The Pet Vet Exchange Podcast

Juliana DeWillems, owner of JW Dog Training and overall dog training guru, joins us to talk about all things behavior. Our host asks the silly questions on our mind so you don't have to!

Holley Truitt joins us to chat about how to best prepare your pet for the vet (before the visit, during the visit, and after the visit!) They have been a veterinary technician in Austin for eight years and have a special interest in behavior and training. They are advocates of husbandry and veterinary care for all pets, including those who are fearful, anxious, and stressed. 

Ruth Hegarty from Creature Good Dog Training joins us to talk about what it means to have a reactive dog, how to change behavior, and how to support the frazzled pet parents who are working around the clock to help their pets. 

Dr. Melissa Bourgeois from Merck Animal Health joins us to talk about the exciting new launch of a monoclonal antibody gilvetmab that will allow veterinary oncologists to use the checkpoint inhibitor to recognize and fight cancer cells.

In today’s episode, we chat with Natalie Gruchow , an advocate for the emotional well-being of pets from Fear Free. We discuss making big changes in our lives, and how we can reduce the stress of our pets. Think moving, introducing new family members, and everything else that we take for granted but that our babies can’t understand. 

Dr. Shadi Ireifej from VetTriage joins us to talk about trends in the space of veterinary telemedicine and frequently asked questions from pet parents. We chat about where the industry is going and why you should look into finding a telehealth company for your pet. As Dr. Shadi puts it, emergencies never happen at convenient times!

Erin Scott joins us to talk about the Dog Health Journal, which teaches you what behaviors to look for in your dog, and we discuss how to be best prepared for your next veterinary visit.

In today's episode, we chat with Jody L. Teiche about what it means to be a pet health coach and how we can help our pets with their anxiety as well as our own anxiety as caretakers.

Dr. Andria Beal, CEO and founder of EpiPaws, joins us to chat about how genes are influenced and controlled by epigenetic marks and how we can leverage this science to both calculate the age of our pets and determine risk factors in developing chronic disease in the future.

Dr. Krista Sirois from PAZ Veterinary joins us to talk about behavior in cats. We chat about how cats hide their pain, how to notice subtle changes in behavior and how you can help your furry friend at home and at the vet clinic

Dr. Michelle Greenfield from Aquadocs joins us to chat about aquatic pet health. We discuss what exactly an aquatic veterinarian does, how to best take care of your pet fish, and things to consider before becoming a fish parent.

Dr. Holly Ganz from Animal Biome joins us to chat about an impressive new study that looks into fecal transplants and bacteria related to gut health. It's groundbreaking research when it comes to the cat microbiome. Cat lovers, listen to this episode to hear about all the amazing research going on in the cat world.

Doug Keeling from Bad to the Bone Pet Care joins us to talk about all things pet sitting. We chat about specialty pet care, how to bring Fear Free to your home and your clients, how you can turn your passion for pets into a business (and how it doesn't have to be an overnight success!), and all things pet care in between.

Lori Chamberland of the Fear Free family joins us to chat about stress in our pets. we discuss how important it is to be attentive and respond to signs of anxiety in your pets before their behavior escalates. 

What a summer! If your summer is going anything like mine is (we’re talking muggy weather, bad air quality, lots of travel, and most importantly, ticks!), we're getting rescued! Dr. Kathryn Duncan and Dr. Laura Greene join us to talk about how to prepare for the dog days of summer. Wishing everyone a happy July and a happy muggy time for our pets.

Tabitha Kucera joins us to talk about pain management in your pets. We discuss the sheer number of dogs and cats who have osteoarthritis, how to tell if your fur baby is in pain, and most importantly, how to treat and prevent this! 

Welcome to episode 100 of this podcast and of course, welcome Dr. Adam Christman, the best guest to bring us into our rebrand! We chat about the vet school journey, how social media has impacted veterinarians as well as pet parents, and everything in between. Dr. Christman brings us a raw, real look into the vet client world. 

Danielle McMillian from Hello Pretty Petsitting joins us to talk about professional pet sitting and what that looks like for you, your pet, and your sitter. We chat about safety tips, FAQs, and everything to know before giving the leash to another caretaker.  

Natalie Ball from Bark Balls joins us to talk about the inspiration behind this up-cycled tennis ball company, how Natalie is helping environmental and community initiatives, and of course, how this can help your furry friend!

Gone are the days of choosing the closest veterinarian! Dr. Bonnie Bragdon joins us to talk about finding the right veterinarian for your pet, why vet care is so expensive, what you can do to alleviate some of those costs and what future predictions are saying about vet care. 

Lynn from Paul's Custom Pet Food joins us to talk about the tear jerker but inspiring story that led her and Paul to seek veterinary-backed clean food for pets. If you want to learn about the importance of real food, listen to Lynn’s discussion today. 

Aneeta Boor Boor from Animal Ortho Care joins us to talk about all the wonderful work the company is doing to support the care of animals joints, limbs, and bones. If you want to learn about how bracing goes beyond prosthetics, and how Animal Ortho Care gets personal and customizable, listen to Aneeta’s discussion 

Mikkel Becker from the Fear Free family (literally) joins us to talk about tips on how to reduce stress for your pets. Listen to Mikkel’s tips on home life, outside life, and the dreaded topic of taking your pet to the vet. Her dad founded the Fear Free movement so you can bet she knows everything about how to give your pet their best life. 

Tori Mistick from Wear Wag Repeat joins us to talk about how she turned her passion for pets into a career - and how you can too! Listen to Tori’s tips about following your dreams in the pet industry, learn about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the furry, and most importantly, hear her distilled insights from Wear Wag Repeat. 

Aly DelaCoeur from Wag Enabled joins us to talk about being the best pet parent for YOUR pet. Regardless of affordability and accessibility, you can make your pets happy mentally, physically and psychologically! Listen to Aly's discussion on how to make sure you don't compare yourself to other pet parents.