Off Leash with Dr. Pete

On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete take on one of the most controversial topics in pet nutrition: raw diets versus kibble. After Molly returns from Global Pet Expo, where raw and fresh pet foods dominated the conversation, she and Dr. Pete break down the claims behind these diets and discuss what every dog owner should know before making the switch.
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Fireworks, thunderstorms, road trips, and summer celebrations can be exciting for us—but for many dogs, they can be some of the most stressful days of the year.   In this episode of Off Leash, Dr. Pete and Molly discuss why so many dogs struggle with noise anxiety and travel stress, and what pet owners can do before the panic starts. They break down the importance of planning ahead, how the "Chill...

In this heartfelt episode of Off Leash, Molly sits down with service dog trainer, advocate, and disability educator Jaime Simpson to share a story of resilience, purpose, and the life-changing bond between humans and dogs.   Jaime opens up about living with epilepsy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, vision challenges, and other complex medical conditions—and how her service dogs have become essential partn...

At the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Molly sits down with Samantha from Pure and Natural Pet, a woman-founded company that's raising the bar for transparency in the pet wellness industry.   From USDA-certified organic grooming products to innovative dental care solutions, Samantha shares how Pure and Natural Pet was built on a mission to create safer, cleaner, and more trustworthy products for pets....

Before the exam, before the blood draw, and before your dog heads "to the back"—what really happens at the veterinary clinic?   In this episode of Off-Leash, Dr. Pete and Molly pull back the curtain on one of the biggest mysteries in veterinary medicine: what happens when your pet disappears behind the treatment room doors. From anxious dogs and nervous owners to blood draws, nail trims, sedation...

In this episode of Off Leash, we sit down with Pam O’hara, a disabled service dog handler, advocate, and dog sport enthusiast who is redefining what accessibility looks like in the canine world. Recorded live at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, this heartfelt and inspiring conversation dives into Pam’s journey navigating colon cancer, epilepsy, vision loss, and life alongside her incredible Belgian...

Fresh from Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Molly sits down with David Teaster of Satellai to talk about the future of pet safety, GPS technology, and AI-powered pet care. From virtual fencing and real-time GPS tracking to activity monitoring and health insights, David breaks down how Satellai’s smart collars are changing the game for pet owners, hunters, hikers, and adventurers alike.   The conversati...

In this episode of Off Leash, recorded live from Orlando, the host sits down with renowned dog enrichment designer Nina Ottosson of Outward Hound to talk about the growing world of dog puzzle games and interactive feeders. Nina shares how her puzzle products help dogs stay mentally stimulated, reduce boredom, and improve overall behavior through problem-solving and enrichment activities. She expla...

This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we’re diving into your questions—from dental health and puppy diets to treats, chews, and controversial topics like grain-free food and overprocessed kibble.   We talk about what dogs actually need, what’s often misunderstood, and how small choices—like treat size or ingredient quality—can make a big difference. Along the way, we unpack the hidden impact of de...

On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete talk about why microchipping could be the difference between losing and finding your pet.   What would you do if your dog or cat went missing? In this episode, we dive into one of the simplest — yet most important — tools pet owners have to protect their animals: microchipping.   Using real-world stories, personal experiences, and eye-...

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions any owner will ever face—and in this deeply honest episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, the conversation tackles that reality head-on.   Dr. Pete opens up about the emotional weight of euthanasia, sharing thoughtful insights from years of experience along with compassionate, real-life stories (while respecting client privacy) that many...

In this episode of Off-Leash with Dr. Pete, we dive into the intense and fascinating world of canine search and rescue with special guest Beth, an experienced handler working on the front lines.   From tracking lost hikers to locating critical evidence, these highly trained dogs are doing work most people never see—and the stories behind it are as gripping as they are eye-opening. We explore how s...

