The Family Pet Podcast

While the concept of telehealth has become a frequent topic of discussion in the veterinary industry in recent years, the concept still remains a murky one for veterinarians and pet owners alike. Telemedicine, teletriage, telemonitoring, teleconsulting,...

With the summer vacation season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin preparing your pet for travels. Whether it is preparing your pet for a flight to another country, a road trip across the state or even just a stay at a local boarding facility,...

Heather Moore joins the podcast again to discuss issues related to canine behavior and training. One particular focus is helping COVID pets adjust to a new normal of pet owners being back in the office during the workday. We also talk about loose leash walking and...

Almost half of all American adults are overweight. The percentages for our pets are even worse, with 54% of dogs and 59% of cats classified as overweight or obese. This is especially troubling news considering obesity is a leading contributor to so many pet health...

The lifespan of a cat can stretch two decades. Horses can live to 30 years of age. But what happens to those senior animals if their owners can no longer care for them? Cindy Myers of Ferrell Hollow Farms joins the podcast to talk about her animal sanctuary designed...

There simply is no way to describe today's episode. When you get two of the biggest personalities in the veterinary industry together on the phone, you simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Having Dr. Adam Christman join us on the podcast was a goal from Day 1. He is...

Every spring sees the return of ticks to our area and the warm bodies and soft fur of our pets is a parasite paradise. Left unprotected, our pet companions are at risk for a host of tick-borne diseases and complications. Some of the diseases are also a risk to humans....

The veterinary industry is facing a crisis in mental well-being with burnout, compassion fatigue, and alarmingly high suicide rates. For Jamie and Bryan Adams, this status quo was not acceptable. They started Shiner’s Pizza Salute as a way “to celebrate the amazing...

The 3rd annual Walk My Dog Program (Murfreesboro version) is set to run from May 1 through June 30, 2022. It’s simple, fun and good for you and your furry family members. The concept is similar to a library’s summer reading program, but instead of reading books,...

Working alongside veterinarians in clinics across the country are a host of support staff. Chief among them are veterinary technicians. The role, and accompanying title, is an often misunderstood one that requires formal education, training, testing, and annual...