Best Veterinarian Behaviorist Podcasts (2024)

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“Angels Surround You” is Music for Kitties in Shelters 29:52

6d ago29:52

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#890B: Sara Goldenthal is a professional jazz singer, composer and dedicated advocate for cats in shelters, who wrote lyrics and sang “Angels Surround You” (free on Spotify!) which has ambient music in the calming frequency of 528 Hz to soothe shelter cats.By Tracie Hotchner

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Dogs Are Wicked Smart! 30:10

6d ago30:10

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#890A: Jennifer Holland’s book “Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence” takes a look at the “smartest of the smart” dogs who do extraordinary things for us with their natural abilities — and asks whether we shouldn’t be a little smarter in our dealings with them!By Tracie Hotchner

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The Doctor Will See Your Pet Now — in Your Kitchen! 30:17

13d ago30:17

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#889A: Dr. Amy Attas talks about her memoir “Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian” and how three decades of tending to the pets of the rich and famous in their fabulous apartments has made her deeply appreciate the human-animal bond.By Tracie Hotchner

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What Happens When a “Red Dog” Puts You in Court 30:11

13d ago30:11

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#889B: Mike Gould runs K9 Behavior Experts and often gives testimony in court about dog aggression cases. He discusses what is meant by a “red dog” — an aggressive one — although he believes no dog is dangerous, it is how s/he is managed.By Tracie Hotchner

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A Brazilian Behaviorist Urges Empathy with Dogs 29:54

20d ago29:54

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#888B: Luiza Cervenka is a PhD behaviorist in San Paulo, Brazil, who is teaching veterinarians and owners what dogs really need — and how to see and empathize with pain in dogs that affects their behavior.By Tracie Hotchner

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The Tao of Equus — InterSpecies Communication 30:30

20d ago30:30

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#888A: Linda Kohanov’s groundbreaking book is out in a revised edition — “The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation through the Way of the Horse,” which describes how thoughts and emotions are contagious between species.By Tracie Hotchner

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Helping Animal Helpers Around the World 29:49

1M ago29:49

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#887B: Karen Menczer is the Founder/Director of Animal-Kind International, dispensing grants to non-profits globally, often covering the salaries of shelter workers without whom animal rescue would not be possible.By Tracie Hotchner

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Award-Winning Veterinarian Guiding His Own Pack of Beagles from Horseback 29:53

30d ago29:53

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#887A: Dr. Treyton Diggs is famous in the world of competition Beagles, where he’s an AKC judge of field trials and also competes with his own pack of 32 Beagles — which he has bred and raised himself and knows everybody’s name! Now he has won Veterinarian of the Year from the Westminster Kennel Club, which gave a $10,000 donation to Not One More V…

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Ep 18: Hospice Care & Euthanasia with Dr. Sheilah Robertson of Lap of Love 1:06:04

1M ago1:06:04

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Send us a Text Message. What are the critical elements of providing compassionate end-of-life care for pets? Join us as we explore this profound topic with Dr. Sheila Robertson, the Senior Medical Director for Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. With her extensive background in anesthesia and pain management, Dr. Robertson offers invaluable insights in…

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Dogs Have Hacked Into Us 29:51

1M ago29:51

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#886A: What if in fact dogs are “running the show” and have gotten us to do what they want? Philosopher Michele Merritt has written “Minding Dogs: Humans, Canine Companions, and a New Philosophy of Cognitive Science” to explore her theory about how dogs read our minds all the time, if only we were open to seeing it.…

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Does Your Dog Need a Lawyer? 29:41

1M ago29:41

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#886B: Kristina Bergsten, who runs The Animal Law Practice in Colorado [she can also practice in New York], talks about the kinds of situations where a lawyer specializing in animal law might be valuable when facing canine-related legal issues.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 17: Inside ASPCA's Animal Behavior Research 1:02:10

1M ago1:02:10

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Send us a Text Message. What if understanding the intricate dance between human psychology and animal behavior could transform how we care for our pets? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Maya Gupta and Dr. Miranda K. Workman from the ASPCA's Applied Behavior Research and Animal Welfare Team. Dr. Gupta shares her compelling journey fro…

