Best Animal Rehab Podcasts (2024)

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.17.24 - The Here Comes The Sharkraydo Edition! 41:56

10h ago41:56

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Dateline: May 17, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Point Defiance Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, the Wild Cat Conservation Centre, the Oregon Zoo, SeaLife Weymouth, and Cape…

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Librela with Mike Farrell 53:40

1h ago53:40

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Mike Farrell and Ane Lloyd discuss the use of Librela for canine OA, with a specific focus on how rehabilitation goals and considerations can be impacted. Rapidly progressing OA, nervous system side effects, efficacy, and dosing are all discussed Learn more about Mike Farrell: https://www.vetlessons.com/ Learn more about the Vet Rehab Summit: https…

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Measuring Pain in Pets with Katie Hickey of PainTrace 44:31

25m ago44:31

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One of the most agonizing questions for any pet owner is how do we know if our beloved pet is in pain? And if they are experiencing pain, how much pain is it and where is it coming from? PainTrace can help to answer all of these questions and more. It is a non-invasive, wearable monitoring system that quantifies pain simply, objectively, and painle…

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The Grand Poobah with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! 1:09:06

2d ago1:09:06

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Today, the Safari sits down with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! We talk about his incredible veterinary career, the transparency he provides on his Instagram and on Secrets of the Zoo, and the amazing in situ veterinary conservation work he does with elephants! There are some seriously crazy stories in this one, y'all! EPISODE LINKS: www.…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.10.24 - The Yummy Fake Sea Turtle Edition! 42:50

4h ago42:50

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Dateline: May 10, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves a new hire at the Columbus Zoo and the ridiculous backlash it received on social media. The zoo, as always, did an amazing job handling it. We then get to …

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Mindful Muzzles: Addressing Canine Mental Health in Rehab 13:31

7h ago13:31

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If you have any questions, concerns, or want to share your Underdog Story; please send an email to: Theunderdogsolution@gmail.com Check us out on all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/alpharehabandfit Or call Anthony directly at Alpha Animal Rehab and Fitness: 908-454-2273By Anthony Schena, CCAT

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Behind The Vet Rehab Practice with Honor Jeffery 34:27

3d ago34:27

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Honor joins Megan to talk about her journey to becoming a Vetrehabber and starting her own business. She shares her strategies, what worked, and what didn't work. Learn more about Honor Jeffery: https://www.hjvpvetphysio.com/ Learn more about the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ Down…

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Episode 33: Meet Mara (Mara Part I) 25:57

3h ago25:57

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Mara’s story is typical of many captive elephants. Taken from the wild, most likely India, she was sold to the circus industry where she was forced to perform in several different circuses. After decades, she was confiscated under the new progressive legislation in South America. Every elephant adapts differently to this unnatural life of captivity…

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My Podcast Is Homework with Nicki Boyd of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Red Panda Network 46:46

3d ago46:46

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Today, the Safari heads back to my favorite place (the San Diego Zoo) to sit down with one of my favorite people (Nicki Boyd) to talk about my favorite animal (red pandas)! We talk about the pandas that call the zoo home, the changes that have taken place at the zoo since her last appearance, and the incredible work being done by Red Panda Network …

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.3.24 - The WWE Snackdown Edition! 32:50

14d ago32:50

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Dateline: May 3, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves another viral video, but one that didn't create as much of a stink as some of the other ones we've talked about lately! Woodland Park Zoo handled the whole …

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Can Vet Rehab Be Profitable with Kara Amstutz 53:29

6d ago53:29

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Kara joins Ane to chat about, can vet rehab be profitable. They discuss how the business model is not a replica of veterinary practice, how we must look at vet rehab within its own business model, and they discuss mindset, setting your prices, and diversifying income. Learn more about Kara Amstutz: https://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/ Learn more a…

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Why Analyzing Behaviors is Important! 22:59

6d ago22:59

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Welcome to Dog Training DisrUPted. Do you get overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting suggestions and advise? You are not alone! Surprisingly, many of those approaches may be effective, and many ineffective - why? Many methods assess behaviors and then implement solutions to address the behavior. CCBT analyzes the situation, determining the reason…

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Handicapped Pets Foundation with Suzi Langer, President 41:06

15d ago41:06

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The Handicapped Pets Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide wheelchairs (Walkin' Wheels) for pets in need whose caregivers demonstrate financial hardship. Suzi Langer brings us through her personal story of receiving a wheelchair from this charity for her pug, Maxwell, to becoming president of the organization. If her passion i…

