Welcome to Tails of Truth – the podcast where holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and vet nurse JoJo pull back the curtain on the world of veterinary medicine. Whether you’re a cat lover or dog devotee this show will empower you to become a confident medical advocate for your four legged bestie. From common diseases and holistic treatments to hot topics, tough truths, and the emotional journey of pet parenting—nothing is off-limits. Expect real talk, expert insights, and zero judgment. Tu ...
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Does your cat pee on the rug? Is you feline unwelcoming to your significant other? Are you out of patience because your cat wakes you up at 3am for food? Do you feel just plain confused about what your cat really needs? Let Cat Behavior Expert and Multi Cat Specialist, Rita Reimers, come to the rescue! As cat mom to 19 rescue cats, and with over 30-years of experience as a cat parent, Rita understands cats like no one else. Joined on the podcasts by her co-host, BFF, and cat mom of 8, is Exe ...
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Dr. Roger Welton is an experienced practicing veterinarian, successful author, blogger and media personality. Airing every Thursday at 8 AM EST, Dr. Roger discusses the pertinent pet issues of the day and addresses listener emails.
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Unleashed Veterinary Podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce W. Francke, DVM, a veterinarian and practice owner at Bay Animal Hospital in beautiful Bay City, Michigan. The awesome power of vet medicine will be unleashed with conversation, compassion and common sense. This podcast will empower pet owners to take the very best care of their four-footed family members.
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David D'Angelo is a certified pet nutritionist and author of the website https://www.PetFoodReviews.com.au/ Having written for almost two decades about pet food, pet feeding, and pet food marketing tricks, David has a lot of knowledge to share on how we feed our pets (or how we've been led to believe we should feed them).
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Welcome to Holistic Pet Radio, your trusted source for expert insights and practical advice on nurturing your pet's well-being naturally. Join us as we explore the world of holistic pet care, covering topics like raw feeding, improving your kibble, natural supplements, enrichment, pet health, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pet owner, our informative episodes are designed to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for your furry companions. Hosted by A ...
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When Love Means Letting Go: Making End-of-Life Decisions for Pets
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25:19Summary In this deeply moving episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo tackle the emotional terrain of end-of-life care for pets. From the tender story of a betta fish named Tony Roni to the complexities of navigating natural death versus euthanasia, they explore how love, grief, and responsibility intertwine. Listeners will gain practical gui…
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Summary In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo get real about one of the most overlooked aspects of pet wellness: oral health. From dental myths to anesthesia questions, they cover the big truths behind why dental care is vital for your pet’s longevity and comfort. They talk about what to look for in a veterinary dental practice, why…
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Your Cat's Vomiting Isn't Normal: Let's Chat About IBD
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15:54Summary In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo chat about a common concern—vomiting in cats. They debunk the myth that it’s “normal,” and explain how it often points to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They walk listeners througha holistic approach to diagnostics, including how to tell IBD from lymphoma, when to consider steroids, a…
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Itchy Dogs: The Truth Behind the Scratching
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25:36Summary In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian, Dr. Angie, and veterinary nurse, JoJo dive deep into one of the most common—and frustrating—issues pet guardians face: itchy dogs. From food allergies to environmental triggers, they unpack the root causes behind chronic scratching and share what actually works. You'll learn why diet…
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Summary In this essential episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo Smith dive deep into a rarely discussed but critical topic: vaccine-associated sarcomas in cats. With raw personal stories and professional insight, they explore how certain feline vaccines—particularly rabies and leukemia—can, in rare cases, lead to aggressive cancer. They sha…
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Summary In this heartfelt episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse, JoJo open up about the hidden struggles of pet guardianship. They unpack the guilt, shame, and self-judgment that often comes with trying to do “the right thing” for our pets—whether it’s managing weight, affording care, or navigating imperfect choices. Through can…
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The cunning "Ingredient Splitting" trick used on your pet food!
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6:22Ingredient splitting is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and it's designed to deceive us as consumers into believing a product is better than it actually is. It's not just cat and dog foods either! Once you understand this trick you'll begin to understand what your food and your pet's food is really made from!…
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Summary In this episode of the Tails of Truth podcast, Dr. Angie and JoJo introduce themselves and their mission to provide unfiltered insights into veterinary medicine. Dr. Angie, a holistic veterinarian, shares her diverse experience and commitment to empowering pet guardians. JoJo, a veterinary nurse, emphasizes the importance of building relati…
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"Meat First" is a SCAM when it comes to dog and cat food labelling!
