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The Space Coast Pet Podcast

257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings

Dr. Roger Welton is an experienced practicing veterinarian, successful author, blogger and media personality. Airing every Thursday at 8 AM EST, Dr. Roger discusses the pertinent pet issues of the day and addresses listener emails.

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One of many reasons why you should neuter your dog!

April 15, 2024 21:55 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Pictured here is a real patient recently seen at Dr. Roger's clinic that is the direct result of this canine patient, now 9 years of age, not having been neutered. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses what these lesions are, and also discuses other poor health circumstances that can arise from choosing to not have a male dog neutered. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selli...

Oh no, not the cone!

March 27, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

In the midst of having to have his Labrador Retriever, Nacho (pictured on the show page), in an Elizabethan collar for an an extended period of time, Dr. Roger shares his empathy with pet owners whose pets and households that have to endure the cone. There is a reason refusal to leave the collar on as directed is one of the top - and one of the most frustrating for veterinarians - owner compliance failures that lead to bad consequences. It is because they are not fun! Sometimes, E-collars...

Why do cats lag so far behind dogs in having regular vet visits?

March 09, 2024 20:31 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Households that have at least one cat as a pet increase each year, yet an alarmingly low number of cats receive regular well care (39.8% of cats compared to 81.8% of dogs). In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the reasons for this phenomenon common misconceptions regarding feline wellness, and common barriers to cats owners opting to have their cats receive regular veterinary well care. Dr. Roger offers solutions to overcoming these barriers and increasing the ability and willingness of cat ...

What pet species presents the biggest challenge for veterinarian recommended treatment compliance?

March 03, 2024 16:29 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Veterinarians diagnose and make treatment recomendations, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the pet owner to implement the treatment. The success of the outcome is intrinsically tied to the owner's "compliance" in implementing the treatment. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses barriers to successful compliance, what species presents the biggest challenges in owner treatment compliance, and how to overcome barriers in treatment compliance. Episode photo credit, Jenna Regan. https...

Dogs are not pack animals!

February 25, 2024 22:09 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

There is an unfortunate enduring mythology that dogs are essentially pack animals like their ancient ancestor that they evolved from, the wolf. Thousands of years of evolution through cohabitation with humans and selective breeding have elapsed, making dogs very different from their ancient ancestor. They are far more complex than that, and trainers/dog parents that subscribe to the training through dominance and submission, are misguided and outdated, and are more likely to cause more harm ...

Monoclonal antibody therapy is now cutting edge treatment for dogs and cats suffering from arthritis

February 17, 2024 23:21 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in dogs and cats. Arthritis in pets can be debilitating and commonly reaches levels of severity where quality of life diminishes to the point of humane euthanasia. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the latest cutting edge therapy for dogs and cats with arthritis that is not only restoring quality of life to arthritic pets, while significantly extending their life expectancy. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personalit...

Dental disease in pets: It far more serious than just doggy or kitty breath

January 22, 2024 18:48 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

February is Animal Dental Health Month! Dental disease is the second most common chronic disease in dogs and cats, yet it remains one of the most overlooked aspects of maintaining good health in pets. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the most common roadblocks in convincing pet owners to comply with his dental treatment recommendations, and the inhumane, even tragic circumstances that commonly results when dental health is ignored. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and med...

Dr. Roger's 2024 Top Pet Resolutions

January 08, 2024 01:34 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

Each New Year, Dr. Roger hosts an episode about certain resolutions he feels would be best for veterinary medicine and the pet loving world. In this episodes, Dr. Roger highlights a few of his top pet resolutions for 2024. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if inte...

Beware of hidden holiday dangers for your pets!

December 23, 2023 17:58 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Dr. Roger discusses hidden holiday dangers for that lurk in the home during this time of year. Tune to learn how to keep your pets safe and healthy through the holiday season. Below is the link for the Merck chocolate toxicity calculator Dr. Roger discusses on the air: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/clinical-calculator/chocolate-toxicity-calculator Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠, an...

Mysterious respiratory disease outbreak in dogs: Media sensationalism or real cause for concern

December 02, 2023 17:49 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode, Dr. Roger addresses a supposedly novel respiratory infectious disease that has yet to be identified, having been seen thus far in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Washington. What is true, what is not true, and how concerned should dog parents be? Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects ...

