Vet Tales

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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). 

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!

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!)

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!

Your pet is probably drinking and peeing fine, so maybe you think this episode doesn't apply to you. But, did you know that the very first symptom of kidney disease is actually increased drinking and urination? This crazy little organ is more complicated than you think. We've got lots to talk about!

Toxin ingestion. It's a big scary topic. Do we induce vomiting? Flush the system? How do I know if my dog was poisoned? Is this an emergency? Let's talk through the basics, and what to do if you find yourself in these situations.