Podcast appearances and mentions of natalie marks

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ on what we can do to improve our efficiency in veterinary practice... and therefore improve our veterinary work-life balance! She'll discuss her life hacks and tips - which including working smarter, not harder - with tools like artificial intelligence to empowering your team to building your team culture. Tune in to learn how we can improve efficiency in veterinary medicine, from texting our clients to not talking to your client as much, to making sure you are utilizing your veterinary technicians while empowering them!Sponsored By: CoVet

In this episode Dr. Natalie Marks speaks on the latest science and strategies surrounding improved quality of life for canine and feline cancer patients. Discussion includes ways to more effectively assess and address indicators impacting both the physical and emotional health of dogs and cats diagnosed with cancer and those in remission. Aspects of pharmaceutical treatment covered include pain management, preserving appetite, anxiolytic options and steps for easier pilling, including options for compounding medications. Environmental needs are also discussed, including modifications to how pets are fed and groomed as well as changes to household setup to allow for more optimal and lower stress living. Dr. Marks also discusses ways to compassionately and more effectively have those challenging conversations with guardians surrounding their pet's diagnosis and treatment plan, with the overall goal being to preserve the human-animal bond as much as possible. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Dechra. Dechra tool for measuring quality of life is available here- https://dechra-us.com/Files/Files/SupportMaterialDownloads/US/14QZ-DEC22080-0322_Quality-of-Life-Score-Card-FINAL-2.pdf More on Dr. Natalie Marks: Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, FFCP-Elite. Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998. Then, she received a master's in veterinary medicine and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018. She began practicing in Chicago as a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital in 2006, was co-owner until 2018, and continued to practice until 2023. Before 2006, Dr. Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Dr. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the 7th nationally and first in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Important Safety Information: For use in dogs only. Laverdia®-CA1 (verdinexor tablets) is conditionally approved for the treatment of lymphoma in dogs. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH LAVERDIA-CA1. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing women and children should not handle or administer Laverdia-CA1 or come into contact with the feces, urine, saliva, or vomit of treated dogs for 3 days following treatment. Laverdia-CA1 can affect male fertility based on animal studies and studies in humans. Wear protective disposable chemotherapy resistant gloves when handling Laverdia-CA1 to avoid direct exposure to moistened, broken or crushed tablets or biological waste from the treated dog (feces, urine, saliva, or vomit). Do not use in dogs that are pregnant, lactating or intended for breeding. Laverdia-CA1 is a possible teratogen and can affect female and male fertility. Dogs should be frequently monitored for hematologic and serum chemistry abnormalities. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in dogs include anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, polyuria, polydipsia, elevated liver enzymes and thrombocytopenia. Please see package insert for full prescribing information- https://dechra-us.com//Files/Files/ProductDownloads/US/Laverdia-CA1-US-Marketing-Insert-85-x-11-1-2.pdf

Vet Life Reimainged guest, Dr. Natalie Marks is a former veterinary hospital owner and has been practicing for 23 years. She has a unique view of the animal health industry and the front lines of small animal veterinary hospitals. She now is a speaker, journalist, and advisor for the animal health industry and entrepreneurs. She has her own consulting business MarksDVMConsulting and is an investor with the first veterinary angel investing group called VANE. Dr. Natalie has a fascinating veterinary career journey inside and outside of the clinic.  Dr. Natalie provides 5 great tips for surviving veterinary practice in this episode:-       How to listen and communicate clearly at work-       Delegate; don't multitask-       How to establish personal boundaries to refill yourself-       Clinical empathy and a collaborative exam room-       And what to look forward to in animal health innovationResources:VANE - Veterinary Angel NetworkDr. Natalie's websiteDalan Animal Health & the bee vaccineJiminy's insect-based dog food and treatsSylvester.AiEpisode on YouTubeSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Baby, it's cold out there and getting colder. Dr. Natalie Marks offers tips on keeping pets safe in very cold weather, from which pets benefit by wearing coats or sweaters to how it is true that pets can get frostbite, and what those warning signs are. Also, a discussion about antifreeze and other winter hazards.  […]