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Legendary Silverbacks with Sean McNicholas of the SSA Group 39:48

10d ago39:48

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Today, the Safari sits down with Sean McNicholas, the CEO of the SSA Group, a company that is impacting zoos and aquariums all around the country and beyond. The SSA Group works to improve the guest experience at these facilities by focusing on gift shops, dining, ticketing, and more! Binturong Conservation Fundraiser Links: @ABConservation on Inst…

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BONUS EPISODE: Haggis the Bintlet! with Kirsty MacDonald 52:00

12d ago52:00

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Today the Safari heads to Scotland to talk all things binturong with Kirsty MacDonald! Kirsty is a zookeeper who is currently hosting an incredible fundraiser for ABConservation, the binturong conservation organization! We talk all about Kirsty's job as a zookeeper, the two binturongs who inspired her to start this fundraiser, what makes bints so u…

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.26.24 - The Badger and Coyote are Besties Edition! 1:00:04

14d ago1:00:04

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Dateline: April 26, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a follow up about the San Francisco Bonus Episode last week, including a discussion of some follow ups and a big announcement from the zoo about panda bears. W…

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Behind The Vet Rehab Practice with Shawn Zimmermann 34:54

13d ago34:54

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Shawn joins Megan to talk about her journey into veterinary rehab. Shawn had a profound realization that she had been stagnant professionally for about 10 years. This sparked a fire in her, leading her to specialize in veterinary rehab as a vet tech. She is currently preparing for her final exams in May and has committed to multiple courses and acc…

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Episode 32: Lady and the Other Elephants (Lady Part IV) 33:56

13d ago33:56

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We start off this week’s episode by catching up on the various wildlife rehab animals under the care of the GSE team, including Stan, the burrowing owl, and his partner—perhaps even boyfriend? Scott and Kat share anecdotes of Lady and her cautious, yet hesitant interactions with the other sanctuary elephants, which, however, has never involved any …

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The Russell Hustle with Dani Poirier Larson of Southwick's Zoo! 1:14:04

17d ago1:14:04

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Today, the Safari heads back to Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA, to bring back our most featured guest, and the occasional co-host of the podcast, Dani Poirier Larson! We spent the day together before the interview, and we talk all about the training I was able to be part of with the birds at Southwick's Zoo! We also start off the interview with a lo…

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.19.24 - SPECIAL EDITION: What's Happening in San Francisco? 34:46

21d ago34:46

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Today, Rossifari Zoo News is doing a special deep dive looking at the problems facing the San Francisco Zoo over the last few years, where a battle between the keeper staff and upper management seems to be coming to a head. Also, I'm getting a new puppy! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on…

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Puppy Bone Growth and Skeletal Development with Tanya Grantham 49:18

20d ago49:18

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Tanya Grantham joins Ane to talk about puppy bone growth and development. They discuss bone growth from 6 days to 22 months, activity levels and exercise, what impacts bone development and so much more. Learn more about Tanya Grantham: https://ahah.co.za/ Download the Puppy Exercise Guide: https://onlinepethealth.com/puppyexercise/ Learn more about…

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Special Needs Animal Rescue League with Christina Powell 58:58

20d ago58:58

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Listen as Christina Powell tells us the story of Special Needs Animal Rescue League (SNARL). This SNARL is bound to make you smile! What started as a personal rescue of one wobbly German Shepherd became a multi-organization, multi-state/province, two-country machine that takes "red list" dogs from other shelters and finds them their forever homes. …

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Only Red Animals Allowed In This Episode - with Anne Tan and Heather Medeiros of Roger Williams Park Zoo 48:16

24d ago48:16

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Today, the Safari sits down with Anne and Heather of Roger Williams Park Zoo to talk about the new red panda habitat at the zoo, the new red pandas that call the zoo home, a little bit about red wolves, and so much more! You'll get to hear about what went into designing the exhibit so it is the best for the pandas, guests, and keepers, the personal…

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.12.24 - The Defensive Defecation Edition! 41:52

28d ago41:52

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Dateline: April 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is actually a personal story about Logan, a dog I briefly fostered. Bring tissues. We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at The …

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Behind The Vet Rehab Practice with Cara McNamee 35:47

1M ago35:47

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Cara joins Megan to talk about her journey and how she started a clinic from the ground up. She speaks about partnering with VROMP and the benefits of that. Learn more about Cara McNamee: https://rvmga.com/ Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit 2024: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onl…

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Episode 31: Lady Explores her New Home (Lady Part III) 32:09

