In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie is joined by K9 & SWAT Officer Steve Holland (@righteoustactics) for a gripping conversation about life on the front lines—with dogs by his side. Steve shares how he got started as a K9 Officer and eventually made his way onto a local SWAT team, training and working with his loyal companions: Duke, Alpha, and Chaos. From intense takedowns to emotional moments in the field, Steve reveals the wildest stories he’s experienced with his K9s and the deep bond he has shared with them.

Dr. Josie also digs into the health and training challenges these elite dogs face and what it takes to keep them sharp, safe, and healthy on and off duty.

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In this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by 2x best-selling author, Trading Secrets podcast host and Bachelor Nation star Jason Tartick. Jason opens up about the void he’s had in his heart recently for dogs, which led him to adopting his pup Teddy from Wags & Walks Nashville. Jason dives into Teddy’s crazy backstory, including why the dog had to spend an entire winter outdoors after his previous owner was arrested on a serious charge. Jason talks about Teddy's big personality and what he's learned from his professional dog trainer. Dr. Josie gives Jason some pointers on Teddy, including advice on a potential ACL injury. 

 Plus, Dr. Josie breaks down some important pet care tips: 
 🐾 Why you *shouldn’t* buy just any flea and tick meds online 
🐾 The dangers of using certain shedding brushes on your pets 
 🐾 And much more! 

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On this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by Morgan Huelsman, otherwise known as Morgan Number 2 from The Bobby Bones Show. Morgan brings her dog, Remi, and her cat, Hazel to the studio. Dr. Josie starts the episode with a crazy story about a cat that got lost in Yosemite National Park and traveled almost one thousand miles to make it home. Morgan then talks all about her pets including how Remi has become a therapy animal, and how they have even helped weed out men while dating. Morgan tells the story of how one of the guys she was dating used Remi's toothpaste to brush his teeth. Dr. Josie then discusses why you shouldn't give your pets pills without anything on them. And why you definitely shouldn't go looking for a pet on Craigslist. 

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On this week's episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by one of her former vet school classmates, colleague, friend, and cat connoisseur- Dr. Andrew Bean. Dr. Josie and Dr. Bean start the episode by talking about an exciting new medication that used to be sold on the black market, but has now been FDA approved to treat a common, life threatening disease in cats. They then dig into all of your burning questions about cats like: Is wet food really best? Should I be worried about hairballs? Why is my cat peeing outside its litter box?And what does making biscuits really mean? The episode ends with Paw & Order, where Dr. Josie and Dr. Bean talk about three things they would never do with their own cats.

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In this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by Lap of Love co-founder, Dr. Mary Gardner. Dr. Josie and Dr. Mary discuss what owners can expect when taking care of pets with a terminal illness. And how our senior pets deserve the same quality of care as our young ones. Dr. Mary and Dr. Josie weigh the pros and cons of focusing on keeping our pets comfortable versus pursuing treatment with our sick pets. They then dive into all the different ways that we can assess quality of life and determine when it's the right time to euthanize. They explain what owners can expect during the euthanasia appointment. Lastly, they discuss different resources and support groups for owners that are grieving the loss of a pet. 

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On this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie sits down with glam guru and host of The Touch Up Podcast, Tarryn Feldman. The episode starts with an interesting case of the week involving PBR (the beer) and then listener Q & As. Dr. Josie and Tarryn talk all about Tarryn’s dogs- 16 year old Lucy, who probably has dementia and Orville, her most recent rescue. They talk about what it’s like introducing an old dog with a young one, and Tarryn tells the story of how her dogs banded together and ate a whole bottle of a pain meds. Tarryn also discussed her late dog, Twyla, and her experience of having a dog with cancer. Tarryn then gives an amazing vocal performance leading into Paw & Order. Dr. Josie wraps up the episode explaining why you should never leave chewing gum unattended around your pets and why you don’t want to smoke in front of of them, either. 

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On this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie sits down with fellow veterinarian, Dr. Isabella. They start the episode with a funny Case of the Week and answer listener questions like, “When should I start feeding my pet senior food?” Then they dive into ALL things allergies in our pets. From diagnosing the different kinds of allergies to the various ways they can be managed long term, Dr. Josie and Dr. Isabella dig into every single detail to help you navigate caring for your pets with allergies. Last but not least, they end the episode with Paw & Order where they discuss three things they would never do with their own pets as veterinarians. 

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On this episode of In the Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie shares a crazy case of the week when a dog’s family thought he was turning into a zombie. She answers listener questions like, “Why does my dog eat poop?!” This week’s guest is Shake Chatterjee, former Love is Blind contestant and fellow veterinarian. Dr. Josie and Dr. Shake dive into what it was like being labeled a reality TV villain and still practicing veterinary medicine. Dr. Shake talks about his experience with producers and how he lost his job after the show. Dr. Shake also discusses his experience working with exotic animals- he’s even done a dental on an otter! The show wraps up with Paw & Order, where Dr. Josie and Morgan discuss why your pet might be getting a muzzle at the vet. 

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This week on In the Vet's Office, Dr. Josie dives into an unbelievable case of the week—a gravity-defying cat who fell 12 stories and survived. Then, the OG of social media pets, Doug the Pug, stops by with his mom Leslie and his adorable sister, Dory. From his rise to stardom to his 18 million adoring followers, Doug’s story is nothing short of legendary. Dr. Josie asks Leslie questions people are dying to know, including: Does Doug have a morning or bedtime routine? Do Doug and Dory sleep in the bed? Who's more likely to poop in the house? Dr. Josie wraps up the episode with Paw and Order for Brachycephalic breeds (Smoosh-faced breeds).

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On this week's episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie sits down with fellow veterinarian, Dr. Amy Attas. They discuss Dr. Amy's book, 'Pets and The City,' which details her career as a house call veterinarian in New York City. From taking care of the pet's of the super famous such as Billy Joel, Cher, and Joan Rivers to treating the pets of a hoarder and a cat belonging to an entire HOA, Dr. Amy has seen it all. Dr. Josie and Dr. Amy dive into the resilience of pets with "disabilities", things to consider before getting a pet, and the unbreakable nature of the human animal bond. 

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