“I would tell people: stay open, learn, [and] keep learning.”

This episode is sponsored in part by TevraPet and Maddie's Fund.

On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Kelly Deihl, the Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation and a prior guest of the show (CCP Episode 425).

In her conversation with Stacy, Dr. Deihl discusses the foundation’s Happy Healthy Cat Campaign. She explores the initiatives and research campaigns that the foundation has undertaken, including one that looks at non-surgical spay-neuter options. She also provides a preview of an ongoing study that is looking at the effects of chronic inflammation, and cognitive behavior and health.

Dr. Deihl shares her perspective on the veterinary shortage and how she believes we should address it. She also discusses her podcast through Morris Animal Foundation, where she explores animals scientific and research issues.

To learn more about Morris Animal Foundation, visit their website, Instagram, or Facebook.

Dr. Deihl’s podcast can be found through Morris Animal Foundation here.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also be interested in listening to Stacy's interview with Marvin Mackie, DVM, Co-Creator of the Quick Spay Technique, way back in episode 40.