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Behavior Issues? Your Dog is Probably in Pain! 29:56

1M ago29:56

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#885A: Dr. Amy Pike of the Animal Behavior Wellness Clinic in Washington D.C. explains that 75% of all behavior issues are the result of the dog being in pain, so “behavior modification” (“fix it through training”) is not the solution! The challenge: find out where the pain is and effectively treat it.…

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A Talking Dog Manages his Owner’s Emotional Messiness 30:04

1M ago30:04

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#885B: Jeff Pohn’s very funny novel “Hounded: A Love Story,” features a neurotic, addictive protagonist whose loquacious witty dog is tasked with helping him make better choices.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 16: Q & A: Veterinarian's Behavior Questions Answered! 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to create harmony in a multi-cat household or why your feline friends sometimes clash? Discover the secrets to preventing intercat aggression in our latest episode of Hiss and Tell. Kristiina Wilson shares expert insights with Dr. Gina Rendon and Dr. Lee Nancarrow on keeping your cats intellectually stimula…

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From the Rolling Stones Personal Security to Veterinarian 30:10

2M ago30:10

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#884A: The extraordinary journey of Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald to becoming a veterinarian in Denver, where he also does stand up comedy to open for famous comedians, having spent his younger years as head of security for the Rolling Stones.By Tracie Hotchner

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Rescue Dogs Help in the Journey to Mental Wellness 29:43

2M ago29:43

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#884B: Christopher Dale’s book “We Saved Each Other: How Rescue Dogs Help Us Through Hardship” chronicles the simplicity, directness and healing value of the canine relationship, especially for people like himself, struggling with addiction and clinical depression.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 15: Raw Food Diets and More with Dr Gina Rendon & Dr Lee Nancarrow 38:15

2M ago38:15

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to a purr-fectly healthy cat on today's Hiss and Tell, with special guests Dr. Gina Rendon and Dr. Lee Nancarrow. We sink our claws into the hotly debated topic of raw food diets, weighing the benefits against the risks such as bacterial contamination and antibiotic resistance. For pet owners and feline af…

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The Emotional Lives of Animals 29:36

2M ago29:36

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#883A: Marc Bekoff discusses his newly revised book “The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy — and Why They Matter,” with a foreword by Jane Goodall, alongside whom Bekoff has spent his career advancing the idea that animals have inner lives — and outer relationships — of significance.…

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The Mystery of Shelby the Goldendoodle’s Anxiety Attacks 30:05

2M ago30:05

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#883B: Tracie talks to Susan, a listener in Connecticut, who cannot figure out why her dog, Shelby, has had episodes of sudden onset shaking and whining. Is it emotional? Physical? What is triggering it? How best to manage it?By Tracie Hotchner

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For the Love of a Mouse 30:34

2M ago30:34

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#882A: Simon Van Booy discusses his newest novel “Sipsworth,” which enchanted Tracie with its depiction of a rare and beautiful relationship between an elderly lonely lady and the mouse who transforms her life.By Tracie Hotchner

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Don’t Try to Give Away a Dangerous Dog 29:00

2M ago29:00

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#882B: Tracie talks to dog trainer Annie Phenix — who specializes in aggressive dogs — about the immorality of asking her to help rehome a dangerous “Czech shepherd” dog that has shown aggression to other dogs and to people.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 14: Decoding Cat Diets & Nutrition with Dr Gina Rendon and Dr Lee Nancarrow 38:55

2M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of your feline's dietary needs with myself, Kristiina Wilson, alongside veterinarians Dr. Gina Rendon and Dr. Lee Nancarrow. We journey through the labyrinth of cat nutrition, debunking the myth of vegetarian kitties and emphasizing the vital role of proteins and specific nutrients like taurine for these o…

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Episode 13: Journeying Beyond the Loss of a Beloved Pet with Beth Bigler, Part 2 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Send us a Text Message. Every one of us who has loved and lost a pet knows the profound ache that follows. As host, I joined hands with pet loss and grief counselor Beth Bigler to traverse the tender paths of mourning our cherished animal companions. Our conversation spans the emotional spectrum, offering solace in shared experiences and practical …