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7:31For recommendations - https://www.petfoodreviews.com.au/best-dog-food-australia/ “Meat first” dog and cat foods - sounds great, but it's a marketing trick designed to trick you. In this episode, we reveal how pet food labels deceive you into thinking there’s more meat in your pet food than there really is, and what you can look for instead to make …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 144 Trap, Neuter, Revolution: How One Woman’s Mission Transformed a Town
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36:12What do you do when there are so many community cats outside, and they keep having more and more kittens? If you’re Jan Leonard, you don’t wait for someone to fix the problem: you create your own solution. Backwoods TNR is a non-profit organization in Clinton, Louisiana, was created by Jan when she saw that no one else was helping these cats. Their…
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Why do we feed our dogs the same sh*t every meal?
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3:09I wrote about this on my How To Feed A Dog Blog many years ago - why do we feed our dogs the same brand of relatively tasteless dry dog food for every single meal and believe it is the right thing to do. With my experience of pet foods and pet food marketing, it has to be said a pet food company loves to lock you in to their product for the lifespa…
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In this podcast we discuss whether dog food is bad for cats - which it is - and the reasons why. I consider most cat food bad for cats, so when it comes to feeding a cat dog food - especially dry dog food - this can lead to your cat becoming nutrient deficient or ill if you continue to feed the food. If your cat steals food from the dog food bowl t…
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In this podcast Rachel, a CPD accredited pet nutritionist, gives us an overview of Pedigree dog food - particularly the dry food formula Adult with Chicken. Pedigree is a well known name in dog food, but many do not realise it's one of the many Mars brands of pet food. In terms of Mars brands in Australia, it sits at the more budget end of the scal…
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Dr Ian Billinghurst - Raw Feeding, BARF, and are Prescription Diets the Best Solution?
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22:12Host: David D’Angelo (PetFoodReviews.com.au) Guest: Dr Ian Billinghurst – Veterinarian, author of Give Your Dog A Bone, and pioneer of the BARF diet (Visit the Billinghurst Institute) In this episode, we discuss: The unnecessary complexities of feeding our dogs and cats a raw food diet The different ways to feed our dogs in 2025 - dry food, wet, ra…
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Antivax sentiment rising in the veterinary world, Bird Flu update
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31:52Anti-vaccine sentiment is on the rise among pet owners and consequently, so are preventable deadly infectious diseases. Whereas the anti-vaccine ilk were once occasional outliers, with public anti-vaccine sentiment on the rise in human medicine, veterinarians experience now experience refusal of recommended core vaccines almost daily. In this episo…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 143 Animal Communicator Kara of Pet’s Eye View
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36:58Do you believe in animal communicators? Linda was skeptical and Rita did not think it was possible, until we met Kara Udziela from Pets Eye View. Kara told us things she could not have known! So what's the point? What if we told you a good animal communicator can tell you about pain and illnesses your cat is hiding? What if you were accidentally do…
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Beware of spring dangers lurking for pets
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20:57Spring is a time of renewal, longer daylight, flowers and leave blooming, and wildlife reawakened and active. The tease of warmer days after we have tired of the cold winter bring us the hope of summer to look forward to and more time with our human and furry loved ones spent outdoors. In this episode, Dr. Roger invites you to embrace the joy that …
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Coprophagia is a fancy word for a very unpleasant habit some dogs exhibit: eating poop. Whether it is their own, other dogs, other specie, or all of the above, some dogs seem to enjoy the taste of feces. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses this habit, why some dogs do this, and what can be done to stop dogs from doing it. Send listener emails for …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 142 Saving Smoky: How One Cat Sparked a Movement to Cure FIP
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30:19FIP affects 1 - 2 percent of the cat population. Historically, 96% of cats with FIP did not survive. While it is not common for cats to develop FIP, all cats are at risk, even if they are kept indoors. Peter Cohen's beloved cat, Smoky was diagnosed with FIP at 17 weeks and was one of the first cats to be cured with an experimental trial. To honor S…
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A complete and comprehensive strategy for preventing/treating arthritis in dogs and cats
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39:44Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as just "arthritis," is the most common chronic disease that dogs and cats suffer from. Thankfully, there are many safe options for prevention and treatment of arthritis that can add years of life with good quality for our pets. In this episode, Dr. Roger details a proactive approach to arthritis management in d…
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Bird flu is infecting cats - What cat owners need to know!