Flea are far more than an itchy nuisance!

November 12, 2023 20:42 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

Dr. Roger discusses some often little known consequences of flea infestations in dogs and cats that can make them sick far beyond just being itchy. Fleas can also pose health risks to the human family, so a safe, comprehensive flea prevention plan in place in households with pets is an essential component to keeping all members of the house healthy. Below is the link to the article Dr. Roger discusses in this episode: When you should neuter your dog to avoid health risks? Dr. Roger Welton...

Give your dogs and cats the RIGHT time of day

November 04, 2023 18:46 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this episode Dr. Roger discusses the optimal times of the day that dogs and cats by their nature prefer to be active and engaged with. He stresses that we should not feel guilty when we have to leave our pets at home when we go to work, but make up for daytime absence by maximizing attention and exercise during the times of day our pets like to be active. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠ , and ...

What is Photobiomodulation and why should pet owners know about it?

October 28, 2023 16:05 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Class IV LED therapy lasers are expanding treatment capabilities with unprecedented power to stimulate tissue regeneration in veterinarian medicine.  Commonly called "cold laser," class IV therapy laser has expanded to treat an ever growing list of diseases and injuries in dogs and cats.  In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the science behind therapy laser and common applications he uses his class IV laser in his practice.     Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media persona...

Top Breeder Myths

October 16, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

"Breeder knows best," is becoming a common theme that veterinarians are having to contend with.  This episode was inspired by a long season of new puppy and kitten visits with new pet owners refuting Dr. Roger's health recommendations based on contrary (and bad) medical advice provided by breeders that have zero qualifications to be making.  Dr. Roger discusses common bad medical advice he and other veterinarians have to confront that go against sound veterinary medicine.   Dr. Roger Welton ...

Dr. Roger talks pet food (finally!)

September 18, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

With few exceptions, Dr. Roger has resisted recommending pet food manufactuers on the air because of the dogma that pet discussions have taken on in recent years.  Encouraged by a listener email, Dr. Roger finally breaks his silence and delves in-depth about pet foods that he recommends feeding, and recommends avoiding.     Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at Premier Veterinary Care , and author of the top selling book, The Man I...

The Doodling of America

August 14, 2023 20:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Despite "designer" dog breeds resulting from crossing traditional AKC recognized breeds with Poodles being technically little more than very expensive mutts, it seems these days everyone in the market to puchase is new puppy is opting for these so called "Doodles."  Whether it is a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Maltipoo, Yorkiepoo, Shih-poo, Bernadoodle, etc. (the list can go on forever), the Doodling of America is full on with no end in sight.  Inspired by a listener email,  Dr. Roger offers hi...

Help for dogs with noise anxiety

July 02, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Whether legal in one's state or not, Americans love our time honored tradition of blowing off fireworks every July 4th.  Unfortunately for some dogs, July 4th (and New Year's Eve in my home state of Florida) can take a serious mental toll on them and triggere serious anxiety.  Levels of sound anxiety vary in dogs from mild to being so severe that it even manifests in physical signs of disease, for example, stress colitis.  In this episode, Dr. Roger updates his favorite strategies for helping...

Please learn from my loss

June 03, 2023 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In his most emotional podcast to date, Dr. Roger opens up about his recent unexpected loss of his beloved 5-year-old Labrador Retriever, Stella.  He recounts how she went from a perfectly healthy dog to losing her just 12 hours later in order to passs along the invaluable - albaeit painful - lessons he learned has a veterinarian, as a pet parent, and important lessons he feels compelled to pass along to as many pet parents as he can get to listen. If there was ever a must listen episode of t...

Are there "natural" remedies that effectively prevent heartworm, fleas & ticks

May 04, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Dr. Roger has recently been asked by several of his veterinary clinic clients his thoughts on a Dog Naturally Magazine dismissing the necessaity for the administration of heartworm, flea and tick preventatives in favor of natural alternatives and creative diagnostics the author deems effective.  Dr. Roger delves into the article and reacts to each point in order to objectively set the record straight in this increasingly prevalent topic.  Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and med...

