Your Vet Wants You to Know

Your Vet Wants You to Know
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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.

  1. 12h ago

    Outside the Box 4: Urinary Crystals and Stones in Cats

    Finding crystals in your cat's urine can sound terrifying, but crystals and bladder stones aren't the same thing and not every crystal is dangerous. In this episode of Outside the Box, veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Amy Oberstadt, explains what urinary crystals actually mean, how struvite differs from calcium oxalate, and why some bladder stones can be dissolved while others cannot. She also breaks down the role of diet and hydration and tackles common myths about dry food, urinary diets, and the risk of a blocked cat. Episode page with pictures: ​Outside the Box 4 Urinary Crystals and Stones in Cats for more on this episode. Scratching the Itch feature: Wild Inside Documentary 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

    Outside the Box 4: Urinary Crystals and Stones in Cats

  2. 12h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS! I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism https://amzn.to/4j14o11 The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State https://amzn.to/4dwNaVF Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people. 00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning” 00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney 00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation 00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Oct 8

    Outside the Box 3: Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Stressing Your Cat Out?

    Your cat is straining, peeing outside the litter box, or even passing bloody urine, but your veterinarian says it may not be a UTI. In Episode 3 of Outside the Box, internal medicine specialist, Dr. Amy Oberstadt, explains feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), one of the most common causes of lower urinary tract problems in cats. This episode dives in to how stress can create real physical changes involving the nervous system and bladder, why FIC can keep coming back, how to recognize urinary pain, and why treating the whole cat, not just the bladder, is so important. Episode page with pictures: ​Outside the Box 3 Feline Idiopathic Cystitis for more on this episode. Scratching the Itch feature: Let's Make Art 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

    Outside the Box 3: Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Stressing Your Cat Out?

  4. Oct 1

    One Health Heroes: Four Months of Screwworm in the USA, Avian Influenza Surges Amid Migration Season

    It's been almost four months since New World Screwworm has crossed into the United States. Dr. Mandy Sorensen of the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians joins the show to explain how surveillance, animal movement controls, and releases of sterile male flies are being used to respond to screwworm detections, and what pet owners should do if they notice a suspicious wound. With fall bird migration in full swing, avian influenza continues to devastate poultry operations, as well as numerous wildlife species, including endangered birds, dolphins, and even polar bears, highlighting immense challenges in controlling the spread of this highly pathogenic virus.  Key Takeaways: Screwworm continues to be detected in new parts of the Southern United States.  Any suspicious wound needs veterinarian attention, especially in areas affected by New World Screwworm.  Sterile male flies help to slow the reproduction and spread of screwworm.  Highly pathogenic avian influenza remains a significant threat to commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks.  Scratching the Itch features the Rooster and Squid series by veterinarian, Dr. Jen Cole.  Become a One Health Hero: American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (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

    One Health Heroes: Four Months of Screwworm in the USA, Avian Influenza Surges Amid Migration Season

  5. Sep 22

    Outside the Box 2: Creating a Healthy Cat Home to Reduce Stress

    A cat can live safely indoors and still experience environmental stress that affects their health. In Episode 2 of Outside the Box, presented in partnership with Royal Canin, internal medicine specialist Dr. Amy Oberstadt explores the connection between stress, the nervous system, bladder inflammation, and recurrent feline urinary problems. Using her own wonderfully particular "basement cat," Marvin, as an example, Dr. Oberstadt explains how litter-box placement, finding sutble household stressors, improving multi-cat dynamics, incorporating play, increasing hydration, creating predictable routines, and providing safe spaces can all contribute to a healthier indoor environment. Most importantly, owners learn why there isn't one perfect setup for every cat and why gradual, individualized changes are more useful than trying to overhaul everything overnight. Episode page with pictures: Outside the Box 2: Creating a Healthy Cat Environment 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

    Outside the Box 2: Creating a Healthy Cat Home to Reduce Stress

  6. Sep 15

    One Health Heroes: Rabies Cases On the Rise, CDC Health Alert Network

    Reports of animal rabies activity and potential human exposures increased across the United States during the summer of 2026. Dr. Mandy Sorensen of the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians joins the show to examine recent cases involving rabid baby goats at a North Carolina petting zoo and unusually aggressive beavers in Maryland. She explains why rabies can be difficult to recognize, what to do immediately after a possible exposure, and why veterinarians, healthcare providers, and public health officials must work together. Key Takeaways: The CDC has released a statement on increased animal rabies activity and human exposures Rabies Aware is a state-by-state resource for navigating the complex laws governing rabies vaccination and exposure management. North Carolina petting-zoo rabies exposure notice and event locations can be viewed here. Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus by Bill Wasik and veterinarian Monica Murphy is a fascinating look at the cultural impact of rabies throughout generations.  Become a One Health Hero: American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (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

    One Health Heroes: Rabies Cases On the Rise, CDC Health Alert Network

  7. Sep 8

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

    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

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

  8. Sep 1

    One Health Heroes: West Nile Mystery Uncovered by a Zoo Pathologist

    The birds were dying, people were getting sick, and one veterinary pathologist refused to accept that it was a coincidence. In the summer of 1999, Dr. Tracey McNamara was investigating an extraordinary wave of bird deaths at the Bronx Zoo just as people in Queens were being hospitalized with a mysterious neurologic illness. When the human outbreak was initially attributed to St. Louis encephalitis, Dr. McNamara knew the diagnosis didn't explain what she was seeing in the birds. She kept pushing even when public health officials dismissed the veterinary evidence. Her persistence, along with testing performed by the USDA and U.S. Army, helped connect the animal and human outbreaks and identify the arrival of West Nile virus in the Western Hemisphere. More than 25 years later, her story remains a striking example of both the power of One Health surveillance and what can happen when animal and human health systems fail to communicate. Key Takeaways Animals can provide an early warning. Dead birds became an important sentinel for West Nile virus surveillance and human risk. CDC West Nile surveillance and ArboNET Veterinary laboratories matter. The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories isolated the virus from the zoo birds after testing ruled out other major avian pathogens. USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories Data only help when they are shared. Today's National Wildlife Disease Database is designed to bring wildlife health information together for earlier detection of emerging threats. National Wildlife Disease Database One Health surveillance is still evolving. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is working to integrate human, animal, environmental and other health data for earlier warning and better decision-making. PNNL AI-Driven One Health Security Become a One Health Hero: American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (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

    One Health Heroes: West Nile Mystery Uncovered by a Zoo Pathologist
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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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