Feline diabetes is becoming much more prevalent in today's world. Dr. Cindi Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM SAIM, FFCP, joins Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, Elite FFCP, for a deeper dive into the world of feline diabetes to discuss case selection, monitoring, and how communication can remove fear, anxiety, and stress from treatment. Brought to you by our friends at Elanco: https://www.elanco.com/en-us

Dr. Natalie Marks joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss her recent article on "The Daring Release of Perfectionism." They discuss how the selection process for veterinary school and success within veterinary school may favor perfectionistic tendencies, and the drawbacks these tendencies have in practice. Finally, they talk about how to manage perfectionism and make peace with it. LINKS: ARTICLE: https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/perfectionism-fearless-0423/ Marks DVM Consulting: https://marksdvmconsulting.com/ Dr. Andy Roark Resources: http://linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark Upcoming Webinars: https://drandyroark.com/webinars/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018. She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and current associate. Prior to 2006, Dr. Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Her media experience began in print when she created several monthly veterinary columns in multiple community magazines and was a frequent guest speaker for the German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog clubs of Atlanta. Dr. Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career. She was awarded the Dr. Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Dr. Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac's Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza. Dr. Marks is also very passionate about educating in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on Good Day Chicago, WGN-Pet Central, NBC Morning News, ABC, CBS, NPR, WBBM, Northwestern University media channel and many local websites. Dr. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. She is a guest contributor in multiple media campaigns for Merck, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Boerhinger-Ingelheim, Ceva, Trupanion, Aratana, ScopioVet, and Royal Canin. Dr. Marks is a regular columnist in Today's Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, and Vetted. She is on the Advisory Board for Health Magazine and also was the host of numerous veterinary broadcasts for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC). Dr. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the 7th nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Finally, Dr. Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and one of the newer members of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network. When Dr, Marks is not working, she treasures her time with her family and her three wonderful children: Sophia, Evan and Madeline. Dr. Marks loves traveling, scuba diving, cooking and spending time outdoors, especially anywhere there is a beach!

Dr. Natalie Marks joins the podcast to about the opportunity for general veterinary practitioners to do more thorough work-ups on, and treatment of, cardiac cases. This episode is brought to you ad-free by CEVA Animal Health LINKS: CEVA CONNECT CE Courses ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs Dr. Natalie Marks Consulting Dr. Marks LinkedIn Cardalis: Important Safety Information: Do not administer in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in dogs with renal insufficiency. Do not use in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease), hyperkalemia or hyponatremia. Do not use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors or spironolactone. The safety and effectiveness of concurrent therapy of Cardalis™ with pimobendan has not been evaluated. The safety of Cardalis™ has not been evaluated in pregnant, lactating, breeding, or growing dogs. Cardalis™ administration should begin after pulmonary edema is stabilized. Regular monitoring of renal function and serum potassium levels is recommended. Common side effects from a field study include anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea and renal insufficiency. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and her Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018. She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and then associate. Prior to 2006, Dr. Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Dr. Marks then became very active in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, serving on the executive board, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA and AAHA. Dr. Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career; awarded the Dr. Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Dr. Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac's Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza. Dr. Marks is also very passionate about educating in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on all major Chicagoland tv and radio news syndicates and many local websites. Dr. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. She is a guest contributor in multiple media campaigns for Merck, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Fear Free, Ceva, Trupanion, Aratana, ScopioVet, and Royal Canin. Dr. Marks is a regular columnist in Today's Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, the Fountain Report and Pet Vet, and has numerous other publications. She is a desired national and international lecturer for many of the same companies at VMX, WVC, AVMA, DVM360, VetGirl, and regional conferences, and most recently was a featured speaker at Ceva Sweden's Derm Day and the Royal Canin Global Symposium. Dr. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the 7th nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is a Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Finally, Dr. Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and on the Executive Committee of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network.

