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6th Annual Walk My Dog Challenge🐾 🐕 Sign up and learn more at www.familypethealth.com/walkmydog Episode SummaryLace up your sneakers and leash up your pup—it’s time for the 6th Annual Walk My Dog Challenge! In this episode, we’re talking all about this month-long...

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, host Michael Shirley and veterinary professionals discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for pets. They explore the common causes of pet obesity, the health risks associated with being overweight, and the...

We are happy to have Dr. Adam Christman joins us again for this episode of The Family Pet Podcast! In this episode of the pod, host Stephen Shirley and Dr. Adam Christman discuss essential New Year's resolutions for pet owners. They emphasize the importance of...

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In this episode of The Family Pet Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chris Reeder, DVM, DACVD, and owner of Lighthouse Veterinary Allergy and Dermatology, to dive into the world of veterinary dermatology. Did you know that skin and allergy issues are the top reasons pet...

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen welcome back Marie and Frank Barnas to discuss their documentary, 'The Cost of Caring.' The conversation explores the emotional challenges faced by veterinary professionals, including compassion...

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen Shirley speak with guest Dr. Craig Pryor about the importance of understanding parasites in pets, the role of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), and the dynamic nature of parasites. They...

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen discuss the importance of being prepared for pet emergencies, especially during the holiday season when regular veterinary offices may be closed. They are joined by Dr. Matt Mink from VEG...

We rescued this from the vaults of the Family Pet Podcast, and the topic is relevant as we navigate the winter holiday season. In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen discuss many food items that can poison your pet with Dr. Renee Schmid,...

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen discuss gut health with Dr. Alyssa Sullivant, an expert in veterinary internal medicine. The conversation covers the importance of gut health for pets, the role of the microbiome, and the processes...