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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re taking you inside the AVMA with none other than Dr. Gary Marshall! That’s right—we packed our bags, hit the road, and traveled to the AVMA Convention to sit down with one of the most beloved names in veterinary medicine. From what the AVMA actually does (besides sounding impressive) to how they advocate for the entire vet community, we’re breaking it all down. Plus, Dr. Marshall shares what it’s like running a feline-only practice, his hot takes on pet insurance, and the one cat patient that stole his heart. 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:39 Dr. Gary Marshall Intro
03:12 Learning More About The AVMA
07:28 Advocacy That The AVMA Does
15:06 Feline-Only Veterinary Practice
28:07 Pet Insurance
29:14 Stories From The Clinic
37:36 Making Your Cat More Comfortable At The Vet
48:41 Favorite Cat We've Treated
49:53 What Cat Breed Would We Be?
51:52 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into some of the lesser-talked-about—but super important—topics in pet health. From the wobbly world of vestibular syndrome (is it a stroke? Is it an ear infection?) to a real-life fungal mystery case of histoplasmosis. And don’t worry, we’re not skipping the spicy stuff—yep, we’re talking hooded vulvas and why they matter more than you think. It’s an episode full of “Wait, what?!” moments, so grab some Tazo tea and settle in!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:05 Hot Take
05:16 Vestibular Syndrome
17:04 Histoplasmosis Case
25:31 Hooded Vulvas
35:17 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re tackling one of the most talked-about (and controversial) dog breeds out there—the French Bulldog. We’re diving into everything from their adorable beginnings and breed history to the not-so-cute health issues they’re facing today. We’re talking airway problems, spine issues, skin flare-ups, and even GI drama. And yes, we kick things off with a spicy hot take on dog breeders—buckle up.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:57 Hot Take
08:14 French Bulldogs
11:19 History of the French Bulldog
14:54 What is a French Bulldog?
20:15 The bad and the ugly of the Frenchie
21:26 Brachiocephalic obstructive airway syndrome
26:39 Surgeries that can help with BOAS
29:23 Heat/Humidity/Exercise
32:00 Intervertebral disc disease
34:40 Skin Issues
39:28 GI issues
42:16 Cost of Frenchies
46:34 Breeders
49:34 Should Frenchies even exist?
53:26 Social Media post on thoughts/advice for Frenchie owners
01:03:58 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into one of the most common orthopedic issues in dogs—cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. We’re talking everything from what makes some dogs more prone to this injury, to the signs you’ll notice if it happens, and what your treatment options really are. We even kick things off with a spicy hot take (spoiler: flea prevention doesn’t protect ligaments).

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:44 Hot Take
06:45 Cranial Cruciate Ligaments In Dogs
09:43 Factors That Make Dogs More Prone To CCL Tears
11:58 What You'll See If The CCL Tears
17:39 Diagnosis And Treatment For CCL Tears
24:24 TPLO And TTA Surgery
33:07 Lateral Suture
35:10 Cost Of The Surgery
39:48 Dogs That Aren't Good Candidates For Anesthesia
41:52 Summary
44:47 Options For CCL Tears In Senior Dogs
46:42 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into all things senior dogs with the incredible Dr. Monica Tarantino (@seniordogdoc). From defining what actually makes a dog senior to the small changes that can make a big difference in their golden years, Dr. Tarantino brings warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart to the mic.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:37 Dr. Monica Tarantino
02:59 The Inspiration For Senior Dog Veterinary Society
07:30 What Does Senior Dog Veterinary Society Do?
09:58 What Is A Senior Dog?
14:56 How A Dog Ages
18:16 What Pet Parents Should Do When Their Dog Becomes A Senior
25:16 Joint Musculoskeletal Pain
28:50 Clinics Becoming More Senior Dog Friendly
31:41 Top 7 Things Pet Parents Should Do Before Their Dog Becomes A Senior
50:28 Cancer Screenings
01:02:06 Dr. Tarantino Meeting Her Soul Dog
01:05:36 Anticipatory Grief
01:09:18 Pet Loss Community
01:14:09 Are You Walking Your Dog Too Much?
01:19:38 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re flipping the script and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to be a veterinarian. I’m joined by two amazing vets—Dr. Gary Marshall and Dr. Tannetje Crocker—as they share their career journeys, talk about how technology has totally changed the game, and get real about what it means to truly love our clients (spoiler: it’s not about putting on a performance).