This podcast is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018.   She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and current associate. Prior to 2006, Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Her media experience began in print when she created several monthly veterinary columns in multiple community magazines and was a frequent guest speaker for the German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog clubs of Atlanta. Upon her return to Chicago, Marks became very active in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, serving on the executive board. She was also a past board member of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and an active volunteer to the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association.  Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career. She was awarded the Dr Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac's Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza. Marks is also very passionate about educating in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on Good Day Chicago, WGN-Pet Central, NBC Morning News, ABC, CBS, NPR, WBBM, Northwestern University media channel and many local websites. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. She is a guest contributor in multiple media campaigns for Merck, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Boerhinger-Ingelheim, Ceva, Trupanion, Aratana, ScopioVet, and Royal Canin.  Marks is a regular columnist in Today's Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, and Vetted. She is on the Advisory Board for Health Magazine and also was the host of numerous veterinary broadcasts for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC). She is a desired national and international lecturer for many of the same companies at VMX, WVC, AVMA and regional conferences, and most recently was a featured speaker at Ceva Sweden's Derm Day, and the Royal Canin Global Symposium. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the seventh nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Finally, Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and one of the newer members of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network. When Marks is not working, she treasures her time with her family and her three wonderful children: Sophia, Evan, and Madeline. Marks loves traveling, scuba diving, cooking and spending time outdoors, especially anywhere there is a beach.

There's nothing Dr. Natalie Marks would rather talk about – it's leptospirosis. And why Chicago, named ‘the rattiest city,' is so prevalent with this disease. Lepto can make dogs very ill or even be fatal, and potentially be spread to people – yet it's also preventable. Registered veterinary technician specialist in behavior is Tabitha Kucera offers […]

What do veterinary startup owners need to know about securing funding, and why should they consider angel investment? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Natalie Marks of the Veterinary Angel Network about angel investment in veterinary startups. Natalie recommends The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff (amzn.to/447NFyY). Learn more about Natalie at vane.vet.

Dr. Natalie Marks pulls out her crystal ball and offers a veterinarian's perspective of what she sees happening for pets in 2023, including but not limited to new technology to better understand pain in pets, a new drug for painful cats, and how more states will likely ban sales of dogs and cats at pet […]

We're talking kittens so I dare listeners not to smile. Sally Bahner, author of The Art of Raising A Kitten is apparently a kitten artist.  Speaking of kittens, to make you smile, Steve's own kitty, Groucho has a TikTok page, Groucho_thefunnycat. Again, Chicago is the rattiest city in the U.S. Dr. Natalie Marks explains why this matters if you have […]

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks on pandemic pet parents. It's been over 2 years post-COVID pandemic, and we're still seeing a lot of "pandemic-pet" related problems! What are some of the biggest issues veterinary professionals are seeing right now in first-time pet parents, and what about those pandemic pets who never received veterinary care during or post-pandemic? Tune in for some tips on how to best advise new pet parents, and what you can tell pet parents to help them transition back to the office when it comes to their pets!

Following a dog flu outbreak in Nashville, TN, Dr. Natalie Marks says it can happen anywhere unless enough dogs are vaccinated. She explains signs of dog flu and why dog parents should pair up for protection with both the vaccine for dog flu and for Bordetella. Dogs as pirates seems too obvious, as Captain Gabe Argumedo of the Mercury […]

