The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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Should You Feed Your Pet a Home Cooked Diet? Jul 24, 2016

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Veterinarian hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen weigh in on the merits - or lack thereof - of feeding pets home cooked diets versus commercially prepared canine and feline diets. E-mail comments to be discussed on the air by Drs Roger and Karen to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Is Chemotherapy Right For Your Dog Or Cat Living With Cancer? Jun 01, 2016

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Drs Roger and Karen discuss the differences of chemotherapy for dogs and cats that have cancer in comparison to chemotherapy in humans. Drs Karen and Roger discuss that consideration for choosing chemotherapy should be taken under consideration with the ultimate goals of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine, the subsequent side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy as the result of these goals. Cancer is the number one killer of dogs and the number two killer of cats, so the probability that your pet may contract cancer and are one day faced with important treatment decisions is high, so this is a very important episodeto listen to even if your pet is currently perfectly healthy. E-mail any comments or questions for Drs Roger and Karen to discuss on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Read more of Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen at their respective blogs, Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

Trap, Spay/Neuter Release (TNR) Programs for Feral Cats. Right or Wrong? May 02, 2016

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Dr.'s Roger and Karen debate the merit of controversial catch, spay/neuter release (TNR) programs for feral cat populations. Tune in to hear multiple points of view from the effectiveness of these feral feline programs, to the negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and even public health. Send comments to be discussed on the air by Dr.'s Karen and Roger to comments@web-dvm.net.

What is a hypoallergenic food trial and why are they important? Mar 24, 2016

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Food allergies in dogs and cats can manifest in disease of the gastrintestinal tract, skin and ears, and respiratory systems. Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss how a hypoallergenic food trial is correctly implemented, why they commonly fail, and why food trials are a common sourse of frustration for pet owners and veterinarians alike. For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com. E-mail comments for our co-hosts to address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Can I Skip Vaccinations On My Indoor Only Cat? Mar 17, 2016

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen expand on Dr. Karen's recent article on the necessity for vaccinations for indoor only cats. What are the real disease risks for cats that spend their lives inside? Are vaccinations necessary at all? Tune in and find out what our veterinarians think. Send comments to be discussed by our hosts on the air in upcoming episodes to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, see their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

Why Pay More To Have Your Pet Spayed Or Neutered In Dr. Roger's Vet Hospital? Feb 28, 2016

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen make the case for why it is a better choice to have your pet spayed or neutered in Dr. Roger's AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital instead of choosing low cost dog and cat spay/neuter clinics. Dr. Karen shares her insight on the world of discount spay/neuter clinics and advises pet owners to make the right choice if low cost is the only possible option due to financial constraints. See more of Dr. Roger 's and Dr. Karen's content at their blogs, Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively. Send listener e-mails to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Ice Melt and Other Potential Winter Pet Dangers Feb 19, 2016

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss Ice Melt and other possible winter dangers for your pets. Is Ice Melt as hazardous as it is often made out to be? What is pet safe Ice Melt and is it worth the added cost to purchase it? Is frost bite a serious concern? How long can a pet be out in the cold before frost bite is a risk? Tune in to find out to the answers to these and other questions. E-mail our hosts at comments@web-dvm.net to have your e-mails discussed on the air. Read Dr. Roger's and Dr. Karen's blogs resepctively at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

Coconut Oil for Pets - Glorious or Gimmick? Feb 12, 2016

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Dr. Roger introduces his new co-host, Dr. Karen Louis, practicing veterinarian and blogger (VetChick.com) highlighting one of Dr. Karen's recent articles about coconut oil therapeutic uses in dogs and cats. The veterinarians discuss whether coconut oil has the therapeutic potential it is commonly hyped to have for pets. or if there is any possible harm that can come from feeding or applying coconut oil. Tune in and find out!

Final Thoughts 2015 Dec 31, 2015

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As has been his tradition since 2010, Dr. Roger has his yearly year's end wrap up show, this one for calendar year 2015. From the evolution of the Trifexis and Convenia "controversies," to the fading of the veterinary pharmacy, to the increasing difficulties of average pet owners being able to afford quality veterinary care, Dr. Roger covers all of the major themes and pet trends (from a veterinary medical perspective) for 2015.

Vitamin C for Prevention of Chronic Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs Dec 10, 2015

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Doctor Roger educates about the benefits of vitamin C in the prevention/treatment of chronic recurring urinary tract infections in dogs. Tune in to find out how this natural approach to mananagent of canine health can reduce the incidence and severity of urinary tract infections in dogs.

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