Latest Dog safety Podcast Episodes
Cats Peeing Outside the Litter Box: Causes, Prevention, and Solutions
Paws & Play - August 13, 2019 16:22 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsCats peeing outside of the litter box is one of the most frustrating (and stinky) issues a cat owner can face. Contrary to what many people think, kitties aren't spraying on the walls, peeing on clothes, or eliminating outside of the litter box just for vindictive funsies. But, they are trying to...
Dog Training - The Right and Wrong Way to Reward and "Punish"
Paws & Play - July 29, 2019 19:27 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsChoke collars, and bark collars may seem like the perfect investment to train your dog to stop unwanted behavior — after all, that's exactly how they are marketed. But just like those super long prescription drug commercials, the unwanted side effects of these products are often much worse than...
Why it's Important for Cats to Eat Wet Food
Paws & Play - July 15, 2019 17:32 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt may not seem like such a big deal, but feeding cats wet food over kibble is actually incredibly important. In this episode, Dr. J and I discuss why it should be the main source of a cat's diet, and what you should be looking for on the can to find the best option for your kitty. Our GDPR pri...
The Benefits of Senior Pet Adoption
Paws & Play - July 02, 2019 00:11 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode, Dr. J, Cathy, and I talk about the many benefits of adopting senior dogs and cats. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked at the shelters, but we believe a lot of that may be due to misunderstanding and misinformation. There are so many incredible benefits of adopting a senior p...
Pet Microchips — What They Do and How to Ensure They Work
Paws & Play - June 17, 2019 18:07 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsMicrochipping your pets is an important topic to understand regardless of time of year, but is especially important as we head into fireworks season, when the shelters are overrun with traumatized pets fleeing the loud booms and now need help getting home. Most pet parents have at least heard o...
What to do if You Find a Lost Pet
Paws & Play - June 03, 2019 17:36 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn today's show, Dr. J, Cathy, and Mia walk you through the steps of what to do if you should ever come across a pet you think is missing, whether you're only able to snap a quick picture and post it to social media, or are able to bring them home until the owner is found, we discuss the growing ...
What to do When Approached by an Off-Leash Dog
Paws & Play - May 20, 2019 17:59 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn today’s episode, we give Dr. J a break and I sit down with PV's dog behavior and training expert, Cathy Madson, to discuss what you should do, and what you shouldn’t do, if you’re ever approached by an off-leash dog. It’s a really important episode, because the answers aren’t as intuitive as...
Pet First Aid: What to Do and What Not to Do
Paws & Play - May 06, 2019 23:57 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHaving the right supplies and knowing what to do (and what not to do) in an emergency situation involving your pet, can literally save lives. In this episode, Dr. J tells us what you can expect to learn at a pet first aid class, we walk through some of the essentials to keep in your kits at hom...
You Probably Need to be Cleaning Your Pets' Things More Often
Paws & Play - April 23, 2019 19:07 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith spring cleaning upon us, I've decided it's not only time to do the deep-cleaning the floors, carpet, and surfaces deserve right this moment, but it's time to use this celebration of sanitization to kickstart myself into better cleaning habits all year round, for myself, and my pets. From c...
Hot Under the Elizabethan Collar
Paws & Play - April 08, 2019 17:39 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAfter one of Preventive Vet's new staff pups, Mary Berry, had her spay surgery, a lot of us had questions about e-collars. So, Dr. J and Mia discuss a little bit of the history of e-collars, the importance of using them, why the hard plastic collars are the most used and recommended by veterinari...
What to Expect from Doggie Daycare and is Your Dog a Good Fit?
Paws & Play - March 24, 2019 23:31 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsContrary to what many people may believe, not every dog is cut out for doggie daycare — for a host of reasons. So, if you're thinking about getting your puppy, or even your mature dog started at daycare, this is definitely an episode you won't want to miss. Dr. J and Mia talk to one of Preventive...
How to Deal with Noise Aversions: Start the New Year with Less of a Bang
Paws & Play - December 17, 2018 19:18 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew Years is just over two weeks away, and while the sound champagne bottles popping almost never goes off in my home, fireworks booming nearby, and a frenzied vacuum making its way around the house before guests arrive both happen way more often throughout the year than I'd like. For some anim...
What to Consider if You're Getting a Pet for the Holidays
Paws & Play - December 03, 2018 17:32 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt's the most wonderful time of year! If your gift list might include a new dog or cat, you'll want to make sure you have an action plan in place, along with the appropriate supplies and preventive awareness, to start off your new life together on the right paw. Don't worry, we don't get too Gr...
Xylitol: The All Natural Sugar Substitute That is Deadly For Dogs
Paws & Play - November 19, 2018 17:23 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhile this is not a particularly "fun" episode, this is an incredibly important one. Xylitol is an all natural sugar substitute found in an increasing number of products, including some peanut butters, and it is absolutely deadly to dogs. I can tell you that if I didn't work at Preventive Vet, ...
