The Space Coast Pet Podcast

Dr. Roger talks about one of the most common health conditions in dogs and cats: diarrhea.  Although this may not be the most attractive of subjects, this could be one of the most relevent episodes you will ever hear from Dr. Roger, as he breaks down causes, diagnosis, nutritional and alternative management, and medical management of the all too common health issue of diarrhea.  E-mail questions or comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger reports on a common and eventually debilitating brain condition of dogs called canine cognitive dysfunction.  Dr. Roger explains the importance of early recognition and comprehensive nutritional, supplemental management of the disease, as well as medical management of advanced cases.  E-mail questions/comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.  

Dr. Roger discusses the increasingly commonly held perception of many pet owners that the costs of veterinary have been rapidly increasing in recent years, when compared to the rise of other general costs of living. Please e-mail comments to be addressed by Dr. Roger live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.  

Ear infections are one of the most commony seen health conditions in veterinary medicine.  Tonight, Dr. Roger discusses the reasons dogs and cats suffer from ear infection in comparison to people, and what we can do to overcome them. Dr. Roger will be taking live calls at 1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger once again delves into the often polarizing topic of the feeding of raw meat to dogs and cats, with his evolving view on the practice based on species physoligy, new insights on canine and feline nutrition, and clinical experience.  Whether for or against raw feeding, this episode is a must listen! As always, Dr. Roger will be fielding live calls on the air at 1-877-878-1435, as well as e-mail comments sent to comments@web-dvm.net.  

Dr. Roger discusses new findings in pet obesity, including lifestyle, dietary considerations, and more.  Be sure to tune in to learn how to manage one of the most common and severe epidemics in dogs and cats.  Live call-in will be open at1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on teh air to:  comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger has a big announcement to discuss on live on the the air.  Tune in and hear what Dr. Roger has in store for the pet loving world this year.  Dr. Roger will be taking live calls during the broadcast, as well as addressing e-mails on the air.   Send e-mail questions/comments to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger addresses the recent bad press the all in one heartworm, flea, and intestinal parasite preventive, Trifexis, has recentlydrawn attention to.  Live call in open tonight, toll free at 1-877-878-1435.  E-mail comments to be addressed live on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Fresh from gaining new medical information at the North American Veterinary Conference, Dr. Roger discusses emerging diseases from fleas and ticks on our pets that not only place them in grave danger, to infecting the human members of the family.  Dr. Roger will also be taking live calls at 1-877-878-1435.  Listeners may also submit e-mail questions/comments to be addressed live on the air by sending them to comments@web-dvm.net.

In his last broadcast of the year, Dr. Roger discusses lessons learned, national inclinations and their effect on veterinary medicine and the pet industry as a whole, triumphs and failures, winners and losers, positive trends and negative ones...the year in review, 2013, told through the perspective of a practicing veterinarian.  Call in live at 1-877-878-1435, or e-mail questions or comments to Dr. Roger to addressed live on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.     

Dr. Roger reports on hidden winter holiday dangers for pets that common lead to illness and even fatality.  Dr. Roger as always will be taking questions/comments live at 1-877-878-1435, as well as by e-mail at comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger refutes ABC news programs's recent episode that paints veterinarians in the same light as car thieves and scandalous bar tenders.  He explains the careless, sensational, and irresponsible reporting that lead to 20/20 casting veterinrians in an poor light.  

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.