Off Leash with Dr. Pete

This week Dr. Pete sits back down to go through some of our listener questions. if you have any vet related questions for Dr. Pete you can submit them on the voyager website! We will make this a recurring segment and our goal is to provide information and peace of mind for our Off Leash listeners! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to have him answer a whole bunch of questions from some of our listeners. We talk about cancer in dogs, copper storage disease and why our mission at Voyager is so important.  If you have any questions for us, please send them in! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Adeeb Rohani, co-founder of a company called LootPaw. LootPaw is a gps tracking service for your cats and dogs and is focused on the safety and well-being of your pets! You can check them out at www.lootpawpets.com Adeeb shares about LootPaw and also gets into some other experiences he's had in his career including some wild stories from working in the ER. You won't be able to stop listening! Thanks so much for joining us and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we had a chance to sit down with renowned veterinarian Sherman Canapp who is known around the world for his work on animals, specifically sport dogs. He has been at the forefront of personalized medicine and care for dogs of all ages and specialties and is focused on creating better long term health plans and understanding for both vets and pet owners alike. We talk about how personalized care can improve your dogs quality of life and ability to perform throughout a range of specific topics. We also talk music, cars, and those pesky snowboarders like Molly. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review

This week we have Dr. Pete and Molly back in studio together talking about a range of new topics involving dogs. Dr. Pete talks about how many people come in with overweight dogs and the number might surprise you. We also hear about how they're planning to use CBD oil on cats to keep them cool, calm and collected. Please be sure to leave us a review and thank you for listening!

This week we sit down with David from Satellai. Satellai has developed new technology for dogs that allows you to do some pretty amazing things. Imagine putting a collar on your dog anywhere and drawing a fence boundary on your phone via satellite image to keep them contained! Thats just one of the features that this company has created. We learn about what new technology can do for dog owners everywhere. Do you think more technology for our pets is a good thing? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete is back in the office and he's here to answer our listener questions! We had lots of people send in great questions looking for advice from a vet on how to beat take care of their dog and Dr. Pete is excited to be able to help. We talk about Labrador ear problems, copper storage issues in dog food and discover some helpful new acronyms. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review. Send in your listener questions to our email or by messaging us on Instagram!

This week Dr. Pete is back in the office and he's here to answer our listener questions! We had lots of people send in great questions looking for advice from a vet on how to beat take care of their dog and Dr. Pete is excited to be able to help. We talk about Labrador ear problems, copper storage issues in dog food and discover some helpful new acronyms. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review. Send in your listener questions to our email or by messaging us on Instagram!

This week we catch up with Janine Ling, founder or Project Sudz. Project Sudz makes an array of dog grooming products and supplements from natural ingredients that can benefit your dog or cat. We talk about the benefits of some of these products and also about grooming your dogs and providing the best care for them. Janine also recommends having a groomer take care of your cats, as it seems grooming cats could be a bit of a liability. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with George from PetLink to discuss their GPS trackers for your dogs and cats as well as talk about cat stories and how funny they can be. We talk cats running away, pets not liking your friends or significant others and a host of other topics! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with our friend, Dr. Anna Marie. You may have seen her on TV on a multitude of occasions and then you'd know, she's a huge advocate for animals! We catch up with her about her dog and how her career has taken different turns over the years. We discuss her dog's journey as well and how she found out about Voyager Dog Food and why it has made an impact for her. Lots of different tangents and thoughts come up concerning dog food, proper care for animals, and other stories and memories to look back on. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sat down with Andrea Libretti from Myos Pet. Myos Pet is a supplement company that focuses on the muscle growth and health of dogs that can contribute to longer happier lives. We learn about their supplements and how they actually work to help your pets. Molly gives some tips on training your dogs as Andrea and Molly discuss potty training and older dog and feeding from the hand to train dogs as well. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we were able to sit down with the Ryan Decaire, CEO of a company called Paw Prosper. Paw Prosper is focused on growing companies that provide products that make the day to day lives of dogs a little bit better! They have 7 different companies underneath Paw Prosper that all do something a little different! From aiding dogs who have lost their vision to doggie wheelchairs. Ryan and his team are committed to a better life for dogs! Listen in to discover a whole list of different solutions that your dog may be needing and go check out Paw Prosper at www.pawprosper.com. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we're joined by an incredibly special guest! Pat Parelli is true horseman and the founder of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. He's traveled extensively and has become well known for his methods in horse training. Pat joins us to talk about his journey of life and shares stories along the way. We hear about many different topics involving animals and you won't want to miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we're joined by horse development specialist, Robin Flory. We chat with Robin about horses, dogs and cats! Robin has a love and passion for animals and we hear about her experiences with animals as well as taking her animals wherever she goes! She gives us some tips and tricks about a few different things including taking your cats on the road with you. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We're celebrating 5 years of making food that's actually safe for your dogs and we wanted to talk a little bit about what is in your dogs food and why we started this mission five years ago! Without your support dogs would still be stuck on a diet that has been questionable at best for a long time. Listen in to hear about the importance of what you feed your dog and how we plan to continue the good fight! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we fielded questions from our listeners about their dogs and we sat Dr. Pete down and grilled him for a half hour about these questions and concerns! These range from diet to behavior and some very common issues are brought up that may be affecting your dog! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Ben joins the podcast to talk about a scary situation he got into with his dog, Duke. This story takes place on the cold water in Michigan and anyone who's been on the water with a dog in the winter knows there are a lot more concerns when the weather gets cold! Listen in to hear what happened and how Ben and Duke got out of the situation they were in. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we're talking about a highly discussed topic: CBD for your dogs! There is so much information and misinformation out there about CND products and what they can or can't do for your dogs. We discuss the validity of some of the claims of these products as well as where they are getting the information from to make those claims. If you've been using CBD for your dogs you may want to do some research! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Also, send us a message on Facebook or Instagram if you have a dog related topic you'd like to hear us discuss!

