Polly ReQua

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

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Interested in a position in the animal health field? Stacy Pursell from The Vet Recruiter gives us tips....... 30.04.2017 7:20

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. Welcome Stacy….. I am excited to have you on the podcast today to talk about employment in the animal field. Please tell us about The Vet Recruiter and your roll?...

Rescue of Labradors from a backyard breeder with Chris Wallen, President of Labrador Education and Rescue Network 23.04.2017 10:32

You are listening to Bark & Wag's 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Chris Wallen, Volunteer with LEARN, Labrador Education and Rescue Network servicing Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Welcome Chris….. First – thank you for all that you do for Labs. As a volunteer for LEARN it is such a pleasure to have you on the podcast. Two weeks ago we talked with Dr...

Tips on potty training your pooch........ 04.04.2017 11:07

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 how to potty train your puppy. Welcome Kersti House training your puppy is about consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. The goal is to instill good habits and build a loving bond with your pet. It typically takes 4-6 months fo...

Learn more on the benefits of fish oil supplements for your dog with Dr. Laura Brown 26.03.2017 8:52

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 fish oil supplements for your pet. Fish oil for dogs and cats can greatly improve skin, coat, joint, and heart health, and more, in dogs and cats. The benefits of fish oil for dogs can be surpr...

Crate training tips with Kersti Nieto from Dog Training Camp USA 17.03.2017 10:06

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 how to crate train. Welcome Kersti….. First of all, understand that crate training is not cruel. In spite of what some people may have told you, breeders and veterinarians recommend using a crate for your dog from a young age. For thousand...

Seizures and Dogs....What you need to know to protect your pooch. 10.03.2017 12:57

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 about seizures. What do you do if your dog has a seizure? What Are the Symptoms of Seizures? Symptoms can include collapsing, jerking, stiffening, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, drooling, chompin...

What are puppy mills and how can we protect our furry friends? 06.03.2017 13:59

Welcome to Bark & Wag's 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Dr. Meredith Rives, Owner of Natural Touch Veterinary Care in Evanston, IL about puppy mills and what we can do to stop the madness. Welcome Merry…..Please tell us about puppy mills and how we can stop this awful business. Buyer Beware: The Problem with Puppy Mills Choosing to bring a new canine compani...

Want the skinny on spaying or neutering your pet? Dr. Laura Brown discusses this topic. 27.02.2017 8:41

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, about spaying or neutering your pet and when is the best time to do it. By spaying or neutering your pet, you'll help control the pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats...

Dog training tips to keep you positive with your pooch with Trainer Kersti Nieto 20.02.2017 11:27

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 to do when you become frustrated with your dog and dog training. Things are not going as plan - what do you do? COUNT TO TEN In these moments it's critical that I don't let my temper get the best of me, because my dog is going to ass...

What are rabies and how do you protect your dog from getting this disease? 18.02.2017 11:01

Rabies is a severe, and often fatal, viral polioencephalitis that specifically affects the gray matter of the dog's brain and its central nervous system (CNS). The primary way the rabies virus is transmitted to dogs in the United States is through a bite from a disease carrier: foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats. Infectious virus particles are retained in a rabid animal's salivary glands to better...

Need a behaviorist for your dog that is counter surfing? 10.02.2017 12:59

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 about tips on how to find a dog trainer. Here are some frequently asked questions from pet parents who are seeking professional behavioral help for their pet: What are the differences between pet-behavior professionals? Trainers Pet trainers us...

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia and how do you protect your dog? 29.01.2017 13:44

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 Canine Hip Dysplasia. What is it and how do we protect our dogs? Canine Hip Dysplasia in Dogs The hip joint is composed of the ball and the socket. The development of hip dysplasia is determin...

Thank you for a great 2016! Here is to a successful 2017! 18.01.2017 0:44

Bark & Wag would like to thank you for being a subscriber. We have lots of interviews planned in 2017 to keep you informed. We are grateful for your support.