This week Steve remembers Queen Elizabeth and her love of animals. Marty Irby is not only someone who has fought to protect horses and end violent training methods, he is also someone who was honored by Queen Elizabeth for his efforts. He joins the show to talk about the Queen's tremendous love for horses and what her support has meant. Dr. Roger Mugford was the Queen's dog trainer. Imagine that kind of pressure! Roger joins the show to share stories of the Queen and the love she had for her beloved corgis. Dr. Natalie Marks joins the show to talk about the outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus in Nashville and why this should be of concern for dog owners in all parts of the country. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Dr. Natalie Marks joins the podcast to discuss how invoice bundling (the bundling together of diagnostics, specifically) can help inexperienced doctors develop, leverage technicians more effectively, increase profitability, make cases simpler for practitioners, and speed up our treatment of sick pets. She and Dr. Andy Roark also discuss advice for getting veterinarians on board with diagnostic bundling, what bundles make the most sense, and what common mistakes to avoid when introducing the concept to your clinic. LINKS Veterinary Angel Network (VANE): https://www.vane.vet/ Dr. Natalie Marks' Website: https://marksdvmconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marks-dvm-cvj-54b0429a/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/store/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018. She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and current associate. Prior to 2006, Dr. Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Her media experience began in print when she created several monthly veterinary columns in multiple community magazines and was a frequent guest speaker for the German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog clubs of Atlanta. Dr. Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career. She was awarded the Dr. Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Dr. Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac's Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza. Dr. Marks is a regular columnist in Today's Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, and Vetted. She is on the Advisory Board for Health Magazine and also was the host of numerous veterinary broadcasts for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC). She is a desired national and international lecturer for many of the same companies at VMX, WVC, AVMA and regional conferences, and most recently was a featured speaker at Ceva Sweden's Derm Day and the Royal Canin Global Symposium. Dr. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the 7th nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Finally, Dr. Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and one of the newer members of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network.

It's all around you, whether you live in the country or the city you need to protect your dog and your family from Leptospirosis! Wildlife carrying this disease spread it through their urine which your dog can unwittingly pick up through puddles and streams and licking their paws. And our dogs can pass it on to us! Dr. Natalie Marks is here to talk about how we can go about keeping our whole family safe from this disease. Zen By Cat is dedicated to raising awareness of FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis). Up until recently this disease was considered almost 100% fatal in cats. Now through years of research there have been breakthroughs. Co-Founder Peter Cohen chats with Steve about Zen By Cat's mission and why more research is needed to protect cats from FIP. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Natalie Marks about the Fear Free Movement, specifically within preventative dental care. Dr. Natalie Marks is a practicing veterinarian and previous practice owner of the first Fear Free Certified Hospital in Illinois. She received her degree at the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. She is the owner of MarksDVMConsulting, where she offers services related to education and project development within the field of veterinary medicine. She is also co-founder of Vet Scoop, a collaboration of veterinarians, with the goals of providing accessible real talk pet health resources and helping pet parents know when it's time to see their vet. Dr. Marks is Fear Free certified elite and was a member of the original Fear Free advisory board.

Dr. Natalie Marks joins us to talk about how her career has taken different turns since opening up her eyes outside of general practice (e.g. media, video production, and consulting) and how stepping out of your comfort zone can not only reignite passion but create new senses of pride and self-accomplishment.

Ever wonder when you should take your cat to the ER? Here are a few tips from VetScoop's Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Justine Lee. Check out the podcast!✅ Changes in urination - specific to male cats✅ Panting ✅ Poisoning ✅ Trauma✅ Hiding✅ Lethargy✅ Acute vomiting

Should I stay or should I go now...to the the veterinary ER? This is a question pet owners ask themselves all the time. Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Justine Lee talk us through this dilemma on this week's VetScoop podcast. Spoiler alert...if abnormal behavior happens in the middle of the night, the answer is most likely, yes, go to the ER. 

In this VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ on the state of feline medicalization (only 36% of cats ever see a veterinarian, compared to 79% of dogs), and how veterinary practices can improve feline patient visits and keep cats coming back year after year. We'll cover the reasons for poor patient retention post-kittenhood, and learn how to capitalize on those all-important kitten visits. We'll explore how to implement easy cat-friendly protocols in any practice and improve communication with cat owners to help them value wellness exams and preventive care (vaccines, routine diagnostics, and preventive care) for both indoor and outdoor cats. Dr. Marks has been training practices for several years in this area of expertise, and has presented at AAFP, WVC, and numerous other conferences on this topic.

