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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 the backyard? Is knowing how and what your dog is thinking helpful to caring for a dog? What does this information do for the mental wellbeing of their owners?
My guest is Dr. Brian Hare is a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center at Duke University and is a cynophilist... a dog lover. We will examine how to play, discover and connect with our best friends through Dognition.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Exploring Intelligent Canine with Citizen Scientists on Pet Life Radio.
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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 on leash walks only? How are you supposed to flex the joint? When can you give it a bath? You thought you remembered all the directions but you just aren’t sure? If it could only be written down in a way that you could easily access and understand.
Top Dog Health and Rehabilitation is just what the doctor ordered. Dr. James St.Clair will lead us through why he founded this company and how it ease your mind and your dog’s body before, during and after surgery and just maybe how to keep it from needing surgery.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Getting Your Top Dog in Top Shape Post Joint Surgery on Pet Life Radio.
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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 and my cats.
Having resolutions for your cats is also a great idea, but don’t ask them what they want. They would probably say more treats, a slow mouse to chase and a cushier bed on which to lounge. I would however ask Dr. Jane Brunt. She is the executive director of the CATalyst Council, a group dedicated to the health and welfare of cats.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cat’s Commandments for a Healthy New Year on Pet Life Radio.
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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 exquisitely sensitive that it's said that where you and I might detect the scent of stew wafting through the air, a dog could pick out the individual ingredients as well as the person who made the meal from the same aroma stream. Though a dog may have the physical ability for the task, it takes special training to turn them into potentially lifesaving canines.
Dr. Cynthia Otto is the director of Penn Vet Working Dog Center, in Philadelphia, PA. She's going to give us a glimpse into the care, training and ongoing research that goes into these spectacular canines, and what you can do to get involved.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Nose Knows - Detection Dogs on Pet Life Radio.
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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 of calories per day. This just makes common sense. But what about our pets, how do you meet their individual, distinctive nutritional needs? Most pet foods are labeled as being complete and balanced for all life stages, from the puppy or kitten to the gray muzzled elder. Is that the optimal way to feed your cat or dog, one bag fits all? Where can you find a diet that is as unique as your pet? Keith Johnson, Founder and CEO of Petbrosia appears to have found the answer to this question.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Concierge Nutrition on Pet Life Radio.
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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 can inflict severe damage to itself and to a good night's sleep of its owners. Pet owners often seek relief and advice from the pet store's sales staff or Dr. Google, neither of which have degrees in veterinary medicine.
Itchy skin in pets and people can be for myriad reasons. Determining the cause whenever possible is of paramount importance, not just treating the symptoms. But is it always possible? My guest is Dr. Jon Plant has the answer. He is a board certified veterinary dermatologist in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He has some unique insights into what is getting under your pet's skin.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Understanding Allergies in Your Pet on Pet Life Radio.
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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 high diver would ever consider or walked unscathed from the exploding airplane with nary a scratch? Body doubles and expert stunt men and women along with some movie magic keep the stars safe. But what happens when the personality is an animal? Who protects them?
Beth Langhorst, a Safety Specialist for the American Humane Association is one of a cadre of dedicated animal welfare advocates that you will find on the set of movies and television productions that take animal safety seriously; productions that proudly display the 'No Animasl Were Harmed' tagline. She will be my guest today and let us in on some of the behind the scenes safeguards for insects to pachyderms.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Film on Pet Life Radio.
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'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 their dreams, frequently without even exploring the possibilities.
Today's four guests never gave up on their aspirations. A kid who went to a one-room schoolhouse with a passion for fish and writing, a first generation Filipino-American who started playing 'doctor' at five years of age, and attended Yale, planning on becoming an MD, an emergency medicine veterinarian whose early experiences of being stalked by an alligator, being bitten by a moray eel, left him delightfully twisted, and a little girl with an incurable horse-craziness who grew up to be a recognized authority on equine orthopedics.
This apparently motley crew has penned a scientific medical mystery that follows a fictitious class of first year students through the misadventures and challenges of what, at least for me, was the start of the four best years of my life - veterinary school.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - An Animal Life on Pet Life Radio.
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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 has a big effect on cats. To help debunk some of the misleading notions is well known radio personality and animal advocate, Steve Dale.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Feeding the Fixed Feline on Pet Life Radio.
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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. Keeping them healthy is not only important for their well-being but also for people who interact with them directly or not. A group of dedicated veterinarians, lay public and companies are making a difference in the world community - one animal, one person at a time. My guest is Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, spokesperson for World Vets.
Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Veterinarians Helping the World... One Animal at a Time on Pet Life Radio.
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