Off Leash with Dr. Pete

This week Molly and Ben get into a heated debate about table scraps. Ben argues there’s nothing wrong with it while Molly defends her point that it can only hurt your dog. How about you? Do you give table scraps? Send us a message and let us know! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with k9 Officer Winder to talk about what life looks like as a k9 officer and what he sees on a daily basis on the job. He talks about the ability for dogs to find bombs or drugs, and how they actually specialize in one or the other. We also talk about some experiences he’s had as well as some other topics of conversation concerning Police K9 dogs. These dogs are working dogs...

This week we’re joined by former NFL football player and veterinary pharmaceutical rep, Dave Zuiderveen. Dave has lived many experiences seeing the inside operations of veterinary clinics and what they do to help sick and injured pets. He was a pet medicine rep for years and shares great relationships with many of his former clients to this day. Dave is a wiener dog lover and talks a bit about why...

This week we were grateful to host two people that have truly experienced the Voyager difference. Sandy and Don know the heartache and pain of losing a dog too early. When they found out what caused it, they were sick with worry about how to confidently care for another dog. That’s when they found Voyager Dog Food. Sandy and Don share details about their real life experience and we have a conversa...

This week we’re joined by special guest Jason. Molly and Jason are both extremely passionate about dogs and the conversation ranges from a dogs drive to hunt and retrieve to dogs reading their owners energy and it affecting their behavior. We also discuss rather hangin’ with dogs than people and pit bulls being sweet. We appreciate you listening and hope you’ll subscribe and review! Let us know wh...

This week Dr. Pete talks a little bit about the different scenarios that new vets need to see in order for them to start getting some confidence in dealing with situations. Just like any other job, it takes a little bit of time for new veterinarians to have some different experiences under their belt. We also discuss what happened to the dog in Marley and Me. When a dogs stomach flips you need to...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly talk about a few different topics including Dr. Peter needing sensitivity training as well as some rock n roll history and an in depth discussion about fatty tumors in dogs. If you’ve ever seen a dog with a lump or tumor on them then you know exactly what we’re talking about. We appreciate you listening and hope you’ll subscribe and review!

This week on the podcast Dr. Pete is joined by his longtime friend, Carter as they discuss many different topics involving their friendship as well as their dogs and the place dogs have created in their lives. They reminisce on old stories and funny memories they’ve made throughout the years. Molly does her best to keep them on track and they get into new dogs old tricks, rock n roll history, and...

This week on the podcast Molly and Ben discuss a bunch of different topics including why dogs exhibit certain behaviors. Including why dogs eat their poop, dig in the yard, and sniff each others butts, along with other common dog behaviors. We’ve all watched our dog do something and wondered why exactly they’re doing that! We search for answers for you and present what we’ve found. Thanks so much...

Today we dive into some of the expenses involved with having a pet at home and what you need to be prepared for if you choose to get an animal. We discuss whether there’s a budget to what you’re willing to spend on the health of your dog and Dr. Pete talks about the commitment you made to that animal. We also discuss fleas and ticks and what you need to do to protect your pet as well as some poten...

This week Dr. Pete recalls his time as a veterinarian at horse races and events and this leads us into some discussion about horses, and the care of some of these racing horses. The world of horse racing is quite a crazy deal with high stakes and horse owners willing to go as far as they need to to win. We consider what’s happened with so many horses losing their lives and the way horses are train...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly read a couple of listener questions which leads us down a conversation all about dogs having gluten intolerance issues and other rare conditions that can affect your dog. Your dogs diet can have a lot to do with their overall health and that’s why we always talk about how important it is. We also talk about how your dogs diet could potentially be causing seizures in yo...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to discuss a topic that many people can relate to: my dog has fleas! If you’ve ever had a dog or pet with fleas you know how difficult they can be to deal with. We talk about how fleas operate and how they end up in your house as well as ways to prevent them and how to deal with them if you find yourself in that situation. Fleas run rampant and they’re super t...

