Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health

This episode tackles the important pet health topics of:

• What the causes and solutions are to a cat who keeps toileting in the kitchen (01:15)
• How to help an old dog showing signs of weakness and suffering mobility issues - an overview of an effective arthritis treatment plan (09:52)
• Helping and treating a dog who is starting to show signs of senility and dementia - the signs to watch for and treatment options that may help (21:32)

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For full show notes and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to callthevet.org

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A range of questions are tackled this week as I bring you a discussion about:

• Bleach poisoning in dogs and cats - which products are most dangerous? (01:20)
• The challenge of realizing your cat has heart failure - and how common this disease is (08:26)
• The causes of blood and mucus in a cat's stool - are invasive tests really needed to find out? (15:33)

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For full show notes and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to callthevet.org

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This week is an arthritis special as I tackle some of the most common questions surrounding this common, debilitating disease including:

• How to reduce the impact of stairs on your dog's joints (03:02)
• Does joint damage make arthritis more likely - and how to prevent arthritis (05:27)
• How safe are pain killers - and how can you reduce the risks of side-effects (12:44)
• Does hot weather make arthritis worse (24:48)

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For full show notes and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to callthevet.org

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I've got some juicy, and potentially controversial discussion for you in this episode of Call the Vet (formerly The Dr Alex Answers Show) as I talk about:

• How to treat a dog who has suddenly developed severe anxiety (02:28)
• Why a dog could be panting, even when they are resting (12:57)
• The differences and similarities of dogs and wolves, and how this relates to diet and the feeding of grains (19:04)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to callthevet.org

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• How much to feed your cat - preventing obesity is so important (03:04)
• How to help someone accept that their pet is overweight, unhealthy and needs to lose weight (11:30)
• The best dog for an elderly couple - the questions to ask yourself to find your perfect dog (22:37)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• Laparoscopic vs traditional spay surgery in dogs - what's the difference and which surgery is the best choice for your dog? (01:04)
• Tracheal collapse in small, older dogs - how to treat your dog if they can't have surgery (08:39)
• The best flea treatment and prevention for your cat - how to choose the best product (14:57)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• How to stop excitement and submissive peeing in dogs - break this embarrassing habit! (01:08)
• How to find a veterinary nutritionist to formulate a special diet for a cat with multiple health problems - it's really hard to make sure it's balanced (08:32)
• Should small dogs get a smaller vaccine dose (and what about the risk of side-effects)? (11:48)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• The best food to feed your dog - Is this really a simple question? (01:00)
• How to stop your dog humping their friends - it's embarrassing! (09:15)
• How do dogs catch Leptospirosis? - a potentially deadly infection (12:55)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

Download your free copy of my raw vs kibble diet guide at
https://ourpetshealth.com/rawdietguide

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• Skin lumps and bumps - how to know if they need removing! (01:11)
• Post vaccine skin swelling - a sign of something more sinister? (06:26)
• Anal gland expression - preventing this common problem (10:12)

For full show notes, access to the knowledge vault, and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

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This week's episode of the show is all about:

• The risks of anesthetic and spaying an older cat - is it still worthwhile and are exotic, short-nosed cats at a higher risk? (01:41)
• What are the definitions of a small and large breed dog - any why does it matter? (07:22)
• Do cat vaccines cause kidney disease - and how frequently do cats actually need to be vaccinated? (11:58)

For full show notes and to get your dog and cat health questions answered by veterinarian Dr. Alex, simply head to dralexanswers.com

You can download your free copy of my raw diets vs kibble dog food guide at ourpetshealth.com/rawdietguide

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