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Saved By a Cat 29:59

2M ago29:59

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#881A: Helen Brown speaks from Australia about the healing power of a feline companion in her memoir “Mickey: the Cat Who Raised Me.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Puppy Breath, Puppy Brain 29:53

2M ago29:53

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#881B: Kerry Nichols writes with exuberance in her book “PUPPY BRAIN: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love,” about how puppies’ minds and feelings develop and our impact on them.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 12: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss and Grief with Beth Bigler, Part 1 57:14

3M ago57:14

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Send us a Text Message. When the heart-wrenching moment arrives to say goodbye to our furry friends, the heavy shroud of grief can feel isolating. It's a journey I've walked myself, and one that Beth Bigler, a compassionate pet loss and grief counselor, has dedicated her life to easing for others. Together, we navigate the tender, often unspoken re…

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How We Lived Alongside Animals in the 1800s 31:09

3M ago31:09

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#880A: Bill Wasik [New York Times Magazine executive editor) and his wife Monica Murphy (Park Slope veterinarian and writer) collaborated on a sweeping history of how animals and people coexisted in the 19th century in their impressive book OUR KINDRED CREATURES: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals.…

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The TikTok Dog Rescuer Famous for Her Snarkiness 29:51

3M ago29:51

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#880B: Amy Creel is a hilarious curmudgeonly TikTok presence [amymaurercreel] where she recounts her amusingly frustrating experiences helping dogs find homes through her Knine Rescue in Maryland.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 11: Clicker Training & Harness Walking with CatSchool! 56:56

3M ago56:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Hiss and Tell, host Kristiina Wilson interviews Julie Posluns, founder of Cat School and an applied animal behaviorist. They discuss clicker training for cats and its effectiveness in training various behaviors. Julie shares her background in dog training and how she discovered clicker training for cats. T…

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Is Your Aging Kitty “All There?” 29:03

3M ago29:03

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#879B: Dr. Starr Cameron [Clinical Associate Professor in Small Animal Neurology, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin at Madison] has been studying feline dementia and the symptoms like disorientation, changes in sleep/wake cycles, reduced activity and interaction with people or other pets, house s…

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DOGLAND: Passion, Glory and lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show 29:55

3M ago29:55

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#879A: Tommy Tomlinson talks about his book “DOGLAND: Passion, Glory and lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show,” filled with wonderful canine anecdotes.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 10: Dr Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund 56:02

3M ago56:02

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, discusses the basics of cheetah conservation and her journey into studying and protecting cheetahs. She explains that cheetahs have a short lifespan and low genetic diversity, making them vulnerable to extinction. Dr. Marker also talks about the challenges of conse…

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Dog Story Makes Her a Moth StorySLAM Winner 30:11

3M ago30:11

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#878B: Anne Abel explains how she happened to make an appearance at a Moth event and wowed everybody with the story in her memoir “Mattie, Milo and Me” - of never wanting a dog but then adoring the one she got for her son.By Tracie Hotchner

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Do You Have a Fetching Cat? 30:01

3M ago30:01

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#878A: Doctoral candidate Jemma Forman at the University of Sussex is co-author of a peer-reviewed study of 1,154 cats from around the globe who play fetch with their owners. Tracie asks: What does it mean for a cat to be “dog-like?”By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 9: Lilly Ludwig, Animal Intuitive / Communicator 1:08:09

3M ago1:08:09

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Send us a Text Message. Lilly Ludwig, an animal intuitive and communicator, explains that animal communication is the telepathic communication between species through mental images, sensations, and sometimes words. She shares that animal communication is more common than we realize and that we can all enhance our intuitive connection with our pets …

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Dementia in Dogs 29:51

3M ago29:51

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#877B: Dr. Stephanie McGrath, associate professor of neurology at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been studying dog and cat dementia and discusses what they have learned so far.By Tracie Hotchner

