Not Your Veterinarian

The last episode of the nose-to-tail series covers everything from the armpits to the knees...including, yes, *down there.*  Apologies to any Australian listeners.

Picking up where we left off left week (more or less) with the nose-to-tail series, we talk more about skin, lumps, rashes, and how to take the best picture or video you can - even though your vet will probably tell you to make an appointment anyway.

The nose-to-tail series continues with skin.  This is part one of a two part episode and covers rashes, lumps, and parasites.  (You've been warned.)

The nose-to-tail series continues with eyes.  Was this supposed to go in order from nose to tail?  Yes.  Did we completely loose focus and forget about eyes?  Yes.  Is this podcast going to cover everything Dr. Chris knows about eyes?  Of course not.  Are we gonna try to anyway?  Oh yeah.  

The nose-to-tail series continues with tails.  You'd think it would end with tails, but due to the usual inability to focus, tails have become an odd midpoint in the series.

The nose-to-tail series continutes as we talk about paws, wrists, ankles, ligaments, tendons, and what you should do if your pet is limping.  (Spoiler alert: you should call your vet.)

Continuing the nose to tail series with a detour to feet....or at least that's where it starts.  As usual we get snagged on a tangent and this week's tangent is claws.  Hopefully we can get back on the subject of feet next week.

We continue the nose-to-tail series with ears, where Dr. Chris explains that there's more to your pets' ears that just hearing.

This episode launches the Nose-to-Tail series - where each episode focuses on a part of your pet, how it works, and what it can tell you about their health. Today's episode is all about noses. And there's more to them than just being cold and wet (or even warm and dry).

Though we already talked about how clients can improve their relationship with their veterinarian, the relationship in the other direction is important too. Dr. Chris talks about what vets can do to make their relationship better with clients and Autumn adds her two cents about what she expects and likes to see from a veterinarian.

In the wake of some bitterly cold weather in many parts of the US, Dr. Chris and Autumn return to the Not Your Vet podcast to talk about how the freezing cold can affect the animals in your life. Plus, Autumn explains how she was able to betray the trust of a cat and Dr. Chris tell us all about how the lions, tigers, bears, and other species behave when it's cold.

In this podcast we talk about what you can do for your pet, what your vet can do for you, or what your vet can do for you pet, but what can you do for your vet? Dr. Chris is here to talk about what a good veterinarian/client relationship looks like at his clinic and the best way to keep your vet and their staff happy to see you.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, it can bring all kinds of hidden dangers to your pet. Dr. Chris is putting on his Capt. Safety hat today to help us get through the holiday dangers checklist and how to keep your emergency vet bored this holiday season.

Last week was dogs, this week is cats! Dr. Chris talks about what vaccines your kitten might need to start a happy, healthy, and long life with you. If you're looking for the websites we talk about in this podcast: The American Association of Feline Practitioners : catvets.com The American Animal Hospital Association : aaha.org As ever, we hope that what you hear in this podcast sparks a conversat...

Today we go over what vaccines your newest canine companion might need to start a happy, healthy life. Plus, Dr. Chris talks about the new respiratory illness that has started appearing in the U.S. dog population. He also does his Winnie the Pooh impression. You know, just to keep things light-hearted. If you would like to take a look at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association guidelines for...

We talk about rabies. Just rabies.

Autumn and Dr. Chris talk about what you should be doing to make sure your pet is in good hands if you suddenly become ill, are injured, or pass away. Hey, it's a heavy topic, but somebody needs to talk about it.

In honor of Halloween, Dr. Chris and Autumn talk about black cats and the Black Cat bias.

Overweight pet can struggle with the same issues overweight humans do. But what can you do to help your best, furry, four-legged friend lose weight? Well, the Not-Your-Veterinarian vet, Dr. Chris Pagel, has a few ideas about what it's going to take to get your cat or dog to shed those extra pounds.

Today Dr. Chris talks about how to get your dog or cat to take their medicine.

Everyone knows someone with allergies and sometimes that someone is your pet. Dr. Chris Pagel once again shares his knowledge - explaining why allergies usually show up as skin conditions in our pets, what you can do to help your pet, and why "allergies" might be the last diagnosis your vet reaches.

Pets, like their people, can get bored. Dr. Chris is here to talk about how you can tell if you have a bored pet and what you can do about it.

Most of us who own pets know that they can get very anxious during thunderstorms, fireworks, or when we leave the house. But when that anxiety starts to cause problems for the person and the pet, what can we do? And why are they so worried anyway? As ever, there’s no substitute for a real life visit with a real life vet, who knows your pet and your situation. Though we hope you’ve found our podcas...

Pets are sometimes picky eaters, but did you know that there’s a reason your pet might be picky? And that it’s a reason you should really know? Dr. Chris, board certified Wisconsin vet, talks about why a pet might be a picky eater from the start or why they might have suddenly become one. As ever, any questions you have about your pet should be discussed with your veterinarian. While we are a vete...

We talked about mosquitoes in our episode on heartworm and ticks in the episode on Lyme, so to round out the big three bloodsuckers, today we talk about fleas – how your pet gets them, how to get rid of them, and how to keep them from showing up in the first place. Questions about Cat Scratch Disease? Use the links below to learn more: American Academy of Family Physicians: Cat-scratch Disease Cen...