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  • Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections?
    Hello Dog Lovers!  We are so glad that you’re here!  Joining us is. Dr. Linda Messinger who has been board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology since 1993 and has been in specialty practice at the VRCC Specialty and Emergency Hospital outside of Denver, CO since 1995. She is one of approximately 300 board certified dermatologists in North America and her pet family includes dogs, goldfish, a guinea pig, and too many cats. 
    Is it true that as many as 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease?
    Would you say that itchiness is the #1 reason you see patients?  And are ear infections a close second?
    And I understand that dogs are more prone to ear infections than humans because of the shape of their ear canals.  Can you elaborate?
    Let’s start with the main causes of ear infections.
    Since allergies are a main cause of ear infections, what are the most common allergens?
    And I assume that dogs that swim often are more prone?
    What are the signs of ear infection?
    And these infections are pretty painful right?
    Is it more common to have an ear infection in just one ear or both?
    Can you talk about the different types of ear infections?
    If left untreated, what can happen?
    So, what are the steps that you go through to narrow down the actual cause of ear infections?
    Are there certain diets or food that make dogs more susceptible?
    What can we do at home to prevent ear infections?
    Should we be trimming or plucking hair inside the ears?
    Dr. Messinger, what final words would you like to leave us with regarding ear infections?
    Dr. Messinger mentioned the American College of Veterinary Dermatology: https://www.acvd.org/
    Dr. Messinger, where can everyone find out more information about you and VRCC?  https://www.vrcc.com/medical-services/dermatology-and-allergies/
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    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Dr. Messinger for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    27 min
  • Kinesiology for Dogs: How Energy Healing & Supplementation Can Transform Your Dog's Life
    With me is Hannah Knock, an Advanced Clinician in Nutrition Response Testing at Inside Health as well as an Emotion Code Therapist for her own company Eight Sages Wellness. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for humans and their furry family members through holistic health modalities. 
    Before we get into Kinesiology, what do you do as an emotion code therapist?
    Why don’t we start with what exactly is kinesiology?
    Is kinesiology on dogs different from that on humans?
    Are you primarily looking for areas of stress in a dog’s body?
    What are the stresses that you most typically find?
    And you can actually identify the nature of certain emotions and which part of the brain is triggering it?
    Does the dog need to physically be with you for treatment or can energy work be done from a distance?
    And you do muscle testing specifically focusing on nutrition as well?  How does that work?      
    Are you really assessing each of the organs?
    What would you find that most veterinarians would miss?
    What does a session with you actually look like?
    How did you get into this line of work and is it easy to find a practitioner who does this energy work
    Is there anything that we can do at home to do energy work on our dogs or does it all have to be done by an expert?
    Is there one success story that comes to mind that you can share?
    Hannah, as we wrap up, what would you like to leave us with when it comes to energy work on our dogs?
    Hannah mentioned the book: The Emotion Code
    Hannah, where can everyone find out more information about you and Eight Sages Wellness?  https://www.eightsageswellness.com/
    OFFER: Hannah is offering 15% off any package of 3 sessions when mentioning this Wag Out Loud podcast! And that offer is good for anyone here in the US.
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    24 min
  • Dogs Don’t Need Dentures, But All Pets Deserve a Healthy Mouth!
    Hello Dog Lovers!  It’s an honor to have Dr. Heidi Lobprise as our guest today.  She has been in veterinary practice in the Dallas Fort Worth area for over 30 years, with most of that time as a dental specialist. Many of her patients are referrals from general practitioners, with a large percentage of them in their ‘senior’ years.  She is the author/co-author of three dental texts, has written many chapters and articles and has lectured internationally.
    I think that you wanted to focus mainly on why we shouldn’t ignore our Senior Dog’s Teeth right?
    Are there any differences with older dog’s teeth?
    More extractions?  What if someone doesn’t want to put their dog through extractions?
    With teeth missing, some might think it will be hard for their dog to chew food.
    I think a lot of people might not get dental cleanings done on a senior dog because of anesthesia concerns.  What are your thoughts on that?
    Are there any risks?
    What preanesthetic evaluations are recommended in senior dogs?
