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Dr. Mira Tabet was 8 years old when she realized her love for animals.  Ever since then, she was surrounded by dogs. Her first dog was her first best friend and partner in crime.   Her first pets fuelled her desire to become a vet and do her best to take care of every pet she comes across and not have any pet owner go through what she went through.  Her dream was realized in November 2018 when she...

Loving what you do for work isn’t a requirement to have a successful career. But it sure helps! Luckily for Dr. Craig Clifford, the hours fly by when he is at work. That’s because for this veterinarian, medical oncology and improving the lives of pets is what he was made for.   “I truly love what I do,” he says. Dr. Clifford is a graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medic...

The purpose of a veterinary mentor is to help you grow as a person and become the best version of yourself.  This may involve helping you achieve your personal or career goals, introducing you to new ways of thinking, challenging your limiting assumptions, sharing valuable life lessons, and much more. On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host, Dr. Shannon Gregoire chats with fellow veterinarian, Dr....

A cat comes into the clinic with a complaint that he is walking strangly, almost on his tippy toes. What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with fellow veterinary surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Webb,  who tells all about the Mystery of the Tippy Toed Cat.   This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check out below for details!   This program is b...

Ever since she was a little girl, Amanda knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Now, with the title “Dr.” in front of her name, that dream has become a reality! For this University of Tennessee graduate, being one of some 47,000 veterinarians in the United States is more than just a job – it is a calling. But unlike the thousands of other vet med professionals out there, Dr. Amanda Steffen has a ve...

An older cat comes into the clinic for a checkup after 2 months of diarrhea and appetite issues.  What would you do to help this cat?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with veterinary internist,  Dr. Forrest Cummings, who tells all about the Mystery of Cat with Chronic Diarrhea. This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check out below for details!   This program...

A small 5 month old Siamese kitten comes into the clinic for a checkup.  The cat had signs of labored breathing, heart murmur, and exercise intolerance.  What would you do to help this cat?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with Dr. Tomas Infernuso, who tells all about the Mystery of the Lazy Kitten.  Trust us, you will be on the edge of your seat for this one!   This program is RACE approved for veter...

Thank you to Trudell Animal Health for sponsoring this program!   You receive a call from a concerned horse owner about Jazz, a slightly overweight quarter horse who has had a sporadic cough for over a year.  Despite supportive care and living outside in a beautiful sunny pasture, Jazz has random episodes of respiratory distress and sometimes they are very scary.   What would you do? Join host Dr....

A tiny kitten comes into the clinic with a very swollen belly for a first time check-up.  His belly is swollen and pendulous. What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with Dr. Jessica Trice, who tells all about The Mystery of the Constipated Kitty.   This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check out below for details!   This program is...

If you haven't listened to 21 Questions with Galaxy Vet's, Dr. Tara McCarthy, you're in for a treat. Every time we encounter Dr. Tara, whether it's on her Instagram (follow her if you don't already) or on Linked IN, she instantly delights with her authenticity, vibrancy and humor. Her 21  interview is a guide for enjoying your life.  Our favorite part of her 21 questions? The end of course, where...

Dragons are among the most popular mythological creatures, many cultures even believed that they were real beings. Dragons have appeared in numerous fantasy stories from The Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, but just where do these mythical monsters come from?  On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer take on this mythical beast and unravel the mystery of the drag...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you are humming that song now because my brain can’t help but fill in “with kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer!”  On a serious note, I do believe it is the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes I find myself struggling to go along with the rest of this song and be of good cheer. Instead of slowing down and enjoying...

A cat comes into the clinic with a complaint that he is walking strangly, almost on his tippy toes. What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with fellow veterinary surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Webb,  who tells all about the Mystery of the Tippy Toed Cat.   This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check out below for details!   This program is b...

A cat comes into the clinic with an acute enlarged abdomen and a history of “not doing right.” What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with veterinary technicians, Peter Carlos and Jaycee who tell the story of the Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly.  You won't believe what happens next! This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary continuing education check...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Sonya Brouillette, a veterinarian and homeschool mom. She is also is one of the leaders of the Christian Veterinary Moms group on Facebook.  She talks about her life, how things don't always turn out the way you expect them to and why it is important to count your blessings. We love you for listening!   ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscr...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, we meet veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sally Foote, who explains that there is no such thing as a bad dog. Dr Sally is a small animal veterinarian with a behavior practice in Illinois. She has owned Okaw Veterinary Clinic for over 25 years, and in that course developed a passion for helping owners prevent behavior problems as well as helping resolve them through low s...

Dr. Corina Collins has many ways to destress. She loves listening to music, practicing yoga, watching HGTV, and jumping the very tricky Double Dutch after a hectic day. In fact, she is something of an expert at helping people feel better…and pets, too! After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Tuskegee University and later attending Purdue University College of Veterinary Me...

✨ Thank you to Credelio for Cats for sponsoring our show!✨    A sick cat comes into the veterinary clinic for a checkup.  Something is wrong because this cat is usually really mean but  he’s just sitting calmly on the exam table. Something is wrong, really wrong.  What would you do next?  Listen in to Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell and see how this mystery is revealed. You won't believe wh...

If you are connected with Dr. DJ Haeussler on social media, chances are that you have been enjoying his constant feed of graphic ocular disease images- including retinal detachments, corneal ruptures, and corneal squamous cell carcinomas.  If you are into eye disease, then Dr. DJ is your man!  This Ohio native and board certified veterinary ophthalmologist has veterinary medicine in his blood, lit...

Thank you to Credelio for Cats for sponsoring this program!   A cat comes into your clinic with a history of not eating and vague signs of lethargy.  What would you do for this kitty?  Dr. Courtney Campbell talks with Dr. Shannon Gregoire who tells the story of the Mystery of the Lethargic Kitty. Mysteries with Dr. Courtney takes a look at some of the strangest veterinary cases ever. Host and vete...

There are 168 hours in a week. But for Dr. Stacy Choczynski Johnson, time flies by at the speed of light! She is a veterinary industry advocate and pet insurance expert dedicated to comprehensive patient care, STEM education, and women’s leadership. Not to mention, a mom-on-the-move. For this first-generation college student turned Cornell University DVM graduate, it’s all about using time wisely...

Thanks to Credelio Cat for sponsoring! On this episode of Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell, we are joined by Kentucky veterinary veterinary dermatologist and star of Nat Geo Wild's Pop the Vet, Dr. Joya Griffin and we learn about her strangest medical case ever. You won't believe what happened! This program is brought to you by Credelio for Cats. 😻 😻 😻 😻 Learn more at http://www.credelioca...

The modern day term, Vampire usually refers to mythological or folkloric beings who feed by draining and consuming the blood of living beings. The word “vampire” has been around for centuries, even mentioned in Babylonian demonology.  But, it took Bram Stoker 's Dracula to create our current popular vision of a vampire with their sexy looks and romantic behavior. But do they exist? On this episode...

‘Hocus Pocus’ Are the Sanderson sisters real? The Sanderson sisters are back in ‘Hocus Pocus 2' but are they based on real people? These iconic evil sisters are witches from Salem in the movie franchise. Could the characters be based on historical characters? The answer is more complicated than you might think. On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Caitlin and Clay investigate on the truth...

In the deep forests of Braxton County, West Virginia lies a cryptid story like no other. On September 12 in 1952, a family in Flatwoods said they were visited by an alien spacecraft. That mysterious night became national–and eventually international–news that put this tiny town on the map. Alien or monster?  On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we come face to face with the Backwoods mons...