1M ago32:09

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After a peaceful first night at the sanctuary, the gates of the barn are opened the next day for Lady to explore her new home. Scott and Kat continue to explain Lady’s way of communicating and how, still today, she expects their full presence and attention when being with her. Listening and paying attention to the most subtle forms of communication…

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If You Build It, They Will Come with Tori Duval of the WNC Nature Center! 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Today, the Safari heads to Asheville, NC, for our first visit to the WNC Nature Center! This is a special facility that I've been excited to visit for a LONG time, and I'm so grateful to finally have gotten there. Today, I bring you my interview with Tori Duval, who has an incredible story about creating a program at the zoo and helping to grow it …

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The Worst Disney Day Ever 52:11

28d ago52:11

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The hosts plan a Disney day for their worst enemy, planning poorly and choosing their least favorite activities!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.5.24 - The Goodbye Luna Edition 46:42

1M ago46:42

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Dateline: April 5, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep dive into AI art, animals, and the temptation of zoos and other conservation organizations to start using this art...and what I think about that. We say …

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Can Non-Veterinary Practitioners “Diagnose” and “Treat”? with Kevin Haussler 55:24

1M ago55:24

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Kevin joins Megan to speak about his blog Can Non-Veterinary Practitioners "Diagnose" and "Treat". They explore this topic from different angles emphasizing the importance of recognizing everyone's strengths in your team and being humble enough to recognize your weaknesses and step aside when there is someone else more suited to help a patient. Lea…

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Rehab Rewind!! Ramps vs. Stairs - Which is Right for your Pet? 36:24

1M ago36:24

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Join us as we rewind to one of our most popular shows. Should my pet get a ramp or steps to help him onto the bed? This a question that Cathy and Chris get asked all the time. Listen as they debate the pros and cons of each option to help you determine what is best for your pet. They cover what specifications to look for and offer some suggestions …

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Remembering Savannah and Juno with Beck Bradley of the El Paso Zoo 1:35:12

1M ago1:35:12

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Today, the Safari heads to the El Paso Zoo to talk to Beck Bradly about two incredible Asian elephants that called the zoo home for many years. The stories shared about Savannah and Juno will absolutely captivate you and make tug your heartstrings and fill you with joy and pain all at once! Beck is an incredible storyteller, and I loved having them…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.29.24 - The Ding Dong! Who's There? A Dutch Fish! Edition 40:22

1M ago40:22

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Dateline: March 29, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep look at the necropsy of Flaco the owl. We then move on to our births for the week, which include a cotton top tamarin at Altina Wildlife Park, a sloth a…

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Behind The Vet Rehab Practice with Ashley Wiltshire 40:52

1M ago40:52

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Ashley joins Megan to chat about how she started her practice with her husband and the pros and cons of working with your spouse. Ashley shares her marketing strategy and her client recruitment strategy. Learn more about Ashley Wiltshire: https://www.scubasams.com/ Learn more about our The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more ab…

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Episode 30: On the Road to Sanctuary (Lady Part II) 27:59

2M ago27:59

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At the zoo, Lady continues to explore the transport container, but sets clear boundaries towards Scott and the team by slamming her head or trunk against the gate in order to keep them away. Lady was labeled an aggressive elephant, but Kat explains that Lady never used physical aggression towards humans, but towards inanimate objects such as gates …

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The Prince of Pounce with Jeff Ewelt of ZooMontana 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Today, the Safari heads to Montana (by way of Zoom) to sit down with Executive Director of ZooMontana Jeff Ewelt. Jeff has managed to turn ZooMontana into a premier AZA-accredited facility despite taking over when the zoo not only lost accreditation, but was on the verge of closing down. This is a story of how an incredible team can come together t…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.22.24 - The Wait, Cancer Is Good Now? Edition 45:06

2M ago45:06

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Dateline: March 22, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is the release of the USA Today Top 10 lists for Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit, and Best Safari Park! We then get back on track with our births and deaths. We have a…

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Paw-sitive Spaces: Creating an Ideal Environment for Canine Rehabilitation 12:45

2M ago12:45

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If you have any questions, concerns, or want to share your Underdog Story; please send an email to: Theunderdogsolution@gmail.com Check us out on all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/alpharehabandfit Or call Anthony directly at Alpha Animal Rehab and Fitness: 908-454-2273

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Clarity and Muscle Recruitment Patterns in Canine Fitness Exercises with Anna Lee Sanders 52:06

