The Family Pet Podcast

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...

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 than...

As we come to live more and more of our lives through our mobile phones, the veterinary industry has begun offering apps that allow pet owners to keep track of their pet’s health records and stay connected to their veterinary providers. Using client engagement apps,...

Inappropriate elimination is one of the leading causes of calls to the veterinarian from cat owners. Most often, this is caused by medical issues like urinary tract infections or urinary stones. However, there are times that the problem is a behavioral issue rather...

Still time to register for the 4th Annual #WalkMyDog challenge!   Potty training your new puppy is one of the most important, and sometimes difficult, aspects of acclimating a new furry family member into the home. Stephen is experiencing this first hand as his new...

One of the most important steps a dog owner can take is to properly socialize their dog. Whether as a puppy meeting the world for the first time or as an adult canine learning about new aspects of life outside the home, the process for socializing a dog is critical to...

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Ep. 60 - Rutherford County PAWS (Part 2) – Rutherford County Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (PAWS) is working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both our citizens and animals through education, adoption and...

Rutherford County Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (PAWS) is working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both our citizens and animals through education, adoption and courteous, effective enforcement of the...