Think hard and then think twice about adopting a working dog breed

April 23, 2023 21:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

When adopted by dog owners that understand the breed, what unique training they require, and are prepared to put in the leadership, time and energy these breeds require, they can be wonderful dogs.  Dr. Roger has unfortunately observed all too often that people purchase working dog breeds for the wrong reasons and are grossly unprepared to deal with them...which leads to bas consequences for the owner, the dog, and the veterinary health professionals that have to work with the dog. Dr. Roger...

Protect your pets and family from emerging parasite threats

March 15, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Parasite infections in pets are on the rise, including emerging resistant parasite variations.  In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses these parasite threats to your pets, why they are on the rise, and how best to protect your pet and human family from their consequences.   Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at Premier Veterinary Care , and author of the top selling book, The Man In The White Coat.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails ...

Everything you need to know about managing anxiety in dogs and cats

February 25, 2023 20:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Anxiety is a common health concern in dogs and cats and seems to be on the rise.  Dr. Roger dedicates this episode to the treatment of various forms of chronic anxiety in dogs and cats.  From proven natural and nutritional management, to safe and proven treatment with medication, Dr. Roger details all of his recommended approaches to minimizing anxiety in dogs and cats and enhancing their quality of life. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending vete...

Chronic dental disease compromises the kidneys and other organs in pets

February 18, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and Dr. Roger highlights the importance of maintaining health teeth and gums in dogs and cats.  Dental disease in pets is far more than just bad breath.  The presence of chronic dental disease compromises the immune system, predisposes the pet to oral and other cancers, and can directly assault and compromise the heart, liver and kidneys.  Dr. Roger focuses this episode on a recent 2021 study that does not just prove the increased incidence of kid...

Top Pet New Year Resolutions 2023

February 04, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

In his yearly Top New Year Pet Resolutions episode, Dr. Roger reflects on his experiences of the previous year and proposes a wish list for pet owners to consider for the coming new year as it pertains to their pets.  Tune in and listen to what is commonly one of teh most popular episodes of the year! Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at Premier Veterinary Care , and author of the top selling book, The Man In The White Coat.  Dr. ...

Beware of holiday dangers lurking for your pets

December 14, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

The holiday season is usually the most wonderful time of the year, but it also presents health hazards for our pets.  In thie episode, Dr. Roger highlights health accidents that commonly occur with dogs and cats during the holiday season.  Be certain to tune in to assure that you spend the holidays at home with your loved ones instead of an animal hospital emergency room. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at Premier Veterinary Car...

Beware of Virulent Strains of Canine Respiratory Disease Complex!

November 10, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Dr. Roger and veterinarians nationwide are seeing alarmingly high numbers canine respiratory infection cases that are particularly virulent and leading to bronchitis and pneumonia.  Most troublingly, many cases are not dogs at the highest risk (geriatric, frequently groomed, boarded, etc.) or even having had recent contact with any dogs outside of the home.  Tune in to learn in to learn about this current outbreak and how to protect your dogs.      Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinari...

The pros of adopting an adult pet versus a puppy/kitten

October 21, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

In the market for adopting a new pet, it can be so alluring to stare into the innocent and adorable eyes of a puppy or kitten and choose to take them home as your new companion.  But...fresh off adopting a 1 plus year old dog who he is already in love with, Dr. Roger makes the case for the many benefits of adopting an adult pet over puppies and kittens.  Tune in to find out the many pros of adopting an adult pet!   Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of...

Why do so many dogs suffer from skin allergies and what can be done about it?

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Dr. Roger and the rest of the veterinary industry are seeing an alarming all time high case load of skin allergy cases in dogs and the trend seems to be increasing year over year.  In his 20 year career, Dr. Roger is seeing more skin allergy cases than ever before, with skin allergies becoming one of the most common chronic diseases in dogs.  In this episode, Dr. Roger explains the reasons for this steady increase in skin allergy in dogs and the safest and most effective ways to manage them....

How To Formulate An Emergency Preparedness Plan For Pets

September 29, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Hurricane Ian is heading straight from its landfall site directly to the Florida Space Coast with the eye forecasted to arrive at Dr. Roger's normal broadcast time tomorrow at 8 AM (Thursday 9/29/2022).  Provided power remains, Dr. Roger will be broadcasting live in the midst of the storm as it crosses into the Florida Space Coast, about the importance of an emergency preparedness plan for your pets.  Dr. Roger provides an item by item checklist of the most important items that are essential ...