How to Train Your Cat
Paws & Play - November 04, 2018 20:52 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we have a very special guest joining us on the podcast! Feline training and behavior professional, and winner of the Pet Industry Woman of the Year Advocate Award in 2017, Dr. Marci Koski. She gives us some excellent tips and techniques for training our cats, which in turn makes it ea...
Halloweiner Dogs, Vampy Cats, It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year
Paws & Play - October 20, 2018 18:36 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHalloween is probably my favorite time of year. It's a magical time when people let their creativity shine! And we're not the only ones dressing up — our dogs and cats are now being transformed into Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Chewbacca, Mr. Rogers, and other superheroes. This episode, Dr. J and I dis...
How to Choose the Right Leash, Harness, and Collars for Your Pet
Paws & Play - October 01, 2018 17:15 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you're like me, the variety of leashes, leads, collars, and harnesses can make shopping for them an incredibly overwhelming experience. Also if you're like me, you may be left scratching your head as to why there are so many options. So, I asked Dr. J to tell me a bit more about the variety ...
Cat Can't Pee? Head to the Vet ASAP
Paws & Play - September 17, 2018 18:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf your cat is going into the litter box frequently, straining to pee, or can't pee, stop what you're doing and bring them to your vet or the emergency vet immediately. Thankfully, this was something I learned early on in my career here at Preventive Vet, because when my cat, Mazel, started exh...
Stopping the insanity of the pet obesity epidemic
Paws & Play - September 05, 2018 00:31 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe battle of the bulge is a painful one I've fought repeatedly — and if watching the news in the last few decades has taught me anything, it's that I'm not alone. Unfortunately, the trend towards packing on the pounds is one that we have passed down to our animal companions. The good news is, ...
Much Ado About Brushing - Pet Dental Health
Paws & Play - August 20, 2018 22:21 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsMost people, including vets, aren't great at brushing their pets' teeth as often as they should (which is daily, btw). So, Dr. J offers up some tips for keeping our dog's and cat's mouths as healthy as possible. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for ...
Get Your Licks on Route 66
Paws & Play - August 07, 2018 18:39 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsRoad trips and big moves can be a lot of fun, or filled with stress. When you add animals to the equation, the opportunities for either scenario are multiplied. On today's episode, we're sharing tips for successfully hitting the road with our furry companions — from what to pack, to how to use ...
Answering the Internet's Most Popular & Random Dog & Cat Related Questions
Paws & Play - July 23, 2018 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe decided to have fun and give Dr. J a challenge this episode and ask him a speed round of some of the Internet's most popular dog and cat-related questions. Ever wondered why dogs and cats have dewclaws? Why cats love boxes so much? Why they follow us into the bathroom? Tune in! And if you've...
What's up with supplements?
Paws & Play - July 09, 2018 15:58 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you've been curious about putting your dog or cat on supplements, this is the episode for you! It turns out, they can help with a variety of ailments, skin issues, and anxiety. Dr. J and I talk about different supplements to give for proactive/preventive measures vs. reactive/diagnostic. Plu...
Keeping Our Pets Cool in the Heat
Paws & Play - June 25, 2018 23:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsSummer is finally here, and that means it's time to protect our animals from heat stroke, and find some comfortable and fun ways to keep them cool while doing so. Find out what qualities might put a dog or cat more at risk for heat stroke (some breeds are even more susceptible!), tips for setti...
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pet)
Paws & Play - June 11, 2018 18:47 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe week of June 18-22 is Take Your Pet to Work Week and many companies will be celebrating. Of course, just because you can bring your dog or cat (or goat?) to work, doesn't mean that you always should. On this episode of Paws and Play with Dr. J, we discuss a lot of the things to consider fo...
Mosquitos, Mo' Problems
Paws & Play - May 29, 2018 16:45 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is part two of our discussion about parasites, and apparently it came just in time! There's a new CDC warning about the dangers of fleas, ticks and mosquitos for humans, and a new study saying most pet owners are oblivious to tick-borne illnesses. They're not oblivious, they just haven't l...
Fleas, and Ticks, and Mange — oh my!
Paws & Play - May 14, 2018 23:36 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn part one of our two-part conversation about parasites, Dr. J and Mia cover fleas, ticks, and answer a listener question about sarcoptic mange. Probably not the best lunch time listen, but we'll let you decide for yourself. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.co...
The hidden dangers in our yards and gardens
Paws & Play - April 29, 2018 20:38 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe weather is getting nicer, and for those of us lucky enough to have yards and gardens, it's finally looking like we can spend some quality time with them. But of course, if you've got a cat or dog, there are plenty of dangers to be aware of and prepare for, so you can enjoy it all together. ...
Resting Itch Face
Paws & Play - April 03, 2018 19:29 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt's our very first episode! Does your dog or cat suffer from Resting Itch Face? If so, you don't want to miss this show. Dr. J and Mia do a deep dive into how to help your dogs and cats with environmental and food-related allergies. We discuss symptoms to look out for, preventive measures you c...
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