In this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we flip the script on how dog owners think about disease risk.   For years, the conversation has been dominated by Parvo, Lyme disease, and heartworm—and for good reason. They’re serious, they’re scary, and they’ve been drilled into every dog owner’s mind. But what if those aren’t the biggest threats anymore?   Dr. Pete breaks down the real numbers, putt...

In this episode, we kick things off with some lighthearted banter before diving into a series of real-life stories from Dr. Pete’s years in veterinary medicine. From a childhood memory involving a broken finger to a recent unusual case with a cat’s jaw, the conversation flows naturally into some of the more interesting and unexpected moments you only get from life in the exam room.   We also touch...

This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we embark on a deep-dive Q&A featuring Dr. Pete—covering some of the most important questions in canine nutrition and health.   We kick things off with a discussion on taurine and its link to heart disease, including a shocking statistic about Dobermans and what owners should be paying attention to. Then, we break down hydrolyzed diets, what they actually...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laurie McCauley to explore the world of canine rehabilitation, mobility, and overall wellness. From underwater treadmills to chiropractic care, Dr. McCauley shares her experience working with dogs across a wide range of conditions and lifestyles.   We dive into the differences between rehab techniques like swimming vs. underwater treadmills, and when each appr...

We are so happy to have Andrea Libretti back on with us to talk about the exciting things that MYOS is working on including a new way to give your dog a better life and longevity. Humans and animals alike struggle as they age in part due to muscle loss and MYOS has been hard at work to help give options to pet owners and humans alike with a revolutionary new supplement. Listen in to learn more abo...

This week on Off Leash, Molly is joined by Josh Lambo who was a professional soccer player, the 9th most accurate NFL kicker of all time, and now animal performance enthusiast. Josh is doing some exciting work with his time, working on performance supplements for dogs and working on another venture involving horses. We talk with Josh about his crazy journey in professional sports and how it led hi...

This week, Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to look back on what had changed and what has stayed constant during Dr. Pete’s career which spans 50 years of veterinary work! Would you believe the prices of work back then? Or even how things were done and what advancements have been made in the veterinary field. This is a fun look back on all Dr. Pete’s work and how far animal care has come. Thanks so m...

This week Dr. Pete is with Molly at VMX in Orlando answering some more of the questions we received from our podcast listeners. These questions pertain to lots of dog owners who may be asking themselves the same questions or in the very least as useful knowledge for dog care going forward. We discuss overweight dogs and how to help your dog find a healthier version of themselves, as well as probio...

This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Pete to talk about something that affects almost every dog owner: Ticks and Heartworm. This may not become a large part of your dogs life if you follow your veterinarian’s advice about treating for these two things. If you don’t, your dog could be at risk of some major issues should they run into developments from these two things. Do you know how ticks become...

This week we sit down at the VMX in Orlando with Dr. Pete to answer some listener questions that you guys have emailed us! We go through a bunch of different topics including diet, paw licking and yeasty paws, as well as some complex situations involving some of our listeners dogs and how Dr. Pete would best take care of them going forward. If you have a question for us you can email it to us thro...

This week Molly is joined by Lindsey Berg of Loc Dogs Training to go through some of the challenges our dogs face that we don’t normally consider: stresses of the modern world. We don’t really take the time to see how it can be difficult for our dogs to adapt to the modern lifestyle that we’re used to now. If you think back to what dog ownership looked like even 50 or 60 years ago, dogs spent a lo...

Been doing any late night scrolling on the internet? We have! And we’ve come across countless videos of people giving advice about what is or isn’t going on with your dogs. Everything from food toppers to holistic herbal teas. So we decided it would be good to save a few of these and get Dr. Pete to sit down and listen in to debunk the fakes and provide support for the folks out there giving real...

We are back this week with incredible news about a groundbreaking study that we’ve been grateful to be a part of working on for a few years. We’ve been working alongside some incredible people to help shape the future for dogs and dog owners when it comes to the food we give our best friends. A peer reviewed study has been published in the AVMA concerning copper storage in dogs. This was a project...