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Your Vet Wants You to Know Your Vet Wants You to Know
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5.0 • 96 Ratings
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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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Itchy Pet Awareness Month - 5 Year Anniversary
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month! This time of year can be particularly challenging for pets with allergic skin disease. Dr. Shannon Cabell, Consumer Medical Lead for Dermatology at Zoetis, joins us to discuss frequent reasons for itching, how common allergies are among dogs in the United States, and the importance of discussing your pet with your veterinarian in order to successfully relieve their itch.
This podcast was sponsored by Zoetis. Zoetis is dedicated to changing the way we approach canine pruritus to protect the bonds between the pet, the owner and the veterinary team.
Itchingforhelp.com offers more information to help pet owners understand their dog’s itch, learn what clinical signs indicate itch is a problem that needs veterinary treatment, review available treatment options, listen to common questions answered by two great veterinarians, and hear first-hand stories from pet owners about their own itchy dogs.
ZoetisPetcare.com offers articles from experts on a variety of pet health topics.
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060 Bearded Dragons
Bearded dragons are one of the most popular reptile pets. They are curious and interactive, making them good family pets. With the right care, they can live over 10 years. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Johnson, veterinarian and past president of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, talks about how to keep your bearded dragon healthy, what they like to eat, and the importance of a good relationship with a veterinarian with knowledge of exotic animals and reptiles.
Episode Page with Transcript and Additional Content:
https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/bearded-dragons
More resources for bearded dragon owners:
www.joshdfrogs.com
www.thebiodude.com
www.dubiaroaches.com
www.narbc.com
https://linktr.ee/badgerlandreptilerescue
www.pekinanimalhospital.com
www.vivtechproducts.com
www.carolinadesignerdragons.com
www.zenhabitats.com
www.zillarules.com
https://zoomed.com
https://flukerfarms.com
www.stjude.org
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059 Honeybees
In recent years, veterinarians have become more involved in the health and welfare of honeybees as the result of changes in how antibiotics are regulated. In this episode, Dr. Brittany Kyle, veterinarian and honeybee expert, discusses the fascinating world of beekeeping, some of the common misconceptions around bees, and the lessons she has learned caring for her own bee colony. The stories shared include great resources, whether you have an established apiary or you just want to know what the buzz is all about.
Episode Page with Transcript and Additional Content: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/honeybees
Honeybee Veterinary Consortium: https://hbvc.org/
Honeybee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/
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058 Hospice and End of Life
Preventing and relieving suffering in pets is important all life stages, but particularly during end of life care. Hospice veterinarian, Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder and chief information officer of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, joins this episode to tell us about a sweet golden retriever named Bogey, bucket lists, palliative care, and euthanasia or “good-byes.” If your dog or cat is an older animal, your geriatric pet could benefit from this discussion on how to identify ways to improve your final time together, and what to expect when it’s time.
Episode Page with Transcript and Additional Content: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/hospice
Connect with Dr. Mary Gardner: www.drmarygardner.com
Find a Lap-of-Love Veterinarian: www.lapoflove.com
Link to International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/resources
Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel, research on caregiver burden: www.petcaregiverburden.com
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Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
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057 Anxiety and Allergies
Many pet owners may think their pet licks its paws because of anxiety. While anxiety may play a role in how itchy an allergic pet feels, when dogs lick their paws to the point of causing damage to the skin, anxiety it not the only problem. Dr. Lindsey McAuliffe, veterinary dermatologist, set out to study the role of anxiety in dogs with allergies. She found a fascinating change in many behaviors, including aggression, fear, touch sensitivity and trainability. If your allergic dog struggles with behavior problems, this is a fascinating conversation looking at what the research tells us.
Episode Page with Transcript and Videos: yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/anxiety-and-allergies/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
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056 Ear Cleaning and Cooperative Care
Ear cleaning can be incredibly important for dogs with ear infections and allergies. Pet owners may struggle with ear cleaning if the dog is fearful or painful. In this episode, Dr. Amy Pike, veterinary behavior specialist, discusses cooperative care techniques for low stress ear cleanings. This episode is a great resource if your dog has ever had an ear infection and you are looking for a method that decreases pain and anxiety for everyone involved.
Episode Page with Transcript and Videos: https://www.yourvetwantyoutoknow.com/earcleaning
Dr. Amy Pike’s Low Stress Handling Husbandry webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQuhHa9v-Z8&t=3642s
Doggy Language by Lili Chin: Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend: Chin, Lili: 9781787837010
Kitty Language by Lili Chin: Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat
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Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
Customer Reviews
An excellent resource for pet owners
This is exactly the resource I have been looking for to help give my clients quality information about a variety of topics!
Wonderful resource
This is a great resource for pet owners, especially those with allergies.
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As a veterinarian, this is a great, reliable resource for owners wanting to know more about helping their pets!