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17:41Avian influenza strain H5N1 is far more concerning than high egg prices. The virus has managed to jump species primarily in cats with cases rising and carrying a high mortality rate. In this episode, Dr. Roger breaks down the risk of avian flu to your cats, how to protect them from infection, and how to recognize symptoms of disease for the earlies…
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What all of the studies tell us about feeding pets raw meat based diets
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20:16About 13% of pet owners feed their pets raw meat based diets. There are strong opinions about the practice of feeding pets raw, both from the pet parents that believe in it health benefits, and a majority of veterinarians that are against it. In this episode, Dr. Roger examines all available raw feeding studies dating back to 1993 to offer solid, s…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 141 Multi-Cat Households
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30:33So, you’ve decided to have more than one cat. Congratulations! You’ve officially leveled up in the game of feline companionship. While single-cat life has its perks, nothing beats the chaos, comedy, and cuddles of a multi-cat household. But let’s be honest—living with multiple cats isn’t all synchronized purring and Instagram-worthy group naps. It’…
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They are adorable, quirky, and fun, but know what you are getting into when you commit to purchasing a French Bulldog
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22:31They are America's most popular dog breed 3 plus years running and their popularity is showing no signs of slowing. Many new French Bulldog parents, however, quickly become shocked about all that comes with caring for a Frenchie. The dedication it takes to raise and care for the average dog is a major commitment, but the French Bulldog takes it to …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 140 Spay/Neuter Saves Lives
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34:33Spring is coming up fast, and with spring comes kitten season. With rescues and shelters already overpopulated, what is the answer? Preventing those kittens from being born in the first place. Join Linda and Rita as they talk with Brianna Lovell Myers, Director of United Spay Alliance and their Fix By Five initiative. Find out how United Spay Allia…
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A key aspect of your pet's health that can significantly affect the incidence of disease
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28:06Tune in to learn about a key aspect of a pet's general wellness care that can significantly affect the incidence of systemic disease. Overlooking this key health concern can increase the incidence of kidney failure, congestive heart failure, and liver disease by 150%, as well as significantly increase the incidence of certain type of cancers. Send …
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Ticks are far more than just a nuisance to your dog
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20:21Ticks cause direct irritation to the skin of dogs leading to itch, rashes and skin infections. In addition to this, ticks can potential spread life threatening infectious diseases to dogs. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the risks of different risks of tick born infectious diseases to dogs around the country. Learn to minimize your dog's risk …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 139 Feeding Fears: Bird Flu and the Raw Diet Debate
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34:14There’s no doubt that raw food for our cats and dogs has arguably been the number one choice, touted by veterinarians and pet experts alike. Closer to what cats and dogs would eat in nature, the benefits of feeding raw range from improved appetite, weight management, and healthier skin and coats. However, our love of the raw diet has now been tarni…
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Happy New Year from the Space Coast Pet Podcast Team! In this inaugural episode of 2025, per his yearly New Year tradition, Dr. Roger discusses his top pet resolution wish list. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to [email protected]. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) b…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 138 Rachel Comte - TNR and Fostering
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31:12Have you ever considered doing TNR (Trap Neuter Return) or maybe fostering some cats while they wait for their furr-ever homes? There are many well-known people in the world of TNR and fostering, like Sterling Davis the Trap King and Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw. They commit their days to these tasks, and we are thankful for them. But what if you want t…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 137 Dr. Jeff Feinman - End of Life Decisions
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34:49From the minute we bring a tiny kitten into our homes, we know our days with them are numbered. Their lives are so much shorter than ours and someday, we will all face that moment of decision: should I keep treating my sick cat, or should I let him go? Is he happy or is he suffering? If kitty is very sick and we know he’s at end of life, do we let …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 136 Give Them Ten!
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32:51They say cats have 9 lives, but what if we could give them 10? Many areas of the country struggle with an overabundance of community cats, causing issues for the residents. In 2013, the live release rate for cats in shelters in Cincinnati, Ohio was only 37%. That means, a whopping 63% of cats didn’t survive the shelter system. That one statistic wa…
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What the latest research tells us about when to spay/neuter different dog breeds
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33:54Depending on dog breed and gender, there are increases, and decreases in certain orthopedic conditions and cancers that are affected by the timing of sterilization procedures. Dr. Roger reports on the latest spay/neuter recommendations by breed based on the most current research. Below is the link for the latest UC Davis spay/neuter recommendations…
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Keeping your pets safe this holiday season!
