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Our veterinarian co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, draw on their experience to talk about common pet store bought chew toys, treats, bones, and household items that can lead to serious gastrointestinal obstructions in dogs and cats.  This time of year with chew toys and treats commonly offered as stocking stuffers for our pets during the holiday season, this is an especially important and possibly life saving episode for our listeners' fur babies.  Email questions and comments for our co-hosts to be chosen for discussion on the air to comments@web-DVM.net.  Listeners whose comments are chosen will receive a personally signed copy of Dr. Roger's latest book, The Man in the White Coat. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, visit DrRogerHolisticVet.com or Web-DVM.net, or VetChick.com 

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen are back!  Emerging from major career adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic and life changes, your beloved veterinary co-hosts are excited to be back and raring to go!  Have you noticed that trying to get your pet seen at your regular veterinarian has become increasingly difficult in the age of COVID-19 because the clinic is booked out days to weeks ahead of time?  Have you experienced 4 plus hour wait times at your local 24 hour emergency veterinary hospital?  As a pet owner, you are not alone, as this is a phenomena occuring all over the country as an unexpected consequence of COVID-19.  As many small businesses are experiencing major slowing of business in the wake of COVID-19, veterinary clinics are operating in general far beyond capacity.   Experiencing the same in their clinics, Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen delve into the unique circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic that have led to record numbers of pets requiring veterinary care.   Email questions and comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.  Listeners whose emails are selected to be addressed on the air will receive a free copy of Dr. Roger's latest book: The Man in the White Coat. Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis are practicing veterinarians and accomplished bloggers.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen,visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net, DrRogerHolisticVet.com; and VetChick.com.         

Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen return from their long hiatus to tackle none other than coronavirus in dogs and cats and if there is are any concerns for transmission to people or vice versa in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Listeners will walk away from this episode well educated with everything they need to know about coronavirus in dogs and cats. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, you can visit their blogs.  Dr. Roger’s Web-DVM.net and DrRogerHolisticVet.com, and Dr. Karen’s VetChick.com

Practicing veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, open their hearts to listeners and share their experiences that brought them to their respective places in the field of companion animal health care: Dr. Roger immersed in the busy and rapid paced clinical setting of emergency, critical care, general medicine, and surgery, Dr. Karen in the highly personal concierge veterinary medicine, acupuncture, and stress management.  Dr. Roger draws upon his very unique journey detailed in his new top selling book: The Man in the White Coat: A Veterinarian’s Tail of Love, that drove him to be owner and medical director of two veterinary practices and founder of one of the most frequented animal  media outlets in the world.  Dr. Karen shares pivotal life and career experiences that led her to practice her own intimate brand of veterinary health care. Each of our hosts offers invaluable brands of veterinary medicine and offers the unique perspective that each brings regularly on this podcast.  How did one profession produce such different individuals and career paths?  Tune in and find out! For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, respectively, visit their blogs at Web-DVM.net and Vetchick.com.  Don’t forget to check out Dr. Roger’s new book, The Man in the White Coat, A Veterinarian’s Tail of Love.

Summer is a very tough season for dogs that suffer from noise stress.  Between thunderstorms and fireworks, it is no exaggeration that for some dogs, summer is a terrifying time for them.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss natural and pharmaceutical relief for noise induced stress in dogs: what works, what does not work, and what is safe.  E-mail questions or comments for Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen to consider for discussion on the air, e-mail them to: comments@web-dvm.net. For content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, visit their blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. 

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This episode to open 2019 covers the top 5 pet resolutions pet owners should strive for, at least from the perspective of our veterinarian co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis.  Their top pet resolutions come from their review of hindsight issues and health concerns they observed in 2018 veterinary clinical practice (in addition to being avid bloggers and podcasters, our co-hosts are full time practicing veterinarians). E-mail all questions or comments to be shared/addressed on the air by our hosts to: comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.  For the holistically minded pet owner, Dr. Roger also recently launched DrRogerHolisticVet.com.   

Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the use of medical marijuana for treatment of diseases in dogs and cats.  In particularly they focus on the increasingly popular trend of CBD (aka, cannabis) oil products whose sale is popping up just about everywhere.  Our co-hosts sift through which types of products have real clinical benefits and which types of products are wastes of money…and how pet owners can best decide on the most effective CBD oils.  Lastly, even in states where medical marijuana is legal, Dr. Roger and Karen discuss major legal obstacles in even obtaining legitimate medical marijuana treatment for pets with health conditions that can really benefit from it. To send e-mail questions or comments for consideration Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis discuss the practical benefits of medical marijuana therapy in dogs and cats.  A significant portion of their discussion focuses on CBD (a.k.a., cannabis) oil treatment as they sift through what types of CBD products constitute real clinical benefits and which to be discussed on the air by our co-hosts, please e-mail them to: comments@web-dvm.net. For more in-depth content from our co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net (also DrRogerHolisticVet.com) and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the sharp differences between chemotherapy for cancer treatment in pets versus for humans.  Both of our practicing veterinarian co-hosts reflect on pet owner apprehension and even at times shock at the mere mention of chemotherapy for treatment of cancer for dogs and cats.  With the rise in cancer in pets it is possible that your may find yourself one day in the position to have to make the decision for cancer treatment for your beloved pet, making this a very valuable episode for pet owners to listen to.  Understanding the contrasting goals and processes of chemotherapy in pets versus humans, the thought of chemotherapy for a pet diagnosed with cancer many not be such a scary thought.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss a recent investigation launched by the FDA (prompted by a group of veterinary cardiologists) regarding a troublingly credible link between the deadly heart disease in dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and the feeding of grain free dog food.  Our veterinary co-hosts also delve into the deceptive marketing engaged in by grain free pet food manufacturers to attract customers, other health problems they have observed arise from the feeding of grain free pet foods, and general insights into the pet food industry as a whole that most consumers are unaware of. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  You may e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be address on the air by sending them to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger & Dr. Karen discuss the difficult topic of euthanasia in aging and sick pets and the difficulty of knowing when it is time for owners to make the difficult decision to elect humane euthanasia.  Based a listener e-mail question, our veterinarian co-hosts try to add perspective to the decision for euthanasia that can be in a very grey area and surprisingly challenging for pet owners to really know the right time. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  Send e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be discussed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.   

Inspired by a listener e-mail sent in by a veterinary technician student, veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis talk about their veterinary school experiences and how it related to the realities of general practice in the “real world.”  They touch on common aspects of general veterinary practice that are barely touched in veterinary school, and common topics covered in veterinary school that have very little relevance in general practice.  Please keep the e-mail comments and questions coming at comments@web-dvm.net.  Who knows, you may be the next listener that inspires a whole episode? For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis talk about the deadly disease parvo (in cats it is called panleukopenia virus.    This is a must listen for pet owners to learn about this very common and preventable disease. Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen also answer listener e-mail comments on the air.  For consideration to have your questions or comments addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. 

Because pets cannot speak for themselves, veterinarians are highly reliant on pet owners for medical history and all information that is necessary to build a clinical case to best meet the health needs of dogs and cats.  Tonight, Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the frustrating times when owners lie to veterinarians in the course of providing the history and the consequences of the lies that lead to unnecessary expenditure on testing and delay of resolution of whatever disease or injury ails the pet.  E-mail comments or questions you would like addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts to comments@web-dvm.net For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss their opinions on administration of the 2 strain Canine Influenza vaccine although outbreaks in Florida and the Midwest have fizzled out minus a few reported isolated cases.  To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? This episode is sponsored by Ecosia.com, the search engine that uses their ad revenue to plant trees around the world for to protect and restore our environment.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respectice blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  To submit comments or questions to be address by Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen on the air, submit them to comments@web-dvm.net.

Pet owners often have serious concerns about anesthesia in in dogs and cats, especially for non-life-threatening procedures such as dentistry.  Veterinarian co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, discuss the risks based on the most recent research and their own clinical experience.  They discuss circumstances in which the risk for anesthesia in dogs and cats may be increased due to the condition of the patient or common shortcuts sometimes taken by veterinary clinics not necessarily adhering to veterinary anesthesia best practices.  This episode is sponsored by Ecosia.com, the only search engine that uses ad profits to plant trees in deforested areas of the world.  To date, they have planted over 20 million trees with the goal of planting 1 billion by 2020.  If you need to search the web, visit Ecosia.com and get much need trees planted in the process.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Heart murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that are caused by various types of structural defects of the heart valves and or muscular wall of the heart.  Recognizing heart murmurs early and having them checked regularly for progression and initiating proper diagnostics to know when to begin treatment before there is advanced disease. Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis delve into heart murmurs, what they are, what they mean, and how pet owners should approach them.  For more contact from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, visit the respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Most pet owners are aware of the existence of puppy mills, their cruel practices driven by greed, and the typical outlets where the puppies they produce are sold.  Yet puppy mills have not missed a beat and are generally doing as well as they ever have, if not better.  Why does the abysmal puppy mill industry thrive in the United States? Our veterinarian Co-hosts, Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, address the puppy mill issue, and share how the abhorrent existence of puppy mills affects them in daily veterinary practice.  They also expose and confront an increasingly common practice of animal rescue organizations intended to help the animal victims of puppy mills but are actually having the unintended consequence of actually supporting puppy mills. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Veterinarian co-hosts co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen share their top New Year resolution for pets and pet owners: preventative pet wellness care and regular wellness blood work.  Both Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen share case anecdotes where preventative wellness care could have extended the lives of patients by years through early disease detection, early intervention, and nutrional management.  A modest investment in a proper examination by a licensed veterinarian, parasite and bloodwork screening could save your pet's life. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen , visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.   