Is your dog a swimmer? How to use Essential Oils to prevent ear infections. 08.01.2017 7:04

You are listening to Bark & Wag's 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Sara DeTienne, Essential Oils Representative about ear infections and how Essential Oils can help. Maddie, our Black Lab, is a big swimmer and I would love to be proactive with her ears and use oils before an infection starts. How can Essential Oils help? Canine ear infections are most o...

Ready to party like a rock star and your pooch eats all of your pot before you ring in the new year? What to do? 31.12.2016 10:19

Bottom line after talking to a few Veterinarians - they do not care what drugs you are taking, they want to save the dog. Get the dog to your Vet. Symptoms to look out for: Severe depression Walking drunk Lethargy Coma Low heart rate Low blood pressure Respiratory depression Dilated pupils Coma Hyperactivity Vocalization Seizures

Keep your BFF safe over the Holidays with these tips..... 24.12.2016 15:11

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 on how to keep your pets safe during the Holiday season. Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets The holidays can be an exciting time of year for you and your pet, but they also pose hidden hazards for your furry...

Are you thinking of a new pet for the Holidays? Why a Rescue and Shelter pet is your best bet for a new BFF! 18.12.2016 13:54

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 to shed light on shelter dogs. With somewhere between 5 and 7 million homeless animals entering U.S. animal shelters, it's unconscionable to suggest, as one writer did in the Washington Post , that...

Are you allergic to dogs? How about a chicken as a pet? 07.12.2016 8:06

Today we talk to Kari Fisher, chicken flock owner, about owning chickens as pets.

Gross! My dog is scooting! What are anal glands? 22.11.2016 13:13

Today we talk to Dr. Laura, owner of GreenTree Animal Hospital, in Libertyville, IL on the gross topic of anal glands. You may not think of that dog in your bed as a predator, but at heart, he is. And like all predators, your dog has anal sacs (anal glands) located on both sides and slightly below his anus. They produce fluid with a distinctive odor that identifies him and tells other dogs his se...

Does your dog ever have a reverse sneezing attack? What is it? What can we do to help our dogs? 14.11.2016 4:29

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 reverse sneezing. Dogs have a condition we call a 'reverse sneeze.' It may also be known as a 'pharyngeal gag reflex'. It is termed a reverse sneeze, because it sounds like the dog is rapid...

Does your dog have separation anxiety? How can we help our pets? 07.11.2016 9:35

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Robyn Santor, owner of Spirit Dog Training in Fairfax, VT as we discuss separation anxiety. Recently, my mom rescued a Golden Retriever who has severe separation anxiety. I wanted to bring Robyn on the podcast to discuss why pets gets separation anxiety and what we can do to help our pets. Welcome Robyn O...

Veterinarians tips on protecting your dogs nose and paws this winter. 30.10.2016 7:48

Today we are talking to one of our favorite Veterinarians, Dr. Laura Brown, Owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital, in Libertyville, IL as we discuss how to protect your Prince or Princess from the harsh winter. Tips on protection for paws and noses. One of the biggest threats to healthy paw pads is the salt used to melt ice on driveways, roads and sidewalks. Prolonged contact can lead to chemical bu...

Does your dog counter surf? We need to correct that annoying habit. 24.10.2016 7:52

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Robyn Santor, owner of Spirit Dog Training in Fairfax, VT as we discuss counter surfing. Learn tips on breaking this bad habit.

Gross...your dog has fleas! How do dogs get fleas and how do you get rid of them? 08.10.2016 14:23

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 to learn more about fleas. How do dogs get fleas? What do they look like? And how do you prevent fleas. Welcome Susan…. How Do Dogs Get Fleas? Dogs can catch fleas just about anywhere. Here are some of...

Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk 18.09.2016 8:22

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Carey and Adam Brown, Owner of Simple Oil Girl and Simple Oil Guy, from Bend, Oregon. We are going to discuss oils for pets. I wanted to interview Carey to discuss what are oils for pets, how do you use the oils and what type of issues can you treat with oils? Welcome Carey and Adam..... Just as aromathe...