There is a growing distrust of the safety of heartworm preventative medications in pets that is leading many pet owners to question whether the risk of the medication rivals, or is worse than, the risk posed by heartworm disease itself. In this episode, Dr. Roger addresses this and separates fact from fiction, true science from opinion, and real information versus misinformation on this very important subject.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.

Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Dr. Roger discusses using cancerous tumors to develop vaccines that program the dog's immune system to attack the cancer. This is a great alternative to there are mitigating factors that make chemotherapy prohibitive (concurrent disease, age, cost, etc.).

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠. 

Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Dr. Roger reacts to a recent article posted in The Atlantic about what is the cause for the rapid rise in the cost of veterinary health care for pets. Below is the link below to access the article:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180/?utm_source=apple_news

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk pheromone therapy for stress and anxiety in dogs and cats.  Using pheromone treatment as a means to safely and without side effects help to relieve canine and feline stress (whether situational or chronic) as an opening to a broader discussion of stress management, our veterinarian co-hosts explore other proven holistic and pharmacological therapies for anxiety relief. With July 4th right around the corner, as a holiday in which loud noise generated from fireworks common leads to significant, even severe stress in dogs and cats, this topic could not be more relevant. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  Dr. Roger also authors holistic veterinary blog DrRogerHolisticVet.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen take on outrageous holistic veterinary internet “publication” claims that heartworm disease can be effectively prevented “naturally” without the actual administration of canine heartworm preventive medication.  In addition to debunking these false and dangerous claims, our practicing veterinarian co-hosts expose these publications for fear mongering by grossly over exaggerating the extremely rare but potential adverse effects of canine heartworm preventives.  E-mail comments and/or request for podcast episode topics to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs respectively at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss various conditions that commonly lead to hacking, gagging, coughing, and compromised breathing in dogs.  The conditions they highlight - laryngeal paralysis, brachycephalic syndrome, collapsing trachea, allergic tracheitis, and canine upper respiratory infection disease complex - may be inherited or acquired.  Whether inherited or acquired, they are common, clinically relevant conditions that veterinarians contend with on a daily basis.   This is another episode that was inspired by a listener e-mail, so please keep the e-mail comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics coming to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss one of the most common and frustrating feline diseases: feline lower urinary tract disease.  This disease often is first noticed when cats start urinating in the home outside of the litter box.  Listen in as our hosts discuss what causes this disease and what treatments are available to manage it.  Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes a new sponsor, author of the pets meets fantasy book The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief (Volume 1), Diane Moat.  Please pay her book page a visit, as it seems like a very fun and interesting  read!  For more content from our hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net. Wnat to participate in our show?  E-mail comments or questions to be selected to be address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Veterinarian hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton discuss perhaps the most common veterinary visit this time of year: seasonal skin allergies.  From varying presentations, short term therapies, long term therapies and how they contrast in terms of effectiveness, cost, and safety, this episode is a must listen for owners of dogs and cats that suffer from seasonal skin allergies.  Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes a new sponsor, author of the pets meets fantasy book The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief (Volume 1), Diane Moat.  Please pay her book page a visit, as it seems like a very fun and interesting  read!  For more content from our hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis discuss the most common injury of the canine rear leg: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture.  Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture or Tear in dogs is a common injury of the major stabilizing ligament of the knee.  Injury of this ligament more often than not requires surgery to effectively treat.  Our hosts delve into recognition of the injury, confirming a diagnosis, and what surgical options are available.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen also have detailed articles on this topic at their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger delve into the very common parasite infestation of tapeworms in dogs and cats.  Our hosts discuss the different types of tapeworms that may infect dogs and cats, how to treat them, how to prevent them, and the risk they pose to people.  E-mail comments are welcomed to be selected to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss parasites that people can catch from their pets.  Our co-hosts also delve into some pet parasites that are widely believed to be contagious to people but in real life are rarely transmitted from pets to people and generally pose little risk. Send e-mail comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air by our veterinarian co-hosts to: comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Co-hosts and practicing veterinarians kick off their first 2017 episode prioritizing their top 2017 New Year Pet Resolutions that they believe should be in the forefront of every pet owner’s mind.   If you want your dogs, cats and pet friendly homes set up and well prepared for 2017, this episode is a great start in the right direction.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton entertain with this 2016 year end wrap up show discussing the year's most pertinent, controversial and/or outright ridiculous stories and personal experiences.  Dr.'s Karen and Roger reflect on how their paths first crossed earlier this year and the circumstances that led to two veterinarians thousands of miles apart (that still have yet to meet in person) came to co-host this podcast together.  Happy New Year and enjoy the show!  For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their reqpective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Dr. Roger showcases the American Kennel Club the nation's most popular dog breed of 2024. Dr. Roger offers insights into the booming popularity of this breed, and highlights health concerns common to the breed.