    Which anesthetic protocols will minimize anesthesia risks in older dogs?
    Are there different anesthetic drugs?
    Is it true that oral tumors are seen more commonly in older dogs than in younger patients? And that many times these tumors cannot be detected on an awake patient, because the dog will not permit a thorough oral exam?
    What can we do at home to care for our senior dog’s teeth (really for any age of dog)?
    Do you want to talk about how a health or unhealthy mouth effects your dog’s overall health?
    What are your thoughts on anesthesia free dental cleanings?
    What are some signs of gum disease?
    Is it true that small-breed dogs are at the highest risk of dental disease? Why is that?
    Water additives, chews, toys that clean teeth?
    Resources mentioned by Dr. Heidi on products to care for your dog’s teeth at home:  https://avdc.org/  and http://vohc.org/
    Dr. Heidi, where can everyone find out more information about you and your practice?  http://www.mainstreetpets.com/
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    Special thanks to Dr. Lobprise for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    30 min
  • Pet Insurance: A Smart Investment?
    Hi Dog Lovers!  Glad that you’ve joined us today!  Our special guest, Lori Busi is the owner of Advantage Insurance Solutions, an Independent agency in Denver, Colorado. When Lori’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her Husband, kids and fur babies.
    Lori, I read that in Sweden, about 60 percent of cats and dogs have medical insurance, in the U.K., 27 to 28 percent of pets have medical insurance, but in the United States and Canada, less than 1 percent of pet dogs and cats have medical insurance.  Why do you think that is?
    I would think that purchasing pet insurance is often motivated by a combination of love and fear, and really it’s like placing a bet that disaster will strike someday. So, just like any insurance, it’s kind of like gambling.  How do we know if it’s right for us?
    Do we need to ask ourselves if we are the type of owner who would pursue all possible avenues to save our dog vs if we are someone more likely to forgo treatments that would seem overly invasive or heroic?
    Is it true that some insurance plans exclude things like cancer or hip dysplasia?  Could you pay extra to add a rider to your policy? 
    Do they typically cover pre-existing conditions?
    Are there policies that reimburse you for well-pet services like spay or neuter, annual bloodwork, vaccines or dental cleanings? 
    Is there such a thing as an HSA account?
    Can you usually go to any veterinarian, including emergency and specialty clinics, and use your policy?
    How can you determine which pet insurance company is the best fit?
    What are the factors that determine the cost of a policy?
    Do the premiums go up as your dog ages?
    What about a multiple pet household?  Do most companies offer discounts?
    I understand that there are some employers in the United States that offer pet health insurance benefits, so maybe check and see if that is a voluntary benefit that is offered?
    If someone does not have pet insurance, would another option be to put money away each month?
    Lori, where can everyone find out more information about you and Advantage Insurance Solutions?
    https://www.teamais.net/
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    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Lori for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO
    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    29 min
  • The Amazing 20-Year-Old Dog!
    Hello Dog Lovers!  Our guest for today’s episode is J. C. Ski, aka Joe Wateski; author and creator of Frankie – The BIGGEST Dog That Ever Was.  In addition to being a successful children’s book author, Joe has become something of an authority on life with dogs in general, and he’s here today to share some of his insights on dog health and longevity. 
    So, Joe tell us a little about the real dog that inspired the story.  Frankie lived a very long life.
    What are the things that you think contributed to Frankie living so long?
    In my mind, there are several things that we as dog parents can do to increase the chances of our dogs living longer and help set them up for success.
    So, your best friend was by your side for so many wonderful years.  How on earth were you able to say goodbye?
    What advice can you give others on how to know it’s the right time to say goodbye?
    What was it about Frankie that stole your heart?
    Can you share the feelings you went through getting a new dog after having such a strong bond with Frankie?
    Joe, where can everyone find out more information about you and your book Frankie – The BIGGEST Dog That Ever Was?
    www.dogsrgoodpeople.com 
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    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Joe for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    26 min
  • Integrative Veterinary Oncology: Thinking Outside of the Box in the Treatment of Cancer
    Welcome dog lovers!  I am so looking forward to our chat with Dr. Kendra Pope who practices integrative medicine and oncology at her practice in Red Bank, NJ and serves as a visiting clinician in Integrative Oncology at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. 
