Unleashed Veterinary Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsUnleashed Veterinary Podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce W. Francke, DVM, a veterinarian and practice owner at Bay Animal Hospital in beautiful Bay City, Michigan. The awesome power of vet medicine will be unleashed with conversation, compassion and common sense. This podcast will empower pet owners to take the very best care of their four-footed family members.
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Episodes
Episode 15: Low Stress Animal Handling (A.K.A. Fear Free) with Dr. Katie Berlin
December 23, 2020 20:44 - 47 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode Dr. Francke and guest Dr. Katie Berlin discuss a topic that has absolutely transformed the practice of veterinary medicine for the better for you and your pet! Drs. Francke and Berlin are both Fear Free Certified Practitioners, having completed all additional education and testing to achieve this title. Recent advances in the understanding of animal behavior have led many hospitals to adopt techniques of animal handling to accomplish everything that needs to be done to ca...
Episode 14: COVID-19 and You! Part 2 with Dr. Carrie Jurney
April 08, 2020 14:22 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBThis podcast is an update from Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Episode 13 on COVID-19. In this podcast from April 5, 2020, veterinarians Dr. Bruce Francke and Dr. Carrie Jurney discuss the VERY LATEST information available about COVID-19 and pets! Includes a special shout out and message of solidarity to our International listeners! Also covered in this podcast is information about precautions being taken in the veterinary industry to safeguard human health and some information on the new CDC g...
Episode 13: COVID-19 and You! Veterinary Style with Dr. Carrie Jurney
March 22, 2020 02:28 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Dr. Francke is joined by Dr. Carrie Jurney, a boarded Veterinary Neurologist from San Francisco, California. They discuss the current Pandemic of Coronavirus and how it impacts you, your veterinary visits, and the teams that take care of your pets. This situation is very fluid and changing day by day! So, sit down, buckle up, put your headphones on, and join us for this wild and somewhat scary conversation!
12- Nutrition: Homemade and Raw Diets with Jackie Parr, BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN
August 20, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke interviews Dr. Jackie Parr. Dr. Parr is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, one of only 5 in Canada and 85 in North America! She is a very passionate and talented communicator on the topic of pet nutrition and a highly respected public speaker as well! The topic of discussion is homemade and raw diets for pets. This is great information for Pet Parents who would like to explore preparing their pets food at home. ...
Episode 12: Nutrition: Homemade and Raw Diets with Jackie Parr, BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN
August 20, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke interviews Dr. Jackie Parr. Dr. Parr is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, one of only 5 in Canada and 85 in North America! She is a very passionate and talented communicator on the topic of pet nutrition and a highly respected public speaker as well! The topic of discussion is homemade and raw diets for pets. This is great information for Pet Parents who would like to explore preparing their pets food at home. ...
11- Ticks: A Real and Increasing Threat to You and Your Pets with Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1
July 15, 2019 01:36 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke and Registered Veterinary Technician Jamie Holms discuss something that may just make your skin crawl, ticks! We discuss the life cycle of these blood-sucking parasites, as well as the diseases they carry and all the steps you must take to prevent them from harming you or your pet. Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1, lives in Greenville, S.C. and recently attended Boehringer Ingelheim Tick Camp at Kansas State University, where she...
Episode 11: Ticks: A Real and Increasing Threat to You and Your Pets with Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1
July 15, 2019 01:36 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke and Registered Veterinary Technician Jamie Holms discuss something that may just make your skin crawl, ticks! We discuss the life cycle of these blood-sucking parasites, as well as the diseases they carry and all the steps you must take to prevent them from harming you or your pet. Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1, lives in Greenville, S.C. and recently attended Boehringer Ingelheim Tick Camp at Kansas State University, where she...
Episode 10: Feline Litter Box Problems with Abby O'Hare, LVT
May 19, 2019 16:57 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIs your cat frustrating you by urinating or defecating somewhere other than the litterbox? You are not alone! Litterbox issues are sadly one of the most common reason why cats are relinquished to shelters, and every situation is slightly different. Stress has been shown to be one of the most important factors in this problem. Luckily, there is help available! In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke and Abby O’Hare, L.V.T. discuss this very frustrating, but un...
