The Family Pet Podcast

Millions of Americans will be flying this holiday season to visit family and friends. Many of them will be traveling with their pets. However, flying with our pets is not as easy as just showing up to the airport and boarding the plan. But where can pet owners go to...

Recent years have seen an explosion of pharmacy options for pet owners. Where they once had no other option but to go to their local veterinary office to pick up food and medicine for their pets, pet owners today have any number of options to choose from. But how do...

Halloween is right around the corner and your house may already be filled with all sorts of assorted candy and treats. Unfortunately, many of these delicious treats are toxic to our pets. Many other common poison risks for our pets are all around our homes, often...

One of the most devastating illnesses that can affect domestic cats is cytauxzoonosis, often called “bobcat fever”. This disease is spread by ticks and has an incredibly high mortality rate. One symptom of a cat suffering from cytauxzoonosis is prolonged crying out in...

Our pets can suffer from arthritis, just like their human owners. For years, the only treatment has been non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS.) However, two drugs have recently been approved by the FDA for our pets. Here are links to information we talked...

This week on the podcast, we continue our discussion with Dr. David Dycus, a board-certified veterinarian and leader in veterinary orthopedic surgery. Today, we delve into the crucial topic of osteoarthritis in our dogs and cats. From recognizing the signs to...

In this episode, we delve into a critical topic: orthopedic issues in dogs and cats. Our expert guest today is Dr. David Dycus, a board-certified veterinarian renowned for his leadership in veterinary orthopedic surgery. He specializes in treating conditions like...

For centuries, humans have bred certain dog breeds to perform specific tasks. Deep within those dogs is the drive to perform certain tasks. Providing enrichment for our dogs based upon their genetic predispositions is key in providing a happy home. Nikki Ivey joins...

For centuries, humans have bred certain dog breeds to perform specific tasks. Deep within those dogs is the drive to perform Nikki Ivey joins the podcast today to talk about how some dogs are genetically predisposed to act a certain way. Whether it is a golden...

“Why do dogs act aggressively?” That one question posed to Dr. Amy Pike opens up a full conversation about “distance increasing behaviors” in our canine companions. We explore some of the causes of canine aggression and some steps for how pet owners can address the...