The Space Coast Pet Podcast

Dr. Roger relays a recent case experience that is a cautionary tale about when in doubt, it is best your pet seen by a veterinarian.  Learn from this real life incident that occured during Dr. Roger's daily practice experince.  E-mail all questions and comments to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger highlights the broad range of health benefits of nutritional supplementation with turmeric, a common herbal food additive used in Indian and Asian cuisine, in dogs.  E-mail questions and comments to be aired live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger exposes the fact that money donated to animal rescue often does not ultimately make it to the animals it is supposedly meant to benefit.  In contrast, Dr. Roger will be interviewing Katherine Johnson, Director of Friends for Animals Sactuary, as an example of true animal rescue transparency, with every penny of money raised directly going to provide health care and homes for abandoned an...

Dr. Roger revisits the controversial topic of dangerous dog breed banning, this time from the perspective of a home owner whose family has been seriously endangered by a neighbor's dogs.  There is no substitute for real life experience when discussing this or any frequently debated topic.  Whichever side of this issue you may fall, this is a must listen.  This is a live episode, so live calls toll...

Dr. Roger talks about one of the most common health conditions in dogs and cats: diarrhea.  Although this may not be the most attractive of subjects, this could be one of the most relevent episodes you will ever hear from Dr. Roger, as he breaks down causes, diagnosis, nutritional and alternative management, and medical management of the all too common health issue of diarrhea.  E-mail questions o...

Dr. Roger reports on a common and eventually debilitating brain condition of dogs called canine cognitive dysfunction.  Dr. Roger explains the importance of early recognition and comprehensive nutritional, supplemental management of the disease, as well as medical management of advanced cases.  E-mail questions/comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger discusses the increasingly commonly held perception of many pet owners that the costs of veterinary have been rapidly increasing in recent years, when compared to the rise of other general costs of living. Please e-mail comments to be addressed by Dr. Roger live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Ear infections are one of the most commony seen health conditions in veterinary medicine.  Tonight, Dr. Roger discusses the reasons dogs and cats suffer from ear infection in comparison to people, and what we can do to overcome them. Dr. Roger will be taking live calls at 1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger once again delves into the often polarizing topic of the feeding of raw meat to dogs and cats, with his evolving view on the practice based on species physoligy, new insights on canine and feline nutrition, and clinical experience.  Whether for or against raw feeding, this episode is a must listen! As always, Dr. Roger will be fielding live calls on the air at 1-877-878-1435, as well as...

Dr. Roger discusses new findings in pet obesity, including lifestyle, dietary considerations, and more.  Be sure to tune in to learn how to manage one of the most common and severe epidemics in dogs and cats.  Live call-in will be open at1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on teh air to:  comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger has a big announcement to discuss on live on the the air.  Tune in and hear what Dr. Roger has in store for the pet loving world this year.  Dr. Roger will be taking live calls during the broadcast, as well as addressing e-mails on the air.   Send e-mail questions/comments to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger addresses the recent bad press the all in one heartworm, flea, and intestinal parasite preventive, Trifexis, has recentlydrawn attention to.  Live call in open tonight, toll free at 1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Fresh from gaining new medical information at the North American Veterinary Conference, Dr. Roger discusses emerging diseases from fleas and ticks on our pets that not only place them in grave danger, to infecting the human members of the family.  Dr. Roger will also be taking live calls at 1-877-878-1435.  Listeners may also submit e-mail questions/comments to be addressed live on the air by send...

In his last broadcast of the year, Dr. Roger discusses lessons learned, national inclinations and their effect on veterinary medicine and the pet industry as a whole, triumphs and failures, winners and losers, positive trends and negative ones...the year in review, 2013, told through the perspective of a practicing veterinarian.  Call in live at 1-877-878-1435, or e-mail questions or comments to D...

Dr. Roger reports on hidden winter holiday dangers for pets that common lead to illness and even fatality.  Dr. Roger as always will be taking questions/comments live at 1-877-878-1435, as well as by e-mail at comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger refutes ABC news programs's recent episode that paints veterinarians in the same light as car thieves and scandalous bar tenders.  He explains the careless, sensational, and irresponsible reporting that lead to 20/20 casting veterinrians in an poor light.

Dr. Roger reports on treat products imported from China and sold in retail pet stores being responsible for thousands of sick pets and hundreds of deaths to date.  The worst part?  As the list of innocent victims mounts, the United Stated FDA who is fully aware of the problem refuses to ban the import and sale of the treats responsible.  Live call in 1-877-878-1435, or e-mail comments to comments@...

Dr. Roger explains why cats as a species are so much more prone to urinary tract disease in comparison to other mammalian species, and how understanding these reasons can help us prevent urinary tract disease in our beloved feline companions.

Dr. Roger details strategies to prevent kindey failure, the number one cause of death in cats, the number two cause of death in dogs.

While dogs and can suffer any manner of diseases, many of which they share in common with people, in this episode, Dr. Roger highlights the 4 most important health concerns in each respective species.

Dr. Roger talks about special considerations that should be taken in the care of geriatric pets.

Dr. Roger's discusses subtle changes in behavior that may indicate that a pet may be sick or injured, a medical history referred to as ain't doing right or "ADR."

Dr. Roger talks about naming your pet and its implications going more indepth functionally and psychologically than just tagging him with a name that he will carry all of his life.  Tune in to find out the best tips for pet name selection...the nuances of successful pet naming may surprise you.  E-mail comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net, or call in live toll free during th...

There are more joint chew supplements on the market for dogs and cats then we can count, but the big question remains, do they actually work? The short answer is, maybe, but the real answer like most things Dr. Roger talks about, is a bit more complex. Okay, more than a bit. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about joint chews in dogs and cats.  Dr. Roger also takes live calls, as wll as...

In this last episode before taking a summer recess, Dr. Roger reports on the frustrations and dangers of pet owner non-compliance.  Find out which species create the greatest challenge for treatment compliance and what measures you may take to maximize treatment success through optimal compliance.