This week we wanted to address a topic that many people have mixed opinions about: what to do when you leave your dog behind. Many people have trouble with putting their dog in a kennel but come home to their personal belongings torn up or worse yet, something in the house. We talk about why it's okay to kennel your dog and how it's actually safer for them if you do. We also talk about what to do if you're leaving your dog and going out of town for an extended period of time. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Happy New Year, Voyagers! This week we talk about a very interesting topic: dressing up your dogs and taking them for a ride in a stroller. Heck of a concept here and a hard one to understand outside of a few situations! We discuss putting clothes on your dog including jackets, full on outfits, hunting vests and more! We also talk about people taking their dogs out on strollers and whether or not this is okay for your dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about what happens for your dog when the weather gets colder. Dogs have different needs depending on how much time they spend outside through the winter and what their activities look like. We also talk about scabies, skin conditions and other information that will help you know what your dog needs next! We finish the show off with a great Rock and Roll history segment about the band America. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about food allergies and what you're feeding your pets. Many people are unaware of how their dog and cat's digestive system actually works and responds to different foods. Dogs and cats have intolerance to many different food items that humans have no trouble eating. Giving your dog or cat table scraps and other human food can be detrimental to their overall health and wellbeing. We talk about your pets diet and what's safe to give them for treats and snacks! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you have other questions or things you'd like to hear us talk about please send us a message on Instagram!

This week we talk about a topic that has an effect on almost all pet owners at some point: medication. Some people have asked us how they go about testing drugs and figuring out what works and what doesn't. Dr. Pete has spent years working with different drugs and drug companies and he shares his insight into how we go from a new drug idea, to something being used by veterinarians nationwide. We hope this conversation gives you a little peace of mind when it comes to trusting your vet and what they think is best for your pet! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with our friend, Ryan Winchell to hear about Ryan's experience with his dog that got copper storage disease. Luckily for all involved, Ryan knew Dr. Pete long before people were really talking about Copper Storage Disease in dogs and Ryan trusted Dr. Pete to help save his 3 year old dog. Ryan and Pete met at the horse track long ago! They also discuss some of the inner workings of being a horse jockey and what we don't get to see that goes on behind the scenes at a horse race. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! 

