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You’ve heard it for years… teeth need to be brushed at least twice a day… but your dog’s? Just because you have owned dogs for years and never brushed their teeth, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done. Just because your pet has never had its teeth brush before, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Though brushing a pet’s teeth is the gold standard for proper oral hygiene other options exist that will help your pet nibble away at dental disease.
Dr. Andrew Schreibman, a senior technical services veterinarian for Merial will reveal how foul breath can pollute the entire body with disease causing organisms and could potentially shorten your pet’s lifespan. He will also share some easy tasty steps to prevent it.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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I’ll admit it…I am addicted to Google. What were the numbers of the last Powerball lottery? Can’t remember what Prince called himself before he was Prince? And what is Pokémon Go? When in doubt…Google it. I even use it when I need veterinary information. The answers that pop up on these inquiries are sometimes blatantly wrong or can be highly misleading. So what is a pet owner to do when they want information on pet care? Where can they go to find reliable, reputable information?
Dr. Lauren Demos is the 2017 President of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and today’s guest. This organization of feline experts has created a spectacular website that is pet parent friendly and cat wise. So curl up with your favorite feline and listen with a purrrpose. You will learn some fascinating facts on how you can be the best cat owner ever.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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That moment when a pet slips from being a part of your family to being a memory can be one filled with a quiet peace or regrets. If you are a fortunate pet parent, you have been given time…time to consider the passing…time to soak in the essence of your pet and time to insure that your companion has been kept comfortable and passes with dignity.
My guest is Canadian veterinarian, Dr. Lianna Titcombe. She is currently the president of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, an association focused on comfort-oriented care to companion animals as they approach the end of life.
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You know your pet better than anyone else. You would know if it were in pain... or would you? Though pets are basically wired for experiencing discomfort as you and I are, too often they mask the typical outward indications like crying and whining for myriad reasons. So how can you tell if your pet is hurting? If you do thing they are ouchy, how about saving some money and dosing them with a bit of your pain medication? And what is so bad about pain anyway? Isn’t it just part of life?
My guest is the Professional and Public Affairs Veterinary Advisor for the American Animal Hospital Association, Dr. Heather Loenser. We are going the explore these questions and more because every pet should experience the joy of a pain free life.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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Bastet (bau stet)-half woman, half feline….the ancient Egyptian cat god. These animals have held a special place in our hearts and home ever since. Though there are more cats in the United States than dog, sadly, because they are expert at hiding their signs of illness, wellness exams for felines are much less common. By the time a pet parent realizes that there is a medical concern, the disease process is often extremely advanced, often with fatal consequences.
Dr. Joseph Bartges, Professor of Medicine and Nutrition at The University of Georgia College Of Veterinary Medicine will breakdown the health issues that beset cats during their life stages and what can be done to insure that they live long and thrive.
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In 2015, Americans spent over $60 billion on pet food with veterinary care coming in somewhere around $15 billion. But is all of that money on pet food being well spent? Are we over feeding and giving less than optimal nutrition to our furry family members? Can some of the most serious medical conditions such as kidney disease and cancer be positively affected by modifying what we feed?
My guest is Dr. Cailin Heinze. She is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University where she teaches biochemistry and clinical nutrition. She is an expert in home-cooked diet formulation and general pet nutrition and has a special interest in feeding pets with kidney disease and cancer. Dr Heinze has been featured in Eating Well, WebMD, Prevention magazine, and Dog Fancy and she regularly speaks at national and international veterinary conferences. So grab your pen and paper. I know you are going to want to take some notes to help you digest this very important subject.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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Breakthroughs in veterinary medicine has saved lives and improved countless others. We almost take it for granted that when you or your pet becomes ill, that there will be a safe and effective medication or treatment. But how did these breakthroughs come to be? Were the studies conducted on lab mice or dogs kept in research kennels? Why can’t researchers do all the studies with computers and not use living animals? How were safety and effectiveness measured and what about bias in the response to a treatment? Is it fair to an ailing animal to give them a placebo rather than potentially lifesaving medicine?
My guest is Dr. Eric Wisner, DVM, director for the UC Davis Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials. We will discuss ways your pet can help advance the health of pets afflicted with various conditions as well as assist people with similar maladies.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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In the past few decades, dog and cats have moved from the backyard to the bedroom. We celebrate their birthdays, have nanny cams so we can check on them when we are away, include them on our holiday cards and spend more time trying to figuring out what to feed them than we spend on our own dining choices.
If you are like most pet parents, a trip to the pet store can be overwhelming when you gape at the rows upon rows of pet food choices….premium, organic, grain free, free range, holistic, raw, natural…what does it really mean? Should cook your own food? Who do you turn to for credible information…the kid at the pet store, Dr. Google?
So step away from that bag of food, put down that can of pet food and relax for the next ½ hour with your favorite dog or cat by your side for a pet food primer by Dr. Oscar Chavez, Chief Medical Officer at Just Food For Dogs.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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If you have listened to this show for any length of time, you know that I am a dyed in the fur ailurophile- cat lover. And I am not alone in my affinity for cats. It is estimated that over 93 million cats reside in the United States as compared to 78 million dogs.
Enter Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary in Tampa, Florida, one of the very few facilities that emancipate these felines in a humane and loving manner.
Get ready for 30 minutes of tales of salvation for some of the most gorgeous animals in the world. My guest is Susan Bass, Public Relations Director at Big Cat Rescue. And for a special treat, you can get some behind the scenes glimpses at this amazing sanctuary by clicking on the YouTube link at the Pet Doctor homepage at PetLifeRadio.com.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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Every year more than 25,000 deaths worldwide are attributed to this virus. Tragically, a very effective vaccine is available to prevent these fatalities but are not being disseminated to those in need. You may think this international scourge is ebola. Ebola was estimated to cause a demise of about 11,000 persons in 2015. The disease I'm referring to is rabies, a preventable disease. One that affects people and animals. With your assistance this disease can be eradicated.
My guest is Dr. Richard Ford, an emeritus professor of medicine at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, an expert on rabies and its worldwide impact.
Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.
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