Your Best Pet

Of course we had to deep dive into the opposite of hyperthyroidism: aka Hypothyroidism. On this episode, we get into the nitty gritty on everything you didn't know, you needed to know.  You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!

2:30: Signs
3:40 Causes
5:50 Diagnosing it
12:55 Treatment options
19:53 Prognosis

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On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Hyperthyroidism! 
We get into the nitty gritty on everything you didn't know, you needed to know.  You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!

3:00: Signs
5:45 Causes
6:50 Diagnosing it
13:50 Treatment options
28:35 Prognosis


Hope you enjoy!

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Dragons aren't real...
Yes they are, and bearded dragons can make great pets, for some people, if you do it right!
On this episode, we dive into husbandry, cage set up, and heat support, along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a bearded dragon is your best pet. 

Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!

1:15- dragons
2:10- Fun facts about Beardies!
4:45- Diet
20:25 Housing/Habitat, including heat, and understanding UVB. 

Hopefully that helps you decide if a bearded dragon is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!

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On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Foreign bodies! 
You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!
Bonus: you'll hear about two of my favorite cases!
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Snakes can make great pets, for some people, if you do it right!
On this episode, we dive into husbandry, cage set up, and heat support, along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a snake is your best pet. 

Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!

3:15- Types of snakes
12:00 Housing
18:05- Heat
32:50-  Humidity
35:35- Diet
44:50- Commonly seen problems
48:15- BONUS: My favorite snake case

Hopefully that helps you decide if a snake is your best pet! 

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On this episode, we dive into vaccine reactions. 
There are several different kinds of a "reaction" and I want you to know what to do, and what we do for each kind. 
There are some parts of this episode that are a little scary, but I want to be 100% honest about what we do an why we do them. 
Vaccines are a very important part of health and modern medicine and we give vaccines for a reason, even though there can be side effects. 
Not every pet will have a reaction, but if it does happen to your pet, here's what you need to know...


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So exciting! You brought home a new kitten!!! (insert high pitched squeal here!)
But now what? 

Here is everything I typically go over at a new kitten appointment:

03:20 Vaccines

1. FVRCP- 3:30
2. Feline Leukemia- 8:45
3. Rabies- 12:55

13:55 Combo testing breakdown

19:55 The poop talk: fecal, deworming

22:55 Flea, tick, and heartworm preventions

27:45 Spaying and Neutering. 

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Ever been curious about having a ferret! You are in luck! 
Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!

1:40- Lifespan
2:22- Types of ferrets
6:38- Vaccines
11:32- Vaccine reactions
14:00- Diet
21:58- Routine Maintenance
24:54- Commonly seen diseases: 

1. 25:10- Cancer
2. 30:46- Parasites
3. 33:20- Foreign bodies

37:10- Enclosures
38:06- My favorite case: a story of resilience! 

Hopefully that helps you decide if a ferret is your best pet! 

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This is the episode I've been wanting to know about hamsters! 
Here's what you need to know: 

1:45 Enclosure, shelter, and bedding
6:40 Diet
15:30 Diseases


Because their husbandry isn't as involved, I included common diseases and how we deal with them! Hopefully that helps you decide if you want to make a hamster your best pet! 

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On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Pancreatitis! 
You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!
You'll also hear what went down when my own dog came down with pancreatitis this week!
Hope you enjoy!

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And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!