10 episodes

The Pet Factor is here to help you understand your pet's health needs. From preventative care to dealing with chronic illnesses, we present information on why veterinarians recommend wellness care for your pet, how we diagnose and treat sick animals, and tips to keep your pets from developing common problems. We also showcase new products available to your veterinarian and news regarding pet health.

The Pet Factor James Hosek

    • Kids & Family
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The Pet Factor is here to help you understand your pet's health needs. From preventative care to dealing with chronic illnesses, we present information on why veterinarians recommend wellness care for your pet, how we diagnose and treat sick animals, and tips to keep your pets from developing common problems. We also showcase new products available to your veterinarian and news regarding pet health.

    032 St Patricks Day Special

    032 St Patricks Day Special

    Episode Notes

    Enjoy your quarantine with a few laughs from The Pet Factor on our St. Patrick's Day Special.


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    • 7 min
    031 Mammary Tumors in Pets

    031 Mammary Tumors in Pets

    Episode Notes

    In this episode of The Pet Factor, we discuss mammary tumors in cats and dogs; including diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. We also discuss the best way to prevent them in your pet. In Pet Health news we talk about how the COVID-19 virus is indirectly affecting veterinary medicine and a possible case of a canine infection. Riley is our case of the week and Brittney details the practical reasons to get your cats and dogs spayed and neutered other than the obvious health reasons.


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    • 27 min
    030 Bladder Stones in Dogs

    030 Bladder Stones in Dogs

    Episode Notes

    In this episode of The Pet Factor, our help topic is bladder stones in dogs, the causes, how we diagnose them, and different ways they can be treated. In our Pet News segment we introduce Simparica Trio, the first all in one parasite preventative in a convenient Chewable tablet, available this April and a Ukranian inventor comes up with a way to deal with your pet’s being bored when you are away. The Pet Cube in an interactive device you control with your phone to watch, talk with and play with your pets when you’re not home. For our Case of the Week, we talk about Chance, one of our successful patients with Atopy and the great medications we have to treat this difficult skin condition. In Tech Tips, Brittney discusses creative ways pet parents can get a urine sample at home.
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast service to get the latest episode. You can find a list of links where to find us and past episodes on our blog page at https://brookfieldvets.net/blog/135860-check-out-our-podcast-the-pet-factor


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    • 24 min
    029 The Blocked Cat

    029 The Blocked Cat

    Episode Notes

    In this episode of The Pet Factor we talk about the blocked cat, a life-threatening condition where the urinary tract becomes obstructed and emergency care is essential. We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment. In Pet News, Purina will be launching a new cat food to reduce allergies in people and Chinese pet owners modify surgical masks to protect their cats from coronavirus; but is it necessary? Our case of the week is Valentino who presented with abscess on his face, and Brittney talks litter boxes in Tech Tips.
    Don’t forget to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast service to get the latest episode. You can find a list of links where to find us and past episodes on our blog page at https://brookfieldvets.net/blog/135860-check-out-our-podcast-the-pet-factor


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    • 31 min
    028 Glaucoma in Pets

    028 Glaucoma in Pets

    Episode Notes

    In this episode of the pet factor, we discuss the types and causes of glaucoma in cats and dogs, how we diagnose the condition, and treatment options available to pet parents. We start off with our Pet News segment and an update on the Super Bowl ad for Scout from Weather tech that now has inspired another donation for the University of Wisconsin Vet School. Dr. Hosek discusses a study that tries to determine if dogs get jealous. Our case of the week is Azlin, a kitty who presented with severe glaucoma and Brittney offers Tech Tips on introducing a new baby to the household pets.
    Don’t forget to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast service to get the latest episode. You can find a list of links where to find us and past episodes on our blog page at https://brookfieldvets.net/blog/135860-check-out-our-podcast-the-pet-factor


    Find out more at https://the-pet-factor.pinecast.co


    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    • 33 min
    027 Valentine's Day Special

    027 Valentine's Day Special

    Episode Notes

    Curl up with you favorite person and pet and enjoy our favorite Valentine's Day jokes.


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    • 9 min

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