Ep. 77 - Flying with Pets - Show Notes

Millions of Americans will be flying this holiday season to visit family and friends. Many of them will be traveling with their pets. However, flying with our pets is not as easy as just showing up to the airport and boarding the plan. But where can pet owners go to get more information about the requirements for flying with their pets?

Dr. Nelva Bryant serves Delta Air Lines as the industry’s first in-house veterinarian. Her role with Delta involves reviewing and revising policies related to the transportation of live animals. She is also the founder of When Pets Fly, a company leading the way to educate pet parents, veterinarians and the airline industry in best travel practices. She is the perfect guest to walk our listeners through the process of flying with our pets.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Learn more about Dr. Bryant including her appearances on other podcasts and media interviews on LinkedIn
• You can learn all about the When Pets Fly at their website
• Follow When Pets Fly on Facebook and Instagram
• Airline Pet Cargo Crate Requirements from the IATA
  
  

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Ep. 76 - Choosing an Outside Pharmacy - Show Notes

Recent years have seen an explosion of pharmacy options for pet owners. Where they once had no other option but to go to their local veterinary office to pick up food and medicine for their pets, pet owners today have any number of options to choose from. But how do pet owners decide what outside pharmacy is right for them?

Sue Hutton, LVMT and Melody Drushal, LVMT from Covetrus join the podcast today to walk listeners through all of the benefits, drawbacks and even potential risks associated with using an outside pharmacy.

Bonus link to learn about the occurrence of various vector borne diseases: Companion Animal Parasite Council  www.CAPCvet.org

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Ep. 75 - Pet Poison Helpline - Show Notes

Halloween is right around the corner and your house may already be filled with all sorts of assorted candy and treats. Unfortunately, many of these delicious treats are toxic to our pets. Many other common poison risks for our pets are all around our homes, often without us even being aware of the dangers.

Dr. Renee Schmid is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Toxicology. She works with the Pet Poison Hotline as a Senior Veterinary Toxicologist. She is an expert in the field of veterinary toxicology and the perfect person to walk listeners through the various risks and, just as importantly, what to do if our pets ingest something toxic.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Expert help is a call away 855-764-7661
• You can learn all about the Pet Poison Helpline at their website
• Not all Halloween risks are from candy according to the Pet Poison Helpline
• The Pet Poison Helpline lists the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2022 

Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at [email protected]. 

Increase the chance you will save your pet's life if they ingest something toxic by calling the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

Ep. 74 - Learning about “bobcat fever” - Show Notes

One of the most devastating illnesses that can affect domestic cats is cytauxzoonosis, often called “bobcat fever”. This disease is spread by ticks and has an incredibly high mortality rate. One symptom of a cat suffering from cytauxzoonosis is prolonged crying out in pain, often called a “death yowl.” Fortunately, regular flea/tick prevention is an effective means to keep your feline friend free from the disease. 

Dr. Michelle Evason serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech and brings ain incredible depth of information and a passion for educating pet parents. She walks us through the transmission and symptoms of cytauxzoonosis and even tries, unsuccessfully in Stephen’s case, to teach us how to pronounce the name disease.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Listen to Zoey Smith, LVMT talk all about ticks in Episode 6
• Learn more about cytauxzoonosis, including geographic distribution, from Today’s Veterinary Practice
• You can lose track of time exploring all of the maps and charts at The Companion Animal Parasite Council 
• Video of a tick waiting for a host to walk by via YouTube

Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at [email protected].

Ep. 73 - New treatments for arthritic pets - Show Notes

Our pets can suffer from arthritis, just like their human owners. For years, the only treatment has been non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS.) However, two drugs have recently been approved by the FDA for our pets.

Dr. Tamara Grubb returns to the podcast to explain how these new drugs, utilizing the science of monoclonal antibodies, are revolutionizing the treatment of osteoarthritis for our pets.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Listen to Dr. Tamara Grubb’s first visit to The Family Pet Podcast in Episode 35
• This explainer from the Cleveland Clinic explains monoclonal antibodies in human medicine and is a good insight into what the future might hold for pet medicine
• Dog owners can learn about Librela
• Cat owners can learn about Solensia

Zoetis announced the U.S. commercial launch of Librela (bedinvetmab injection), which the company says is the first and only anti-NGF monoclonal antibody treatment to control canine osteoarthritis pain. The product in May received approval from the FDA. 

Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at [email protected]. 

This week on the podcast, we continue our discussion with Dr. David Dycus, a board-certified veterinarian and leader in veterinary orthopedic surgery. Today, we delve into the crucial topic of osteoarthritis in our dogs and cats. From recognizing the signs to exploring effective management strategies, Dr. Dycus shares invaluable insights

Ep 71 Let's talk Orthopedics with Dr. David Dycus

In this episode, we delve into a critical topic: orthopedic issues in dogs and cats. Our expert guest today is Dr. David Dycus, a board-certified veterinarian renowned for his leadership in veterinary orthopedic surgery. He specializes in treating conditions like osteoarthritis, CCL tears, patella luxation, and hip dysplasia.

Website for Dr. David Dycus - Board Certified Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon

Ep. 70 - Tips for training your dog based on their genetics – Show Notes

For centuries, humans have bred certain dog breeds to perform specific tasks. Deep within those dogs is the drive to perform certain tasks. Providing enrichment for our dogs based upon their genetic predispositions is key in providing a happy home.

Nikki Ivey joins the podcast again today to walk us through how to select and provide proper enrichment for our furry friends.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Learn more about DogSpeak at their website https://dogspeak101.com/
• Follow DogSpeak on all the socials – Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
• Check out the Dog Communication Seminar led by DogSpeak and hosted at Family Pet Health on Sept 1 
• DogSpeak has a podcast as well

Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at [email protected]. 

For centuries, humans have bred certain dog breeds to perform specific tasks. Deep within those dogs is the drive to perform  

Nikki Ivey joins the podcast today to talk about how some dogs are genetically predisposed to act a certain way. Whether it is a golden retriever who just loves to play fetch or a border collie who can’t stop chasing cars, certain breeds just like to do certain things.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Learn more about DogSpeak at their website https://dogspeak101.com/
• Follow DogSpeak on all the socials – Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
• Check out the Dog Communication Seminar led by DogSpeak and hosted at Family Pet Health on Sept 1 
• DogSpeak has a podcast as well

Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at [email protected]. 

Ep. 64 - Aggressive Dogs – Show Notes

“Why do dogs act aggressively?” That one question posed to Dr. Amy Pike opens up a full conversation about “distance increasing behaviors” in our canine companions. We explore some of the causes of canine aggression and some steps for how pet owners can address the behavioral issues.

Dr. Amy Pike is a board certified veterinary behaviorist and is co-owner of the Animal Behavior Wellness Center. She is a published author and frequent conference speaker focusing on overcoming behavior issues that harm the human-pet bond. Dr. Pike joins the podcast to help educate our listeners about the steps to identifying behavioral problems and addressing them.

Here are links to information we talked about today:

• Learn more about Dr. Amy Pike at the website of Animal Behavior Wellness Center
• Spectrum of FAS (Fear, Anxiety & Stress) - Dog from Fear Free Happy Homes (cat link as well)
• You can find “Decoding Your Dog” on Amazon.com though we encourage you to buy it from your local bookstore in order to support local businesses
• “From Fearful to Fear Free” on Amazon.com
• You will be able to find more from Dr. Pike at The Behavior Buzz podcast that will begin in July

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