The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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Spinal injuries:prevention,recognition and treatment options Apr 19, 2012

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Tonight’s episode deals with a very common disease area in dogs and cats: the spine and spinal cord. Most pet owners would likely be astounded by the frequency with which I see injuries and disease of the spine, a frequency which approaches 3-5 newly diagnosed cases per week. Whether we are dealing with simple muscle strains, intervertebral disc injuries, autoimmune disease, infection, vascular accidents, or degenerative spinal disease, the bottom line is this: disease of this region is common, and recognizing it as soon as possible to get treatment on board ASAP is the most effective way to deal with it. As always, listeners are invited to post comments and questions to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air by e-mailing them to comments@web-dvm.net

Keeping pets healthy keeps your family healthy Mar 29, 2012

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Dr. Roger discusses recent sensational news stories regarding the dangers of communicable disease that pets pose to pet owners, especially those that share their beds with their pets. While some of these dangers are real and should be taken seriously, Dr. Roger takes the sensationalizm out of the reporting, presents it objectively, and discusses how you can keep your pets and family safe from communicable disease. Tonight, there are also 3 excellent listener e-mail questions that Dr. Roger will address on the air. Feel free to send your questions or comments to be addressed on on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Separation anxiety, with special guest Steve Brooks, CPDT Mar 15, 2012

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Tonight Dr. Roger discusses the common canine behavioral disorder known as separation anxiety. Joining Dr. Roger to shed light on separation anxiety, how to recognize it and manage it, is L.A. based Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks. Steve's website is http://stevebrooksk9u.com/, and we encourage all to visit after tonight's broadcast. Both Dr. Roger and Steve will be addressing listener e-mail questions tonight, and as always, we invite you to submit your own questions or comments to be addressed on the air at: comments@web-dvm.net.

Raw food diet controversy Mar 01, 2012

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Dr. Roger delves into the increasingly popular trend of feeding dogs and cats raw meat as a staple of their diet. Although the veterinary industry as a whole is generally not in favor of this feeding approach, Dr. Roger presents this practice objectively, drawing from both science and his own clinical observations of patients fed this type of diet. Lastly, if you are a proponent of raw feeding, Dr. Roger focuses on the best approach to doing it correctly to minimize risk and optimally provide for the nutritional needs of your dogs and cats. Both proponents and opponents of raw feeding stand to learn a great deal from this episode, so please tune in and and offer your comments to be addressed on the air at: comments@web-dvm.net.

Beware, MRSA is on the rise! Feb 16, 2012

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Dr. Roger discusses the troubling increase in cases of this dangerous strain prone to becoming immune to our best antibiotics, while also having occassional ability to jump species and infect humans. Learn more about MRSA and how you can protect your pets and your family from this dangerous disease. Plus, Dr. Roger addresses 3 e-mail questions submitted by listeners. Send your questions/comments to be addressed on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.

Top Ten 2012 Pet New Year Resolutions Feb 02, 2012

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In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses some simple priorites pet owners should strive for this year to provide optimal wellness and quality of life for your pets. Plus, Dr. Roger addresses three e-mail listener comments on the air throughout the broadcast. To send your questions or comments for consideration to be addressed on the air, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net

Final thoughts 2011 Dec 15, 2011

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Tonight, Dr. Roger reviews the state of veterinary medicine the pet care industry, and animal welfare in 2011, highlighting triumphs and new innovation, as well as discussing some of the less savoring news items and areas that need improvement. Plus, Dr. Roger addresses 4 listener e-mail questions on the air, one all the way from Australia!

The grain free pet food craze...worth all the hype? Dec 01, 2011

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Dr. Roger discusses the recent trend of pet food companies (and many pet care professionals) pushing the health benefits of grain free, preservative free, pet food diets. He begins with the origins of this movement and sifts through what is true and what is not.

Declaw, debarking, tail docking and ear cropping... Nov 17, 2011

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Dr. Roger discusses these controversial non-medical procedures and whether they are justifiable to perform or inhumane and unnecessary. Should we go so far as to ban these procedures? Plus Dr. Roger addresses 4 listener comments submitted by e-mail. To have your questions/comments addressed by Dr. Roger on the air, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net

Cat vet care often overlooked Nov 03, 2011

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Dr. Roger sheds light on the phenomenon that despite being statistically the US's most popular pet, feline veterinary visits are more often overlooked than their canine counterparts. What's more, this trend is getting worse.

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