Beware of bad dog breeders!!!

September 08, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

That vast majority of dog breeders do not breed responsibly, ethically, or even in accordance with minimum standards of rearing or even state law. Their unethical and even inhumane actions lead to health conditions that comprise a large percentage veterinary sick visits and emotional and financial stress to families that purchase their puppies.  In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses red flag behaviors that clearly identify an unethical breeder, and resources to help prospective dog owners seek...

Does CBD oil really help treat and anxiety and disease in pets?

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MB

CBD oil has become the over the counter rage for pet owners' attempts to manage diseases and anxiety in pets.  The questions are: Does it really work?  Are there real health management applications for anxiety and certain disease in dogs and cats?  Tune in and find out everything you need to know about CBD oil and its use and efficacy in pets. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of...

Does CBD oil really help treat anxiety and disease in pets?

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

CBD oil has become the over the counter rage for pet owners' attempts to manage diseases and anxiety in pets.  The questions are: Does it really work?  Are there real health management applications for anxiety and certain disease in dogs and cats?  Tune in and find out everything you need to know about CBD oil and its use and efficacy in pets. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of...

My Favorite Kind of Veterinary Specialists

August 25, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Dr. Roger does not have a particular type of veterinary specialist as it pertains to their specific area fo specialty.  Instead, he has a preference for specialists across all areas of expertise, with particular career backgrounds that positively affect their humility, bedside manner, and overall demeanors toward the referred pet parent and referring veteirnarian.  Tune in to find out! Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics locate...

Top 5 Veterinarian Pet Peeves

August 18, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Do you ever what your veterinarian is really thinking during your visit him/her?  Do you ever wonder what your vet thinks of your opinions or actions as he/she smiles and nods?  Fresh off of a week full of frustrating experiences, in this episode, Dr. Roger shares his top 5 veterinary client pet peeves he commonly experiences in every day veterinary practice. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coas...

Can flea and tick preventative medications cause seizures in dogs?

August 13, 2022 18:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Pet owners are commonly raising concerns about oral generation oral flea and tick preventative medications being linked to seizures in dogs.  What began as a retrospective labelling requirement on certain product by the FDA has taken on a life of its own with claims of products causing seizures and other ailments (most not included in FDA listed adverse effects), and even death.  In this episode, Dr. Roger sets the record straight on the real world safety and possible risks associated with th...

Healthy Gut, Happy Pet!

August 04, 2022 18:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Did you know that great than 70% of of the immune system of dogs and cats resides in their gastrointestinal tract?  This is one of the many reasons that dogs and cats maintaining a healthy gut is an essential componenent to maintaining optimal overall health.  In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the importance of GI health in dogs and cats and offers advice on simple, natural ways you can maximize the health of your pet's GI.  Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personal...

Why is my dog always so hungry?

July 28, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Is your dog one of many that seems to always be hungry?  Is he well fed but acts like he is starving all the time?  Tune in to this episode to find out why, as Dr. Roger delves into this common issue in dogs including ways to satisfy their hunger more effectively without making them obese, and some common medical conditions that can actually increase hunger in dogs.   Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida S...

What supplements should I be giving to your pet?

July 22, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MB

The pet health supplement industry is a billion dollar a year industry that continues to grow.  The question is, are they necessary?  Do they really enhance the health of pets?  Are some brands better than others?  In this podcast, Dr. Roger addresses all of these questions and helps our pet parent listeners sift through all of the vast pet health nutrional supplements products available.    Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics ...

What supplements should I be giving to my pet?

July 22, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

The pet health supplement industry is a billion dollar a year industry that continues to grow.  The question is, are they necessary?  Do they really enhance the health of pets?  Are some brands better than others?  In this podcast, Dr. Roger addresses all of these questions and helps our pet parent listeners sift through all of the vast pet health nutrional supplements products available.    Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics ...

Why pet owners should not pressure their veterinarian to cut corners

July 14, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Cost of medical diagnostics and services often present an obstacle for pet owners to elect the best possible treatments and surgery for their pets.  This commonly results in clients asking veterinarians to eliminate certain recommended ancillary diagnostics or treatments for a given treatment protocol or surgery – in essence cut corners - in order to save cost. Dr. Roger discusses why pet owners should not do this, and takes examples from his own experience, the possible tragic consequences ...

