The Space Coast Pet Podcast

In the last episode, Dr. Roger detailed some common parasites that can be transmitted to people. He follows up in this episoide with zoonotic infectious disease, that is, bacterial, viral, and fungal disease that can be transmitted from pets to people. Tune in to learn about these disease, how to recognize them and, most importantly how to prevent them. Send listener emails for consideration to be...

Dr. Roger details the danger internal parasites can pose to your pets, as well as the danger they can pose to your human family. Tune in to learn about how dogs and cats contract parasites, what to look out for, and how to prevent them. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net . Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podca...

Dog parents are constantly bombarded with pet food marketing and opinions on what is best to feed their dogs now more than ever. In this episode, Dr. Roger revisits the pros and cons of different feeding strategies for dogs. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net . Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes)...

Dr. Roger details why the Chewy corporation is bad for pet health and veterinary medicine in general. The reasons behind Dr. Roger's stance on Chewy may surprise you, so be sure to tune in to stay informed. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net . Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a...

While all sizes of dogs share the same physiology, there are certain health concerns that have different levels of prevalence depending on the size/breed of the dog. In this episode, Dr. Roger details health concerns common to small and toy breed dogs specifically. This one if dedicated to the little ones that bring so much joy to so many! Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by...

AI is changing all aspects of our lives, in business, day to day living, how we access information, and of course, health care. In this episode, Dr. Roger details how AI and other rapidly advancing technologies are changing veterinary medicine for better and occassionally, for worse. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net . Follow Dr....

Dr. Roger makes his case for pet parents to carry Pet Insurance for their pets. Based on his extensive experience in his own practice and recently covering shifts in a 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital, Dr. Roger contrasts his experiences with pet parents of critically sick or injured pets without pet insurance, versus the ones that do. Link discussed in this episode to compare and contras...

Private equity has been making a strong push into the veterinary industry. Just 10 years ago, veterinary clinics owned by private equity investment firms and corporations accounted for only 8% of the industry, whereas now, that number is closer to 30% and growing. What's more, most of the time, pet parents cannot tell the difference between privately owned veterinary clinics and those held by...

Anti-vaccine sentiment in the veterinary industry is rising, and with it, sharp rises in prevantable dangerous infectioud disease. Canine Distemper, once considered near eradicated, is making a comeback with tragic consequences. In this episode, Dr. Roger details the driving force behind rising anti-vaccine sentiment among dog and cat owners, and specifically how it puts not just anti-vax pets at...

Being itchy can compromise quality of life every bit as much as being in pain, and chronic severe itch from skin allergy is common medical concern in dogs. Thankfully in this day and age, there a multiple therapeutic options to safely help control itchy and inflamed skin. In this episode, Dr. Roger outlines the safest and most effective options for treatment of allergic itch in dogs. Send listener...

Th Iran War is causing far reaching economic consequences, including possible significant increases in the costs of veterinary care. In this episode, Dr. Roger outlines what direct and indirect ways in which the war stands to affect the veterinary industry and what measures pet parents can take right now to protect themselves. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on...

Cancer is currently number 1 cause of death in dogs and the number 2 cause of death in cats. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses if current statistics represent a rise in the incidence of cancer in pets. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend requ...

Kidney failure is the most common cause of death among cats. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses all aspects of kidney failure, from proactive prevention to conventional management and cutting edge experimental treatment. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by...

The Groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Summer will be here before you know it. Tune in as Dr. Roger offers a number of tips for keeping your pets safe and happy this summer season. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his publ...

Dr. Roger has observed a steady uptick over the years in stress/anxiety disorders in dogs. In this episode he discusses natural solutions to relieve stress in our nervous canine companions. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his publ...

In his annual first podcast of the year, Dr. Roger offers pet parents top 5 preferred pet New Year's resolutions - at least from his point of view - for 2026. Tune in to see what Dr. Roger wishes for you and your pets for 2026! Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast epi...

Welcome to Dr. Roger's Thanksgiving episode. Beyond wishing his beloved listeners a happy thanksgiving, in this episode, Dr. Roger educates about hidden holiday dangers for pets that are easy to avoid. After nearly 24 years of practice, Dr. Roger has seen a lot, including the consequences of pet hazards that are unique to the holiday season. Tune in to learn how to keep your pets safe and happ...

Cats are a unique species that millions of people cherish as companions and furry family members. They bring so much life to our homes in ways that are different from dogs, but no less enjoyable, affectionate, and sometimes very funny and quirky. Dr. Roger dedicates this episode to talking about our feline friends, sharing fun facts about cats that are not just interesting to learn about, but also...

Dr. Roger reports on a current parvo outbreak in dogs. Parvo is a very contagious and deadly disease seen in dogs caused by parvovirus. It is also a very preventable disease via a safe vaccination that has been available for several decades. If it is so preventable, why is there an outbreak of the disease? In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses a current parvo outbreak and the reasons behind it. Sen...

Dr. Roger discusses specific provisions in the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill legislation that will significantly impact the future of veterinary medicine. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Facebook posts (including new podcast episodes) by sending a friend request to his public profile, Roger Welton D...

For Veterinary Technician Week, 2025, Dr. Roger celebrates the often unsung heroes of veterinary medicine, the heart beat of veterinary practices, our beloved veterinary technicians. In this episode, Dr. Roger details the every day tasks that they perform with courage, skill, and passion, and underscores how important they are in the health care of pets. Send listener emails for consideration to b...

Ticks are evolving rapidly to withstand extremes of temperature and climate to expand their geographic reach and increase their seasonal tolerance. There is even an invasive new tick species adding to the pool ticks that carry an increasing number of tick born infectious diseases that commonly infect dogs. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN for dog parents regardless of where you may live. Tune in as Dr. Roger...

A majority of household cats are obese! While some pet owners see their obese cats as "fat and happy," obesity can have very serious health consequences and significantly reduce quality of life and even shorten the lives of our beloved felines. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the feline obesity epidemic, potential health consequences of feline obesity, how to prevent obesity, and ho...

The University of Minnesota Urolith Center is seeing a novel type of bladder stone in dogs and cases are on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses this previously non-existent bladder stone and how it appears to be strongly linked to human grade dog food brands. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Follow Dr. Roger's Fa...

In this episode Dr. Roger discusses the unique evolution of dogs and the integral role interactions with humans to become a whole separate species from the wolf. Learn how this extraordinary evolution that began with cooperation with and companionship for early humans affected the modern dog in terms of socialization, nutritional needs, and behavior. Send listener emails for consideration to be ad...