Your Best Pet

On this episode, we dive headfirst into the Top 10 most aggressive dog breeds in Veterinary Medicine, in my humble opinion. You'll hear a break down of my Top 10 list of most aggressive kiddos, plus stories about why they make the list for me!Side Note: this is a controversial topic. I understand that. Please note that this does not mean that every dog of these breeds are aggressive and these is my personal experiences and opinions.   If one of these breeds is your best pet, that's fantastic! I love all of these breeds. And, I hope this episode helps enlighten you and broaden your perspective!Enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into my personal Top 5 favorite dog breeds. You'll hear a break down of each breed, some stats, and why they're my favorite, along with some cons! It's not all sunshine and roses!The more you know, the better you can decide what dog is your best pet!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into a pretty controversial topic: Getting a dog from a breeder vs adoption. You'll hear a break down of the pros and cons of each!I'm not here to tell you what to do- I'm here to inform you of your options, so you can make your own decision on who is your best pet!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Water turtles- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a turtle is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:40- Tortoise vs Turtle, size, lifespan3:55- Diet7:40- Housing15:01- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a Turtle is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cats and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a turtle, and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we dive into Tortoises- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a tortoise is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:50- Tortoise vs Turtle5:20- Diet18:15- Housing24:30- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a Tortoise is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cats and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a tortoise, and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we get a little saucy! I go into my opinion on people being spoken to at a vet clinic. Since COVID started, humans have been a little too focused on themselves, and not enough kindness toward others. And, I spill the tea on what happened to me just yesterday

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Vestibular Disease! Here's the breakdown: 1:20- What is vestibular disease, Signs5:30- Causes9:40- Treatment/ Management18:10- Story Time! I sincerely hope this helps you understand a little more about what's going on with your pet!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about the Foreign bodies vs GI stasis in rabbits! I tried not to be long-winded on this one!Here's the breakdown: 2:55- Signs5:12- Diagnosis9:44- Treatment of Foreign bodies14:47- Treatment of GI stasis17:35- Prognosis19:45- Prevention I sincerely hope this helps you understand a little more about what's going on with your bunny!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Sugar Gliders- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a sugar glider is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!2:00- Lifespan, natural state, behavior, etc. 9:45- Housing15:35- Diet (Hint: it's complex)Hopefully that helps you decide if a Sugar Glider is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cats and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a sugar glider, and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about the dreaded Diabetes! I tried not to be long-winded on this one. Here's the breakdown: 1:40- What is diabetes?5:10- Signs8:30- Diagnosis/ Work-up11:25- Treatment/ Management18:40- Follow-up Care/ Long-term management  I sincerely hope this helps you understand a little more about what's going on with your pet!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Rats- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a rat is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:50- Rats: life span, vaccines?3:20- Housing7:45- Diet16:00- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a Rat is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a rat, and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we continue to dive into toxins with the Top 10 toxic plants in Veterinary Medicine. You'll hear a break down of the ASPCA's Top 10 list of toxic plants, plus explanations of each, from me! As well as, semi-safe flowers for dogs, and possibly some for cats (hint: not many). Just tune in, and you'll see what I'm talking about! Bonus: you'll hear about some example cases I had just the other day (again, lol)! Welcome to my world!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into the Top 10 toxins in Veterinary Medicine. You'll hear a break down of the ASPCA's Top 10 list of toxins for 2021, plus explanations of each, from me!Bonus: you'll hear about some example cases I had just the other day! Welcome to my world!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about allergies!There's entirely too much to fit into one episode, so this one is a 3 part series. I go into detail about what I tell my clients, how we treat, and exactly how we dive into figuring out allergies in dogs and cats!This episode is Part 3- environmental allergies...Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about allergies!There's entirely too much to fit into one episode, so this one is a 3 part series. I go into detail about what I tell my clients, how we treat, and exactly how we dive into figuring out allergies in dogs and cats!This episode is Part 2- food allergies...Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about allergies!There's entirely too much to fit into one episode, so this one is a 3 part series. I go into detail about what I tell my clients, how we treat, and exactly how we dive into figuring out allergies in dogs and cats!This episode is Part 1- flea allergies...Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Happy Thanksgiving!This episode is a thank you episode. For this story time, I give you my top 5 favorite cases of my career and everything that went down. Thank you so much for listening!Sincerely, I hope you enjoy this one!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about travel and health certificates! You'll hear a break down of what a health certificate is, domestic requirements vs international, and more!Bonus: you'll hear about some example cases I had just the other day! Welcome to my world!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Chameleons- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a chameleon is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!3:40- Chameleons10:20- Diet20:08- Housing38:18- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a chameleon is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a chameleon and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about behavioral issues, specifically with dogs! You'll hear a break down of what I specifically do with aggressive cases related to fear, possessive aggression, and territorial aggression, and separation anxiety. Hint: It depends on the case! Bonus: you'll hear about the case I had just the other day! Welcome to my world!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Urinating inappropriately can be super frustrating! On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about urinating inappropriately, possible causes, and more! Welcome to my world! Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

