There’s a movement afoot. No, really. Look down. That movement (the one you nearly stepped in) is flush with information about your dog’s internal health. To a dog, feces is a social media post. It contains loads of muck about the owner for sharing around the community. 

Some of it is useful, and some of it is, well … crap. But like scams, phishing posts, and spam, it also contains parasites that can be harmful and transmissible to humans. This movement (and this podcast) is about annual poop checks to keep your pet healthy. When it comes to usable data, never waste a good dump!

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Body language and vocalizations are outward signs our pets use to get their message across. Did you know they also have a hidden form of communication? In this podcast, my guest, Laura Dayman, a registered veterinary technician and pheromone expert, will discuss how pheromones are used for communication in our pets and how we as Pet Wellness Advocates can use synthetic copies of these pheromones to help comfort our pets in stressful situations. If your pet exhibits anxiety in any situation, this is one podcast you won't want to miss!

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Dogs and Cats can be frightened when going into an unfamiliar place like a veterinary facility. In this podcast, I will share some of the techniques on how to reduce fear, anxiety and stress in pets. Fear-Free: The only way to be!

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Your dog needs stimulation. When you are not available to provide it, daycare services are an excellent option with a host of top-tier benefits! In this podcast, my guest Kaylyn Pellow, a former doggie daycare owner and I discuss how a good daycare can safely socialize your pet, keep them engaged physically and mentally, and even how daycare can help your fearful or anxious dog.

You will learn how activity levels are adjusted for dogs with less energy or medical limitations and what to look for in a good daycare so you can choose the right one for your pooch. Your dog will love it!

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In the second part of my discussion with Dr. Chip Coombs, former Chief Veterinary Officer for two leading Canadian Pet Health insurance companies, we discuss the myths and misconceptions about pet health insurance. Some of the myths may surprise you!

Veterinary care is inevitable when you own a pet, but sometimes the costs can be daunting. Why then are less than 5% of Canadian pets insured compared to almost 50% in the UK? In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Chip Coombs, former Chief Veterinary Officer for two leading Canadian Pet Health insurance companies. 

We discuss the basics of pet insurance, including some tricky policy wording and why it’s important to consider insurance even if your pet is a senior or has a pre-existing condition. Thinking about pet insurance? This podcast is a must-hear!

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Using punishment to decrease unwanted behaviour doesn’t work very well. It requires perfect timing and intensity and immediate follow-up. It is more challenging than it seems (check out Podcast 13 for details). A much better and healthier approach is using reinforcement to increase desired behaviour. 

In psychology, reinforcement is anything that increases the likelihood of that response reoccurring. In this podcast, I will teach you how to create good, lasting habits and behaviours in your pet using a psychologist’s secret weapon; reinforcement.

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We all have rules we want our pets to follow, and many of us learned that training our pets to obey means the occasional harsh correction. The problem is that punishment fails 90% of the time and can do more harm than good.

What if I could show you a very effective strategy to train and correct your dog or cat without fear or anxiety? In this podcast, I will teach you a proven approach to training that will help your pet stay happily within the rules. I guarantee your furry friend will thank you for it!

Like the drama of an office environment, multi-cat households have much more going on than you see on the surface. Cats are naturally solitary, territorial animals and when placed in a pack within the confines of a house, oh, how the emotions run high! 

In this podcast, I will illustrate how a multi-cat household can be a charged environment and walk you through 5 steps to becoming the perfect manager for your passive-aggressive office family. So, set your PVR; this week’s episode is about to begin!

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Telemedicine was a strategic answer to the pandemic’s real-life challenges when in-person visits were not possible. But sometimes, great interim solutions grow to become an essential part of our daily lives. Telemedicine is one of those. 

In this podcast, I will explain what telemedicine can do for you, how you can use it to increase your veterinary health options, and even how it can strengthen the prevention side of your pet’s wellbeing. I will also discuss its limitations for you as an owner and me as a veterinarian. Telemedicine is here to stay!

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