Vet Candy co-hosts, Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason Chatfield are joined by researchers from the USDA to learn the latest on this serious disease any how it could affect the US pork industry. Scientists Douglas Gladue and Manuel Borca join us from Plum Island and tell us all we need to know and more.

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News, What Is African Swine Fever and Why Should We Be Concerned?

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University of Sydney veterinary student, Lucy Fuchter, already has an impressive resume. She graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary sciences and she is the former president of the school’s Veterinary Society. She recently made headlines by inspiring her classmates to strip and pose with animals to raise money for mental health awareness.

Both male and female veterinary students from the University of Sydney bared all with strategically-placed pigs, hats, and puppies to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute, a not-for-profit facility for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Hosts Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason Chatfield get to know Lucy and learn about vet school life down under and why Lucy thinks it is time for us to focus on mental health.

EPISODE NOTES: Aussie Vet Student, Lucy Fuchter Gets Real About Mental Health Issues

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Is "Vaccinology" really a thing? How many vaccines is too many...on a Friday...afternoon...before a holiday weekend? Join Dr. Jenifer and Dr. Jason Chatfield as they discuss the ins and outs of vaccinology with Amy Stone, DVM, PhD (Immunology). Learn why the posse should ride together and other great tips for determining vaccine administration timelines.

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News...Many Deadly Diseases Are Preventable!

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Veterinarians become veterinarians because they love animals and they want to keep them healthy. However, that is an impossible task if pets never come in through your door. Getting customers to visit your clinic can be very difficult for most of us, but guest Dr. Kathryn Primm of Applebrook Animal Hospital makes it easy. Dr. Kat tells explains to hosts Dr. Jason and Dr. Jenifer Chatfield about how she learned about customer experience by simply strapping on a Go Pro camera to a dog that visited her clinic.

EPISODE NOTES: Secrets to A Happy Vet Visit on Pet Life Radio.

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Some carbs? No carbs? Good carbs? Bad carbs? Sheesh! What about snacks?! Yikes! Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason as they sort out the good, the bad, and the ugly of nutrition with Caitlin Kiarie, a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist and the owner of Mom N Tot Nutrition in Montclair, New Jersey. Find out what Dr. Jen relied on when working overnight ER shifts…at 2am…AND what Caitlin has to say about that! Caitlin also has a great recipe for cookie dough hummus that she says is a great snack - get it from Vet Candy’s Facebook Watch!

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News…We Should Pay Attention To What We Eat on Pet Life Radio.

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Leptospirosis is one of the world’s most deadly zoonotic diseases, mainly affecting those in third world countries. Despite the fact that there are effective vaccines on the market in the US for dogs, routine outbreaks occur across the nation- not only in rural areas, but also in urban environments.

Renowned infectious disease expert and co-host, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, is challenged by fellow host Dr. Jason Chatfield to spill the tea on this horrible disease, the antiquated veterinary dogma on vaccinations and why your dog should be vaccinated! Additionally, the co-hosts discuss the common sense approaches to preventing you from contracting this zoonotic disease from your dog!

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News… Spilling The Tea On Lepto on Pet Life Radio.

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Wisconsin native, Marie Bucko, just started her third year at the University of Wisconsin’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As the President-Elect of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association, she is making it her mission to make veterinary school a better experience for all. Marie answers our most burning questions about her life, the vet school universe, and everything. And Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason play a game of, "Do they still...?"

EPISODE NOTES: Marie Bucko’s Guide to the Vet School Galaxy on Pet Life Radio.

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So, what should you feed your urban chicken? Is licking a chicken a bad health decision? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason as they find out the most common mistakes made by pet chicken owners! To help our fearless hosts, they are joined by Dr. Karen Grogan, a board-certified poultry medicine specialist. Dr. Grogan tells us all about how we can avoid salmonella and other such pesky poultry problems as well as what veterinarians should be looking out for if they start to add backyard poultry to their clinical practice.

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News…The Rise Of The Urban Chicken Continues on Pet Life Radio.

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In this age of rabid anti-vaxers, (see what we did there?) some people are confused and may not realize that rabies IS still “a thing,” and you SHOULD vaccinate your pets annually or every 3rd year! In fact, ~60,000 people die every year from rabies, mostly kids and mostly in India and Africa. These children die from rabies for many different reasons: many people are unaware that a dog bite can kill you if it transmits rabies, the hospital may be many days travel away, rabies post-exposure prophylaxis requires refrigeration and can be expensive (~$50 in Africa) and so not all hospitals have it available, etc.

The most effective way to prevent 95% of human cases of rabies is to vaccinate dogs. Mission Rabies sets out to do just that! Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason as they hear all about Mission Rabies efforts and Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) from the founder himself, Dr. Luke Gamble.

EPISODE NOTES: In Other News… Is Rabies Still A Thing?! on Pet Life Radio.

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Veterinarians frequently make a list of differential diagnoses for interesting or perplexing and complicated medical cases. Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Jason as they review their list of interesting or perplexing topics and recent articles in the news. In this episode, differentials include the decision to actively participate in organized veterinary medicine or other industry associations, wearable tech for pets, pet obesity, leptospirosis in bats, and more! As always, we love hearing from our listeners!

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