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

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

Summary: Dr. Roger Welton (known as simply Dr. Roger to his fans) is an experienced ER and general practice veterinarian. He also helps people and their pets through disseminating news and information through various media outlets as a reporter for the Veterinary News Network (VNN). He is the host of The Web-DVM, a syndicated YouTube video webcast, and presents this live podcast here at BlogTalkRadio. Both shows are embedded at his blog at web-dvm.net, where he also posts links, participates in chats, and provides bonus content. Dr. Roger is the founder and CEO of Dr. Roger's Holistic Veterinary Care (http://www.drrogerholisticvet.com), a site and product line that promotes natural healing, disease prevention, and disease treatment for dogs and cats.

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Podcasts:

 The grain free pet food craze...worth all the hype? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:00

Dr. Roger discusses the recent trend of pet food companies (and many pet care professionals) pushing the health benefits of grain free, preservative free, pet food diets. He begins with the origins of this movement and sifts through what is true and what is not. 

 Declaw, debarking, tail docking and ear cropping... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:00

Dr. Roger discusses these controversial non-medical procedures and whether they are justifiable to perform or inhumane and unnecessary.  Should we go so far as to ban these procedures?  Plus Dr. Roger addresses 4 listener comments submitted by e-mail.  To have your questions/comments addressed by Dr. Roger on the air, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net

 Cat vet care often overlooked | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:00

Dr. Roger sheds light on the phenomenon that despite being statistically the US's most popular pet, feline veterinary visits  are more often overlooked than their canine counterparts.  What's more, this trend is getting worse.  

 Pets and Halloween: Costumes, avoiding Halloween dangers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:00

Dr. Roger discusses enjoying pet fun this Halloween season being careful  to avoid unique dangers this time honored tradition can pose for your pets.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses listener e-mail questions on the air.    

 Affording wellness care for your pet in a tough economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:00

Dr. Roger discusses legitimate modalities for finding afforable wellness veterinary care for you pet during challenging economic times.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses your e-mail questions and comments on on the air. 

 Season Opener! Dr. Roger's Big Announcement! The Itchy Pet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

Dr. Roger begins his new season with the announcement of the completion of a project he worked the entire off season on - a project that stands to be of great benefit to pet owners!  Dr. Roger also discusses the ever so common problem of the chronically itchy pet. 

 Season finale: Top 10 feline myths | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:00

  Dr. Roger debunks the 10 most prevalent misconceptions people have about the feline species.  Plus as always, Dr. Roger takes your e-mails, live chat and toll free telephone comments/questions live on the air.  Pre-show e-mail is comments@web-dvm.net, e-mails received up until 6 PM the night of the show will be included in the program.

 Enjoy eating eggs without the stigma of cruelty. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:00

Dr. Roger discusses the increasing availability of cage free chicken eggs as a means to enjoy a staple American food source, while treating the egg laying chickens more humanely.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show.

 "TICKING" time bomb! Is Lyme Disease increasing in dog too? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:00

Dr. Roger discusses the increasing danger of Lyme Disease to people and dogs alike, as well as offers the most effective ways to prevent the disease.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show.

 Top 10 Veterinarian Pet Peeves | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:00

  Dr. Roger offers a rare insight into things that pet owners do that most annoy veterinarians.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show. 

 Top 10 Canine Myths | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:00

Dr. Roger debunks the 10 most prevalent misconceptions people have about the canine species.  Plus as always, Dr. Roger takes your e-mails, live chat and toll free telephone comments/questions live on the air.  Pre-show e-mail is comments@web-dvm.net, e-mails received up until 6 PM the night of the show will be included in the program.

 Listener Questions Special | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:00

Dr. Roger refrains from a prepared topic for discussion in order to spend the entire hour addressing listener questions live on the air.  As wlays, questions may be submitted by live toll free call in, live chat, or preshow e-mail questions (comments@web-dvm.net).  Pre-show e-mail questions will be accepted up until 6 PM the night of the live show.

 America's Pets are Fat and Getting Fatter! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:00

Dr. Roger reports on research indicating that more than 50% of dogs and cats in the United States are obese! Dr. Roger discusses the health risks of obesity, as well as solutions to this increasing epidemic. Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, chats questions, and e-mails live ont he air.

 The ABCs of Canine and Feline Wellness | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

Dr. Roger discusses all of the essential components of a comprehensive wellness program for your dogs and cats. Plus, as always, Dr. Roger addresses your calls, live chat comments, and pre-show e-mails live on the air.

 Heartworm Disease: Facts vs. Fiction (cat owners should listen too!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:00

Dr. Roger discusses heartworm disease in dogs and cats, a common but poorly understood disease. From overall risk, to treatment and prevention, Dr. Roger educates pet owners about this deadly disease. Cat owners be sure to tune in - what you will learn about heartworm in cats may surprise you. Plus, Dr. Roger takes all your call and chatroom posts live. Archive listeners can post pre-show e-mail questions up to 6 PM EST the evening of the broadcast at comments@web-dvm.net.

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