When your cat pees outside the litter box, don't assume bad behavior or spite. They may be saying something important. <p class="ck-paragraph" data-slate-node="element" data-slate-fragment= 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data-kit-fragment-key="application/x-kit-email-editor-fragment"> Finding cat urine on your bed, rug, or laundry is frustrating, but is your cat actually mad at you? In the first episode of Outside the Box, presented in partnership with Royal Canin, veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Amy Oberstadt joins us to explain why urinary disease, pain, stress, and environmental factors can all contribute to litter box problems. Learn what normal urination looks like, which subtle changes deserve attention, why very different urinary diseases can look nearly identical at home, and when your cat needs emergency veterinary care. Episode page with pictures: <a href= "https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/outside-the-box-1/">Outside the Box 1: Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Box</a> Find a veterinary internal medicine specialist near you: <a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" href= "https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/resources" data-start="1618" data-end="1650">Specialist Search Here</a> Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. 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When your cat pees outside the litter box, don't assume bad behavior or spite. They may be saying something important. Finding cat urine on your bed, rug, or laundry is frustrating, but is your cat actually mad at you? In the first episode of Outside the Box, presented in partnership with Royal Canin, veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Amy Oberstadt joins us to explain why urinary disease, pain, stress, and environmental factors can all contribute to litter box problems. Learn what normal urination looks like, which subtle changes deserve attention, why very different urinary diseases can look nearly identical at home, and when your cat needs emergency veterinary care. Episode page with pictures: Outside the Box 1: Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Box Find a veterinary internal medicine specialist near you: Specialist Search Here Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

When your cat pees outside the litter box, don't assume bad behavior or spite. They may be saying something important. Finding cat urine on your bed, rug, or laundry is frustrating, but is your cat actually mad at you? In the first episode of Outside the Box, presented in partnership with Royal Canin, veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Amy Oberstadt joins us to explain why urinary disease, pain, stress, and environmental factors can all contribute to litter box problems. Learn what normal urination looks like, which subtle changes deserve attention, why very different urinary diseases can look nearly identical at home, and when your cat needs emergency veterinary care. Episode page with pictures: <a href="https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/outside-the-box-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Outside the Box 1: Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Box</a> Find a veterinary internal medicine specialist near you: <a href="https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer">Specialist Search Here</a> Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet</a> Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a>

Outside the Box 1: Why is My Cat Peeing Outside the Box?

On this episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Mandy Sorensen returns to explain changing requirements for pets traveling between the United States and Mexico and what owners should discuss with their veterinarians before a trip. She also shares the fascinating epidemiologic investigation that uncovered rabies circulating among Cape fur seals in southern Africa and discusses why active disease surveillance is so important. Finally, the episode looks at guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association discouraging raw animal-source foods for pets and raw milk because of infectious disease risks, updated to include highly pathogenic avian influenza. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>Pet travel rules are changing because of New World screwworm. <a href= "https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/animal-travel-certificates-regulations-requirements/traveling-your-dog-cat/traveling-and-mexico-with-your-dog-or-cat"> AVMA travel update</a></li> <li>A rabid dog helped uncover rabies circulating in Cape fur seals. <a href= "https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32/10/26-0179_article">Emergence of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals, South Africa</a></li> <li>Raw meat and milk carries infectious-disease risks to pets and people. <a href= "https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/raw-or-undercooked-animal-source-protein-cat-and-dog-diets"> AVMA raw diet policy</a></li> <li>One Health connects animal, human, and environmental disease surveillance. <a href="https://www.aafsphv.org/">AAFSPHV</a></li> </ul> Pet owners and veterinary professionals, sign up for our newsletter here: <a href= "https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/newsletter">https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/newsletter</a> Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: <a href= "https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet">https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet</a> Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow">https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow">https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a>

On this episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Mandy Sorensen returns to explain changing requirements for pets traveling between the United States and Mexico and what owners should discuss with their veterinarians before a trip. She also shares the fascinating epidemiologic investigation that uncovered rabies circulating among Cape fur seals in southern Africa and discusses why active disease surveillance is so important. Finally, the episode looks at guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association discouraging raw animal-source foods for pets and raw milk because of infectious disease risks, updated to include highly pathogenic avian influenza. Key Takeaways: Pet travel rules are changing because of New World screwworm. AVMA travel update A rabid dog helped uncover rabies circulating in Cape fur seals. Emergence of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals, South Africa Raw meat and milk carries infectious-disease risks to pets and people. AVMA raw diet policy One Health connects animal, human, and environmental disease surveillance. AAFSPHV Pet owners and veterinary professionals, sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/newsletter Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