This week we welcome back Dr. Pete from his wild vacation down in Mexico. Dr. Pete has some fun stories from his trip to start things off before we get into the nitty gritty. We talk about some new information regarding copper storage disease and what we think about the findings. We also talk about caring for your dogs teeth and dealing with bad breath. Turns out some toothpastes contain xylitol w...

This week on the Off Leash podcast, Molly and Ben sit down to talk about multiple topics including some popular diets and treatments. We chat about dogs following the trends of human diets from vegan dogs to gluten free diets and more. Just because you want a certain diet that works for you doesn’t mean it will be good for your dog! We also discuss CBD and its rise in popularity in dog products an...

This week Ben and Molly sit down to talk about a range of topics including some new things in the dog world, as well as random conversations about dogs and caring for your dogs. Then we get into adoption vs. picking your dog out with a breeder or kennel and how to find out if you’re getting a dog from a reputable place. There are a hundred different experiences both good and bad on either end of t...

While Dr. Pete is away, Molly is joined by Ben from Voyager Dog Food to talk about training dogs and just being a dog owner! They chat about where to start with your training, how to avoid or break bad habits and a whole lot more. From doing away with food aggression to the first few weeks as a new dog owner there’s tons of good tips and tricks in this episode. Ben and Molly both have owned and tr...

This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, animal and food sciences specialist and Voyager Co-Founder, Tim Vande Giessen, joins us to talk all things dog food. We talk about some dog food myths, as well as chelated copper in dog food and how it’s had a negative impact on dog food and the wellbeing of our pets. Tim has a vast knowledge of animal food and has used his expertise to help make Voyager what...

This week we cover a range of topics that all matter to the health and safety of your dog! Dr. Pete starts the podcast off talking about mouse poison, and how it has evolved into new a poison that is approved and championed by the FDA but has no known antidote if your dog were to get into it. This could cause serious issues if you use it and your dog happens to find it before a mouse does. We also...

Lots of great topics we get into this week with Dr. Pete. We cover pancreatitis while discussing some stories about one of Dr. Pete’s dogs, Bandit. Bandit had a way of finding himself in a multitude of situations including hanging out at a bar, and eating pork til his heart was content. This leads us into another great conversation about people having fat dogs. Many people have dogs that are overw...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly discuss a variety of topics starting with a little bit of cat conversation. We cover kitty litter robots, catio’s (cat patios) and every cats obsession with getting into fights with birds. From there we jump back to dogs and the topics very from dog anxiety to ACL issues with dogs. Lots of people have dogs that experience anxiety and while some dog owners recognize it,...

Dr. Pete and Molly talk about something not a lot of people realize, that your dog food is being made by a company that’s known for candy. If you look up who owns most of the dog food companies out there, you’ll find they aren’t being made by veterinarians and people that work with animals. They’re likely being produced and delivered by a company that’s more versed in the candy world. Is that who...

This week we wanted to talk about a nasty but necessary topic: dog anal glands. Many a dog owner has dealt with the regular nuisance of expressing their dogs anal glands and some people take their dog to the vet for this type of care. If it’s not your thing to do, we totally understand and you should keep taking your dog to the vet to have this taken care of. But if you’re interested in handling t...

This week Dr. Pete starts the podcast talking about kennel cough, the varieties of kennel cough and just how contagious it can actually be. Molly and Dr. Pete also break down the different opinions surrounding vaccines for your puppy and also as the dog gets older. A secrete treat gets unveiled during Label Wise and we talk about buying dogs from a breeder vs. non breeder. Thanks for listening and...

This week Dr. Pete talks about how activated charcoal might be able to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have. Molly asks questions to get specific on this topic to try to help you be better prepared. We also talk about different dog shampoos and bathing habits including answering the age old question: can dogs be bathed with dawn dish soap? More topics are also discussed inc...