Vet Life with Dr. Cliff

Send us a text Dr. Audrey Shen is a veterinarian based in Sydney, Australia. She runs a wildlife hospital in Bungendore, is finishing up the pages of her first kid's book, hosts a podcast, and is often seen on the hit show BondiVet. We talked about all things related to her career. We touched upon how she now offers veterinarians and their teams opportunities to volunteer alongside her and experie...

Send us a text First, if you haven't watched my film and live in Canada (or have one of those VPN things), you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/oMUx3yuyznc?si=oagpg7bGnpbuyXlJ Be sure to follow me on Instagram @drcliffworldwidevet.com and on Twitter at @drcliff_vet Listener questions, episode suggestions, or if you have a good idea for a guest, email me at dr.redford@vet905.com Additional infor...

Send us a text My name is Emily  In 2018, Emily Piché,RVT, CHPT, CPEP, helped a Veterinarian start up and develop one of Canada’s first Veterinary Hospice Centres. During her time there she held the roles of Lead RVT and eventually the role of Assistant Medical Director. In 2021 she had the honour of becoming one of the first RVTs in Canada to regularly provide in-home end-of-life care to patients...

Send us a text Woof is a smartphone app and service that's designed to rescue your pet from being stranded in your home if something unexpected happens to you (like a car accident or heart attack). Our mission is to bring pet parents peace of mind. Woof is available in Canada, USA, UK, and Australia.  To learn more and sign up users can visit www.woofhelp.com and click on the app store badge for e...

Send us a text Cordelia, the co-founder of Nine Lives Greece, talks with Dr. Cliff about caring for cat colonies living amongst the shops and restaurants of Athens. You can follow them at @ninelivesgreece and show your support by checking out their donation page at www.ninelivesgreece.com First, if you haven't watched my film and live in Canada (or have one of those VPN things), you can watch it h...

Send us a text Following a quick chat about working with wildlife, Dr. Cliff discusses the symptoms of over-training/overworking. Poor performance, irritability, and sometimes epistaxis (a fancy term for a nosebleed), First, if you haven't watched my film and live in Canada (or have one of those VPN things), you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/oMUx3yuyznc?si=oagpg7bGnpbuyXlJ Be sure to follow...

Send us a text With a recorded summary each day for six days straight, this episode will share with you what it is really like to be a companion animal veterinarian. First, if you haven't watched my film and live in Canada (or have one of those VPN things), you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/oMUx3yuyznc?si=oagpg7bGnpbuyXlJ Be sure to follow me on Instagram @drcliffworldwidevet.com and on Twit...

Send us a text After a busy week, professionally and personally, Dr. Cliff discusses the realities of maintaining a work-life balance. Plus, an update on George, the Gentle Giant. First, if you haven't watched my film and live in Canada (or have one of those VPN things), you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/oMUx3yuyznc?si=oagpg7bGnpbuyXlJ Be sure to follow me on Instagram @drcliffworldwidevet.c...

Send us a text Dr. Cliff Redford shares his experiences as a veterinarian and the rewards and challenges of the profession. He discusses the joy of helping pet owners and the fulfillment he feels in difficult cases. He also answers viewer questions about interstitial cystitis in cats, urinary incontinence in dogs, and tick prevention for pets. Dr. Redford shares a heartwarming story about a surger...

Send us a text Dr. Cliff Redford shares his frustration and anger about the practice of declawing and removing canine teeth from raccoons that are kept as pets. He discusses his personal experience with cat declawing and the negative effects it can have on cats. He highlights the ethical and medical reasons why declawing raccoons is even worse than declawing cats. Dr. Redford also discusses the le...

Send us a text Dr. Scott discusses his work with International Veterinary Volunteer Opportunities (IVVO) in Ecuador and Australia, where he organizes spay/neuter campaigns to address the stray dog population. He shares the impact these campaigns have had on the communities, the bonding experience for his staff, and the unexpected benefits of attracting new team members. Dr. Scott also talks about...

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Cliff Redford interviews Krystal from Speaking of Wildlife, a wildlife sanctuary that focuses on education. They discuss Krystal's journey into wildlife rehabilitation and the challenges of working with wild animals. They also talk about specific cases they encountered, including a red-tailed hawk with a fractured femur and a skunk with a swollen leg. Kryst...

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Cliff Redford discusses two main topics. First, he talks about the trend of regular veterinarians sending all radiographs to specialists for analysis, even when it may not be necessary. He shares his concerns about this practice and emphasizes the importance of veterinarians being able to interpret radiographs themselves. Second, he discusses the Lone Star...

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Cliff answers viewer questions and shares a story about an American bullfrog. Dr. Cliff discusses topics such as supplements for thyroid health, calming solutions for anxious pets, and removing hair from a dog's ears. He also addresses motion sickness in dogs and the importance of keeping ears clean after swimming. First, if you haven't watched my film and live...

Send us a text Dr. Cliff Redford shares some personal anecdotes and rants in this bonus episode while driving back from Shades of Hope. He talks about his brother's birthday, his new wireless microphones, and his frustration with finding the right cable. He then discusses his recent experiences at Shades of Hope, including working with students and performing orthopedic surgeries on a squirrel and...

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Cliff introduces his podcast and discusses the zombie raccoon apocalypse. He explains that raccoons infected with the distemper virus exhibit unusual behavior, such as being active during the day and approaching humans without fear. He emphasizes the importance of reporting and euthanizing infected raccoons to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Cliff also an...

Send us a text Dr. Cliff shares his experiences volunteering at Shades of Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation center. He discusses the various cases he encountered, including eye conditions in birds, a baby groundhog with a parasite, a fawn with a neck wound, and a coyote with multiple injuries. Dr. Cliff emphasizes the importance of euthanasia in relieving suffering and discusses the decision-making...

Send us a text Vet Life with Dr. Cliff is launching soon! If you own or have ever owned pets, if you are fascinated by the animal kingdom, or simply wonder what it is like being a doctor for furred, feathered, scaly, or slimy creatures - this podcast is for you. Not only will you get to hear from some cool guests, but you'll also gain valuable insights into the world of business. Vet Life with Dr....