The Family Pet Podcast

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A Microchip Success Story

Last week, we learned all about microchips and how they are a valuable tool to help lost pets get home. This week’s episode features the story of one such pet who got separated from his owner. Thanks to his microchip, Scooter was reunited with his mom six months after...

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Microchips

If your pet ever ran away or got lost, one key tool that could help in reuniting you with your pet would be a microchip. These tiny devices, inserted beneath the pet’s skin, store a unique number that is linked to your account. Once the chip is scanned and that number...

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Zoonotic Parasitology

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...

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Cat Behavior

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...

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Allergies

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...

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Heat Related Dangers for Our Pets

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...

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Heartworms

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...

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A Journey to Vet School

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...

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Firework Anxiety

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...

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Fecal Testing & Urinalysis

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...

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