    According to The Veterinary Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death in 47% of dogs, especially dogs over age ten.  Are those the most current stats that you’re aware of?
    Why do you think more and more dogs are getting cancer?
    What is integrative veterinary oncology?
    And there aren’t that many veterinary oncologists right?
    What made you get into this line of veterinary medicine? 
    With cancer being so prevalent, why aren’t there more veterinary oncologists?
    Is it true that most lumps and bumps are not cancer?
    Are there typical signs of cancers that we should pay attention to?
    What are some of the therapies offered in integrative veterinary oncology?
    What are the benefits of combining conventional and complementary therapies when treating cancer patients?
    Do holistic treatments lessen the side effects of chemotherapy?
    Cancer is a very scary word, so if our dog is diagnosed with cancer, what do you recommend that we do?  Get a second opinion?
    What are your thoughts on diet both with healthy dogs and then what to feed when a dog is diagnosed?
    Dr. Pope, where can everyone find out more information about you and your practice? https://www.drkendrapope.com/
    FB and IG:  @drkendrapope  
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    Special thanks to Dr. Pope for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    35 min
  • Undercover in the Pet Trade
    Welcome Dog Lovers!  Today’s interview features Pete Paxton, an Animal cruelty investigator who has gone undercover into over 700 puppy mills, documenting the connection between the stores we buy puppies from and the sources that supply them. Along the way, he's rescued dogs that were neglected and abused, and learned how to rehabilitate them into trusting and loved family members.
    Pete, how did you get into this line of work?
    What exactly is a puppy mill and how do they operate?
    How many puppy mills are in operation at any given time in the US?  How do they get shut down?
    Are many disguised as rescues?
    How do you get access into these puppy mills?
    How many of these places have you infiltrated?
    And in addition to the puppy mills, there are people selling animals (often stolen) to laboratories right?
    How are your investigations funded?
    Can you give your thoughts on the Animal Welfare Act?  It’s existed for over 53 yrs, why has it never been fully implemented?
    What has been your biggest bust? 
    Can you describe the conditions in these places?
    Where can people go to actually see your undercover footage?
    Don’t the pet shop owners realize where the puppies are coming from?
    If we want to bring a new dog into our home, how do we do our homework to make sure we’re not getting a puppy mill dog?
    Pete mentioned the Companion Animal Protection Society
    Pete mentioned taking action with Grey2KUSA H.R. 7826 (Federal Bill) and ending greyhound racing nationwide
    Pete’s book: Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well 
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    Special thanks to Pete for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    31 min
  • Smart Dogs Eat Low Carb
    Hi there dog lovers!  I’m excited to be chatting with Paul Raybould – Founder & CEO, of Visionary Keto Pet Foods and President & CEO of KetoPet Sanctuary.  Paul has spent the second half of his career making the world a better place for animals. The last 5 years he has focused on improving the quality and longevity of life for dogs.
    Can you start by filling us in on what the KetoPet Sanctuary is?
    The ketogenic diet is widely talked about for human health, but you say that dogs benefit as well.  What exactly is a ketogenic diet?
    Many might think that this is a new way of eating, but it really isn’t, right?
    So, to get fully into ketosis, a dog would usually need more fat and less protein in his diet?
    And what do the studies show regarding a keto diet and the effect on cancer cells?
    What is the recommended ratio of fat to protein by weight (not calories) for dogs with cancer? 
    How about the ratio for healthy dogs?
    Are there some dogs that might not be able to digest or tolerate a high-fat diet?
    What are some of the benefits?
    Is it true that because energy production from ketones is cleaner than glucose, that there are less free radicals in the body?
    What are the side effects of a keto diet?
    What about the benefits shown by adding fruits and veggies to a dog’s diet?  Those have carbs.
    Do you recommend that puppies start off on a keto diet or is it better to wait until they are older?
    Do you think that dogs should continuously be fed a keto diet or is it best to maybe cycle in and out of ketosis?
    Why did you start Visionary Pet?
