The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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My Favorite Kind of Veterinary Specialists Aug 25, 2022

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Dr. Roger does not have a particular type of veterinary specialist as it pertains to their specific area fo specialty. Instead, he has a preference for specialists across all areas of expertise, with particular career backgrounds that positively affect their humility, bedside manner, and overall demeanors toward the referred pet parent and referring veteirnarian. Tune in to find out! Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM". Notable episode link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/national.snakebite.support/?ref=share

Top 5 Veterinarian Pet Peeves Aug 18, 2022

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Do you ever what your veterinarian is really thinking during your visit him/her? Do you ever wonder what your vet thinks of your opinions or actions as he/she smiles and nods? Fresh off of a week full of frustrating experiences, in this episode, Dr. Roger shares his top 5 veterinary client pet peeves he commonly experiences in every day veterinary practice. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Can flea and tick preventative medications cause seizures in dogs? Aug 13, 2022

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Pet owners are commonly raising concerns about oral generation oral flea and tick preventative medications being linked to seizures in dogs. What began as a retrospective labelling requirement on certain product by the FDA has taken on a life of its own with claims of products causing seizures and other ailments (most not included in FDA listed adverse effects), and even death. In this episode, Dr. Roger sets the record straight on the real world safety and possible risks associated with these products. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Healthy Gut, Happy Pet! Aug 04, 2022

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Did you know that great than 70% of of the immune system of dogs and cats resides in their gastrointestinal tract? This is one of the many reasons that dogs and cats maintaining a healthy gut is an essential componenent to maintaining optimal overall health. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the importance of GI health in dogs and cats and offers advice on simple, natural ways you can maximize the health of your pet's GI. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net

Why is my dog always so hungry? Jul 28, 2022

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Is your dog one of many that seems to always be hungry? Is he well fed but acts like he is starving all the time? Tune in to this episode to find out why, as Dr. Roger delves into this common issue in dogs including ways to satisfy their hunger more effectively without making them obese, and some common medical conditions that can actually increase hunger in dogs. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net

What supplements should I be giving to my pet? Jul 22, 2022

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The pet health supplement industry is a billion dollar a year industry that continues to grow. The question is, are they necessary? Do they really enhance the health of pets? Are some brands better than others? In this podcast, Dr. Roger addresses all of these questions and helps our pet parent listeners sift through all of the vast pet health nutrional supplements products available. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net.

Why pet owners should not pressure their veterinarian to cut corners Jul 14, 2022

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Cost of medical diagnostics and services often present an obstacle for pet owners to elect the best possible treatments and surgery for their pets. This commonly results in clients asking veterinarians to eliminate certain recommended ancillary diagnostics or treatments for a given treatment protocol or surgery – in essence cut corners - in order to save cost. Dr. Roger discusses why pet owners should not do this, and takes examples from his own experience, the possible tragic consequences when, with the best of intentions, vets agree to do this. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

Can pets get diabetes? Jun 30, 2022

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Diabetes Mellitus is a serious endocrine disease seen in both dogs and cats. The causes, treatment strategies, and diagnostic monitoring for diabetes mellitus for each respective species are quite different. Prevention is very important because treatment for diabetes mellitus in pets requires a major commitment and can present many challenges. Whether your focus is prevention of diabetes mellitus or the best possible way to manage your pet who has diabetes mellitus, this is a must listen for this disease that continues to be on the rise in pets. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

Help for dogs with fireworks and thunderstorm anxiety Jun 23, 2022

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A surprisingly large number of dogs suffer from thunderstorm and fireworks anxiety, 2 things that are prevalent in the summer months. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses some effective natural remedies and safe and effective medical protocols forh dogs with more severe cases of thunderstorm and fireworks stress. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

Cancer care for pets is very different than it is for humans Jun 09, 2022

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Veterinary cancer medicine is one of the most misunderstood branches of veterinary medicine because pet owners tend to equate it to cancer medicine in people. The truth is that veterinary cancer care is very different than human cancer treatment because the goals of treatment are very different with quality of life always remaining the top core component of therapy. In this episode, Dr. Roger explains the stark difference between human and cancer care and why he encourages pet owners whose pets are diagnosed with cancer, to have an open mind about considering a consultation with a veterinary oncologist (veterinary cancer specialist). With cancer on the rise in pets and cancer being one of the most common causes of death in dogs and cats, if pet spend enough years having pets, it is not likely a matter of if, but a matter of when they will encounter a pet diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the 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 blogs at Web-DVM.net and DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

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