Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service discusses prednisone. This episode is sponsored by MoleKule. Molekule is offering $75.00 off your first order by mentioning vettalk.  What is prednisolone? Well, when prednisone enters the kidneys, it is activated as prednisolone. If there is weak or compromised liver function, prednisolone for dogs may be administered instead for t...

This episode is sponsored by BarkBox. Receive one month free when you use the code vettalk when you purchase a six month plan.   This week we talk to Dr. Laura Brown regarding foods your dog should avoid over the holidays. The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veteri...

Dr. Peggy Larson, DVM discusses issues within a slaughterhouse. This is a sad and disturbing podcast but one that needs to be addressed. 

Kersti Nieto, Professional Dog Trainer from Dog Training Camp USA in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses tips on dog manners. This episode is sponsored by BarkBox.  Receive one month free when you subscribe to a six month membership. Please use code vettalk.  

You are listening to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont to shed light on distemper. Canine Distemper in Dogs Canine distemper is a contagious and serious viral illness with no known cure. The disease affects dogs, and certain species of wildlife, such as rac...

You are listening to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont about cats. Our first podcast on cats. What to do when your cat will not use the litter box.....

Rodeo is popular throughout the western United States and is the official state sport of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Texas. While "entertaining" the audience, animals are physically provoked in order to make the cowboys appear more impressive. However, spectators may be unaware of the suffering that the animals endure as the price of entertainment. "Tools of Torment" In order to elicit certain beha...

You are listening to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont about signs of heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body's temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get...

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk - I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking to Julie Bachman, owner of Pine Song Farm in Iowa about her pet pig. Please follow Doug on Instagram - apignameddoug - for a daily dose of Doug.

You are listening to Bark & Wag's 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service, in Burlington, Vermont about skin tags. What are they? Skin tags  are tiny, soft  skin  growths that can appear anywhere on a  dog's  body. Also called fibropapillomas, fibrin  tags ,  dog  warts,  skin  polyp, and achrocho...

Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Greentree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL discusses ear infections. Sponsored by BarkBox. Free extra month of BarkBox by visiting BarkBox.com/vettalk. Please like and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube and iHeartRadio.  How Can I Tell if My Dog Has an Ear Infection? The following symptoms may indicate that your dog needs to have his ears checked by a veterinarian:...

Nicole Scherer, VP of Labrador Connection in Woodstock, IL, discusses how to prepare for fostering a pet.  With all of the natural disasters animals are homeless and need our help. Nicole discusses tips on taking on a foster pet.    

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kersti Nieto, trainer at Dog Training Camp USA in Raleigh, NC on what your dog's tail mean when out with your dog. Welcome Kersti..... Visit: http://www.dogtrainingcampusa.com/

This week on Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk podcast we are talking to Nicole Scherer, VP of Labrador Connection in Woodstock, IL, about how you can get involved and volunteer with a rescue near you. Please like and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and YouTube. 🐾❤️#barknwagbuzz. Please visit  http://www.thelabconnection.org  and donate as well as win Bears tickets!   

Rabies  is a virus that may affect the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including  dogs , cats and humans. Though preventable, there is good reason that the word "rabies" evokes fear in people. The disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii, and everywhere throughout the world except for Australia and Antarctica. Annually, rabies causes the deaths of more than 50,000 humans and mi...

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5 Steps to Animal Communication Workshop   EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL JULY 31 st- DON'T MISS OUT!!   Learn to communicate with animals! Enjoy a day of communicating and learning to listen to animals with Cindy Myers, author of 5 Steps to Animal Communication and Alpacas Don't Do That, and intuitive energy healer for animals and humans.  No alpaca experience is neccessary. These techniques work for a...

This podcast is sponsored by Rover.com. For  $25 off your first booking, visit rover.com/vettalk and use promo code vettalk during checkout!  Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kersti Nieto, trainer at Dog Training Camp USA in Raleigh, NC on tips on having your dog come when they are called. Welcome Kersti...... When dogs fail to  come whe...

Welcome Cindy..... In Alpacas Don't Do That, Cindy Myers describes how her relationship with alpacas and other animals in her life, provided a new career path and lifestyle. She went from suburban life with steady career in engineering to owning and operating an alpaca farm. Alpacas opened up not only a new lifestyle, but Cindy developed and adapted positive reinforcement, Clicker Training methods...

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs   Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition where the cushioning discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column either bulge or burst (herniate) into the spinal cord space. These discs then press on the nerves running through the spinal cord causing pain,  nerve  damage, and even paralysis.   Breeds of dog that are predisposed to IVDD include th...

Dr. Jeff Werber has practiced veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and is one of a select few actively-practicing veterinary medical journalists in the U.S. He serves on the advisory board of Veterinary Economics Magazine .   Known to the world and his clients as "Doc Hollywood," Dr. Werber has frequently appeared as an expert guest on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, Fox...

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk, I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking to Cindy Myers, Animal Listener and Intuitive Coach. Welcome Cindy..... 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...

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Stacy Pursell, CEO/Global Executive Recruiter for Animal Health & Nutrition, Animal Science, Pet Product Industry and a Veterinary Recruiter from The Vet Recruiter.  The VET Recruiter -thevetrecruiter.com E-mail Stacy at stacy@thevetrecruiter.com or call at 918-298-7025 or 800-436-0490 .      

  MOOSE CAN BE AGGRESSIVE. Moose have evolved defenses to keep them from becoming easy prey. Unfortunately for humans, moose sometimes perceive us as threats. When a moose feels threatened it has only two choices, either to flee or attack. Normally it will flee, and we can feel glad or apologetic, but when a moose decides to be aggressive, we can find ourselves in a dangerous situation. Moose can...

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss vitamins. Do you need to give your dog vitamins? Welcome. Let's start with puppies…. Do I need to supplement my puppy's diet? Should I supplement my adult dog's diet? Talk with your veterinaria...