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15:53As per yearly tradition dating back to 2009, Dr. Roger has a pre-holiday episode dedicated to hidden dangers that unexpectedly lurk around the holiday season. For long time listeners, you may have heard some of this before, but new things come to Dr. Roger's attention year in and year out, so please still tune in, as you may hear something new. At …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 135 Dr. Kelly Cairns - Found Kittens
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37:08Most often, when we get a new kitten, they have been weaned from their momma and are ready for their new home. But what if you find a kitten who is abandoned and not yet old enough to be weaned? What do they need? How often should they be fed? When do we visit the vet? Dr. Kelly Cairns is back to help us unpack this situation so we can be prepared …
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Dr. Roger's experience falling back into a beautiful dream
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28:09Dr. Roger recalls his recent trip to attend the West Indies Veterinary conference in the British West Indies on the island of St. Kitts. Dr. Roger discusses how the experience took him back to the very early stages of his veterinary career and the wave of powerful emotional and spiritual fulfillment it brought him. Kirk Herbstreit tribute to his do…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 134 Dr. Jeff Feinman - Pandora Syndrome
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35:09Pandora Syndrome can cause many health issues in our cats and comes from anxiety. Dr. Jeff Feinman is here to tell us more about Pandora Syndrome, what is it, how it affects our cats, and what we can do to help cats who have it. Join us to learn more about the issues it causes and how you can help your kitty to lessen their likelihood of suffering …
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The term holistic as it pertains to veterinary medicine has moved away from its original meaning and intent. In this episode, Dr. Roger explains what it is means to be a holistic veterinarian and what a holistic veterinary health care regimen for pets looks like. Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in havi…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 133 Non-Recognition Feline Aggression
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41:43Michael Herbert took one of his cats to the vet. After coming home, aggression immediately started between his cats. They always got along before, what happened? He was shocked to learn about Feline Non-Recognition Aggression, which happens when a cat’s scent has changed due to a vet visit, grooming, or boarding visit, or other such time when the c…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 132 Cat Photographer Susie Inverso
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37:23Does this sound familiar? Your cat is doing something super adorable. You grab your camera and snap a picture, but the photo never does your feline friend justice. Then there's those black beauty kitties! You snap a quick pic of your sleek black panther and the photo looks like a lump with no face. How do people get such great pictures of their cat…
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How to keep your pets safe before and after a natural disaster
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17:06Having just endured Hurricane Milton, Dr. Roger highlights dangers unique to pets in the aftermath of a major natural disaster like Milton and Hurricane before it. Natural disaster are not always storms, so even in areas not prone to major storms, having a disaster/emergency plan in place for your pets is essential. From pre-event preparation to po…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 131 Richard Simmons – Tribute Show
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36:45Earlier this year, we, and the world, suffered a tremendous loss in the very unexpected passing of our friend and former boss, Richard Simmons. To say we were devastated would be an understatement. If it wasn’t for Richard, we never would have met. If it wasn’t for Richard, we wouldn’t have the comfort with media that we have. And lastly, if it was…
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Managing veterinary care in a high cost financial climate
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29:18In the last episode, Dr. Roger detailed some of the main reasons for disproportionate increases in veterinary care during the last few years versus previous eras of the pet health care industry. While there are indicators that cost increases are cooling off, they still remain high and there are no guarantees. Dr. Roger dedicates this episode to off…
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Who is to blame for the skyrocketing costs of veterinary care?
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33:48Inflation has hit the veterinary industry as badly (if not worse) as others in the post COVID19 world. Still, inflation is not the only driver of increased veterinary health care costs. Many of us can look back to a time when well care and sick visits set us back maybe a few hundred dollars per year, but now one visit with a significant illness or …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 130 Steve Dale and a Cure for FIP
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42:16Steve Dale knows pets. He is a celebrated Animal Behaviorist and animal welfare advocate, with not one, not two, but THREE radio shows! Rita had the pleasure of meeting Steve a few years ago at a conference about Cat Behavior. Steve is one busy guy, and we’re honored he made the time to be on our show! If there is one thing Steve is passionate abou…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 129 Two Crazy Cat Ladies and their CAT – Cat Allergy Test!
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33:08Oh, we love those Two Crazy Cat Ladies! They're back and they have something new to share. Every wonder why some cats are affected by everything and even seems to be allergic to cat food? The ones who pee on the floor versus the ones who don’t? What is different about the cats that are laid back and the ones who are afraid of their own shadows, or …
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 128 Dr. Kelly on Kidney Disease in Cats
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35:55There are certain medical conditions that seem inescapable as our cats age. Kidney disease is one of those conditions. Linda and Rita have both lost many cats to this dreaded disease that we cat parents feel helpless to avoid. But, is it indeed avoidable? Dr. Kelly Cairns is joining us again and will tell us the signs to look for, what to do if you…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 127 Boss Cat Raw Cat Diet
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32:59There is a big push in the cat world to feed our feline a raw diet. Trouble is, it's often difficult and confusing to find the PURRfect cat food with all the right nutrients that our cats need to live. Add to the equation our cats’ finicky pallets, it gets even more challenging. If we find one that is nutritionally complete and easy to serve, it mi…
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 126 Cargill and Animal Nutrition
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33:57There has been much in the press about pet foods lately, with many recalls and questions about just how safe commercial pets are. It feels like the big companies don’t care about what is actually in our pets’ food. But that’s all about to change. Spokesperson: Chad Wethal, Senior Global Marketing Manager, Pet & Lifestyle for Cargill's Animal Nutrit…
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How safe are heartworm preventative medications for pets?
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22:00There is a growing distrust of the safety of heartworm preventative medications in pets that is leading many pet owners to question whether the risk of the medication rivals, or is worse than, the risk posed by heartworm disease itself. In this episode, Dr. Roger addresses this and separates fact from fiction, true science from opinion, and real in…
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