    If processing of most kibble needs starch to bind, how are you able to process your dry food?
    What are the ingredients?
    How does the price compare to the usual dry foods out there?  Is it affordable, especially for those who have large dogs or multiple dogs?
    Success stories?
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    Paul, where can everyone find out more information about you, Visionary Keto Pet Foods and the KetoPet Sanctuary?
    https://visionarypet.com/
    https://www.ketopetsanctuary.com/
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    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Paul for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    30 min
  • New Dog, No Stress
    Welcome dog lovers!  Today I’m chatting with Cory Turner who is the Co-Founder of Dogly.com which she started with her mom Jane and 4 rescue dogs. Cory & Jane started Dogly because they believe having a dog should be the best experience ever but they were constantly wondering if they were making the right decisions for their own dogs and stressing over questions like “why does Bozley bark at big dogs” or "what can we do to support Houzton's doxie back and joints early on." That's why they started Dogly, to help pet parents worry less by vetting & bringing together a community of trainers, nutritionists, and other wellness advocates so pet parents can join their community and shop recommended products all in one place. 
    Bringing a new dog into your home does require some planning.  What are things that we should prepare for?
    What’s the best way to get a dog used to their new surroundings so as to reduce the stress for you and them?
    Would you recommend adding calming aids such as CBD, essential oils, rescue remedy?
    Give them freedom to roam the house or start off in certain area?
    Crate train?
    Introduce them to other pets in the house or keep them separated in the beginning?
    I assume that sticking to a routine would be crucial, especially in the beginning?
    How do shelters work?  Do most euthanize if dogs aren’t adopted?  How long is that window usually?
    Do some shelters that have purebreds automatically give them to rescue groups?  How does that work?
    Let’s talk about fostering.  It must take a special person to foster and I’ve heard so many stories of foster fail dogs.  How can you not become attached?
    Why might a dog need foster care?
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    Cory, where can everyone find out more information about you and Dogly? https://dogly.com/
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    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Cory for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO
    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    30 min
  • It Takes Guts For A Dog To Be Healthy
    Hi Dog Lovers!  I’ve really been looking forward to having today’s guest on the show.  With me is Dr. Holly Ganz, PhD, who is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of AnimalBiome, a biotech company that provides microbiome testing to assess gut health and oral supplements to restore key beneficial microbes in cats and dogs.  Holly studied microbes associated with animals at UC Davis and UC Berkeley and her efforts to translate her research into solutions for dogs began five years ago when she found that imbalances in the canine gut microbiome are common and there is a pressing need for better approaches to maintain and restore gut health.
    Why are you so passionate about gut health and the science behind it?
    Do we have a pretty good handle on it or are we just scratching the surface and there’s lots more to learn?
    How does the microbiome of the dog differ from that of humans? 
    Let’s start with the imbalances that you are finding in the canine gut microbiome.  Can you talk about the different strains of bacteria and what the perfect mix would be?
    Are the imbalances directly related to a dog’s diet or are there other factors?
    What are some signs of a dog with an unhealthy microbiome?
    In your opinion, what percentage of dogs actually have a healthy gut?
    How do we get healthy bacteria into our dogs?  Is it through supplementation or what are the best fresh foods to feed?
    I watched a story on the news that when taking most probiotics, very few live stains actually make it to the gut.  What are your thoughts?
    Holly, are Winston’s results pretty typical in that most dogs do not have a healthy microbiome?
    Can you walk through your Microbiome Test and the entire process?
    What is unique about your Gut Health Restoration Supplement?
    Your opinion on fecal transplants?
    What are things that we as pet parents can do to support our dog’s gut health?
    Holly,  I know that when we last chatted that you mentioned clinical trial that you'll be doing with dogs with IBD.  Has that started?
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    Holly, where can everyone find out more information about you and AnimalBiome?
    https://www.animalbiome.com/
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    FB @animalbiome
    IG @animal.biome
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    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Dr. Ganz for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO
    “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”
    30 min

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The Wag Out Loud pawdcast started as a passion project that would help all of us to be the BEST advocates for our dogs’ health and wellness. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve with dog lovers all over the world.