On this episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Mandy Sorensen returns to explain changing requirements for pets traveling between the United States and Mexico and what owners should discuss with their veterinarians before a trip. She also shares the fascinating epidemiologic investigation that uncovered rabies circulating among Cape fur seals in southern Africa and discusses why active disease surveillance is so important. Finally, the episode looks at guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association discouraging raw animal-source foods for pets and raw milk because of infectious disease risks, updated to include highly pathogenic avian influenza. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>Pet travel rules are changing because of New World screwworm. <a href="https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/animal-travel-certificates-regulations-requirements/traveling-your-dog-cat/traveling-and-mexico-with-your-dog-or-cat" rel="noopener noreferrer"> AVMA travel update</a></li> <li>A rabid dog helped uncover rabies circulating in Cape fur seals. <a href="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32/10/26-0179_article" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emergence of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals, South Africa</a></li> <li>Raw meat and milk carries infectious-disease risks to pets and people. <a href="https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/raw-or-undercooked-animal-source-protein-cat-and-dog-diets" rel="noopener noreferrer"> AVMA raw diet policy</a></li> <li>One Health connects animal, human, and environmental disease surveillance. <a href="https://www.aafsphv.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">AAFSPHV</a></li> </ul> Pet owners and veterinary professionals, sign up for our newsletter here: <a href="https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/newsletter</a> Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet</a> Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a> Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow</a>

One Health Heroes: Cape fur seals and a rabies outbreak, AVMA position on raw feeding, Screwworm travel restrictions

One of the first things pet owners do when their pet starts itching, scratching or licking is change the food. In this episode, Dr. Lancellotti breaks down food allergies in pets and the importance of working closely with your veterinarian to determine if your dog or cat actually has an allergy to proteins in their food. Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li><a href= "Https://www.YourVetWantsYoutoKnow.com">https://www.YourVetWantsYoutoKnow.com</a></li> <li>Facebook group: <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow/">www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow/</a></li> <li>"Scratching the Itch" - Doc and Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder: <a href= "https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/CatFeeder">https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/CatFeeder</a> <ul> <li>This link is an affiliate link. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

One of the first things pet owners do when their pet starts itching, scratching or licking is change the food. In this episode, Dr. Lancellotti breaks down food allergies in pets and the importance of working closely with your veterinarian to determine if your dog or cat actually has an allergy to proteins in their food. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.YourVetWantsYoutoKnow.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow/ "Scratching the Itch" - Doc and Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/CatFeeder This link is an affiliate link. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own.

One of the first things pet owners do when their pet starts itching, scratching or licking is change the food. In this episode, Dr. Lancellotti breaks down food allergies in pets and the importance of working closely with your veterinarian to determine if your dog or cat actually has an allergy to proteins in their food. Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li><a href="Https://www.YourVetWantsYoutoKnow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.YourVetWantsYoutoKnow.com</a></li> <li>Facebook group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow/</a></li> <li>"Scratching the Itch" - Doc and Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder: <a href="https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/CatFeeder" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/CatFeeder</a> <ul> <li>This link is an affiliate link. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

002 Food allergies

Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and cats. Listen to learn how to spot the classic appearance of a flea allergy, as well as fun facts about fleas that will have you reaching for your pet's flea prevention all year round. This episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know will help you understand why your veterinarian suspects your pet might have fleas, and what impacts fleas have on your pet's health. Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li>Website for images mentioned: <a href= "https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com">https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com</a></li> <li>Facebook group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow</a></li> <li>View from a 230ft tower: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elu0GJHqKx4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elu0GJHqKx4</a></li> <li>"Scratching the Itch" <a href= "https://window-swap.com">https://window-swap.com</a></li> </ul>

Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and cats. Listen to learn how to spot the classic appearance of a flea allergy, as well as fun facts about fleas that will have you reaching for your pet's flea prevention all year round. This episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know will help you understand why your veterinarian suspects your pet might have fleas, and what impacts fleas have on your pet's health. Links mentioned in the episode: Website for images mentioned: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow View from a 230ft tower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elu0GJHqKx4 "Scratching the Itch" https://window-swap.com

Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and cats. Listen to learn how to spot the classic appearance of a flea allergy, as well as fun facts about fleas that will have you reaching for your pet's flea prevention all year round. This episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know will help you understand why your veterinarian suspects your pet might have fleas, and what impacts fleas have on your pet's health. Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li>Website for images mentioned: <a href="https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com</a></li> <li>Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourVetWantsYouToKnow</a></li> <li>View from a 230ft tower: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elu0GJHqKx4" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elu0GJHqKx4</a></li> <li>"Scratching the Itch" <a href="https://window-swap.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://window-swap.com</a></li> </ul>

001 Fleas and Flea Allergies

Prologue - Why your vet wants you to know

As a curious pet owner, have you ever taken to the internet for more information about pet health? Maybe you want to know why your pet is itchy and what you can do about it. Maybe you're frustrated about the ear infections always coming back. Maybe you're looking for ways to make veterinary care more affordable. Instead of wading through a sea of information that may not be reliable, and in some cases may be harmful, here is what Your Vet Wants You to Know. I'm Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, board certified veterinary dermatology specialist. Join me to get the information you're looking for to care for your dog and cat, from diseases and treatments to financial planning and what's happening in the world of veterinary medicine. If you're curious about your pet's health, then Your Vet Wants You to Know.

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