In this episode, I sit down with Debra, a special client who has played a big role in shaping the vet I am today. For 10 years, I cared for her beloved dogs, Sammy, Lukey, Sophie, and Allie, every single week. When I had a house call practice, I would go over to Debra every Saturday morning. And even now, I still have the privilege of caring for her new puppy. In this episode, we explore the deep bond between pet parents and their pets and the family vet who knows everything about them. If you've ever craved that old-school family doctor-style care—someone who takes the time to get to know you—this story is for you. And yes, we're always here if you want to make that dream a reality. 

KEY INSIGHTS: 

The miracle of acupuncture and how it transformed her pets' health. 

How connected we are with our pets and how they'll sometimes get the exact same illness we have. 

How fecal transplants can bring out the best in our pet's personality. 

How sometimes choosing quality of life in our pet’s older years is the kindest route. 

How the more we know, the better we get as pet parents. 

Why it's important to allow our pets to be themselves. 

And Debra tells us the touching story of how her dogs supported her through her health crisis. 

RESOURCES: 

We’ve gathered all of the episodes related to cancer on the My Dog is Better than Your Dog podcast. Just mail us at [email protected] and ask for the cancer pets podcast playlist, and we’ll send it to you to make gathering resources for your pet easier 🐶💜

FOLLOW: 

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