Veterinary advice, animal news & views with host, veterinarian, Dr. Roger Welton.

Dr. Roger reports on treat products imported from China and sold in retail pet stores being responsible for thousands of sick pets and hundreds of deaths to date.  The worst part?  As the list of innocent victims mounts, the United Stated FDA who is fully aware of the problem refuses to ban the import and sale of the treats responsible.  Live call in 1-877-878-1435, or e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.    

Dr. Roger explains why cats as a species are so much more prone to urinary tract disease in comparison to other mammalian species, and how understanding these reasons can help us prevent urinary tract disease in our beloved feline companions.

Dr. Roger details strategies to prevent kindey failure, the number one cause of death in cats, the number two cause of death in dogs.

While dogs and can suffer any manner of diseases, many of which they share in common with people, in this episode, Dr. Roger highlights the 4 most important health concerns in each respective species. 

Dr. Roger talks about special considerations that should be taken in the care of geriatric pets.

Dr. Roger's discusses subtle changes in behavior that may indicate that a pet may be sick or injured, a medical history referred to as ain't doing right or "ADR."

Dr. Roger talks about naming your pet and its implications going more indepth functionally and psychologically than just tagging him with a name that he will carry all of his life.  Tune in to find out the best tips for pet name selection...the nuances of successful pet naming may surprise you.  E-mail comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net, or call in live toll free during the broadcast.   

There are more joint chew supplements on the market for dogs and cats then we can count, but the big question remains, do they actually work? The short answer is, maybe, but the real answer like most things Dr. Roger talks about, is a bit more complex. Okay, more than a bit. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about joint chews in dogs and cats.  Dr. Roger also takes live calls, as wll as listener e-mail questions sent to comments@web-dvm.net.

In this last episode before taking a summer recess, Dr. Roger reports on the frustrations and dangers of pet owner non-compliance.  Find out which species create the greatest challenge for treatment compliance and what measures you may take to maximize treatment success through optimal compliance.

Dr. Roger relays a personal experience at his practice this week that got him thinking about income disparity, how it effects pet guardianship, and solutions to address this issue.   

Dr. Roger sheds light on the importance of early screening and intervention that often is enabled by routine welness visits; and the troubling national trend of decreasing wellness visits for pets.

Dr. Roger opens up about a special rescue dog that in turn rescued him.  In this departure from his typical news and views, this episode comes from the heart.

Based on his own experience as a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Roger describes the typical day of a practicing veterinarian.

Dr. Roger reports on the concerning number of pet poisonings confirmed in the US each year.  Poisonings come from a variety of different sources in the home, some of which may be very surprising to many pet owners.  Tune in to learn about common sources of household pet poisoning and how to keep your pets safe from this all too common occurrence.  Live listener call in at 1-877-878-1435.  E-mail listener questions/comments to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger discusses pet loss and owners that are so impacted by their grief that they vow to never own a pet again to spare them more more inevitable future loss.  This is a must listen, especially for pet owners refraining from pet ownership to aoivd the pain of loss, as the perspective Dr. Roger offers may cause them to rethink their stance.