, mean or is it just stupid? Could the human be at fault? Dr. Debra Horwitz and some of her board certified veterinary behaviorist colleagues have just released a marvelous book for all cynophilists (dog lovers), Decoding Your Dog. Better understanding what is going on between your dog’s ears can keep your pet out of the dog house.
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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 the back seat. But not all our family members get the same safe guards. Our pets can become projectiles in even a slow speed crash, injuring themselves or other passengers.
Lindsey Wolko, the founder and CEO of the Center for Pet Safety will disclose the results of a landmark study comparing dog car safety harnesses. The findings may cause you to rethink taking your pet for a jaunt in the car.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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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 at much higher esteem - veterinarians for instance. But if you watched a recent television exposé it casts some doubt on veterinarians and veterinary medicine. My guest today is Dr. Clark Fobian. He is the President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and we're going to try to debunk some of those stereotypes that were brought about on this 20/20 exposé.
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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, Becky Robinson is the Founder and President of Alley Cat Allies. Promoting the health, welfare of all cats has been the mission of this unique organization of ½ million supporters. Learn how you can help feral colonies, your local animal shelters whether or not you are a cat owner.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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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 de Jong of Weston, Mass, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s leadership is my guest today. We will discuss how vet med in USA has evolved in the past 150 years and the exciting advances that are taking place every day.
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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 best they can?
Current research has shown that pet owners are increasing their expenditures of on pet food and products but are not investing in proactive wellness care for their pets. Why treats and not treatments? My guest, Dr. Sandi Lefebvre of Banfield Pet Hospitals will help to answer that question and reveal the results of the Banfield Pet Hospital 2013 State of Pet Health Report.
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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? What are some of the most common poisons that your pet may encounter? How would you know if your pet has been sickened? Can you avoid the possibility of inadvertent toxic exposures?
Dr. Robert Poppenga, a veterinarian and head of the Toxicology Section of the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System at the University of California, Davis will help answer these question and more.
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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. Who is looking out for the health and safety of America’s animal and food? From the Farm Bill, to animal welfare, food safety, conservation and research, it is the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Governmental Relations Division who is advocating behind the scenes for the needs of animals, people and the environment.
My guest is Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, Director of the American Veterinary Medical Association. We will discuss whether Washington gets a paw up or paws down on animal related issues.
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