Join VetScoop's Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Lisa Radosta as they break down the importance of litter box size, location and contents to ensure your cat is happy and healthy at home! 

Join VetScoop's Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Ashley Bourgeois while they discuss the "cat rule book" of  interesting ways cats show us they have allergies.  Your fur baby may be trying to manage this on their own while they are alone, but we are here to help you identify these sneaky behaviors so you can work with your veterinarian to identify their allergies and alleviate their discomfort! Hint, hint...fleas can be a common culprit.  

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Theresa DePorter offers guidance on adding a cat into a home with an existing cat or cats in the home.  Chicago's done it again – the rattiest city in America! Dr. Natalie Marks explains this fact is potentially concerning for our dogs as well as for us, as rats are a most common […]

It's becoming an annual event - we reveal the list of America's rattiest cities. This can be important to the life of you and your pets because rats help spread leptospirosis, and our dogs can actually help spread that to us! Dr. Natalie Marks tells us all about the dangers of Lepto and how we can avoid it in the first place. So you want to add a new cat to your home? One of the biggest keys to expanding your feline family is making sure that the new cat and the current cat can get along. Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Theresa DePorter has tips for making your house a happy house for your entire family. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Dr. Marty Becker is the founder of Fear Free so this VetScoop podcast was tailor made for him.  Our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, chats with Dr. Becker about all of the ways our pets encounter stress, the subtle signs we might not spot that can tell us they are stressed, and ways we can help them overcome these stresses.

Dr. Justine Lee is a double boarded veterinarian in critical care and toxicology, so of course the perfect person to sit down with our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, to talk about ways we can make sure that our homes are safe for our pets.  In this VetScoop podcast they cover everything from things our pets might chew or ingest, to issues with protecting our pets from medications and poisons.  And of course we cover everything we need to do to keep our homes safe for the holidays.

Why do our dogs get allergies?  Is it about their food?  Their environment?  Do they need to be treated?  Boarded Veterinary Dermatologist Dr. Ashley Bourgeois joins our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, to talk about how to handle all of these issues as well as tell us how she handles them with her own dog who has allergies.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ on the role of the veterinary health care team on managing pet diabetes. Tune in to learn what every veterinary staff member should know about diabetes mellitus, and how the practice team can help with best client communication with pet owners. Find out what the most common questions are that pet parents ask about diabetes mellitus, and how the veterinary team can help!

What everyday things in our households can be dangerous for our pets?  The Street Vet, Dr. Kwane Stewart, joins our host Dr. Natalie Marks to talk about all of the things we want to make sure our pets aren't getting at in our homes.

In this VetScoop podcasts, our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, sits down with our Dr. Evan Antin.  While Dr. Antin sees plenty of dogs and cats in practice, his true love is exotic pets.  From Guinea Pigs to bunnies to Chinchillas to snakes, Dr. Antin has tips on how to know what pet is right for your family.

So many people adopted a new pet during the pandemic and that even includes our own VetScoop crew!  Dr. Kwane Stewart adopted his new puppy Cora during the pandemic and just like many of us, he's going through the ups and downs of making sure their life together gets off on the right paw.  He joins Dr. Natalie Marks for this VetScoop podcast to talk about what we need to do when we bring a new pet into our home.

On this VetScoop podcast we're talking all about cats!  Do we need to protect our indoor cats from parasites?  How do we help them scratch in all the right places?  Should we let them go outside?  Should we be worried about hairballs?  What do we have to watch for as our cats get older?  VetScoop hosts Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Evan Antin have tips to share on all of these topics and many more as we focus on our feline family members.

In our latest VetScoop podcast, our host Dr. Natalie Marks is joined by Dr. Kwane Stewart.  Dr. Stewart is known as The Street Vet for his help with the pets of the homeless in Southern California, but today he is having a cup of coffee with us as we talk about the importance of keeping a watch on our pets' oral health.  While Dr. Kwane acknowledges he is not good about brushing his dog's teeth each day, he says we all can find ways to do something to help.  He and Dr. Marks talk about what we can do to take better care of our pets' oral health, as well as why this is such an important issue for our pets' overall health.

