Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health Dr Alex Avery
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Pets are family, and knowing the best way to care for your dog or cat can be a real challenge for even the most experienced pet parent. Join veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery, and his expert guests, as he shares his years of pet health experience with you, while also diving into the topics you really need to know about to ensure your pet is living their best life! From preventing disease and daily healthcare tips, all the way through to understanding the best options for treatment if sickness or injury strikes. Be confident that you are making the best choices possible so that your dog and cat can live the full and happy life you want for them. This podcast is a must-listen for every dog and cat owner who wants the very best for their pet!
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Unpacking the Crisis: navigating the challenges of modern veterinary care
😲 Are you concerned about the rising costs of vet care? You're not alone and this episode dives deep into the issues plaguing the pet health care space, affecting your pets, you, and those within the veterinary industry.It's easy to vilify veterinary professionals as money grabbing (and many do) but the truth is very different - Did you know that in the last 12 months, 25% of veterinary staff in the UK received absolutely NO pay raise? The preconception that vets are "only in it for the money...
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Optimizing Care for Dogs with Elbow Dysplasia (and arthritis): Practical Advice
🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis:1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to tackle the issue comprehensively.2️⃣ Therapeutic diets and supplements (especially omega-3 fatty acids) can significantly enhance comfort.3️⃣ Regular,...
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Old Dog Health: exploring the link between heart failure and seizures
Increasing age can bring increasing health complexity and in this episode, we unpack a complex listener-submitted scenario about a 14-year-old Chihuahua battling congestive heart failure and mysterious seizures.This episode is packed with invaluable insights, from understanding heart murmurs to dissecting the causes behind seizures in older dogs, with insights for all pet parents with older animals.🚨 Did you know? A heart murmur isn’t always an indicator of overt heart failure in dogs! 🐶1️⃣ D...
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Anesthetic risk and surgical safety (what you need to know to keep your pet safe)
😱 Don't gamble with your pet's life. When it comes to your furry friend's surgery, knowing the risks is crucial for their safety!🩺 Surgery may not be just routine - from a tiny risk of 0.01% for neutering procedures (that's 1 death for every 10,000 surgeries) through to a 16% death rate for the sickest of patients, the risk really does vary hugely by individual.🏥 Several measures can increase safety: from pre-surgery blood tests, weight management, to advanced monitoring equipment - these are...
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Unraveling a multi-dog mystery (with lessons for every pet parent)
🐾 Get ready to tackle this itchy pet mystery with Dr. Alex answering a question sent in by listener Trish that addresses some really key pet-care pearls. From narrowing down the potential causes of any problem, the importance of making a proper diagnosis, through to when to seek the input from your veterinarian. This episode has something for every pet parent!Check out The Dog Allergy Summit here - https://ourpetshealth.com/allergysummitAnd the full show notes here - https://ourpetshealth.com...
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Is withholding pain relief ever OK (or even beneficial?)
🐾 Did you know that it used to be common for veterinarians to withhold pain relief for pets with joint injuries or wounds? The thinking was that this was needed to prevent them from overusing the injured area and causing more harm 😱Some vets and owners still advocate for this approach.In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into this shocking practice and why it's time for this outdated thinking to be left in the past. Join me as I discuss the impact of pain on a pet's well-being and the im...
Customer Reviews
Great advice for cat owners
A great podcast if you have a pet cat or dog. Dr Alex takes a whole range of issues and gives actionable advice which you can instantly put into action. In fact, many of the solutions are super simple but make perfect sense!
All my Q's A'd
I love this show. I'm not a per nut or anything but I do like to stay informed and it's great to be able to ask my questions to a vet and not have to fork out cash to have them answered. The answers are always so thoughtful too. I Alex's style. So easy going but professional too.
My Dog Loves This!
Because now i'm totally on the ball with all the health stuff. You don't know what you don't know and it turns out I didn't know a lot!