This one is a long one! On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Kidney Disease! The breakdown: 3:00- What is kidney disease11:33- Signs15:45- Why is it doing this?24:00- Diagnosis38:00- Management54:30- Prognosis I sincerely hope this helps you understand a little more about what's going on with your pet!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Chinchillas- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a chinchilla is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:30- Chinchillas6:35- Housing14:50- Diet20:15- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a chinchilla is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a chinchilla and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode of Your Best Pet, we dive into Heartworms! I explain what they are, life stages, prevention and how it works, and treatment options. It's a super important topic that is near and dear to my own heart, as I've had to go through this with my personal pet. And let me tell you- it's not fun! But allow me to explain... :) Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we get a little saucy! I go into my opinion on people being able to enter the vet clinic again. Since COVID started, we've been doing curbside. And, after 2 months of people being able to come into the clinic, what's different? I dive into the pros and cons of having people in the building again. I also go into how you can help your vet get used to having "the public" (meaning YOU!) around again!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Quality of Life is quite possibly one of the hardest topics in veterinary medicine. On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about quality of life! What is it, why is it important, and most importantly- how do you know when it's time to let go. Bonus: you'll hear about one of my favorite patients and how we are monitoring him! Welcome to my world! Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into Hedgehogs- cage set up and diet along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a hedgie is your best pet. (Thanks for bearing with me, through my sick voice!)Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:45- Hedgehogs5:00- Housing8:12- Diet12:12- Common Diseases! Hopefully that helps you decide if a hedgehog is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a hedgehog and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about heart conditions! You'll hear a break down of what a murmur is, signs, diagnosis, potential medications, and more!Bonus: you'll hear about the case I had just the other day! Welcome to my world!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Money and Insurance! Here is my opinion on finances and you'll hear what I recommend with credit cards, insurance, and wellness plans, and more!I sincerely hope this helps you understand a bit more what you can/should do to move forward financially with your best pet! Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we dive into husbandry, cage set up, and heat support, along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a leopard gecko is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!2:15- Geckos5:00- Diet9:00 Housing/Habitat, including heat, hides, and much more27:05 Diseases and more! Hopefully that helps you decide if a leopard gecko is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a leopard gecko and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

Of course we had to deep dive into the opposite of hyperthyroidism: aka Hypothyroidism. On this episode, we get into the nitty gritty on everything you didn't know, you needed to know.  You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!2:30: Signs3:40 Causes5:50 Diagnosing it12:55 Treatment options19:53 PrognosisHope you enjoy!Don't forget to subscribe for more podcasts!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Hyperthyroidism! We get into the nitty gritty on everything you didn't know, you needed to know.  You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!3:00: Signs5:45 Causes6:50 Diagnosing it13:50 Treatment options28:35 PrognosisHope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Dragons aren't real...Yes they are, and bearded dragons can make great pets, for some people, if you do it right!On this episode, we dive into husbandry, cage set up, and heat support, along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a bearded dragon is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:15- dragons2:10- Fun facts about Beardies!4:45- Diet20:25 Housing/Habitat, including heat, and understanding UVB. Hopefully that helps you decide if a bearded dragon is your best pet! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more content, not just on exotics and different species care, but we also dive into different diseases in cat and dogs to help you understand what makes your pet be their best!Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a dragon and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Foreign bodies! You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!Bonus: you'll hear about two of my favorite cases!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Snakes can make great pets, for some people, if you do it right!On this episode, we dive into husbandry, cage set up, and heat support, along with a bunch of other things to help you decide if a snake is your best pet. Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!3:15- Types of snakes12:00 Housing18:05- Heat32:50-  Humidity35:35- Diet44:50- Commonly seen problems48:15- BONUS: My favorite snake caseHopefully that helps you decide if a snake is your best pet! Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have a snake and you learned something you didn't know, tag the Pod!!! share it with a friend! Anything helps us get the word out!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we dive into vaccine reactions. There are several different kinds of a "reaction" and I want you to know what to do, and what we do for each kind. There are some parts of this episode that are a little scary, but I want to be 100% honest about what we do an why we do them. Vaccines are a very important part of health and modern medicine and we give vaccines for a reason, even though there can be side effects. Not every pet will have a reaction, but if it does happen to your pet, here's what you need to know...Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our new website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