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen raise the increasingly problematic issue of fake service dogs.  Service dogs play a unique in special role in the human-animal bond in going beyond companionship to dogs helping people with disabilities have the assistance necessary to improve and maintain their independence and quality of life.  Our veterinarian co-hosts highlight why it is morally/ethically wrong, a federal crime, and explain why fake service dogs pose a threat to legitimate service dogs in the United States. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, respectively, visit Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com 

Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk about blood work diagnostics and how useful they are in diagnosing disease in dogs and cats and…how useless they can also be.  Listen in as the doctors talk about who they work through cases of dog and cat (especially cat) patients that are obviously sick but show completely normal blood work. E-mail questions or comments for consideration to be discussed by our veterinarian hosts on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.   

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen cover the common and potentially dangerous condition of heat stress (also known as heat exhaustion) and heat stroke in dogs.  Dr. Karen discuss risk factors and signs of heat stress versus the more dangerous progression of heat stroke, when to manage them, and when your dog’s life may depend on getting him to the vet ASAP.  Our veterinarian co-hosts also focus strongly on prevention and explain what is anatomically unique about dogs (beyond having a built in fur coat) that makes them far more prone to heat stress and heat stroke than people. Our doctors select listener e-mail questions and comments to be addressed on the air.  If you would like your comments to be considered for one of our episodes, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen at their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes our sponsor for this episode, Dr. Elliot’s Informed Pregnancy Podcast.  Dr. Elliot Berlin is an award winning prenatal chiropractor, childbirth educator and labor doula. His Informed Pregnancy® Project aims to utilize multiple forms of media to compile and deliver unbiased information about pregnancy and childbirth to empower new and expectant parents to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy and parenting journey.  You can listen to the podcast and all of the other valuable pregnancy resources at: http://www.informedpregnancy.com.     

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss some commonly seen veterinary medical and conditions and negative mental states in un-neutered or intact male dogs.  These conditions range from being a nuissance to to being outright dangerous for intact male dogs, chief among them being verious forms of prostate disease..  E-mail our cohosts for consideration have your comments or questions addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk pheromone therapy for stress and anxiety in dogs and cats.  Using pheromone treatment as a means to safely and without side effects help to relieve canine and feline stress (whether situational or chronic) as an opening to a broader discussion of stress management, our veterinarian co-hosts explore other proven holistic and pharmacological therapies for anxiety relief. With July 4th right around the corner, as a holiday in which loud noise generated from fireworks common leads to significant, even severe stress in dogs and cats, this topic could not be more relevant. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  Dr. Roger also authors holistic veterinary blog DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen take on outrageous holistic veterinary internet “publication” claims that heartworm disease can be effectively prevented “naturally” without the actual administration of canine heartworm preventive medication.  In addition to debunking these false and dangerous claims, our practicing veterinarian co-hosts expose these publications for fear mongering by grossly over exaggerating the extremely rare but potential adverse effects of canine heartworm preventives.  E-mail comments and/or request for podcast episode topics to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs respectively at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. 

