The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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Should you be concerned about oral flea/tick pet meds causing seizures? Jul 15, 2024

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Dr. Roger pet owner concerns about the potential for the newest generation of flea and tick preventatives - in a class of compounds called isoxazolines - to cause seizures. While products Nextgard, Bravecto, and Simparica Trio have gained in popularity due to their effectiveness, there is a growing concern among pet owners for the potential of neurological side effects in the pets attributed to treatment with these products.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠. Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

What diseases should you vaccinate your pets against and how often Jul 06, 2024

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Based on the most current research, Dr. Roger discusses what diseases pet owners should be vaccinating their dogs and cats against and with what frequency.

Dogs need to sniff!! Jul 01, 2024

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Dr. Roger talks about a unique superpower dogs possess, a scent of smell 30-60 times greater than that of humans! In fact, their primary source of sensory input comes from their nose, with their keen sense of smell believed to create entire landscapes of information in their minds...what Dr. Roger calls "smell-o-vision." Exercising their sniffer is an essential component to the canine's mental and physical well being. Tune in and learn more about this superpower, how it facilitates optimal wellness, and how you can maximize your dog's sniffing experience.

Not one more vet! Jun 26, 2024

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Dr. Roger brings to light the alarming statistic about veterinarians having the highest rate of suicide among professions, making them 2-4 times more likely to die by suicide than the general populations. Dr. Roger discusses the reasons behind this crisis and what measures pet owners can take to help diffuse the emotions that can bring a veterinary practitioner to do the unthinkable.

Are some dog rescue adoption standards too rigid? Jun 03, 2024

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Dr. Roger discusses an increasingly common issue where pure breed enthusiasts are driven to purchase new puppies over denial by rigid dog rescue vetting standards.

Important tips for keeping your pets safe this summer! May 20, 2024

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The summer season is a wonderful time of year, especially for temperate areas of the country looking forward to a break from the cold temps of winter and fun in the sun. Kids are off for the summer from school, beaches and boardwalks are open, pools are open, and life is teaming all around us.

With all the joy and splendor of summer, it does some with some increased dangers for our pets. In this episode, Dr. Roger highlights some of the more common summer pets dangers and offers tips to keeping your pets safe this summer season.

Is Librela Safe for Dogs? May 13, 2024

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Librela is a monoclonal antibody treatment for arthritis in dogs, administered by monthly injection. With great reported success, Librela is taking the industry by storm in becoming the gold standard for successful and safe treatment for dogs suffering from arthritis. In this episodes, Dr. Roger reacts to a recent Wall Street Journal article that raised questions about the product's safety. For reference, the article can be accessed at the link below:

https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/dog-cat-arthritis-drugs-bcdddea6

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠. Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Why your vet bill is so high May 06, 2024

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Dr. Roger reacts to a recent article posted in The Atlantic about what is the cause for the rapid rise in the cost of veterinary health care for pets. Below is the link below to access the article:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180/?utm_source=apple_news

America's Top Dog 2024 Apr 26, 2024

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Dr. Roger showcases the American Kennel Club the nation's most popular dog breed of 2024. Dr. Roger offers insights into the booming popularity of this breed, and highlights health concerns common to the breed.

Like any breed that becomes popular, unscrupulous/unethical breeders abound, so Dr. Roger offers helpful tips in shielding your family from purchasing unhealthy puppies.

One of many reasons why you should neuter your dog! Apr 15, 2024

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Pictured here is a real patient recently seen at Dr. Roger's clinic that is the direct result of this canine patient, now 9 years of age, not having been neutered. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses what these lesions are, and also discuses other poor health circumstances that can arise from choosing to not have a male dog neutered.

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