Vet Tales

UFOs - Unidentified Foreign Objects

Ah, the joys of pet ownership. Everything is going just fine, and then somebody vomits. So what to do? Wait it out? Go the vet? What if that's where the 12 missing pacifiers went....? So many questions.
Let's chat with Dr. Jessica Eastep about the process of working up the case of the vomiting pet, and what happens if there is truly a foreign body stuck in your pet's digestive tract. 

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Hearts. Everybody has one. And it's kind of a big deal when things go wrong. From puppies to old dogs and cats in between, Dr. Josiah Dame and I will break down basic cardiac function, a myriad of conditions that affect the heart, and even a dabbling into diagnostics and treatment. There may have to be a Part-Two-er on this topic!

Dear Snorter Dwarfs, We Love You.

Those adorable little squishy faced dogs!! Dr. Trussell calls them snorter dwarfs, which is definitely a term of endearment. As cute as they may be, they come with their own unique set of medical needs that are worth discussing. Learn more about the beloved Snorter Dwarfs today!

Seizures. They’re scary, but we’ve got you.

There's one thing all seizure pets have in common: They've never had a seizure before, until the moment they do. So as a pet owner, be prepared. Know what to do, and what to expect. In some cases, you can even learn how to prevent seizures before they begin. 

Vet Emergencies - Who Ya Gonna Call...?

No one wants to be in a potential emergency situation, but yet many of us find ourselves there from time to time. It's hard to know what to do. Who do you call...? Not ghostbusters. But maybe your local vet? Maybe a true 24-hour emergency vet? There are many decisions to be made. Let's talk through the who's, when's and why's of veterinary emergency today.

The Scoop on Poop (Worms and Such)

Everyone loves bringing a poop sample to the vet for their routine parasite check. Good times had by all. But why is this so important? What are we looking for? You see your pet's stools daily and never see any worms in there. Learn the scoop on why we check the poop.

The Tale of Molly the Diabetic

This episode contains our FIRST EVER client interview! In addition to hearing straight from an owner of a diabetic pet, we'll also discuss diabetes in both dogs and cats, as well as new findings and therapies that are SUPER exciting. (At least for us, lol). 

Literal Worms in Their HEART

Heartworms are for real. Real worms. In real hearts. They're silent and deadly. All dogs and cats are at risk. But here's the great news. They are so easy to prevent. And when necessary, treatment is available. So learn with us today about the ounce of prevention and the pound of cure for these unwanted parasites!

Holidays are SO fun.

I'm not sure how you feel about the holiday season approaching, but we veterinarians have some anxiety about it. Odds are, your pet might be a bit stressed too. So today we talk about all the Holiday trigger points on travel, bringing pets together into a mixed home, eating from the Thanksgiving table, and what to do when things go awry. Let's get through this holiday season together (and in one piece!)

To Spay or Not to Spay? (and/or Neuter)

Bob Barker definitely says yes. And we get that. But also we get that isn't the right answer for everyone. So, should you spay/neuter? And if so, when? And why? Then what? All those things and more with Dr. Jessica Eastep today!