Off Leash with Dr. Pete

This week we fielded questions from our listeners about their dogs and we sat Dr. Pete down and grilled him for a half hour about these questions and concerns! These range from diet to behavior and some very common issues are brought up that may be affecting your dog! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Ben joins the podcast to talk about a scary situation he got into with his dog, Duke. This story takes place on the cold water in Michigan and anyone who’s been on the water with a dog in the winter knows there are a lot more concerns when the weather gets cold! Listen in to hear what happened and how Ben and Duke got out of the situation they were in. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re talking about a highly discussed topic: CBD for your dogs! There is so much information and misinformation out there about CND products and what they can or can’t do for your dogs. We discuss the validity of some of the claims of these products as well as where they are getting the information from to make those claims. If you’ve been using CBD for your dogs you may want to do some research! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Also, send us a message on Facebook or Instagram if you have a dog related topic you’d like to hear us discuss!

This week we wanted to address a topic that many people have mixed opinions about: what to do when you leave your dog behind. Many people have trouble with putting their dog in a kennel but come home to their personal belongings torn up or worse yet, something in the house. We talk about why it’s okay to kennel your dog and how it’s actually safer for them if you do. We also talk about what to do if you’re leaving your dog and going out of town for an extended period of time. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Happy New Year, Voyagers! This week we talk about a very interesting topic: dressing up your dogs and taking them for a ride in a stroller. Heck of a concept here and a hard one to understand outside of a few situations! We discuss putting clothes on your dog including jackets, full on outfits, hunting vests and more! We also talk about people taking their dogs out on strollers and whether or not this is okay for your dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about what happens for your dog when the weather gets colder. Dogs have different needs depending on how much time they spend outside through the winter and what their activities look like. We also talk about scabies, skin conditions and other information that will help you know what your dog needs next! We finish the show off with a great Rock and Roll history segment about the band America. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about food allergies and what you’re feeding your pets. Many people are unaware of how their dog and cat’s digestive system actually works and responds to different foods. Dogs and cats have intolerance to many different food items that humans have no trouble eating. Giving your dog or cat table scraps and other human food can be detrimental to their overall health and wellbeing. We talk about your pets diet and what’s safe to give them for treats and snacks! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you have other questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about please send us a message on Instagram!

This week we talk about a topic that has an effect on almost all pet owners at some point: medication. Some people have asked us how they go about testing drugs and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Dr. Pete has spent years working with different drugs and drug companies and he shares his insight into how we go from a new drug idea, to something being used by veterinarians nationwide. We hope this conversation gives you a little peace of mind when it comes to trusting your vet and what they think is best for your pet! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with our friend, Ryan Winchell to hear about Ryan’s experience with his dog that got copper storage disease. Luckily for all involved, Ryan knew Dr. Pete long before people were really talking about Copper Storage Disease in dogs and Ryan trusted Dr. Pete to help save his 3 year old dog. Ryan and Pete met at the horse track long ago! They also discuss some of the inner workings of being a horse jockey and what we don’t get to see that goes on behind the scenes at a horse race. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! 

This week we sit down with Mike and Debbie Lee from Iron Horse Overland to talk about all things traveling and dogs. We’ve been putting out a series of podcasts that relate to being on the road with your pets, something almost all of us will do at one time or another. This episode includes tips and tricks for keeping your pets comfortable as well as some amazing stories from Mike and Debbie’s trips and travels including some near death experiences and getting help from a cartel member in South America. Dont miss this episode! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!