Episode 10- Feline Litter Box Problems with Abby O'Hare, LVT
May 19, 2019 16:57 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIs your cat frustrating you by urinating or defecating somewhere other than the litterbox? You are not alone! Litterbox issues are sadly one of the most common reason why cats are relinquished to shelters, and every situation is slightly different. Stress has been shown to be one of the most important factors in this problem. Luckily, there is help available! In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke and Abby O’Hare, L.V.T. discuss this very frustrating, but un...
Episode 09: Cat Environmental Enrichment with Abby O'Hare, LVT
December 30, 2018 00:28 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Bruce Francke and Abby O'Hare, LVT will be coving how cats are different than dogs, setting up your home environment for success to have a happy cat. We will touch base on many things including interactive cat toys, safe hiding places, where to place food, water and litter boxes. The importance of socialization, play and interaction. How smell matters to your cat and resources to help you be a successful cat parent.
08-Senior and Geriatric Pet Care with Dr. Mary Gardner
November 18, 2018 15:35 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this podcast episode Dr. Bruce Francke welcomes guest Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love, the Nation’s largest provider of Veterinary Hospice, end of life care and consultations, and in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is a network of over 150 caring and compassionate veterinarians, operating from over 60 locations. Dr. Gardner is a highly regarded lecturer on the National and International veterinary circuit and is a prolific author on the care of senior and geriatric pets. Appro...
Episode 08: Senior and Geriatric Pet Care with Dr. Mary Gardner
November 18, 2018 15:35 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this podcast episode Dr. Bruce Francke welcomes guest Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love, the Nation’s largest provider of Veterinary Hospice, end of life care and consultations, and in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is a network of over 150 caring and compassionate veterinarians, operating from over 60 locations. Dr. Gardner is a highly regarded lecturer on the National and International veterinary circuit and is a prolific author on the care of senior and geriatric pets. Appro...
Episode 07: Fall Toxins with Dr. Francke
October 31, 2018 10:59 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Francke talks about some of the most common fall toxins that you should know about. Halloween candy, anti-freeze and liquid air-fresheners are among the few that he touches on. Each season presents its own set of common toxins, we will continue this series in the spring with an episode on spring toxins. Need to know what common things to keep away from your pets this fall? This podcast is for you!
Episode 07- Fall Toxins with Dr. Francke
October 31, 2018 10:59 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Francke talks about some of the most common fall toxins that you should know about. Halloween candy, anti-freeze and liquid air-fresheners are among the few that he touches on. Each season presents its own set of common toxins, we will continue this series in the spring with an episode on spring toxins. Need to know what common things to keep away from your pets this fall? This podcast is for you!
06- Allergies Part 3: Flea Allergies with Dr. Kayla Wade
September 28, 2018 12:31 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast is the third and final episode in the series on pet allergies. In this episode, Dr. Francke introduces Bay Animal Hospital's newest associate veterinarian, Dr. Kayla Wade, DVM. The two of them discuss flea allergy dermatitis, its diagnosis, treatment and some basics about flea control.
Episode 06: Allergies Part 3: Flea Allergies with Dr. Kayla Wade
September 28, 2018 12:31 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast is the third and final episode in the series on pet allergies. In this episode, Dr. Francke introduces Bay Animal Hospital's newest associate veterinarian, Dr. Kayla Wade, DVM. The two of them discuss flea allergy dermatitis, its diagnosis, treatment and some basics about flea control.
Episode 05: Allergies Part 2: Food Allergies and Grain Free Diets with Dr. Francke
August 28, 2018 10:38 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBNote: It may be helpful to listen to podcast 3, on atopic allergies, for background information, before this episode. In the second episode of a three-part series on allergies in dogs and cats, Dr. Bruce Francke, from Bay Animal Hospital, discusses food allergies and grain-free diets. Dr. Francke discusses the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies. Some of the questions discussed: What are food allergies? How are food allergies different from food sensitivities? How do we know if...
