Twin Trees Vet Talk│Free Vet Advice Podcast

It seems like everywhere I go in Whistler people still keep asking about this… So I thought it would be easier to make a video, since it’s a really long answer, and it’s not something I really enjoy having to talk about everywhere I go. Now I can just say: “Go watch the video:)” No, I am no longer practicing veterinary medicine. I submitted my official retirement/resignation to the CVBC at the end...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We hear about a 6 month old Australian Shepherd puppy named Kenny that Dr. Defalque saw for a severe skin disease caused by demodex, a mite that lives in the hair follicle (this disease is often called demodect...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also teaches Bee Medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students. In this episode we will focus on advice for beekeepers and troubleshooting bee...

This week we delve into the remarkable journey of a former Army Ranger and sniper who transitioned from the precision of the battlefield to the compassion of animal care, ultimately becoming the CEO of a thriving veterinary practice. Join us as we explore the leadership lessons, the challenges overcome, and the dedication to service that propelled our host from the front lines to the forefront of...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Marnie Ford. Dr. Ford is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. Ford helps us answer a question from a pet owner whose cat is squinting and appears to have something stuck in the eye. We discuss some of the disease processes that could be causing the cat's symptoms, and we talk a...

Join us as we ask a veterinary oncologist (a.k.a. pet cancer specialist): "What would you do if your dog had cancer?" "What are your most inspiring pet oncology cases?" "How is cancer treatment for humans different from cancer treatment for pets?" and "Best advice for someone whose pet was recently diagnosed with cancer." We talk about chemotherapy, radiatio...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a veterinarian to bees and other exotic animals, and a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; where he also teaches bee medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students. We discuss the importance...

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! To celebrate this International STAR WARS Holiday, we are bringing you Episode 2 of our tetralogy spotlighting a new frontier in veterinary medicine. In this episode of "A New Hope For Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease" we speak with one of the galaxy's most renowned veterinary heart surgeons, the Jedi Master, Dr. Chris Orton, to discuss more specifics on TEE...

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! To celebrate this International STAR WARS Holiday, we are bringing you Episode 2 of our tetralogy spotlighting a new frontier in veterinary medicine. In this episode of "A New Hope For Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease" we speak with one of the galaxy's most renowned veterinary heart surgeons, the Jedi Master, Dr. Chris Orton, to discuss more specifics on TEE...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the causes of itch (pruritus) in dogs and cats, as well as what owners can expect with regards to diagnostic testing and management of itchy skin conditions resulting from problems like parasites (fl...

We are joined by Veterinary Cardiologist Dr. Mark Harmon. Genetics and nutrition are two main factors that can lead to heart disease in pets, and so screening breeding animals for heart disease (so that it is not passed on to the puppies/kittens) and providing proper nutrition (giving the pet all of the nutrients required for a healthy heart) are two ways that we can prevent heart disease in pets...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we have the honour and privilege of hosting the great Dr. Chris Orton. He is a veterinary heart surgeon at Colorado State University, and is one of the leading veterinary cardiac surgeons in the world. He is highly regarded for having started the world's first veterinary open heart surgery program many years ago. In this episode (part 1: overview)...

What are the signs and symptoms of underlying heart disease in pets? On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the signs of heart disease in dogs and cats to watch for, and some tips to monitor your pet for sig...

My vet said my dog has a heart murmur- What does it mean? Do I need to do anything? Should I be concerned?  On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).   We discuss the causes of heart murmurs and the steps a pet owne...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE  👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grqePv7zKX0&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2&t=6s *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).   In this video we discuss what i...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).   In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 year-long internships and a 3 yea...

Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs? 👉 FULL EPISODE AND VET TALK PLAYLIST ON YOUTUBE:  On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).   We discuss the problem with trend...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2 **** Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs? On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉  https://youtu.be/gwavvNPpT4Q **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  We discuss of the most common health problems requiring surgery in popular dog breeds such as labradors, golden retrievers, En...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  We discuss of the most common health problems requiring surgery in popular dog breeds such as labradors, golden retrievers, English bulldogs, French Bulldogs and rottweilers. We discuss hip dy...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉  https://youtu.be/dqHfvkeT8_w **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my cat needs PU surgery?"  We discuss so...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/FnIpwE2McHg **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How to prevent GDV in dogs- aka "Bloat""   We discuss GDV / gas...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my cat needs PU surgery?"  We discuss some of the signs that suggest a cat may need surgery on its urethra...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How to prevent GDV in dogs- aka "Bloat""   We discuss GDV / gastric dilatation and volvulus ( some times called "bloat" or...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "My Dog Cut His Paw- How do I clean the wound"   We discuss how to best clean a wound, some of the myths about common antise...