myPET Podcast

The most common cause of hind leg lameness in dogs is a cruciate ligament injury or degeneration. When an injury occurs it can be painful and also predispose the dog to other conditions. Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the cruciate ligament, why injuries occur, how to prevent an injury, the different treatment and management options. Dr Glenn sees a couple of cruciate ligament cases each week, indicating how common it is and why dog owners need to be aware of this potential injury.

The dogs dewclaw is a little digit with a nail on the inside of the lower leg above the paw. Commonly found on dogs front legs and sometimes even on the back legs. These extra digits, comparable to a thumb, do serve some purpose however they can often just be more of a hassle than a necessity. Find out from Dr Glenn and Bec all about the dewclaws, including care of dewclaws and removal. Plus find out just how many extra dewclaws Dr Glenn has seen on a dog (a little freaky really).

Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal and with a bigger size comes potential for more problems. Even minor issues can become nasty quickly even resulting in loss of the eye. From ulcers to scratches, injury to eyelashes, Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the common eye issues your horse could suffer from and what treatment may be required. Important information for all horse owners, they only have two so you need to look after them!

Skin lumps, skin cancers or abnormal looking skin; very common in dogs and cats and unfortunately occasionally very dangerous leading to deadly illnesses. The skin could be pink, red, black, raised, soft, hard, oozing, dry, they can develop quickly or over time, with so many variations identifying what is dangerous is hard. Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the different skin lumps you might find on your pet and why they need to be checked by a vet. It could be nothing or it could require immediate intervention so tune in to gain an understanding of skin lumps, skin cancers and the dangers.

Sneezing, coughing, runny sore eyes and all of this can be prevented with a vaccination. Cat Flu is a highly contagious upper respiratory virus that effects the un-vaccinated cat and kitten population and is unfortunately quite common. In this episode of myPET Podcast Bec and Dr Glenn talk the facts about Cat Flu, the symptoms, the treatment, the prevention and more importantly why a post cat flu patient can still live a happy, healthy and full life.

Does your dog seem to be ageing faster than they should be? Do they have a bit of a pot belly? Thin hair? Are they always hungry? Drink a lot? Could it be Cushings Disease? Cushings disease is a significant health problem that is being more common among our dogs. In this episode Dr Glenn explains Cushings Disease, the symptoms, diagnosis and the treatment.

Eye conditions and injuries are common in dogs and cats with even the slightest damage to the eye can possibly lead to permanent scarring, blindness and even loss of the eye. The initial stages of an eye problem can be glaringly obvious or sometimes very subtle. In this episode Bec and Dr Glenn discuss the signs of an eye issue and the cause of some conditions. Once again another important conversation with Dr Glenn and Bec to educate pet owners about a common issue they might face.

Is your dog a bit on the nose? Do you wash them, brush them, love them and they are still stinky? Why? In this episode of myPET Podcast Bec and Dr Glenn discuss what makes dogs smell! It can be for obvious reasons like rolling in something gross or for reasons you may not even be aware of that actually need veterinary attention. Find out all you need to know about smelly dogs in myPET Podcast Episode 19.4: Smelly Dog, Smelly Dog, why are you stinky?

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas which can be, and generally is, a very painful condition. Pancreatitis is a very complicated condition which can have either a sudden onset or a longer slower drawn out condition causing on mild symptoms. In this episode of myPET Podcast, Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the pancreas and more importantly the complicated condition on pancreatitis including what to look out for in your pet, how to treat the condition, what to do if your pet is unwell and how you as a pet owner can potentially prevent it. Pancreatitis is a common condition which can quickly become an emergency and a life threatening situation which is why all dog and cat owners should be aware of it. Tune in to find out all you need to know.

t's gross, disgusting and you might not want to think that your adorable pooch would do it, but a lot of them do. Coprophagia, more commonly known as the habit of eating poo. Yes some dogs eat poo! It might be their own poo or their friends poo, but a lot of dogs do it. It is disgusting and rather gross to think about but it does happen. In this episode of myPET Podcast Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the reasons why some dogs do it, what you need to know and what might help in stopping the habit.

So next time you give your doggo a kiss just think, where have those lips been?