| _______________ | 1 |  | National Pet Dental Health Month 2012 | | February 1 marks the beginning of National Pet Dental Health Month. More than just a cosmetic issue, bad breath and yellow teeth can be a sign of serious disease in our pets, which may affect their kidneys, livers, and hearts. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, and 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society. In this podcast, Dr. Linda DeBowes, veterinarian at Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic in Seattle, talks about the importance of dental health for our pets. | | Mon, 30 January 2012, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 2 | | Mange in Pets | | Most pet owners that have dealt with skin issues in their pets will agree that they are some of the most common (and also some of the most frustrating) problems an animal can have. In this podcast, Dr. Marcia Schwassmann, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist in Maitland, Fla., discusses mange in pets. | | Tue, 17 January 2012, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 3 | | Protecting Pets From Wildlife | | As pet owners, we do all we can to safeguard our pets from dangers in and around the house. We can do a lot to keep some risks—like medications, poisonous plants, and antifreeze—away from our pets, but some dangers—like wild animals—may be out of our control. In this podcast, Dr. Bernadine Cruz, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, Calif., talks about what we can do to protect our pets from wildlife. | | Mon, 19 December 2011, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 4 | | A Veterinarian, and Now a Veteran | | When talking about veterinarians, we try to avoid the term "vets" to avoid any confusion with the term "veterans." Dr. Lisa Walker is a vet in both senses of the word. Dr. Walker is an emergency room veterinarian at Ann Arbor Animal Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., and she recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan, where she served as a veterinarian through the U.S. Army Reserves. In this podcast, Dr. Walker discusses her role overseas, and the larger role veterinarians play in the U.S. military. | | Mon, 12 December 2011, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 5 | | Diabetes in Pets | | Diabetes affects one in every 200 cats, and one in every 400-500 dogs. While there are serious symptoms and consequences to this disease, proper diabetes management can keep our diabetic pets in good health. In this podcast, Dr. Sandy Willis, a small animal internal medicine specialist at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Everett, Wash., discusses diabetes in pets. | | Mon, 28 November 2011, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 6 | | Adopt a Senior Pet Month | | Puppies and kittens are adorable. This certainly isn't breaking news. And it's no surprise that many people, when considering bringing a pet into their homes, primarily look into adopting a puppy or a kitten. In the meantime, however, they may be overlooking older dogs and cats that might be a more suitable fit for their homes and lifestyles. To help get these older animals out of shelters and into homes, November has been designated as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Dr. René Carlson, president of the AVMA, explains why older dogs and cats make such great pets. | | Mon, 14 November 2011, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 7 | | Lost and Found | | Although it may be difficult to estimate the number of stray dogs and cats living in the United States, it is a significant enough number that people encounter them on a regular basis. A common question that arises in this situation is, "what should I do?" In this podcast, Dr. Bernadine Cruz, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, Calif., discusses what you should do when coming across a stray dog or cat. | | Mon, 7 November 2011, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 8 | | Why Dogs Scoot | | You've probably seen dogs scoot before ... pulling themselves forward on their front legs and allowing their rear end to drag against the floor. But what does this behavior mean, exactly? Are they just creatively scratching a hard-to-reach itch, or could this behavior indicate the need for medical attention? In this podcast, Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and chief-of-staff of Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, N.C., and a featured veterinarian on the Rachael Ray Show, discusses scooting in dogs. | | Mon, 31 October 2011, 11:00 | |
| _______________ | 9 | | Leptospirosis | | Some of you might be familiar with the bacterial disease leptospirosis, perhaps through the vaccine given to dogs. But leptospirosis, or lepto, can infect other animals and people as well. First identified in the late 19th Century, lepto, has been recognized as an emerging global health problem due to large clusters of cases resulting from exposure during recreational activities and natural disasters. In this podcast, Dr. Richard Goldstein, an assistant professor of medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the threat lepto poses to people, pets and other animals, and how we can prevent it. | | Mon, 17 October 2011, 11:00 | |
| _______________ | 10 | | National Veterinary Technician Week 2011 | | Our pets receive excellent medical care in the United States, not only from veterinarians but also from the entire veterinary medical team. A key component of this team is the veterinary technician. To celebrate and promote the role of veterinary technicians, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has proclaimed the third week of October as National Veterinary Technician Week. In this podcast, Julie Legred, president of NAVTA, talks about veterinary technicians and National Veterinary Technician Week. | | Mon, 10 October 2011, 11:00 | |
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