Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Make sure to sign up for the webinar tonight -  http://www.beananimallistener.com/events/   I'm Cindy Myers, Animal Listener   I would like to share a little about what I do and how I got here working with both animals and two-leggers (humans...you will understand that terminology in a few minutes;) One of the frequently asked questions I get from my clients and workshop attendees is if I have alw...

  Whether you're having a few friends over for dinner or hosting a large family get-together, parties can be stressful for pet parents. The last thing you need is to discover your pet nose-deep in a pitcher of spiked punch.   Sure, alcohol toxicity in pets is very rare. "We don't see much of this in vet medicine because alcohol tends to be distasteful to most animals," says Dr. Steven Friedenberg,...

Confusion, disorientation, dogzheimers. Call it what you will, but canine dementia (known clinically as canine cognitive dysfunction) can be a serious problem. Just like humans,  dogs  can suffer from many of the same symptoms: Sleep-wake cycle disturbances Generalized anxiety Lower threshold for aggression Decreased activity levels Inappropriate vocalization (howling, barking or whining) Repetiti...

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Cindy Meyers  - http://www.beananimallistener.com/ I'm Cindy Myers, Animal Listener I would like to share a little about what I do and how I got here working with both animals and two-leggers (humans...you will understand that terminology in a few minutes;) One of the frequently asked questions I get from my clients and workshop attendees is if I have always been able to communicate intuitively wi...

Handi-Dogs is dedicated to helping older adults and people with disabilities gain independence and improve their quality of life through specialized training of dogs and to advocate about the important role of service dogs.     Service/Assistance Dogs A Service Dog is a dog that has been individually trained to assist an individual with a disability. With proper training, these dogs have public ac...

I'm Cindy Myers, Animal Listener   I would like to share a little about what I do and how I got here working with both animals and two-leggers (humans...you will understand that terminology in a few minutes;) One of the frequently asked questions I get from my clients and workshop attendees is if I have always been able to communicate intuitively with animals and have empathic energy skills. The a...

Are Pain Meds for Dogs Safe?   By Jennifer Coates, DVM   Knowing that a dog is in pain is upsetting. So it's an understandable reaction to want to do something — anything — to provide the dog pain relief as soon as possible.   However, as tempting as it may be to reach for an over-the-counter pain medications such as  ibuprofen , aspirin, or acetaminophen and give it to the family dog, you must av...

Dogs  of both sexes commonly  scratch  or scrape the ground with their hind paws immediately  after  defecating. Some  dogs  also perform this action  after  urinating. This is a normal behavior -- it's your  dog's  way of leaving a scent and visual message to other hounds that might pass by later.

Spring is here, which means both people and their pets are eager to get outside and socialize. Unfortunately, many dog parents may not realize that more puppy playdates mean more opportunities for their pup to get sick from dog flu. In fact, two highly contagious strains of dog flu – H3N8 and H3N2 – have been traveling across the country since 2007, infecting dogs in nearly all 50 states.   Dr. Ka...

Broken or Fractured Teeth and Treatment   Options Pets with broken or fractured teeth are an extremely common presentation for veterinarians.  We see at least one case daily, and several weekly.  The large premolar and molar teeth are typically injured from chewing hard objects.  The canine (fang) and incisor teeth are frequently fractured from trauma.  In cats, it is particularly common to see fr...

If your dog is in pain they may: Show signs of agitation. Cry out, yelp or growl. Be sensitive to touch or resent normal handling. Become grumpy and snap at you. Be quiet, less active, or hide. Limp or be reluctant to walk. Become depressed and stop eating. Have rapid, shallow breathing and an increased heart rate.

Items you should have at home in case of a pet emergency with Dr. Laura Brown. This podcast is sponsored by Rover.com. Receive $25 off your first booking by using rover.com/vettalk. Everyone who shares a home with a pet should have a basic pet first-aid kit on hand. Keep your pet's first-aid kit in your home and take it with you if you are traveling with your pet. One way to start your kit is to b...