So exciting! You brought home a new kitten!!! (insert high pitched squeal here!)But now what? Here is everything I typically go over at a new kitten appointment:03:20 VaccinesFVRCP- 3:30Feline Leukemia- 8:45Rabies- 12:5513:55 Combo testing breakdown19:55 The poop talk: fecal, deworming22:55 Flea, tick, and heartworm preventions27:45 Spaying and Neutering. Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring! Send it to someone who you think it'll help!Check out our new website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

Ever been curious about having a ferret! You are in luck! Here is everything, you didn't know, you needed to know!1:40- Lifespan2:22- Types of ferrets6:38- Vaccines11:32- Vaccine reactions14:00- Diet21:58- Routine Maintenance24:54- Commonly seen diseases: 25:10- Cancer30:46- Parasites33:20- Foreign bodies37:10- Enclosures38:06- My favorite case: a story of resilience! Hopefully that helps you decide if a ferret is your best pet! Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! If you already have one- Show me a picture of your ferret and tag the Pod!!!And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

This is the episode I've been wanting to know about hamsters! Here's what you need to know: 1:45 Enclosure, shelter, and bedding6:40 Diet15:30 DiseasesBecause their husbandry isn't as involved, I included common diseases and how we deal with them! Hopefully that helps you decide if you want to make a hamster your best pet! Check me out on Insta: @YourBestPetPod. That's where you can DM me to ask a question! And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

On this episode, we will dive into what you need to know about Pancreatitis! You'll hear what it is, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more!You'll also hear what went down when my own dog came down with pancreatitis this week!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our  website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

You guys, this is a classic. What to expect, when you're expecting a new puppy! Your vet wants to help, and I am here to make sure you get as much info as possible. Here is everything I typically go over at a new puppy appointment:01:20 Vaccines05:42 The poop talk: fecal, deworming07:02 Flea, tick, and heartworm preventions10:16 Heartworm specifically. 13:16 Spaying and Neutering. 20:58 The only other thing I recommend to new puppy clientsDon't forget to share the pod on Insta: @Yourbestpetpod. Like, comment, share the pod! Sharing is caring!Check out our new website: yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com. And, as always, Hope you're living life with your best pet!

This is the episode I've been wanting to do- hence why it's so long! Here's what you need to know: 02:55 Diet- the most important part of owning a bunny! 03:20 Hay04:25 Pellets04:55 Vit C ( and at 10:40)08:40 Extras15:00 Enclosure, shelter, and bedding18:25 Spaying/neutering20:15 Should they be kept in groups, or is a solo pig ok?23:30 Care and Maintenance29:55 VaccinesThat is a lot of topics, but hopefully that helps you decide if this is would make a great pet for you or not! Can you see how it's tough to condense this into a 30 minute appointment?On Insta: @YourBestPetPod. And the website!!! yourbestpetpod.squarespace.com.Let me know what you think!

This is the episode I've been wanting to do- hence why it's so long! Here's what you need to know: 00:52 What is husbandry?02:03 Where'd you get it?04:36 Diet- the most important part of owning a bunny! 04:40 Hay09:30 Pellets13:15 Extras23:05 Enclosure, shelter, and bedding37:05 Handling42:15 Care and Maintenance 47:55 Spaying/neutering50;20 VaccinesThat is a lot of topics- can you see how it's tough to condense this into a 30 minute appointment! On Insta: @YourBestPetPod. Let me know what you think!

Who's your host- Meet me: Dr. Elise Desonier, a veterinarian dedicated to helping you be the best "pet parent" you can be. In this podcast, I answer the important trust questions: who am I, why am I qualified, and what you can expect for the future of this podcast! I hope you enjoy getting to know me, and welcome to the pod! Hope you enjoy but subscribing for future episodes!