The Family Pet Podcast

Ep. 53 - Multi-Cat Issues – Show NotesIf one cat in the home is good, then two cats are twice as great. But have you considered the needs of a multi-cat household? From multiple litter boxes and separate feeding dishes to enrichment focused on individual pet...

Ep. 52 - Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 one year laterDr. Amanda Jones joins the podcast to give an update on Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2). She is the owner of Central Texas Rabbit Herd Management in Killeen, Texas and an associate veterinarian for...

Ep. 51 - My pet just injured wildlife; how do I help?Spring has sprung and wildlife of every variety are entering the reproduction season. With all of the various nests, burrows and warrens, encounters between our family pets and wildlife babies are not uncommon. So...

In recent years, dog sports have become increasingly popular among pet owners and their furry companions. These activities offer a fun and engaging way for dogs to stay active and stimulated while also providing an opportunity for them to bond with their human...

Much like their human owners, many pets suffer from diabetes. This disease, in which the body is unable to process glucose for cellular energy, can develop as a result of a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin or when the body is unable to process the insulin...

Have you shopped for pet insurance lately? There are more than 30 companies today offering plans and navigating their respective websites to obtain policy quotes and compare premium options is an absolute time suck. Thankfully, there are resources available to help...

Dental care is an important aspect of pet healthcare, yet it can be easily overlooked. Just like humans, pets can suffer from dental problems that can lead to serious health issues if not addressed in a timely manner. As pet owners, it is our responsibility to make...

Here are links to the information we talked about today: Learn more about Dr. Hendrix at ThePalliativeVet.com PetLossCommunity.org is a great pet loss resource Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) wrote a book for children to help them cope with the loss of a pet entitled...

You might never know your pet has ear mites simply by looking for them. The tiny parasites, about the size of a pin head are incredibly difficult to see without a microscope. But you will have no trouble spotting a pet who has an infestation of ear mites. The pet will...

The overwhelming majority of Family Pets in the United States are dogs and cats, but they are not the only animals that families across the country keep in their homes. Today we will hear from two veterinary professionals who have dedicated their careers to the...