Two Vets Talk Pets

Lily and tullip toxicity in cats Odd gifts we have received from clients Starfish have washed up on Port Melbourne beach - are they toxic? Another dog with a stick injury Cats with some weird toileting and drinking habits Geronimo the Alpaca on death row This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - sa...

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statement on Humane Dog Training Why do some dogs only listen when you have food and how to combat this. When owners want to see the 'other vet' Flynn's Talk Podcast returns with a great episode interviewing a new graduate vet - worth the listen https://www.flynnswalk.com.au/flynns-talk This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetqui...

The two vets discuss: Why it is a bad idea for your dog to play with sticks at the park Cats and patting/petting - why do some cat's love it and some hate it? Is playing tug of war with your dog a bad idea and will it cause aggression? A case study Further information on indoscpicine toxicity in pet food. This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or...

Robbie has a puppy that refuses to go for a walk - what can be done? Robbie has an invention idea (patent pending) to revolutionise the vet space. A further update on the raw pet meat issue affecting Victoria. Breeders sometimes recommend to not vaccinate my puppy/dog  - what do vet's suggest? This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat tha...

Raw pet meat food toxicity update. What is causing it? The latest on behaviour and age of desexing for your dog. Getting cats with urinary problems to drink more - a novel solution Some real life questions about pets and COVID Dr Lewis' book gets some free promotion. This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild...

This week the two vets discuss: An update on Pet Food Raw Meat recall · A dog getting poisoned by poop in the park · Football sized goldfish in local waterways · Kennel cough or canine cough – What is it? How do we treat it? · Poisoned cues in dog training – what is it all about · And much more… This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that m...

In Part II of the outside broadcast from Far North Queensland the two vets discuss: · An urgent recall on pet food that is causing severe liver issues in dogs in Victoria · A treatment finally available for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) · Do pets catch COVID from their owners? - a new study · Dr Lewis is bitten by something in Mossman Gorge – see pic here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vag...

We are 'live' from Port Douglas, Australia for our very first open air broadcast - please excuse the sounds of gently breaking waves and snapping crocodiles in the background. What is gastroenteritis and what it the outbreak in Melbourne at the moment? How is Robbie's cat, Melvin? Dr Lewis is bitten by something - click for picture.... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vagYCAafBSuSZgkEaJF3RWLc2ykV9...

This week we discuss renal failure in dogs and treating complicated cases. We also discuss our weeks at the vet clinic. Lewis checks in from FNQ. *Picture for this episode is of Dr Lewis scuba diving* This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - safe in the young, the old, the big and the small, in th...

This week we discuss: How to stop your dog from jumping up. Things dog's eat and how to get them out of their stomach Behaviour problems Dog walking in Hong Kong YouTube has gone viral..... This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - safe in the young, the old, the big and the small, in the Canine, o...

This week the two veterinarians discuss rat and mouse bait poisoning of dogs and cats and the shortage of the antidote; Helping cats enjoy their visit to the vet and keeping them calm in hospital; Some tips on examining urine under the microscope and every cat persons nightmare. This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or...

This week we discuss; Is there an adolescence period in dogs where they are more 'naughty' and harder to train? What does the science say but more importantly what does Dr Lewis' Journal Club say? A new type of mouse poison described a napalm to be used in the NSW mouse plague - what is the likely damage to the local wildlife? Dr Lewis does a dental on his own cat, Olive and helps out friend's pet...

This week the Vet's get gritty - more chat on cases we've had and problems we faced - less on the football. Things dog's eat at the beach Grass seeds in ears 2 difficult cases The  Veterinary Crisis The problem with COVID consults This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - safe in the young, th...

This week the two veterinarians discuss: A new medication for canine arthritis Is doggy day care good for all dogs? What is 'Pass the Puppy' at Puppy School and is it a good thing? Antibiotics and their correct use This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - safe in the young, the old, the big and th...

The vets are back - after a short break! This week they discuss: Flynn's Walk Dr Lewis is undertaking a new course A new experimental treatment possibility for feline chronic kidney disease Dr Robbie tells us what breeds of dogs vets apparently don't like... Informed consent - answers in our bulging mail bag Decal Gal does her own, overseas Flynn's Walk This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene...

We are in the same 'pod cave' for this weeks record and the HiFi sound is something to exquisite! Chat on this weeks episode: Informed consent for vet procedures - we need the listeners input Flynn's Walk - we'll see you there (after Robbie has finished his orange cutting for his son's football team) Dog play study results The Easter bunny takes the long way home and goes missing Friend of the pod...

Who would have thought we would get to 150 episodes - thank you everyone for your support over the last 3 years! We discuss: 13 common dog training mistakes and how to avoid them  What to look out for when choosing a dog trainer A potential cure for the terrible Tassie Devil Facial tumour - from Spain The sad passing of a well known woke icon... **Our apologies for the audio in this one - Rob...

Surgical amputation of limbs/ toes is a common procedure in the vet clinic. Why do we do it? Do pets cope well? The 2 vets also discuss eye, nose and teeth removal too. Bears are getting friendly in California and Lewis has a theory as to why. Robbie employs a new graduate and gives sage advice to one of the newest members of the profession. The battle over Kobe, the $4000 Pomeranian. Diagnosis of...

Why does your dog or cat crazily run around or do 'zoomies'? Learn about a HUGE, important break through in cloning an important endangered species. 2021 Veterinary Mental Health Charity announced Listener question - are head halters the best type of collar for your dog? This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a...

We are back in full flight this week and discussing: Kennel Cough/Canine Cough. What is it? And can my dog still get it if they have been vaccinated? Duck Hunting season news  Robbie has broken ranks and gone solo with his own personal sponsors - please support him and The Pet Sleeping Bag... An interesting name for a house call euthanasia business. This episode is proudly supported by Zylken...

A short episode this week to tide over our loyal listener(s) desperate to hear from us. This week we discuss: The closing of a local emergency centre for a a night due to staff shortages Flynn's walk has set a date for 2021 Swearing parrots in a UK bird park Dogs trained with rewards only are more optimistic This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol - a safe way to help your dog...

What do vets mean with they say 'blood tests' and what are we looking at in the haemogram? Camille has an interesting school project on cats' feelings. A new parasite has been confirmed in Australia Pregnancy breath tests for cows. An owner jogging their French Bulldog in the heat... 

This week we discuss: The two biggest mistakes owners make when try to help their dog that is scared of strangers or other dogs The huge shortage of veterinarians and vet nurses in Australia. Catapres medication is being discontinued Are spot on flea treatments polluting the environment? Robbie finally owns up as to how he got the callous on his hand.

This week we discuss anxiety and pets that don't like going to the vet. What can you do to help your pet(s)? What can your vet do? Dr Lewis discusses a summary of the use of gabapentin to help stressed cats and also discusses his first fish consult ever... This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol- a safe way to help your dog or cat that may be stressed or have a mild anxiety - s...

This week we discuss: Our respective weeks in vet practice. Does desexing your dog help with aggression? Robbie's dog Rosie's response to her first dose of chemotherapy. What was her diagnosis and what does treatment involve? Lewis discuss a dog that has severe separation anxiety Carlos emails us our podcast rankings And much more... This episode is proudly supported by Zylkene from Vetquinol- a s...