The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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Why Chemotherapy For Cancer Treatment In Pets Is Very Different Than For People Nov 30, 2018

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the sharp differences between chemotherapy for cancer treatment in pets versus for humans. Both of our practicing veterinarian co-hosts reflect on pet owner apprehension and even at times shock at the mere mention of chemotherapy for treatment of cancer for dogs and cats. With the rise in cancer in pets it is possible that your may find yourself one day in the position to have to make the decision for cancer treatment for your beloved pet, making this a very valuable episode for pet owners to listen to. Understanding the contrasting goals and processes of chemotherapy in pets versus humans, the thought of chemotherapy for a pet diagnosed with cancer many not be such a scary thought. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Grain Free Pet Food Implicated In Deadly Heart Disease In Dogs Oct 04, 2018

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss a recent investigation launched by the FDA (prompted by a group of veterinary cardiologists) regarding a troublingly credible link between the deadly heart disease in dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and the feeding of grain free dog food. Our veterinary co-hosts also delve into the deceptive marketing engaged in by grain free pet food manufacturers to attract customers, other health problems they have observed arise from the feeding of grain free pet foods, and general insights into the pet food industry as a whole that most consumers are unaware of. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. You may e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be address on the air by sending them to comments@web-dvm.net.

When Is It Time To Elect Euthanasia For Your Sick Pet? Sep 18, 2018

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Dr. Roger & Dr. Karen discuss the difficult topic of euthanasia in aging and sick pets and the difficulty of knowing when it is time for owners to make the difficult decision to elect humane euthanasia. Based a listener e-mail question, our veterinarian co-hosts try to add perspective to the decision for euthanasia that can be in a very grey area and surprisingly challenging for pet owners to really know the right time. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. Send e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be discussed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

What Dr. Roger & Dr. Karen Wish They Had Learned In Veterinary School Jul 16, 2018

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Inspired by a listener e-mail sent in by a veterinary technician student, veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis talk about their veterinary school experiences and how it related to the realities of general practice in the “real world.” They touch on common aspects of general veterinary practice that are barely touched in veterinary school, and common topics covered in veterinary school that have very little relevance in general practice. Please keep the e-mail comments and questions coming at comments@web-dvm.net. Who knows, you may be the next listener that inspires a whole episode? For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Everything You Need To Know About Parvo In Dogs & Cats Apr 20, 2018

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Co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis talk about the deadly disease parvo (in cats it is called panleukopenia virus. This is a must listen for pet owners to learn about this very common and preventable disease. Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen also answer listener e-mail comments on the air. For consideration to have your questions or comments addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Help Me, Help You! Apr 02, 2018

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Because pets cannot speak for themselves, veterinarians are highly reliant on pet owners for medical history and all information that is necessary to build a clinical case to best meet the health needs of dogs and cats. Tonight, Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the frustrating times when owners lie to veterinarians in the course of providing the history and the consequences of the lies that lead to unnecessary expenditure on testing and delay of resolution of whatever disease or injury ails the pet. E-mail comments or questions you would like addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts to comments@web-dvm.net For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

When There Is No Canine Flu Outbreak, Should We Still Vaccinate? Feb 26, 2018

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss their opinions on administration of the 2 strain Canine Influenza vaccine although outbreaks in Florida and the Midwest have fizzled out minus a few reported isolated cases. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? This episode is sponsored by Ecosia.com, the search engine that uses their ad revenue to plant trees around the world for to protect and restore our environment. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respectice blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. To submit comments or questions to be address by Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen on the air, submit them to comments@web-dvm.net.

How Safe Is Anesthesia For Your Pet? Feb 12, 2018

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Pet owners often have serious concerns about anesthesia in in dogs and cats, especially for non-life-threatening procedures such as dentistry. Veterinarian co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, discuss the risks based on the most recent research and their own clinical experience. They discuss circumstances in which the risk for anesthesia in dogs and cats may be increased due to the condition of the patient or common shortcuts sometimes taken by veterinary clinics not necessarily adhering to veterinary anesthesia best practices. This episode is sponsored by Ecosia.com, the only search engine that uses ad profits to plant trees in deforested areas of the world. To date, they have planted over 20 million trees with the goal of planting 1 billion by 2020. If you need to search the web, visit Ecosia.com and get much need trees planted in the process. For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Everything You Need To Know About Heart Murmurs In Dogs And Cats Feb 02, 2018

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Heart murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that are caused by various types of structural defects of the heart valves and or muscular wall of the heart. Recognizing heart murmurs early and having them checked regularly for progression and initiating proper diagnostics to know when to begin treatment before there is advanced disease. Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis delve into heart murmurs, what they are, what they mean, and how pet owners should approach them. For more contact from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, visit the respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Why Do Puppy Mills, Peddlers Of Cruelty Continue To Thrive In The US? Jan 24, 2018

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Most pet owners are aware of the existence of puppy mills, their cruel practices driven by greed, and the typical outlets where the puppies they produce are sold. Yet puppy mills have not missed a beat and are generally doing as well as they ever have, if not better. Why does the abysmal puppy mill industry thrive in the United States? Our veterinarian Co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, address the puppy mill issue, and share how the abhorrent existence of puppy mills affects them in daily veterinary practice. They also expose and confront an increasingly common practice of animal rescue organizations intended to help the animal victims of puppy mills but are actually having the unintended consequence of actually supporting puppy mills. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

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