This week we sit down with Mike and Debbie Lee from Iron Horse Overland to talk about all things traveling and dogs. We've been putting out a series of podcasts that relate to being on the road with your pets, something almost all of us will do at one time or another. This episode includes tips and tricks for keeping your pets comfortable as well as some amazing stories from Mike and Debbie's trips and travels including some near death experiences and getting help from a cartel member in South America. Dont miss this episode! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we join Molly on the road to hang with her and a rowdy group of friends at an overland expo which has been dubbed a dog expo. They discuss traveling, different places to go and how to get there with your dogs. We also talk about what makes dogs so great and a bunch of other random topics. This group had a good time and you'll enjoy it too! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we have another podcast from the overland expo and we sit down with two extremely passionate people, Tyler and Bob. These guys are passionate about a multitude of things but they both love dogs and love bringing their dogs on their adventures with them. We talk about traveling with dogs including some do's and dont's. Being on the road with your animals is always a little more stressful but a lot more fun. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We are joined by Miss Echo and her dog, Chuck, to discuss a range of different topics centered on camping and overlanding with your dogs! Taking your dogs with you on the road makes life a little more fun! That said, there are some things that can be difficult in doing so and today we cover some advice for making it a little bit easier on you and the dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash Podcast we're talking about a difficult topic: Euthanasia. Putting your pet down is one of the most difficult decision you can be forced with making. It's so hard to know what your pet really needs and even more difficult to know when it's time to do what's best for them. Many animal owners have been through this and though it's hard to talk about, we wanted to cover a range of topics that play a role in this decision. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Dr. Bob Emery is a renowned veterinarian and has been working on animals for years. Bob has specialized in work with horses and is know for integrating western medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture to treat horses dealing with a range of issues. We chat with Bob about some stories and memories he has throughout the years dealing with different animals and situations. He also talks about the use of energy healing in horses and discoveries he's made throughout his career. You don't want to miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

A couple of weeks ago we had a video discussing some Heartworm protocols that went viral online. People didn't agree with our take that the American Heartworm Society wants to have you tested more than your dog may actually need. So this week we wanted to address this further and break down exactly what we mean behind our thought process. It's important to take great care of your dogs but knowing how to do that properly may come with multiple opinions. This is ours! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete breaks down a bunch of information and misinformation about dog supplements and whether or not they actually work. Sometimes these things can have a real impact on the life of your dog while other times it's all just a load of crap. As a pet owner, it can be a hard to decipher what actually works and what you should be giving your dog. Listen in to learn helpful information in giving your dogs the care they need! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week our friend Corey Lucas from Cedar Run Decoys joins the podcast to talk about a range of topics involving dogs! We talk about dogs Corey has had and their differences as well as a few different topics involving caring for your dogs. Corey is the owner or Cedar Run Decoys, a custom decoy company in Michigan. His company also creates beautiful decoy urns to help remember your best hunting buddy for years to come. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we welcome our guest, Dr. Tom Eberhard. Tom talks with Pete and Molly about dog care and they emphasize discussion about dogs teeth and the importance of brushing them regularly much to Molly's disbelief! They also share some stories and reminisce all while giving helpful tips and tricks for you the listener! Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we talk about the ongoing battle with allergies during this time of year and we don't just mean us humans. Your dogs experience different allergies as well. We also discuss working dogs, sun bleached chocolate labs and the way things used to be. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Do us a favor and send our podcast to one friend who loves their dogs! This week Dr. Pete and Molly talk about the importance of socializing your dogs to be comfortable with both humans and other dogs. They offer some discussion on dogs that fit on different ends of the spectrum from dogs that get aggressive to dogs that get scared and how to help your pets adjust as they go. We also talk about reinventing yourself throughout your career and how to stay fresh and engaged as you get older and things are ever changing. Thanks so much for listening. Be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash podcast, Dr. Pete talks about what he's learned about heartworm over the years and what you actually need to do to prevent it. There are a million opinions about how to best prevent heartworm and when to test for it. Some of these treatments and plans are extremely expensive and unaffordable. Dr. Pete goes against the grain and lets you in on some secrets about preventing heartworm. If you have other things you'd like us to dissect in relation to caring for you dog, please sent us a note and we'll be sure to discuss on the podcast! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Molly and Ben get into a heated debate about table scraps. Ben argues there's nothing wrong with it while Molly defends her point that it can only hurt your dog. How about you? Do you give table scraps? Send us a message and let us know! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with k9 Officer Winder to talk about what life looks like as a k9 officer and what he sees on a daily basis on the job. He talks about the ability for dogs to find bombs or drugs, and how they actually specialize in one or the other. We also talk about some experiences he's had as well as some other topics of conversation concerning Police K9 dogs. These dogs are working dogs and that's clear throughout the conversation. We appreciate you listening and we hope you'll subscribe and review!

