The Family Pet Podcast

The phrase “My pet has worms” is a common cause of calls to the veterinary clinic. Whipworms, hookworms, roundworms or tapeworms… no matter which worm, just the idea of something living inside our pets can cause concern among pet parents. The fact that many of these...

Have you ever wondered what your cat is thinking? Do you question why they act the way they act or do the things they do? Did you know that cats often like to rub up against visitors to your home who are allergic to them and try to avoid contact because they sense...

Dr. Jennifer Nunnery rejoins the podcast to discuss pet allergies. We talk about what causes the allergic reactions in our pets, how we diagnose the issue and treatment options. As a peek behind the curtain, we recorded this episode (Ep. 20) on May 23, one month...

It is mid-July and it is hot outside. The excessive heat presents challenges to exercising and playing outdoors with our pets and can lead to potentially life threatening conditions. Dr. Renee Dupree joins the podcast today to discuss the two most common heat related...

Veterinary student Elizabeth Whitt is back with us today to talk about heartworms. She walks us through what heartworms are, the impact they have on our pets, and how important prevention is. We get a little carried away with the discussion, and we go a bit longer...

The two guests on today’s episode have walked the path from being a child interested in being a veterinarian to having finished their first year of veterinary school. Join us as Elizabeth Whitt and Alyssa Howell recount the steps along their path and provide a glimpse...

The July 4th holiday season is upon us. Backyard firework celebrations will be a common practice throughout much of America in the coming days. Unfortunately, these celebrations can often be anxiety-inducing events for our furry family members. It is often reported...

Our previous episode focused on the most common blood panels. This week’s follow-up episode focuses on the other common diagnostic tests that can be bundled with blood panels or as a stand-alone test. ZoeySmith, LVMT, joins the podcast today to explain what pet...

Will Rogers is famously quoted as saying, "personally, I have always felt that the best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter... he's just got to know." While veterinarians can't simply ask the family pet what is the...

Buying and selling real estate can be a very stressful process. Adding pets into the equation can make an already difficult process worse and cost you money too! One of the nation’s top real estate agents, Justin Holder, joins The Family Pet Podcast today to share his...