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“Never Leave the Dogs Behind” 30:40

3M ago30:40

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#877A: Brianna Madia’s memoir “Never Leave the Dogs Behind” describes the rollicking nomadic life she has led with her family — a pack of dogs!By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 8: Secrets of Koneko Cat Cafe 46:00

3M ago46:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of His and Tell, host Kristiina Wilson interviews Amelia and Veronica, two of the cattery guides at Koneko Cat Cafe in New York City. They discuss the origins of Koneko, the challenges of being one of the first cat cafes in the city, and the impact they have had through cat adoptions. They also talk about the…

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An Unlikely Dog Sport Competitor 30:17

3M ago30:17

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#876A: Tommy Hyde, the director of “Underdog” streaming on Amazon Prime & Apple TV, talks about the protagonist of his film, a “hanging-on-by-a-thread” Vermont dairy farmer with a pack of German Shorthaired Pointer sled dogs he dreams of racing in the Iditarod.By Tracie Hotchner

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Grey-Muzzle Love 29:02

3M ago29:02

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#876B: Lisa Rimmert’s memoir “Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog” is a gentle tale of staying by a dog’s side as his muzzle becomes gray and they head into the twilight of their years.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 7: Ranting about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) 51:28

4M ago51:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Gina Rendon discusses feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a mutation of the feline coronavirus. She explains that FIP is a systemic illness that can affect any part of a cat's body. The transmission of FIP occurs through the fecal-oral route, making it more common in multi-cat households and shelters. D…

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Why Being a Vet Can Be So Hard 29:49

4M ago29:49

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#875B: Dr. Brian Bourquin, the new Board President of NOMV — talks about why “Not One More Vet” is needed because of the high suicide rate in the profession because of psychological pressures on DVM’s, who are naturally empathetic perfectionists, dealing with social media bashing.By Tracie Hotchner

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“Killer Secrets” 29:58

4M ago29:58

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#875A: Kathleen Donnelly talks about her newest National Forest K-9 thriller, “Killer Secrets,” featuring HRD (Human Remains Detection) dogs and other tracking dogs, trained and handled by volunteers, that can apprehend even a wily serial killer.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 6: Your Cat Behavior Questions Answered! 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode your host, Kristiina Wilson, a cat behaviorist, answers various cat behavior-related questions submitted by listeners. Some of the topics discussed include why cats scratch around their food bowl, the use of CBD for stress and anxiety in cats, transitioning cats from dry to wet food, bathing cats, correcting …

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A Wonderfully Scary Canine Thriller 30:38

4M ago30:38

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#874A: Alex Kava discusses “Midnight Creed” her 8th (!) book in the best-selling series, this one touching on social issues like homelessness while keeping us in suspense about Ryder Creed and his wonderful working dog.By Tracie Hotchner

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Pet Insurance, Absolutely! But Which One? 28:37

4M ago28:37

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#874B: Dr. Ricky Walther is the Chief Medical Advisor at Pawlicy Advisor which offers an unbiased assessment of pet insurance companies — with an objective free personalized comparison of what each company can offer you.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 5: Pet Loss & Grief Part 1 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Kristiina, Joelle Andres of Bastian&Brews and Morgan Krug of Pawsitive Behaviors discuss the grief and loss of their beloved pets. The conversation also touches on anticipatory grief and the challenges of staying present during the grieving process. They discuss the sudden illness and decline of their pe…

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Dr. Andy Roark’s Dancing-in-the-Clinic Revolution 29:03

4M ago29:03

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#873A: Andy Roark is a veterinarian with a hugely popular blog and delightful podcast called “The Cone of Shame” about the pleasures, pressures and pain of being a vet — and advocates dancing in the clinic to counteract what they are carrying every day.By Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Child Afraid of Dogs? Help is Here! 28:46

4M ago28:46

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#873B: Stefani Cohen [MSW] dealt with her daughter’s fear of dogs, then has helped many patients and their families with easy to follow guidance in her book “Overcoming Your Child's Fear of Dogs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents.”By Tracie Hotchner

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