Petucate U Presents: Vet in the City Pet Health Chat Debra Voulgaris DVM, MA, CVA, CCRP

All things Ozone therapy.. how we make it, it’s effects on the body, when we use it and its practical application in veterinary patients. Ozone therapy is a safe, effective and cost effective way  to support the immune system and has broad applications across many disease processes. It is a wonderful adjunct to supporting patients with cancer and helps with pain inflammation  improves mitochondrial function and helps to increase health Dian..  This is a therapy everyone should know about and it can even be done at home. I’ll tell you how. Join us. 

This is the 1st part  of the holistic veterinary series and are starting with a look at acupuncture in our animal companions.. a bit of history, what it is, how it works and what the benefits are.   And there's a special guest named Oetzi!!

On Dec 11 2022 Dr. Daniela Castillo (vegan vet extraordinaire!)  will be interviewing me about my ethical journey into the veterinary  profession. This will be highlighting what veterinarians who are vegan and/or animal rights activists experience during vet school and beyond. Fighting against animal cruelty especially within the veterinary profession can be traumatizing, lead to depression and so often you  are fighting alone.  Our Honor  (www.ourhonor.org) was created by veterinarians who are fighting against the inhumane treatment of animals within the veterinary profession,  and to support others that are fighting against animal cruelty as well. This is groundbreaking.  If  you want to hear more about it tune in on Sunday night December 11 at 7 PM (PST) Register for free at discussions.our honor.org. Hope to see you there. 

Have you heard of Laryngeal Paralysis ?  Most pet parents actually haven’t. It is a disease that affects the nerves innervating the muscles of the larynx, causing breathing difficulties, changes in voice and more. It can start with things as common as a change in Your dogs bark or cats meow, and  increased panting.   We  most commonly see this condition in older large breed dogs particularly in the Labrador retriever, but Lar Par can  also be seen in some breeds earlier in life. It is a very serious progressive disease that often goes undiagnosed because  pet parents are unaware that there is anything wrong. So Dr. V is talking all about it to help raise awareness. Have a listen! 

Why do our pets decline with age?? Well inflammation is a central cause. Dr V is talking about the Dog Aging Project, their research on ‘inflammaging’ and why we age.  

Getting a second medical opinion for your pet can be life saving. But when do you need one and why?? Dr. V talks openly about when you should start to consider finding a new perspective.. how to approach your vet and how to  prepare for the 2nd opinion... and she has a few stories to tell.. the stories of Honey, Hiro, Buddy and more!! 
If you are interested in finding a veterinary specialist go to:
the American Board of Veterinary Specialties    https://www.avma.org/education/specialties  
or 
https://www.vetspecialists.com