I am a veterinarian and animal behaviorist with over 40 years of practice experience. I help the pet parent and veterinary team understand each other and the animal in front of them. I also provide behavior consults and courses at drsallyjfoote.com
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The Hesitancy to use Safety Tools in Veterinary Medicine: Part 2
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 25:47
Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!
In this episode I share with you the second part on why veterinary team members do not use safety gear.
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
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How to Stop Senior Dog Separation Anxiety: 7 Steps to Calm
Season 1
Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 45:35
Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!
In this episode I share with you what senior dog separation anxiety is, how it happens, and 7 ways to help an anxious old dog.
If you have had any notable experiences of senior dog separation anxiety, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at drsallyjfoote@gmail.com
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
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Thanks,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
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When Behavior Masks the Signs of Illness
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 20:04
Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!
In this episode I share with you what my own pets have taught me about careful observation, and not being fooled by behavior.
If you have had any notable experiences of an animal acting fine but really being very sick, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at drsallyjfoote@gmail.com
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
Thanks,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
In this episode I share with you lessons I learned at the Veterinary Behavior Symposium 2026 in Seattle.
If you have had any notable experiences with networking, conferences, and continuing education, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at drsallyjfoote@gmail.com
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
Thanks,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction / Hello
2:10 Advice to veterinarians with imposter syndrome
2:52 My first time attending the Veterinary Behavior Symposium
5:28 A study on adding a second medication to an existing SSRI prescription
9:07 A study about a feline dry food that dilutes urine and acts as a calming supplement
13:51 A study on the wide variation of pain assessments and symptoms between veterinarians
18:01 A more effective calming medication for dogs
19:44 Oral gel for cats (plus, a demo with Binx!)
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Guide to Supplements for Calming
Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 24:37
Hello everyone!
I wanted to do a quick check-in with you all. The newsletter will return to its fortnightly (every 2 weeks) schedule after the podcast goes out next week.
Last week, I thought I would try the video podcast approach, as that is popular with other podcasters.
A video of my podcast is regularly posted on YouTube, so I thought I would try it on Substack as well. Knowing what appeals to the Substack audience helps me create relevant content, and knowing how you like to listen to the podcast is also helpful.
Here is the audio-only version of last week’s podcast.
For future reference, if I move forward with video podcasts, all video podcasts from Substack can be listened to as audio-only. On the left side of the video in the Substack article, there is a camera icon and a headphones icon. Click the headphones icon for audio-only.
Thank you,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
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A Guide to Finding Calming Over-the-Counter Supplements for Dogs and Cats
Sunday, July 5, 2026 • Duration 24:37
Welcome to Know Your Pet and Vet!
In this episode I share with you how to find safe, effective over-the-counter supplements to calm dogs and cats.
If you have had any experiences with over-the-counter supplements you’d like to share on the podcast, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at drsallyjfoote@gmail.com to be included in “listener mail”.
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
Thanks,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
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How to Help Animals Get Through Fireworks and Storms
Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Duration 34:50
Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!
In this episode I share with you how to deal with fireworks (and also storms).
If you have had any notable experiences with fireworks and storms, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at drsallyjfoote@gmail.com
Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.
Thanks,
Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction / Hello
1:11 Why do animals get so afraid of fireworks?
9:00 Myth busting time!
16:40 How to stop these fears fast
30:13 After the fireworks are over
31:06 Story time with my dog Gordo (like the astronaut)
33:02 Advice for Vet Staff and more about my webinar
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Dr. Foote is a veterinarian and animal behaviorist. The advice of Dr. Foote is for informational and educational purposes only, and not intended to be used as medical advice for your pet. Dr. Foote’s content does not replace the guidance and recommendations of your veterinarian, behaviorist, or professional trainer.
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