What is a Podcast? It is a totally FREE audio file which can be
listened to and even downloaded to your computer or MP3 playing device
such as cell phones, ipods, etc..
What are these Podcasts? Marko
Kulik from www.pets.ca interviews Dr Christopher Lee on various
veterinary topics. For a link to the entire list of Pets.Ca podcasts
which include dog trainers, pet-human interest stories and more - click
the icon to the right!
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Don't forget to look at all the other free podcasts and blogs that cover animal behavior, animal care, and animal interest stories at www.pets.ca/blog.
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Podcast #51 features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee In this podcast we discuss most of the important topics that surround
vaccinating pet cats. We cover topics like the different types of
vaccines (killed, modified live and recombinant), core versus non core
vaccines, why indoor cats STILL need vaccines and vaccinations that are
no longer recommended.cats.
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Feline Vaccines |
Dog Vaccines #50. features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee. In this podcast we discuss most of the important topics that surround
vaccinating pet dogs. We cover topics like what is a vaccine, why we
vaccinate, when to vaccinate, over-vaccination, vaccines that are no
longer recommended etc. Thanks to Winston from our Pets.ca Forum for suggesting this topic. This is a two part podcast and the next show will be devoted entirely to vaccinating cats.
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Dog Vaccination |
Dogs - Cats - Pets with Cancer #49. In the interview we talk about what cancer is, different types of
cancers, the differences with regard to humans and pets that have
cancer as well as cancer treatments.
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Cancer & Pets |
Signs of Illness in Dogs and Cats #47. In this podcast we discuss the signs of illness in cats and dogs and we
also discuss myths about illness. Many pet owners mistakenly think that
all they have to do is touch their pet’s skin or nose and they can
diagnose illness in that simple way. This is a dangerous mistake and in
this podcast we discuss why.
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Signs of Illness |
Holiday Hazards Podcast #45.
In this interview we discuss holiday hazards for cats and dogs and
focus on the more common hazards. We also dispel a few myths on just
how toxic certain items can be for our pets. For instance; most people
think that poinsettias are incredibly toxic to pets. Although they are
toxic, the mistletoe is far more toxic than the poinsettia.
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Holiday Hazards |
Anal Sacs. Podcast #44
In this interview we discuss scooting in dogs and the serious issue of
impacted anal glands. Dr. Lee talks describes 2 ways to empty your
dog’s anal sacs (if you are a courageous do-it-yourselfer).
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Anal Sacs |
Dehydration. Podcast #42.
In this interview we discuss dehydration in cats and dogs. We talk
about why our pets get dehydrated, we talk about simple tests that may
indicate dehydration and we talk about treating dehydration.
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Dehydration |
Summer Heat. Podcast 41. In this interview we discuss how the heat and sun affects cats and
dogs. We talk about sunburn and heat-stroke in dogs and cats as well
talk about general tips to keep cats and dogs heat-safe during the hot
summer months.
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Summer Heat |
Early Spay and Neuter. Podcast #40. In this interview we discuss the early spaying and neutering of dogs
and cats from between 8 and 16 weeks of age. Normally cats and dogs are
spayed or neutered at 5-6 months.
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Early Spay and Neuter |
Large Dog Problems. Podcast #39. In this interview we discuss diseases and health problems common to
large dogs. Some of these problems include elbow and hip dysplasia as
well as bloat.
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Large Dog Diseases |
Small Dog Diseases. Podcast #38. In this interview we discuss diseases and health problems common to
small dogs. Some of these problems include; luxating patella, Legg
Perthees disease, hip dysplasia, brachiocephalic (smooshed face)
problems, collapsed trachea and oral diseases.
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Small Dog Problems |
Dog to cat and cat to dog diseases. Podcast #37. In this interview we discuss diseases that cats can give dogs and dogs can give cats. Some of these diseases include; ringworm, bite wounds cat scratch fever and more.
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Dog to Cat Diseases |
Diseases we can get from our pets! Podcast #36. In this interview we discuss 6 diseases that humans can get from their
pets. The term for diseases that you can get from your pets is called
zoonotic disease or zoonosis.
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Zoonosis |
Kidney Failure. Podcast #35. In this interview we discuss general kidney failure in cats and dogs.
(as opposed to kidney failure due to infection, tumors, cystic disease
etc.) We talk about signs of kidney failure which often include loss of
appetite, vomiting, weight loss, increased urination etc. We also
discuss changing diets, foods to avoid and medications that can help
with kidney failure in pets.
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Kidney Failure |
Bad Food for Pets. Podcast 33. In this interview we discuss certain foods that cats and dogs should
avoid. Foods that we discuss avoiding include grapes, raisins, onions,
garlic (and members of that whole family) Macadamia nuts, chocolate and
high fatty foods. Eating these foods can cause specific consequences to
dogs and cats, even death in certain cases. Take a listen for specific
doses and consequences.
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Bad Foods |
Healthy Pet Treats. Podcast #30. In this interview we discuss giving dogs and cat treats. We talk about
the ratio of treats to a healthy dog or cat food and we talk about some
great treats in general. We also touch on the issue of food allergies
and diseases where certain treats that are normally good, become
terrible choices.
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Healthy Treats |
Blood Titers. Podcast #28. In this interview we discuss titers. Lots of people have heard of titer
tests and vaccine titers for dogs and cats and many people get confused
about them. Dr. Lee gives us a primer and demystifies titers for us.
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Blood Titers |
Senility #20. In this interview we discuss senility or what is termed Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome CDS. Listen hear to understand the signs of CDS and what you can do to help a pet that may have CDS.
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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome |
Podcast descriptions written by Marko Kulik of www.pets.ca
Podcast interview conducted by Marko Kulik of www.pets.ca
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