Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detail
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A ground-breaking new test to identify early kidney disease in cats
Everything you need to know about dogs and bladder stones and infections
Dr. Donna explains that urinary crystals are the biggest health issue in cats
Dr. Donna Spector talks about diets for cancer patients and what sorts of foods to include
Prevalence of C-DIFF bacteria and its potential to turn deadly
Dr. Donna discusses skin problems, flaking skin, hair loss
The alarming symptoms and reassuring prognosis for vestibular disease
Is broccoli toxic? Dr Donna's answer: YES and NO
After this show you may know more than your vet about over-use and mis-use of antibiotics for urinary tract disease.
Some pediatricians mistakenly tell parents the family dog is how their child got strep throat
Research scientist Terry Beardsley on serendipity in intra-species medical research leading to unexpected cures, including promising treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs
Dr. Donna talks about how FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) can be managed.
Top 10 tips to prevent bloat, dogs most susceptible, warning signs, contributing factors
Annual blood work from your cat or dog can save or extend their life: early detection means easier management
Is your dog a picky eater or have underlying medical condition? How to prepare nutritionally balance home-made meals.
Dr. Donna Spector discusses immune mediated diseases
Find out why Dr. Donna doesn't recommend an alternate spaying method that spares the ovaries
Specialist needed to know all the options in keeping a pets pain-free, especially as they age with chronic conditions
Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS): solution to problem of preventing your dog from getting pregnant when you delay spaying
Sterile urine culture needed to avoid over-medicated and misdiagnosed urinary tract infections
Many vets assume all tumors are cancerous, euthanizing dogs “on the spot” --- but some tumors are benign
How allergies occur in dogs and how immuno-therapy works to reduce allergic reactions
Many vets assume spleen tumors are cancerous, but many are benign and treatable
per Dr. Donna, 88% of owners of overweight cats do not think their fat cats are fat!; overweight cats at risk for diabetes
Diabetes in cats is a man-made problem (feeding dry food); breeds most at risk: Russian Blue, Siamese and Burmese, Maine Coon
Breeds at-risk for a bad reaction to vaccination and when/how Vaccicheck test can help
Blood pressure check as part of animal pet exam: high BP silent killer in pets too, can be managed with same meds
Chronic diseases can mask more dangerous conditions due to tunnel vision from the treatable condition
Dr. Donna explains why elevated liver enzymes really matter in a blood test
What you need to know about H3N2, the dog flu sweeping through Chicago
The hidden allergies in dogs & ways to treat the symptoms, the SPOT Platinum test & "bio-individuality"
Dr. Donna focuses on elevated liver enzymes in blood tests, critical, especially for older dogs
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