Welcome to the premiere episode of Irreplaceable Tails! This new podcast is dedicated to helping pet owners navigate the world of animal health with expert advice, real stories, and myth-busting discussions.

Should you give your dog Advil? How can you avoid costly vet visits with simple changes at home? In this pilot episode of Irreplaceable Tails, join hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT as they welcome special guest Kat, a veterinary receptionist with 27 years of hands-on experience in client communication and patient care. From misunderstood symptoms and husband-handovers to flea myths and feeding mistakes, the team breaks down the biggest pet parenting blunders and how to avoid them. Real stories. Real fixes. Real talk—because your pet deserves better than a Google search.

🎧 What you'll discover:

• Why giving human meds to pets can be deadly
• The #1 way owners accidentally delay treatment
• What vets wish every pet parent did before an appointment
• Simple ways to avoid vet visits (and big bills)
• The truth about diet changes, flea prevention, and dropped-off pets
• Why your communication could be the difference between health and harm

👥 Who will love this episode:

• Pet owners who want to improve vet visits
• New puppy or kitten parents
• Animal lovers confused by online advice
• Veterinary students and professionals
• Anyone who’s felt overwhelmed or overlooked at the vet

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Dr. G introduces the Irreplaceable Tails mission

01:07 – Meet Kat: 27 years as a veterinary receptionist

02:06 – Why this show is for you—the pet owner

03:00 – STOP giving human meds to pets: the Tylenol & Advil myth

04:00 – When owners give confusing histories (especially husbands)

06:00 – Pro tip: Mark lumps & give written histories

07:40 – Why being reachable matters if you drop your pet off

10:00 – The biggest pet parenting mistake: unfinished antibiotics

12:00 – Can you give pets human food? What’s safe and what’s not

14:30 – Indoor cats still need flea prevention

16:00 – What is flea allergy dermatitis & why one bite is enough

16:45 – When should you call your vet if something seems off?

18:00 – Why we can’t diagnose on this show—but we can educate

19:00 – Why good vets care deeply—even when they’re emotionally exhausted

🔔 Stay Connected:

• Like this video if you learned something new!
• Drop your pet questions or stories in the comments below.
• Subscribe & hit the bell icon for updates. Irreplaceable Tails: Because every pet's story matters.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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📥 Contact: [email protected]

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