Taking care of pet health is the heart of every clinic. Good pet care needs to be the foundation of every practice, but if it's the only focus the clinic might not be as successful as it could be. Great health care at the expense of customer service can result in high customer turn over, and at best lackluster reviews.  On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers speak with Dr. Natalie Marks about secrets to happy customers, including ways to make the vaccine visit better. This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac Edge vaccines. Choose the best protection for your clients with convenient small dose options that deliver powerful protection for dogs of all sizes.  To learn more visit: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/nobivac/nobivac-edge-vaccines    

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks on what you need to know about dog flu/H3N2/H3N8. After surviving a H3N2 outbreak in March of 2015 in Chicago, she'll weigh in on some important questions that veterinary professionals and pet owners have on dog flu. Today's VETgirl podcast is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, makers of the Nobivac Canine Flu ®Bivalent H3N2/H3N8. For more information, go to www.dogflu.com.

Taking care of pet health is the heart of every clinic. Good pet care needs to be the foundation of every practice, but if it's the only focus the clinic might not be as successful as it could be. Great health care at the expense of customer service can result in high customer turn over, and at best lackluster reviews.  On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers speak with Dr. Natalie Marks about secrets to happy customers, including ways to make the vaccine visit better. This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac Edge vaccines. Choose the best protection for your clients with convenient small dose options that deliver powerful protection for dogs of all sizes.  To learn more visit: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/nobivac/nobivac-edge-vaccines    

In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT interviews Dr. Natalie Marks, founding veterinarian of Top Vets Talk Pets about how we can keep our dogs and cats safe at home! If you just adopted a new puppy or kitten, tune in to find out top tips on pet safety! SHOW NOTES: Pet Safety Tips With Dr. Natalie Marks!

Dr. Natalie Marks on Fear Free, an initiative to focus on emotional well-being of our pets. She explains what veterinary Fear Free clinics are about, and what it means when technicians or nurses and veterinarians are Fear Free certified. Learn more at FearFreeHappyHomes.com. One element of this are vaccines, and she enthusiastically explains for cats – […]

This has been a trying time for everyone and no pets should suffer because of the economic hardship the pandemic has caused. Merck Animal Health is doing its part by donating $250,000 to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to help pets in need. Dr. Christine Royal of Merck joins the show to talk about how they are helping. Leptospirosis is a scary word and it could be dangerous to your family. This bacterial disease that our dogs can catch is zoonotic, meaning it can be spread to us humans. Dr. Natalie Marks talks about ways to protect your dogs from Lepto and why a vaccine might be right for your dog. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Tis the season to talk about Dr. Natalie Marks favorite topic, leptospirosis. She explains the bad news: This may be fatal to your dog and also is zoonotic, or at least potentially, which mean this bacterial infection can make people sick. The good news is that we can vaccinate our dogs against it. We also discuss pairing […]

Vaccines are the talk of 2021, but they’re not just for humans. There are plenty of vaccines that your veterinarian might recommend for your cat and new technology is making those vaccines more comfortable to receive. Dr. Natalie Marks is with us to explain the latest on vaccines for our felines. Robert Hudson has found a way to make lemons out of lemonade. After his home was burned down in California wildfires, he devoted even more attention to his love of pets by creating a shopping sight for boutique pet supplies. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

In our latest Top Vets Talk Pets podcast, we celebrate national Dog Bite Prevention Week with the American Veterinary Medical Association.  Our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, chats with Dr. Doug Kratt, President of the AVMA.  They cover all the important aspects of making sure that we help prevent putting our dogs, ourselves, and especially our families with young kids in a situation that could result in a dog bite.