This week we're joined by former NFL football player and veterinary pharmaceutical rep, Dave Zuiderveen. Dave has lived many experiences seeing the inside operations of veterinary clinics and what they do to help sick and injured pets. He was a pet medicine rep for years and shares great relationships with many of his former clients to this day. Dave is a wiener dog lover and talks a bit about why he loves wiener dogs so much. We also dive into some awesome stories from Dave and Dr. Pete's time together as well as a range of other pet related topics. Don't miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we were grateful to host two people that have truly experienced the Voyager difference. Sandy and Don know the heartache and pain of losing a dog too early. When they found out what caused it, they were sick with worry about how to confidently care for another dog. That's when they found Voyager Dog Food. Sandy and Don share details about their real life experience and we have a conversation about how we can help other dog owners to be more educated about the issues within the dog food industry and what we're feeding our pets. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we're joined by special guest Jason. Molly and Jason are both extremely passionate about dogs and the conversation ranges from a dogs drive to hunt and retrieve to dogs reading their owners energy and it affecting their behavior. We also discuss rather hangin' with dogs than people and pit bulls being sweet. We appreciate you listening and hope you'll subscribe and review! Let us know what you'd like us to discuss!

This week Dr. Pete talks a little bit about the different scenarios that new vets need to see in order for them to start getting some confidence in dealing with situations. Just like any other job, it takes a little bit of time for new veterinarians to have some different experiences under their belt. We also discuss what happened to the dog in Marley and Me. When a dogs stomach flips you need to act quickly to get the best possible outcome for them. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly talk about a few different topics including Dr. Peter needing sensitivity training as well as some rock n roll history and an in depth discussion about fatty tumors in dogs. If you've ever seen a dog with a lump or tumor on them then you know exactly what we're talking about. We appreciate you listening and hope you'll subscribe and review!

This week on the podcast Dr. Pete is joined by his longtime friend, Carter as they discuss many different topics involving their friendship as well as their dogs and the place dogs have created in their lives. They reminisce on old stories and funny memories they've made throughout the years. Molly does her best to keep them on track and they get into new dogs old tricks, rock n roll history, and the habits our dogs learn from us that becomes a part of our and their daily lives. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the podcast Molly and Ben discuss a bunch of different topics including why dogs exhibit certain behaviors. Including why dogs eat their poop, dig in the yard, and sniff each others butts, along with other common dog behaviors. We've all watched our dog do something and wondered why exactly they're doing that! We search for answers for you and present what we've found. Thanks so much for listening and please be sure to subscribe and review!

Today we dive into some of the expenses involved with having a pet at home and what you need to be prepared for if you choose to get an animal. We discuss whether there's a budget to what you're willing to spend on the health of your dog and Dr. Pete talks about the commitment you made to that animal. We also discuss fleas and ticks and what you need to do to protect your pet as well as some potential misinformation on food packaging labels. Thanks for listening and be sure to review and subscribe wherever you're tuning in!

This week Dr. Pete recalls his time as a veterinarian at horse races and events and this leads us into some discussion about horses, and the care of some of these racing horses. The world of horse racing is quite a crazy deal with high stakes and horse owners willing to go as far as they need to to win. We consider what's happened with so many horses losing their lives and the way horses are trained including the use of drugs to improve horse performance. Thanks so much for listening and please leave subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly read a couple of listener questions which leads us down a conversation all about dogs having gluten intolerance issues and other rare conditions that can affect your dog. Your dogs diet can have a lot to do with their overall health and that's why we always talk about how important it is. We also talk about how your dogs diet could potentially be causing seizures in your best friend. Hopefully some of this info reaches people it can help! You can help us with that by sharing and subscribing! Thanks for listening!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to discuss a topic that many people can relate to: my dog has fleas! If you've ever had a dog or pet with fleas you know how difficult they can be to deal with. We talk about how fleas operate and how they end up in your house as well as ways to prevent them and how to deal with them if you find yourself in that situation. Fleas run rampant and they're super tough to get a grasp on. Dont forget to submit any questions you have to teams@voyagerdogfoodco.com or directly on Instagram. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!