In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak welcomes back fan-favorite guest Nikki Varva, expert dog trainer and founder of Always Training K9s. Together, they take a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of canine anxiety, exploring not just how it shows up—from subtle cues to more serious behavioral issues—but also what you can do to help.

Josie and Nikki discuss practical strategies including crate training, tethering, and setting healthy boundaries, all of which can support a dog’s ability to self-soothe and feel secure. They also unpack common indicators of stress that may surprise even experienced pet parents, and share tools for managing separation anxiety with compassion and consistency.

Whether you're raising a new puppy or supporting an anxious adult dog, this episode is full of real-world advice and actionable tips to help your canine companion find calm in a chaotic world. Don’t miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation! 🐾

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This week on In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak steps out of the clinic and into the home of Lauren Akins—author, philanthropist, and wife of country star Thomas Rhett—for a heartwarming conversation about life with kids and animals. Lauren opens up about juggling motherhood with four little ones, two dogs (Kona and Cash), barn cats, and a spirited mustang.

Lauren shares how her dog Cash became her constant companion during pregnancy—and how a freak accident with a pumpkin stem nearly cost him his life. She also reflects on her journey into horse ownership, including the injury that came with it, and the lasting impact a traumatic dog park incident had on her pup Kona.

It’s a touching, candid episode filled with stories about the unbreakable bond between animals and their humans—and the wild things that happen when you open your heart (and home) to a full house of furry friends.

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Today in the vet’s office, Dr. Josie Horchak welcomes her longtime friend and vet school classmate, Dr. Daniela Korec, a veterinary oncologist with a deep passion for helping pets and their people navigate the cancer journey. From the most common types of cancer in pets to the misconceptions around prevention, Daniela and Josie dive into it all — including the hot-button topic of using ivermectin and supplements as treatments. Dr. Korec breaks down how chemotherapy for pets differs from human treatment (hint: most pets tolerate it surprisingly well!) and even shares which dog breeds lose their hair and how it grows back differently. Plus, she gives her unfiltered take on what *not* to do as a pet owner in the oncology office — like trusting breeders over licensed vets. It’s an honest, informative, and eye-opening episode every pet parent should hear.

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In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak heads to Wellington, Florida—the heart of American polo—to sit down with professional player and Netflix POLO docuseries star, Pamela Flanagan Devaleix. Pamela opens up about her unique journey into the world of polo, what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated sport, and why the connection between horse and rider runs deeper than most imagine. She also tackles some of the biggest misconceptions about polo, especially the false narratives around horse welfare. It’s a candid, eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the glamour of the sport to reveal the truth behind the scenes.

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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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