Can pets get diabetes?

June 30, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Diabetes Mellitus is a serious endocrine disease seen in both dogs and cats.  The causes, treatment strategies, and diagnostic monitoring for diabetes mellitus for each respective species are quite different.  Prevention is very important because treatment for diabetes mellitus in pets requires a major commitment and can present many challenges.  Whether your focus is prevention of diabetes mellitus or the best possible way to manage your pet who has diabetes mellitus, this is a must listen f...

Help for dogs with fireworks and thunderstorm anxiety

June 23, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

A surprisingly large number of dogs suffer from thunderstorm and fireworks anxiety, 2 things that are prevalent in the summer months.  In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses some effective natural remedies and safe and effective medical protocols forh dogs with more severe cases of thunderstorm and fireworks stress.  Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the book, The Man In The Whi...

Cancer care for pets is very different than it is for humans

June 09, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Veterinary cancer medicine is one of the most misunderstood branches of veterinary medicine because pet owners tend to equate it to cancer medicine in people.  The truth is that veterinary cancer care is very different than human cancer treatment because the goals of treatment are very different with quality of life always remaining the top core component of therapy.    In this episode, Dr. Roger explains the stark difference between human and cancer care and why he encourages pet owners who...

Essential tips for finding a responsible breeder

June 02, 2022 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

A significant percentage of diseases that are treated in veterinary medicine are genetically inherited as the result of bad breeding.  Dr. Roger discusses the serious, at times tragic consequences of unethical breeding and provides essential guidelines for finding responsible breeders producing healthy and happy kittens or puppies.   Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the book,...

Protect Your Pet From Warm Weather Dangers This Summer Season

May 19, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Summer is a glorious time, especially for people that live in temperate northern regions of the country!  Long days, warm nights, and an explosion of plant and animal life are good for the soul, but with the warm weather season comes some increased dangers lurking for pets.  It is no coincidence that veterinary sick pet visits spike during the summer season.  Dr. Roger explains common dangers that accompany summer and what pet owners can do to keep them safe.  Dr. Roger Welton is a practicin...

What An Episode Of "Wicked Tuna" Taught Me About Life With Pets

May 12, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Inspiration comes from all aspects of life for Dr. Roger.  Today's espisode was inspired by an episode of the reality tuna fishing show, Wicked Tuna, Dr. Roger recently watched that not only left him feeling good, gained him important revelations about life with pets and what they mean to the fabric of our lives.   Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, owner of two veterinary clinics located in the Florida Space Coast, and author of the book, The Man In The Whi...

The Latest And Greatest For Management Of Arthritis In Aging Pets

May 05, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

If any pet lives lone enough, he/she will expereince the affects of arthritis, an inflammatory and degenerative condition that affects the joints of aging dogs and cats.  From general stiffness and reduced mobility in the early stages, to progression to debilitating pain, arthritis is the most common chronic disease affecting senior aged dogs and cats.  Dr. Roger reports on a comprehensive approach to helping these pets with several holistic and medical options.  Dr. Roger selects listener e...

What is Pica in dogs and how do we treat it?

April 28, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Pica is a common issue in dogs where they are driven to eat inanimate objects. These objects can range from underwear, socks, to sticks, rocks and just about anything else. Pica commonly causes gastrointestinal distress at a minimum if these objects are swallowed, broken teeth, toxicity, obstructions and a host of other health issues. In this episode Dr. Roger addresses Pica, what causes it , and what can be done to treat it.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so ...

Why GI parasite screening is now more important for our pets than ever.

April 21, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Dr. Roger highlights the emergence of parasites that are becoming increasingly resistant to what have traditionally been very effective medications to combat them. He also discusses affordable new technology for stool screening that dramatically increases the accuracy of testing far beyond the scope of current routine screening. This episode is a must listen for anyone committed to protecting the health of their human and furry family members.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be address...

Is Your Pet's Breed Genetically Predisposed To Specific Deadly Disease?

April 14, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Is your pet's breed of dog or cat have a greater potential to develop certain deadly diseases?  Learn what these diseases are and which breeds are particularly susceptible to them, and how they how they can be detected early for effective veterinary medical or surgical intervention.   Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to [email protected].  For more content from Dr. Roger vi...