Tea and Tails

Modern Vet

Tea and Tails brings veterinarians and pet experts to your ear for straight answers on health, behaviour, nutrition, grooming, and everything in between. We skip scare tactics and sales pitches; you get practical, evidence-based advice, myth-busting, and real cases you can learn from. Hosted by Modern Vet—the largest chain of veterinary clinics in the UAE—each episode combines quick wins with in-depth discussions, covering topics ranging from itchy skin and upset tummies to senior care, dentistry, anxiety, and preventive plans.

  1. Oct 21

    Cavalier Heart Disease Explained: What's Really Happening Inside the Heart

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are the breed most strongly linked to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MVD) — the most common heart condition in dogs. But what is actually going on inside the heart when a vet hears a murmur, and when does it become something to worry about?In this episode of Tea & Tails, we sit down with Dr Waseem, Veterinary Cardiologist at Modern Vet, to walk through the whole journey: from a healthy valve to the first murmur, from heart enlargement to congestive heart failure — and what owners can do at every stage.🐾 In this episode:• What mitral valve disease is and how the valve starts to fail• Why Cavaliers are so much more vulnerable than other breeds, and how much is genetic• What actually creates the murmur your vet hears — and whether a murmur means the heart is failing• How the heart compensates for a leaking valve, and why the left atrium and ventricle enlarge• Why a loud murmur doesn't always mean advanced disease• What a cardiologist looks for on an echocardiogram, and when X-rays, ECG or blood-pressure tests are added• Heart disease stages B1, B2, C and D explained in plain language• Why the line between Stage B1 and B2 decides when treatment begins• What changes in congestive heart failure, why fluid collects in the lungs, and the symptoms owners notice at home• When medication starts, how it changes after heart failure, and what every Cavalier owner should monitor at home• The warning signs that mean you should seek urgent veterinary careSubscribe to the Modern Vet YouTube channel and explore the Tea & Tails Podcast playlist for more conversations with veterinarians and specialists about pet health, surgery, prevention, and everyday pet care.🔗 Learn More🌐 Visit us: https://modernvet.com/🛒 Shop Online (food, accessories & more): https://floof.ae/✈️ Pet Relocation Services: https://blueskypetrelocation.com/📱 Follow us on Instagram:   / modernvetdubai  📘 Like us on Facebook:   / modernvetdubai   🐦Twitter/X: https://x.com/modernvetdubai #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #MitralValveDisease #DogHeartDisease #VeterinaryCardiology #PetHeartHealth #DubaiVet #ModernVet #TeaAndTails

  2. Oct 2

    Laparoscopic Spay, BOAS & Endoscopy: Minimally Invasive Pet Surgery | Dr. Rami

    Does your pet need surgery? Minimally invasive techniques may offer an alternative to traditional open surgery — and in this episode, Dr Rami explains exactly how they work and who they're right for.In this episode of Tea & Tails by Modern Vet, Dr Rami walks through how minimally invasive surgery is used in veterinary medicine today and answers the most common questions pet owners ask about these procedures — from endoscopic foreign-body removal and urinary stone treatment to BOAS laser surgery, laparoscopic spay, and ectopic ureter correction. He also explains how vets decide whether a minimally invasive approach is suitable for an individual patient, and what to ask when discussing surgical options with your vet.In this episode:• What minimally invasive veterinary surgery means• Endoscopic removal of swallowed foreign objects• Minimally invasive treatment for urinary stones• BOAS and laser-assisted surgery• Laparoscopic spay for dogs and cats• Ectopic ureter correction• When to ask your veterinarian about minimally invasive options• The future of minimally invasive veterinary surgeryIf your pet may need surgery—or you simply want to understand the latest options available in veterinary care—watch the full conversation with Dr Rami.Subscribe to the Modern Vet YouTube channel and explore the Tea & Tails Podcast playlist for more conversations with veterinarians and specialists about pet health, surgery, prevention, and everyday pet care.🔗 Learn More🌐 Visit us: https://modernvet.com/🛒 Shop Online (food, accessories & more): https://floof.ae/✈️ Pet Relocation Services: https://blueskypetrelocation.com/📱 Follow us on Instagram:   / modernvetdubai  📘 Like us on Facebook:   / modernvetdubai   🐦Twitter/X: https://x.com/modernvetdubai #minimallyinvasivesurgery #veterinarysurgery #LaparoscopicSpay #BOAS #PetSurgery #VeterinaryMedicine #DubaiVet #ModernVet #TeaAndTails