Veterinarian hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton discuss perhaps the most common veterinary visit this time of year: seasonal skin allergies.  From varying presentations, short term therapies, long term therapies and how they contrast in terms of effectiveness, cost, and safety, this episode is a must listen for owners of dogs and cats that suffer from seasonal skin allergies.  Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes a new sponsor, author of the pets meets fantasy book The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief (Volume 1), Diane Moat.  Please pay her book page a visit, as it seems like a very fun and interesting  read!  For more content from our hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis discuss the most common injury of the canine rear leg: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture.  Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture or Tear in dogs is a common injury of the major stabilizing ligament of the knee.  Injury of this ligament more often than not requires surgery to effectively treat.  Our hosts delve into recognition of the injury, confirming a diagnosis, and what surgical options are available.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen also have detailed articles on this topic at their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  

Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger delve into the very common parasite infestation of tapeworms in dogs and cats.  Our hosts discuss the different types of tapeworms that may infect dogs and cats, how to treat them, how to prevent them, and the risk they pose to people.  E-mail comments are welcomed to be selected to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss parasites that people can catch from their pets.  Our co-hosts also delve into some pet parasites that are widely believed to be contagious to people but in real life are rarely transmitted from pets to people and generally pose little risk. Send e-mail comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air by our veterinarian co-hosts to: comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Co-hosts and practicing veterinarians kick off their first 2017 episode prioritizing their top 2017 New Year Pet Resolutions that they believe should be in the forefront of every pet owner’s mind.   If you want your dogs, cats and pet friendly homes set up and well prepared for 2017, this episode is a great start in the right direction.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively. 

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton entertain with this 2016 year end wrap up show discussing the year's most pertinent, controversial and/or outright ridiculous stories and personal experiences.  Dr.'s Karen and Roger reflect on how their paths first crossed earlier this year and the circumstances that led to two veterinarians thousands of miles apart (that still have yet to meet in person) came to co-host this podcast together.  Happy New Year and enjoy the show!  For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their reqpective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.  

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton interview special guest, surgical specialist Dr. Jeff Christiansen who is currently conducting a major stem cell study on behalf of a major veterinary stem cell company.  Dr. Jeff also discussses another cutting edge regenerative medicine application for dogs and cats called platelet rich plasma, aka, PRP.   For more information on our special guest, Dr. Jeff Christiansen, visit his surgical company's website at: http://www.superiorveterinarysurgery.com/ For more information on the currnet stem cell study, visit: http://superiorveterinarysurgery.com/patient-spotlight/stemcellstudy.html See more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger at their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net, respectively.  E-mail comments or questions for consideration to be discussed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.    

A must listen!  Co-hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger interview special guest, certified traditional Chinese veterinary medicine practitioner, Dr. Heidi Hemmett.  Our co-hosts and Dr. Hemmett discuss acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and all of its practical and beneficial applications in veterinary medicine.  Dr. Heidi Hemmet owns and operates house call practice Healthy Balance Veterinary Acupuncture.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  E-mail comments to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk in detail about their experiences with the very common injury of spinal intervertebral disc disease in dogs.  Canine intervertebral disc disease occurs when one or more cartilaginous discs in the spine herniate and cause pressure on the spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root signatures.  The result is (often severe) pain and sometimes concurrent motor-neuro deficits in the rear limbs.  Severe cases can result in paralysis of the rear limbs and loss of bowel and urine control.  Our co-hosts discuss breed predispositions, treatment options, and share their own experiences in intervertebral disc disease case management.  E-mail questions or comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.Net.   

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton discuss vaccines in dogs beginning with recent experiences with immunizations and the diseases they protect against (that they have both also recently blogged about), and discussing all of the major diseases that veterinarians vaccinated puppies and dogs against.  Part of their discussion involves the anti-vaccine movement that is as prevalent in veterinary medicine as it is in human medicine, how they feel about it, and how it affects their practice of veterinary medicine.  This is a must listen for puppy and dog owners that would like to sift through vaccine recommendations and why veterinarians recommend them. For more content and interactive commentary from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com  and Web-DVM.net.    

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen had the amazing privilege to interview Jan Knoche, director of Love a Golden rescue in St. Louis, part of a national rescue network that fosters and finds forever homes for Golden Retrievers.  As part of their rescue efforts, Love a Golden and other like rescues around the country, also focuses on rescuing Golden Retrievers in Turkey.  Turkey has major cultural differences from the U.S., where dogs are not as revered as household pets and it is common for families to adopt pure bred Goldens as puppies and as they reach adulthood, they are let go and become strays.  The strays are rounded up in very crowded shelters, spayed and neutered, and re-released, as euthanasia is not done in Turkey.  Many wander in communities throughout towns, cities, or live in the woods.  Jan's organization and others collect and transport these dogs from Turkey back to the U.S. and Canada for adoption.   This is an incredible interview that brings awareness to an amazing program!  Please listen and consider reaching out and supporting the work of Love a Golden and other orgniazations they partner with at LoveaGolden.com.     Send e-mail comments for consideration to be addressed on the air by our hosts.  See more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen by visiting their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com,  

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, both licensed/practicing veterarians dive into seizure disordersin pets.  Seizures disorders are far more common in pets, especially dogs, in aomparison to people.  Learn how to recognize when your pet is having a seizure, what do do if your pet is having a seizure, what causes seizures in dogs and cats, and how to treat different causes for seizures in dogs and cats.  E-mail questions or comments to be concerned to be addressed on the air by our co-hosts.  For more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blog at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net respectively.  

