Best Kara Francke Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 15: Low Stress Animal Handling (A.K.A. Fear Free) with Dr. Katie Berlin 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

In this episode Dr. Francke and guest Dr. Katie Berlin discuss a topic that has absolutely transformed the practice of veterinary medicine for the better for you and your pet! Drs. Francke and Berlin are both Fear Free Certified Practitioners, having completed all additional education and testing to achieve this title. Recent advances in the unders…

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Episode 14: COVID-19 and You! Part 2 with Dr. Carrie Jurney 46:23

4y ago46:23

46:23

This podcast is an update from Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Episode 13 on COVID-19. In this podcast from April 5, 2020, veterinarians Dr. Bruce Francke and Dr. Carrie Jurney discuss the VERY LATEST information available about COVID-19 and pets! Includes a special shout out and message of solidarity to our International listeners! Also covered in th…

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Episode 13: COVID-19 and You! Veterinary Style with Dr. Carrie Jurney 42:32

4y ago42:32

42:32

In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Dr. Francke is joined by Dr. Carrie Jurney, a boarded Veterinary Neurologist from San Francisco, California. They discuss the current Pandemic of Coronavirus and how it impacts you, your veterinary visits, and the teams that take care of your pets. This situation is very fluid and changing day by …

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Episode 12: Nutrition: Homemade and Raw Diets with Jackie Parr, BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN 1:16:00

4+ y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke interviews Dr. Jackie Parr. Dr. Parr is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, one of only 5 in Canada and 85 in North America! She is a very passionate and talented communicator on the topic of pet nutrition and a highly respected public speaker as well! The topic of discus…

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Episode 11: Ticks: A Real and Increasing Threat to You and Your Pets with Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1 57:40

5y ago57:40

57:40

In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Bruce Francke and Registered Veterinary Technician Jamie Holms discuss something that may just make your skin crawl, ticks! We discuss the life cycle of these blood-sucking parasites, as well as the diseases they carry and all the steps you must take to prevent them from harming you or your p…

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Episode 10: Feline Litter Box Problems with Abby O'Hare, LVT 32:10

5y ago32:10

32:10

Is your cat frustrating you by urinating or defecating somewhere other than the litterbox? You are not alone! Litterbox issues are sadly one of the most common reason why cats are relinquished to shelters, and every situation is slightly different. Stress has been shown to be one of the most important factors in this problem. Luckily, there is help…

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Episode 09: Cat Environmental Enrichment with Abby O'Hare, LVT 41:37

5+ y ago41:37

41:37

In this episode Dr. Bruce Francke and Abby O'Hare, LVT will be coving how cats are different than dogs, setting up your home environment for success to have a happy cat. We will touch base on many things including interactive cat toys, safe hiding places, where to place food, water and litter boxes. The importance of socialization, play and interac…

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Episode 08: Senior and Geriatric Pet Care with Dr. Mary Gardner 51:53

5+ y ago51:53

51:53

In this podcast episode Dr. Bruce Francke welcomes guest Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love, the Nation’s largest provider of Veterinary Hospice, end of life care and consultations, and in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is a network of over 150 caring and compassionate veterinarians, operating from over 60 locations. Dr. Gardner is a highly …

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Episode 07: Fall Toxins with Dr. Francke 29:48

5+ y ago29:48

29:48

In this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Francke talks about some of the most common fall toxins that you should know about. Halloween candy, anti-freeze and liquid air-fresheners are among the few that he touches on. Each season presents its own set of common toxins, we will continue this series in the spring with an episode on spr…

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Episode 06: Allergies Part 3: Flea Allergies with Dr. Kayla Wade 19:11

5+ y ago19:11

19:11

This episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast is the third and final episode in the series on pet allergies. In this episode, Dr. Francke introduces Bay Animal Hospital's newest associate veterinarian, Dr. Kayla Wade, DVM. The two of them discuss flea allergy dermatitis, its diagnosis, treatment and some basics about flea control.…

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Episode 05: Allergies Part 2: Food Allergies and Grain Free Diets with Dr. Francke 32:54

5+ y ago32:54

32:54

Note: It may be helpful to listen to podcast 3, on atopic allergies, for background information, before this episode. In the second episode of a three-part series on allergies in dogs and cats, Dr. Bruce Francke, from Bay Animal Hospital, discusses food allergies and grain-free diets. Dr. Francke discusses the diagnosis and treatment of food allerg…

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Episode 04: "Don't Procrastinate, Vaccinate!" - Canine Influenza with Dr. Bob Esplin 35:04

5+ y ago35:04

35:04

Podcast #4 Special Report! Canine Influenza Virus (H3 N2): An emerging disease threat to dogs in Mid-Michigan! A recent outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in the Detroit, Michigan area is spreading quickly and not contained. As of late July, the disease is “knocking on our doorstep” in Mid-Michigan! CIV is EXTREMELY contagious, and presents a…

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Episode 03: Atopic Allergies with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM 28:34

5+ y ago28:34

28:34

Got an itchy god or cat? Are you frustrated that you can't seem to make your pet comfortable, no matter what you have tried? You will want to listen to this first of a three-part podcast series on pet allergies. So put your ear buds in and let's get started!! In this episode Drs. Bruce Francke, and Hilary Busch discuss ATOPIC ALLERGIES, otherwise k…

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Episode 02: Heartworm Prevention with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM 31:55

6y ago31:55

31:55

On this episode of the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Dr. Bruce Francke and Dr. Hilary Busch sit down and talk about heartworm disease with a focus on prevention for your pets. Listen as they discuss what heartworm disease is, how it can be prevented and which typed of medications, testing and follow-up protocol we recommend.…

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Episode 01: Welcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast! 8:23

6y ago8:23

8:23

Welcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast! This is just a short introduction to the podcast and the host, Dr. Bruce W. Francke, DVM. We are so excited to get started in providing the information you need to take the best care of your four-footed family members.By Bruce W. Francke, DVM

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Kara Francke Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Unleashed Veterinary Podcast

Bruce W. Francke, DVM

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Episode 15: Low Stress Animal Handling (A.K.A. Fear Free) with Dr. Katie Berlin 47:30

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Episode 14: COVID-19 and You! Part 2 with Dr. Carrie Jurney 46:23

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Episode 13: COVID-19 and You! Veterinary Style with Dr. Carrie Jurney 42:32

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Episode 12: Nutrition: Homemade and Raw Diets with Jackie Parr, BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN 1:16:00

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Episode 11: Ticks: A Real and Increasing Threat to You and Your Pets with Jamie Holms, RVT, CPT1 57:40

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Episode 10: Feline Litter Box Problems with Abby O'Hare, LVT 32:10

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Episode 09: Cat Environmental Enrichment with Abby O'Hare, LVT 41:37

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Episode 08: Senior and Geriatric Pet Care with Dr. Mary Gardner 51:53

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Episode 07: Fall Toxins with Dr. Francke 29:48

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Episode 06: Allergies Part 3: Flea Allergies with Dr. Kayla Wade 19:11

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Episode 05: Allergies Part 2: Food Allergies and Grain Free Diets with Dr. Francke 32:54

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Episode 04: "Don't Procrastinate, Vaccinate!" - Canine Influenza with Dr. Bob Esplin 35:04

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Episode 03: Atopic Allergies with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM 28:34

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Episode 02: Heartworm Prevention with Dr. Hilary Busch, DVM 31:55

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Episode 01: Welcome to the Unleashed Veterinary Podcast! 8:23

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