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:07 Early Career Development Panel Announcement
03:47 Dr. Gary Marshall's Career
08:46 Dr. Molly Brinkmann's Career
12:05 Dr. Tannetje Crocker's Career
14:15 Having It All In Veterinary Medicine
19:31 How Technology Has Changed The Veterinary Industry
20:53 Loving Our Clients
22:48 Not Putting On A Performance For Clients
27:53 Not All Corporations Are Bad
29:19 James Herriot Was A Liar
41:05 AVMA Panel Information
42:34 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, I’m diving into all things thyroid—what it does, what happens when it goes wrong, and how we treat it in both dogs and cats. I also share a hot take on why not all veterinary opinions are created equally (yep, I said it 😅). We’ll talk about hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats, the signs to look for, treatment options like methimazole and radioactive iodine therapy, and even what happens when kidney values get involved. Whether you’ve got a senior cat or a sluggish dog, this one’s for you. 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Fetch Nashville
02:09 Hot Take
08:13 Thyroid
10:22 What The Thyroid Does
11:51 What Happens To Dogs When Their Thyroid Has Issues
14:58 Who Gets Hypothyroid?
21:10 Treating Hypothyroidism
25:57 What Happens To Cats When Their Thyroid Has Issues
28:35 Diagnosing A Cat With Hyperthyroid Disease
29:05 Radioactive Iodine Therapy
31:12 Prescription Cat Foods
32:30 Methimazole
34:33 Cats Developing Elevated Kidney Values
37:24 Cats Becoming Hypothyroid From Treatment
38:50 Summary

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Hey friends! I was thinking about what to talk about this week on the pod and finally came to the idea of discussing general summer tips and tricks to save your dog or cat; ear infections, water intoxication, the dangers of salt water... and so much more. Hope you enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:21 Hot Takes
08:30 Water Safety And Pets
11:20 Dangers Of Salt Water
14:33 Water Intoxication In Dogs
14:59 Hot Temperatures Being Dangerous For Dogs
20:06 Hot Spots
23:52 Ear Infections
26:00 Heat Stroke
36:09 Shaving Dogs And Cats
37:43 Foreign Bodies
41:34 Toxicities And Rodenticides
42:42 Feline Parasites
44:20 Fireworks And Pets
46:58 Outro

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Hey friends! Between this week's topic and the drama with my chickens... we have lots to discuss. This week we're talking all about spaying and neutering your dog, from tiny puppies to giant breeds, and how making the right call can seriously impact your pet’s long-term health. Additionally, we’ll chat about breed-specific risks like mammary cancer, why I approach spay/neuter differently for every pet, and what to think about when it comes to cats, too. If you’ve ever wondered when the “right time” really is—or just want to feel more confident about the decision—this one’s for you.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:24 The Chicken Drama
06:49 Hot Take
10:39 When To Spay/Neuter Your Dog Or Cat
21:12 UC Davis Research On Spaying And Neutering
25:03 Small Breed Dogs vs Large Breed Dogs
32:33 Mammary Cancer
33:16 Breeds In The UC Davis Study
36:24 How I Approach Spaying/Neutering
41:53 Waiting To Spay
43:35 Ovary/Testicle Sparing
49:43 Outro

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 Hey friends! I’ve been seeing so many questions pop up in my DMs lately about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention—so you know we’ve gotta talk about it. This week, we’re digging into the good, the bad, and the itchy: parasites, preventatives, and all the confusing stuff in between. 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
03:59 Preventative Medicine
05:03 Heartworm Disease
07:44 Fleas
09:17 Ticks
11:23 Where Heartworm Disease Is Commonly Seen
14:28 Where Fleas Are Commonly Seen
15:14 Where Ticks Are Commonly Seen
19:00 Correlation vs Causation
25:12 Medications
26:55 Isoxazoline
30:02 Fipronil
30:35 Selamectin
31:13 Imidacloprid and Flumethrin
32:10 Seizures
37:11 Risk and benefit
38:48 Holistic Supplements
42:32 Heartworm Preventative Combined With Other Medications
50:12 Testing For Heartworm Every Year
52:26 How Edible Flea/Tick Preventions Work
53:30 Pet Bringing Home Ticks After Hikes
55:06 Covering All The Bases
57:31 Outro