The Family Pet Podcast

A podcast for curious pet parents.

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Dr. Nick Kirk

The overwhelming majority of Family Pets in the United States are dogs and cats, but they are not the only animals that families across the country keep in their homes. Today we will hear from two veterinary professionals who have dedicated their careers to the...

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What is One Health?

"One Health Basics" from the CDC  Learn more about One Health Lessons at their website Follow One Health Lessons on Instagram Veterinary Partners is a fantastic source for trustworthy information about medical issues facing your pet Check out the Clinical Nutrition...

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Season 1 Recap

As 2022 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the top episodes of Season 1. These episodes stand out for different reasons. Maybe they were the most informative. Maybe we laughed more. Maybe the topic was a personal passion. But no matter why each episode...

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Can any dog qualify as an assistance animal?

Do you know the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs? What do these titles mean and what are these dogs allowed to do? Chris Deefenthaler, executive director of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), joins the podcast to explain her...

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Can I pet that dog?!?

Bringing home a new child requires significant planning and preparation. One thing pet parents must consider is how to introduce their dog to the new baby. Family Paws is an organization dedicated to helping parents create safer, lasting relationships between their...

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Giving thanks for awesome pet parents

If you listen to this podcast, you are already awesome. Today’s episode provides a list of things about you for which veterinary professionals are thankful. Here are links to information we talked about today: Is “Dr. Google” a good source of information with Dr. Adam...

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Talking Fear Free with Dr Marty Becker (Part 2)

For many pets, a trip to the veterinarian's office is a very stressful experience. However, a fearful vet visit does not have to be the case. On today's episode, we will learn about Fear Free veterinary visits with Dr. Marty Becker - the founder of Fear Free. Dr....

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Talking Fear Free with Dr. Marty Becker

For many pets, a trip to the veterinarian's office is a very stressful experience. However, a fearful vet visit does not have to be the case. On today's episode, we will learn about Fear Free veterinary visits with Dr. Marty Becker - the founder of Fear Free. Dr....

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Is my pet in pain?

Our pets are hard-wired to hide their pain. Their evolutionary instinct is to show no weakness to potential predators. But that often makes it difficult for pet parents to determine how much a pet is hurting. Thankfully, we are joined today by Dr. Tamara Grubb, a...

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