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss a little known but common liver disease in dogs that can be present for months to years without a dog showing outward signs.  This condition, known as Idiopathic Canine Vacuolar Hepatopathy, may not show outward signs, but could significantly predispose an affected dog to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.  E-mail questions or comments to possibly be adressed on the air by Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen to comments@web-dvm.net.   What to see more content from our hosts?  Visit Dr. Roger's and Dr. Karen's respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. 

Co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis indepthly discuss the all too often unrecognized disease canine cognitive dysfunction, otherewise known as dog dementia.  Canine cognitive dysfunction commonly affects senior age dogs and because of poor awareness of the disease, it all too often goes unrecognized by dog owners and even veterinarians.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the signs of dementia in dogs, why it is important to recognize the disease as early as possible, and what treatment options are available to manage the disease.  E-mail comments to be shared on the air to: comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk about Dr. Roger's recent root canal procedure and the impact it has had on the manner in which he practices veterinary medicine.  Send e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts on the air.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their blogs respectively at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr Roger and Dr. Karen talk about 5 facts about heartworm disease in dogs that most pet owners are not aware of.  The facts they bring to light about heartworm disease are not only very interesting, but offer listeners a better understanding of the disease and a subsequent better ability to prevent it.  E-mail comments are welcomed and may be picked to be addressed on the air by our hosts.  E-mail all comments to: comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Drs Roger and Karen discuss the differences of chemotherapy for dogs and cats that have cancer in comparison to chemotherapy in humans.  Drs Karen and Roger discuss that consideration for choosing chemotherapy should be taken under consideration with the ultimate goals of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine, the subsequent side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy as the result of these goals.  Cancer is the number one killer of dogs and the number two killer of cats, so the probability that your pet may contract cancer and are one day faced with important treatment decisions is high, so this is a very important episodeto listen to even if your pet is currently perfectly healthy.   E-mail any comments or questions for Drs Roger and Karen to discuss on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Read more of Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen at their respective blogs, Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.  

Food allergies in dogs and cats can manifest in disease of the gastrintestinal tract, skin and ears, and respiratory systems.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss how a hypoallergenic food trial is correctly implemented, why they commonly fail, and why food trials are a common sourse of frustration for pet owners and veterinarians alike.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.  E-mail comments for our co-hosts to address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen expand on Dr. Karen's recent article on the necessity for vaccinations for indoor only cats.  What are the real disease risks for cats that spend their lives inside?  Are vaccinations necessary at all?  Tune in and find out what our veterinarians think.  Send comments to be discussed by our hosts on the air in upcoming episodes to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, see their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.  

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen make the case for why it is a better choice to have your pet spayed or neutered in Dr. Roger's AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital instead of choosing low cost dog and cat spay/neuter clinics.  Dr. Karen shares her insight on the world of discount spay/neuter clinics and advises pet owners to make the right choice if low cost is the only possible option due to financial constraints.  See more of Dr. Roger 's and Dr. Karen's content at their blogs, Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.  Send listener e-mails to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. 

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss Ice Melt and other possible winter dangers for your pets.  Is Ice Melt as hazardous as it is often made out to be?  What is pet safe Ice Melt and is it worth the added cost to purchase it?  Is frost bite a serious concern?  How long can a pet be out in the cold before frost bite is a risk? Tune in to find out to the answers to these and other questions.  E-mail our hosts at comments@web-dvm.net to have your e-mails discussed on the air.  Read Dr. Roger's and Dr. Karen's blogs resepctively at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.   

Dr. Roger introduces his new co-host, Dr. Karen Louis, practicing veterinarian and blogger (VetChick.com) highlighting one of Dr. Karen's recent articles about coconut oil therapeutic uses in dogs and cats.  The veterinarians discuss whether coconut oil has the therapeutic potential it is commonly hyped to have for pets. or if there is any possible harm that can come from feeding or applying coconut oil.  Tune in and find out!