2M ago52:06

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Anna Lee Sanders joins Ane live to talk about therapeutic exercises and training principles to improve clarity and understanding, and ultimately to achieve correct muscle recruitment patterns and strengthening. This Facebook Live is full of so much knowledge. Learn more about Ann Lee Sanders: https://canineconditioningcoach.com/ Learn more about ou…

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Pet Hospice & Palliative Care - A Rehabber's Perspective with Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP 50:10

2M ago50:10

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Our pet's are living longer, surviving illnesses and traumas that were unthinkable in the past. Couple this with our ever-growing attitudes that pets are full-fledged members of our families, then the fields of palliative care and pet hospice become vital. Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP, deftly explains the integral role that physical rehabilitation plays…

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Zoological Podcasters Summit 2024 featuring Chris Jenkins of the NEI Tec Talk Podcast and Elizabeth Johnson of Mothering Wildlife 1:43:30

2M ago1:43:30

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Today, the Safari connects with two other podcasters filling different zoological niches with their podcasts: Chris Jenkins, the co-host of NEI's Tec Talk Podcast, which focuses on behavior and training, and Elizabeth Johnson, the host of Mothering Wildlife, which focuses on being a zoo mom or mother in other wildlife jobs! We talk all about our pr…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.15.24 - SPECIAL EDITION: What Happens When Things Go Wrong 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Dateline: March 15, 2024. Today, Rossifari Zoo News is taking a look at three stories about times when something went wrong at a zoo. This isn't a discussion of what went wrong, but instead a look at what transparency should, and shouldn't, look like. I delve into social media, press releases, and more. For this episode, we look at the recent viral…

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Health and Safety during Pregnancy: A Veterinarian's Perspective with Emily Singler 53:10

2M ago53:10

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Emily joins Megan to speak about health and safety during pregnancy as a veterinarian. Emily shares her challenges, experiences, and what inspired her to write a book on this topic. Learn more about Emily Singler: http://www.emilysinglervmd.com/ Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://cu…

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Episode 29: From Circus to Sanctuary (Lady Part I) 30:41

2M ago30:41

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In this week’s podcast, we introduce Lady, the 5th elephant to come to SEB. Her story is all too familiar: stolen from the wild, she was put into the circus, later confiscated under new legislation in South America, and ultimately moved to a zoo ill-equipped to care for her—especially her serious foot health issues. We pick up her story as Scott re…

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You Can't Say That Word on Television with Laura Folla of the Greensboro Science Center 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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Today, the Safari stays in Greensboro for an episode with lead keeper Laura Folla, who is here to talk all about the new fossa at the zoo, the incredible Javan gibbons there, and why you shouldn't sleep on the flamingos! You'll also get a real look into some interesting team dynamics and even learn what the name of my phone is! EPISODE LINKS: @gree…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.8.24 - The Mayor Is Lying (But Probably Not) Edition! 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Dateline: March 8, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We yet again open with a big headline, this time diving into the announcement that Miami Seaquarium is being evicted. We then get back on track with our births and deaths. Births include emperor…

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Scaling your Business with Candice Ramsay 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Candice Ramsay from Ramsay Rehab joins Megan to discuss how she has grown and scaled her business. Learn more about Candice Ramsay: https://ramsayrehab.co.za/ Listen to our previous podcast with Candice Ramsay: Eps 190: Behind The Vet Rehab Practice: https://onlinepethealthwebinar.libsyn.com/behind-the-vet-rehab-practice-with-candice-ramsay-0 Eps 9…

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Feed is NOT Food with Dr. Judy Morgan 56:11

2M ago56:11

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A healthy pet starts with healthy nutrition, naturally! After all, “you are what you eat." That same adage applies to both us and our pets. Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT emphasizes that food is food - there should be no need to qualify what we eat as "people food,” nor what we feed our dogs and cats as “pet food.” Many commercial dog and cat fo…

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Red Panda Network Eco Trip Recap with Kelly Rauch and Jen Danford of the Greensboro Science Center 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Today, the Safari heads back to the Greensboro Science Center, but it's only a detour as we are hopping a plane with Kelly Rauch and Jen Danford to learn all about their experience doing a Red Panda Network Eco Trip to Nepal! What was the travel like? What was the food like? Most importantly, did they see any wild red pandas? Tune in to find out, p…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.1.24 - The So Cool, So Strong, So Bouncy Kangaroo Edition, Featuring My Thoughts On Flaco 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Dateline: March 1, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We yet again open with a big headline, this time my thoughts about Flaco the owl. We then get back on track with our births and deaths. We say hello to colobus monkeys at the Los Angeles Zoo and…

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