Episode 05- Allergies Part 2: Food Allergies and Grain Free Diets with Dr. Francke
August 28, 2018 10:38 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBNote: It may be helpful to listen to podcast 3, on atopic allergies, for background information, before this episode. In the second episode of a three-part series on allergies in dogs and cats, Dr. Bruce Francke, from Bay Animal Hospital, discusses food allergies and grain-free diets. Dr. Francke discusses the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies. Some of the questions discussed: What are food allergies? How are food allergies different from food sensitivities? How do we know if...
Episode 04: "Don't Procrastinate, Vaccinate!" - Canine Influenza with Dr. Bob Esplin
July 31, 2018 04:26 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBPodcast #4 Special Report! Canine Influenza Virus (H3 N2): An emerging disease threat to dogs in Mid-Michigan! A recent outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in the Detroit, Michigan area is spreading quickly and not contained. As of late July, the disease is “knocking on our doorstep” in Mid-Michigan! CIV is EXTREMELY contagious, and presents a real threat to our local dogs, as they have no natural herd immunity to this virus. The virus causes respiratory disease, can last up to a mont...
Episode 04- "Don't Procrastinate, Vaccinate!" - Canine Influenza with Dr. Bob Esplin
July 31, 2018 04:26 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBPodcast #4 Special Report! Canine Influenza Virus (H3 N2): An emerging disease threat to dogs in Mid-Michigan! A recent outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in the Detroit, Michigan area is spreading quickly and not contained. As of late July, the disease is “knocking on our doorstep” in Mid-Michigan! CIV is EXTREMELY contagious, and presents a real threat to our local dogs, as they have no natural herd immunity to this virus. The virus causes respiratory disease, can last up to a mont...
Episode 03: Atopic Allergies with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM
July 20, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBGot an itchy god or cat? Are you frustrated that you can't seem to make your pet comfortable, no matter what you have tried? You will want to listen to this first of a three-part podcast series on pet allergies. So put your ear buds in and let's get started!! In this episode Drs. Bruce Francke, and Hilary Busch discuss ATOPIC ALLERGIES, otherwise known as Environmental Allergies. Later in the series, we will address Food Allergies and Flea Allergies as separate podcasts. We will be disc...
Episode 03- Atopic Allergies with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM
July 15, 2018 10:11 - 28 minutes - 23 MBGot an itchy god or cat? Are you frustrated that you can't seem to make your pet comfortable, no matter what you have tried? You will want to listen to this first of a three-part podcast series on pet allergies. So put your ear buds in and let's get started!! In this episode Drs. Bruce Francke, and Hilary Busch discuss ATOPIC ALLERGIES, otherwise known as Environmental Allergies. Later in the series, we will address Food Allergies and Flea Allergies as separate podcasts. We will be disc...
Episode 02: Heartworm Prevention with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM
July 09, 2018 20:34 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Dr. Bruce Francke and Dr. Hilary Busch sit down and talk about heartworm disease with a focus on prevention for your pets. Listen as they discuss what heartworm disease is, how it can be prevented and which typed of medications, testing and follow-up protocol we recommend.
Episode 02- Heartworm Prevention with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM
July 09, 2018 20:34 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Dr. Bruce Francke and Dr. Hilary Busch sit down and talk about heartworm disease with a focus on prevention for your pets. Listen as they discuss what heartworm disease is, how it can be prevented and which typed of medications, testing and follow-up protocol we recommend.
Episode 01: Welcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast!
July 09, 2018 18:37 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBWelcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast! This is just a short introduction to the podcast and the host, Dr. Bruce W. Francke, DVM. We are so excited to get started in providing the information you need to take the best care of your four-footed family members.
Episode 01- Welcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast!
July 09, 2018 18:37 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBWelcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast! This is just a short introduction to the podcast and the host, Dr. Bruce W. Francke, DVM. We are so excited to get started in providing the information you need to take the best care of your four-footed family members.