myPET Podcast

They are a sore, red, weeping, pussy, horrible looking spot. The hotspot is a distinctive looking skin infection that is incredible painful for dogs, and occasionally cats. They can develop quickly and spread rapidly and require veterinarian treatment sooner rather than later. In this episode of myPET Podcast Dr Glenn and Bec discuss these awful sores. What are hotspots? Why do they get so big so quick? How are they treated and how can they be prevented? All your questions are answered in this myPET Podcast - Hotspots, a horrible sore!

Ever seen a dog with a swollen, puffy or lumpy ear? Maybe the ear looks like a cauliflower? Well it could be a ear haematoma. A bleeding between the layers of the skin and cartilage of the ear. Sound painful? Well it can be. In this episode of myPET Podcast Dr Glenn explains Aural (ear) Haematomas, what they are, why they happen and the different treatment options for your pet.

Cat owners will know that sound! The terrible hacking and gagging sound of a cat bringing up a hairball. It's not uncommon and if only happening occasionally chances are it is not anything to be concerned about. But why do cats get hairballs? What are they and what can we do about them? In this episode of the myPET Podcast Dr Glenn gives you all the answers about hairballs.

In this episode of myPET Podcast Bec and Dr Glenn discuss the super cute, short faced, squishy nosed dogs sometimes classed as Brachycephalic Dogs. Pugs, French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Lhaso apsos and Shitzus are among some of these popular breeds that can suffer from Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome due to their facial and respiratory structures. Bec and Dr Glenn discuss some of the abnormalities and conditions that they can suffer from as well as the corrective surgeries that may be required to improve their breathing and oxygen intake. This podcast is a must listen to for all owners or perspective owners of the short nosed, Brachycephalic, dog breeds.

Get your listening ears ready for this podcast all about the problems that dogs can have with their ears. From allergies to parasites, infections and haematomas Dr Glenn and Bec cover the casues, symptoms and treatment. They also explain the simple and safe way to clean your dogs ears which should be part of their regular grooming routine.

Titre testing in dogs and cats is a blood test that measures the antibody levels of diseases in pets used to determine if vaccination is necessary or not. Dr Glenn discusses the process of titre testing and why some vets are now offering this blood test to see if vaccinations are necessary at the standard interval or not, which can then rule out the need for vaccination. It's not about being anti-vaccination in fact it is just checking your pets level of immunity to assess the pets immune system status before a vaccination is given. Dr Glenn explains all you need to know about Titre Testing, the benefits and why it might be an option to discuss with you vet.

In this episode of myPET Podcast Bec with Dr Glenn get to discuss a topic he is very passionate about, Obesity In Pets! Your pets weight is one factor that dictates the quantity and quality of their life. But your pet being overweight is something you as a pet owner have control over! So how do you know if your pet is overweight? Why are they fat? What you need to do about it? Dr Glenn answers all of your questions and explains why it is so important to keep your pet at a healthy weight for their entire life and the other health problems that are exacerbated by being overweight. A must listen to for all pet owners!

Hip Dysplasia in dogs is a painful and crippling condition caused by the abnormal formation of the hip joint. But what causes this abnormal hip joint formation and how can you as a devoted pet owner prevent it? There is a lot to be considered when it comes to hip dysplasia, particularly around when to do surgery such as is intervening early before symptoms best? Or what happens if it is not diagnosed until later in life? Bec and Dr Glenn discuss everything Hip Dysplasia to help you understand the issue, the condition and the options involved.

Sarcoids in horses are the most common skin tumour in horses and a frustration for horse owners and vets. They can look like anything from thinning hair or a wart right through to a massive lump. Just like most things with horses, its complicated, but Bec and Dr Glenn break down what sarcoids in horses could look like, why they appear, the various treatment options and what you should do if your horse has a suspected sarcoid or a lump.

Feathers make a bird! They are not only there to enhance their looks but are important for insulation, protection and flight. So why do they loose feathers? What is normal feather loss and abnormal feather loss? When should you be worried that something is going on with your birds feather health? Is it normal for them to look bald and weird? Dr Glenn and Bec answer all your feather loss questions in this episode of myPET Podcast.