It’s spring and that means our social dogs are going to be out acting social! Canine Influenza and Kennel Cough can be a serious issue for our dogs and all of the dogs in the neighborhood. Dr. Natalie Marks is with us this week to tell us how we can pair up for protection by getting vaccines to protect from both of these respiratory infections. We don’t talk enough about our fabulous feathered friends who make great pets. This week pet journalist Kim Thornton stops by to talk about our avian friends and tell us about the latest book she co-wrote, "Birds for Dummies." Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

This week's Top Vets Talk Pets podcast covers all things preventive care so we can keep our pets healthy instead of just waiting for something to go wrong.  Whether it's aging, joint disease, arthritis, or nutrition there are so many ways wellness visits can help our pets live longer, healthier lives.  Listen in as Dr. Julie Reck joins our host Dr. Natalie Marks to cover our pets from noise to tail.

Dr.  Kwane Stewart is best known for his work as "The Street Vet," helping the care for the pets of the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles.    This week he joins our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, to talk about the importance of adoption and what we should be doing to prepare so we adopt the best pet for our family.

Chicago veterinarian, Dr. Natalie Marks talks all about leptospirosis.Leptospirosis is one of the world's most widespread zoonotic diseases. Signs of disease in dogs can range from subtle to life-threatening, including acute kidney or liver failure. Since rats, wildlife, as well as livestock can spread the disease, most dogs are at risk and should be protectedContinue reading "Leptospirosis dangers with Dr. Natalie Marks"

Our Top Vets Talk Pets podcast this week is all about the joys of adoption.  Dr. Natalie Marks speaks with Dr. Kwane Stewart, who is known as 'The Street Vet' for his work with homeless people and their pets.  Dr.  Stewart reveals his evaluation process for finding the right pet for your family as well as how to set yourself up for success once that pet joins your home.

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, it is all about the case of the incontinent pug. A 14 year old pug with a history of incontinence is presented to the clinic. What the diagnosis is will surprise you. With special guest, Chicago veterinarian, Dr. Natalie Marks.   This program is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac vaccines and is approved for veterinary continuing education.   Details below: To get your CE credits: 1. Watch the show 2. Click on this link to take a short quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=ryj60145a5b9412c 3. Print or save your certificate     This program 20-809822. is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of .5 CE Credits, with a maximum of .5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of non medical using the delivery method of anytime/ distance learning.This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. This program is also approved in the State of New York for .5 CE Credits. Expiration Date: 1/29/20 

In the first of our three shorter CEVA VetChat episodes, Ben is joined by Dr Natalie Marks, Small Animal Vet, Medical Director of Blum Animal Hospital Chicago and more. Ben and Natalie chat about her talk at WCVD9, the new generation of pet owners and their relationship with veterinary professionals, and how veterinarians can adapt to the typical new client, specifically with dermatology cases. You can find out more about WCVD9 here: https://wcvd-9.com A big thanks to CEVA for sponsoring this WCVD9 special episode of VetChat

Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Top Vets Talk Pets podcast.  Our co-founders, Dr. Marty Becker and Dr. Natalie Marks, talk about the foundation of this new venture.  We are dedicated to helping you, the pet parent of today,  get the best possible information about the health of your pets from a team of diverse, incredibly talented veterinarians from around the country and to remind you that your veterinarian is always the best source of information about your pet.  Remember, healthy pets visit vets.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks on canine leptospirosis. What's new, and how has the signalment for dogs affected by lepto changed? What are the classical clinical signs we should recognize in our canine patients? How do we treat canine leptospirosis and what can we do to prevent it?

Phyllis Fagell teaches how to transition into middle school, Megan Murphy discusses her effort to add more kindness into the world, Brandi Britton explains what is appropriate to wear in the workplace, Daniel Carpenter talks about the efficacy of petitions, Mark Beal gives tips for finding a new job, Rachel Wadham lists the best self help books, Natalie Marks explains when you need to get your cat to the vet.