  3. Jul 30

    Emergency Vet Advice That Could Save Your Pet’s Life

    Is your pet having an emergency, or is it something that can wait?In this episode of Tea & Tails, Dr. Theodora Gavril joins us to explain how pet owners can recognise the red flags at home and understand when a situation needs urgent veterinary care.We discuss the behaviour changes that may signal something serious, how cats and dogs can show pain or illness differently, and why signs such as bleeding, repeated vomiting, severe pain, restlessness, altered responses or eye problems should never be ignored.Dr. Theodora also explains how owners can understand different levels of urgency — from cases that need help within minutes, to same-day concerns, to issues that may safely wait for an appointment with your own vet. We also explore when a pet needs to go directly to an emergency hospital and what makes that facility different when a patient is critically unwell.The episode also covers toxins, internal and external exposure, decontamination, and why vomiting is not always the right thing to do after a pet has swallowed something harmful.This conversation is designed to help pet owners feel more confident, act faster when it matters, and know when not to wait.If you are ever unsure whether your pet is having an emergency, seek veterinary advice immediately or visit your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.🔗 Learn More🌐 Visit us: https://modernvet.com/🛒 Shop Online (food, accessories & more): https://floof.ae/✈️ Pet Relocation Services: https://blueskypetrelocation.com/📱 Follow us on Instagram:   / modernvetdubai  📘 Like us on Facebook:   / modernvetdubai   🐦Twitter/X: https://x.com/modernvetdubai

  4. Jul 10

    Pet Denistry Has Changed: More then a scale and polish

    Veterinary dentistry has changed. It is no longer only about cleaning teeth or removing the ones that are badly damaged.In this episode of Tea & Tails, Dr. Hatem explores the shift from extraction-first dentistry to a more preservation-focused approach, where every tooth is assessed individually and treated according to its function, condition, and long-term value.We discuss how advanced imaging, including dental X-rays and CT, can reveal problems that are not visible during a basic oral exam, and why early intervention can make the difference between saving a tooth and losing it.Dr. Hatem also explains some of the advanced treatments now available in veterinary dentistry, including root canal treatment, vital pulp therapy, metal and zirconia crowns, orthodontic correction for malocclusion, bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration, treatment for gingival recession, and minimally invasive repair of jaw fractures.We also look at revision cases, where a pet may still be in pain or experiencing complications after previous dental treatment, and how a detailed reassessment can help identify what still needs to be addressed.Beyond the procedures themselves, this episode explores the importance of teamwork, a dedicated dental facility, a structured workflow, and creating a low-stress environment, especially for cats.This conversation is about what modern veterinary dentistry can offer today: preserving function, reducing pain, protecting long-term oral health, and making better decisions earlier.Subscribe for more conversations on pet health, veterinary innovation, and the people behind modern animal care.🔗 Learn More🌐 Visit us: https://modernvet.com/🛒 Shop Online (food, accessories & more): https://floof.ae/✈️ Pet Relocation Services: https://blueskypetrelocation.com/📱 Follow us on Instagram:   / modernvetdubai  📘 Like us on Facebook:   / modernvetdubai   🐦Twitter/X: https://x.com/modernvetdubai

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Tea and Tails brings veterinarians and pet experts to your ear for straight answers on health, behaviour, nutrition, grooming, and everything in between. We skip scare tactics and sales pitches; you get practical, evidence-based advice, myth-busting, and real cases you can learn from. Hosted by Modern Vet—the largest chain of veterinary clinics in the UAE—each episode combines quick wins with in-depth discussions, covering topics ranging from itchy skin and upset tummies to senior care, dentistry, anxiety, and preventive plans.

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