What happens at doggy daycare with Steve from The Dog House in Breckenridge, Colorado. This podcast is sponsored by Rover.com. Receive $25 off your first booking by using rover.com/vettalk. Daycare   Why Daycare For Dogs? The purpose of dog daycare is to provide stimulation, exercise, and socialization for your pet. Your dog's personality can be strongly influenced by the amount of physical and me...

Is your dog acting unusual? Perhaps he or she seems overly anxious or depressed. Stress is more common in dogs than you may think. Even worse, stress can negatively impact your dog's health. Here are five common signs of stress and anxiety in dogs to help you identify it and seek help quickly.   1. Diarrhea, Constipation, or other Digestive Issue Although they are more commonly attributed to disea...

Pawberry Lane  offers fresh baked variety of treats for dogs, cats and horses.  Vet approved, the treats are made fresh with no additives or preservatives to extend shelf life. Our treats are made of all real food including fresh organic fruits and vegetables from Ripe Organics (www.ripeorganics.com). My mother and business partner, Lyn Hallberg, makes hand knit, machine washable sweaters for dogs...

Dr. Millie Armstrong discusses what happens if you put your dog's flea collar on your cat. Poisoning most often occurs when pet owners accidentally apply dog-specific topical flea/tick products to their cats. Those roducts that contain insecticides from the pyrethrin or pyrethroid family are the culprit (e.g, permethrin, cyphenothrin, etc.). While these insecticides are safe for dogs (and people),...

Today we are talking to JoAnn Turnbull, Executive Director, of Handi-Dogs about the difference between a service, emotional support and therapy dog.  

Today we are talking to Carrie Leigh, recently on the podcast with Get It Made who also researches dog friendly activities for bevver. com . Teek, her rescued terrier mix, is the Branch Manager.  Do tell us about Bevver….. How did it start? How do you submit locations? Do find this a trend?  Explore dog friendly activities on Bevver: https://bevver.com/dogs

Dr. Millie Armstrong from Petit Brook Veterinary Clinic in Vermont discusses stomach twisting.  Gastric  dilation  and volvulus syndrome (GDV), more commonly referred to as  gastric torsion or bloat, is a disease in dogs in which the animal's stomach dilates and then rotates, or twists, around its short axis. A number of emergency conditions may result as a consequence of this gastric rotation, in...

Today we are talking to Carrie Leigh who designs custom pet products like doggy tees, beds, water bowls and more at Get It Made in Chicago Welcome Carrie. Thank you for being on the podcast. How did Get It Made begin? What are some of the products that you design? Tell us about the dog bathing suit? How do people get a hold of you?  Shop cool and custom pet products by Get It Made: https://www.coo...

Cindy Myers is an animal listener and Intuitive coach.  The bond between a human and their pets is far stronger than most people realize. It is so easy for our animals to absorb our emotions, unknowingly taking our stresses onto themselves. How can we help our pets during these times of great stress, for both them and us? On  Thursday, February 15th , Cindy will be holding a completely free Webina...

Dr. Curtis Mack is a board certified radiation oncologist at Arizona Oncology, an affiliate of The US Oncology Network. Dr. Mack, who lives and works in Tucson, Arizona is active on the board of Handi-Dogs, a local non-profit organization dedicated to training service and therapy dogs for seniors and those with disabilities. He understands "both sides of the stethoscope" because he is a cancer doc...

Kersti Nieto, Dog Trainer at Dog Training Camp USA discusses what to do when you have pack competition.  Dogs consider their home as a territory they need to defend , so they can get aggressive when another animal enters. It's very important to know what to do when two dogs don't get along to prevent more serious problems. One of the most important issues is training them properly. As the owner, y...

Marijuana in all forms is toxic to dogs and cats. Marijuana ingestion occurs much more commonly in dogs than in cats because dogs tend to be less scrupulous in the things they eat. After consuming marijuana, dogs typically show clinical signs within 30 to 90 minutes. Signs include wobbliness and incoordination, drowsiness, jitteriness, restlessness and hypersensitivity to touch, sound and lights,...