Like any breed that becomes popular, unscrupulous/unethical breeders abound, so Dr. Roger offers helpful tips in shielding your family from purchasing unhealthy puppies.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton interview special guest, surgical specialist Dr. Jeff Christiansen who is currently conducting a major stem cell study on behalf of a major veterinary stem cell company.  Dr. Jeff also discussses another cutting edge regenerative medicine application for dogs and cats called platelet rich plasma, aka, PRP.   For more information on our special guest, Dr. Jeff Christiansen, visit his surgical company's website at: http://www.superiorveterinarysurgery.com/ For more information on the currnet stem cell study, visit: http://superiorveterinarysurgery.com/patient-spotlight/stemcellstudy.html See more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger at their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net, respectively.  E-mail comments or questions for consideration to be discussed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

A must listen!  Co-hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger interview special guest, certified traditional Chinese veterinary medicine practitioner, Dr. Heidi Hemmett.  Our co-hosts and Dr. Hemmett discuss acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and all of its practical and beneficial applications in veterinary medicine.  Dr. Heidi Hemmet owns and operates house call practice Healthy Balance Veterinary Acupuncture.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.  E-mail comments to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk in detail about their experiences with the very common injury of spinal intervertebral disc disease in dogs.  Canine intervertebral disc disease occurs when one or more cartilaginous discs in the spine herniate and cause pressure on the spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root signatures.  The result is (often severe) pain and sometimes concurrent motor-neuro deficits in the rear limbs.  Severe cases can result in paralysis of the rear limbs and loss of bowel and urine control.  Our co-hosts discuss breed predispositions, treatment options, and share their own experiences in intervertebral disc disease case management.  E-mail questions or comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.Net.

Diabetes is a common endocrine disease seen in dogs and cats that is often very preventable.  Tune in and listen to our veterinarian co-hosts, Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton cover every aspect of canine and feline diabetes including life style predisposition to the disease, early signs of disease, and treatment for diabetes in dogs and cats.  E-mail questions comments to our hosts to be chosen to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

A spay is the surgical removal of the female reproductive organs called an ovariohysterectomy.  An ovariohysterectomy requires and abdominal incision and tying off of major abdominal blood vessels.  Despite the spay for dogs and cats being a very serious procedure, Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss why pet owners often seem to not take the procedure seriously. Whether it is calling around to price shop for basement bargain pricing for dogs and cat spays, or failing to restrict activity or keep an Elizabethan collar on the pet to prevent chewing the incision,  pet owners have a tendency to minimalize the overiohysterectomy with regard to value and seriousness. Our veterinarian co-hosts delve into the culpability of the veterinary profession, per owner perceptions, and even the naming of the procedure to get down to what has led to the perception of a spay as anything less than a serious intra-abdominal surgery.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton discuss vaccines in dogs beginning with recent experiences with immunizations and the diseases they protect against (that they have both also recently blogged about), and discussing all of the major diseases that veterinarians vaccinated puppies and dogs against.  Part of their discussion involves the anti-vaccine movement that is as prevalent in veterinary medicine as it is in human medicine, how they feel about it, and how it affects their practice of veterinary medicine.  This is a must listen for puppy and dog owners that would like to sift through vaccine recommendations and why veterinarians recommend them. For more content and interactive commentary from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com  and Web-DVM.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen had the amazing privilege to interview Jan Knoche, director of Love a Golden rescue in St. Louis, part of a national rescue network that fosters and finds forever homes for Golden Retrievers.  As part of their rescue efforts, Love a Golden and other like rescues around the country, also focuses on rescuing Golden Retrievers in Turkey.  Turkey has major cultural differences from the U.S., where dogs are not as revered as household pets and it is common for families to adopt pure bred Goldens as puppies and as they reach adulthood, they are let go and become strays.  The strays are rounded up in very crowded shelters, spayed and neutered, and re-released, as euthanasia is not done in Turkey.  Many wander in communities throughout towns, cities, or live in the woods.  Jan's organization and others collect and transport these dogs from Turkey back to the U.S. and Canada for adoption.   This is an incredible interview that brings awareness to an amazing program!  Please listen and consider reaching out and supporting the work of Love a Golden and other orgniazations they partner with at LoveaGolden.com.     Send e-mail comments for consideration to be addressed on the air by our hosts.  See more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen by visiting their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com,

Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, both licensed/practicing veterarians dive into seizure disordersin pets.  Seizures disorders are far more common in pets, especially dogs, in aomparison to people.  Learn how to recognize when your pet is having a seizure, what do do if your pet is having a seizure, what causes seizures in dogs and cats, and how to treat different causes for seizures in dogs and cats.  E-mail questions or comments to be concerned to be addressed on the air by our co-hosts.  For more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blog at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net respectively.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss a little known but common liver disease in dogs that can be present for months to years without a dog showing outward signs.  This condition, known as Idiopathic Canine Vacuolar Hepatopathy, may not show outward signs, but could significantly predispose an affected dog to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.  E-mail questions or comments to possibly be adressed on the air by Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen to comments@web-dvm.net.   What to see more content from our hosts?  Visit Dr. Roger's and Dr. Karen's respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis indepthly discuss the all too often unrecognized disease canine cognitive dysfunction, otherewise known as dog dementia.  Canine cognitive dysfunction commonly affects senior age dogs and because of poor awareness of the disease, it all too often goes unrecognized by dog owners and even veterinarians.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss the signs of dementia in dogs, why it is important to recognize the disease as early as possible, and what treatment options are available to manage the disease.  E-mail comments to be shared on the air to: comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Pictured here is a real patient recently seen at Dr. Roger's clinic that is the direct result of this canine patient, now 9 years of age, not having been neutered. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses what these lesions are, and also discuses other poor health circumstances that can arise from choosing to not have a male dog neutered.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk about Dr. Roger's recent root canal procedure and the impact it has had on the manner in which he practices veterinary medicine.  Send e-mail comments or questions for consideration to be addressed by our veterinarian co-hosts on the air.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their blogs respectively at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Dr Roger and Dr. Karen talk about 5 facts about heartworm disease in dogs that most pet owners are not aware of.  The facts they bring to light about heartworm disease are not only very interesting, but offer listeners a better understanding of the disease and a subsequent better ability to prevent it.  E-mail comments are welcomed and may be picked to be addressed on the air by our hosts.  E-mail all comments to: comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger weigh in on a unique case of a listener's cat that e-mailed a question about her 3 year old cat's insatiable appetite.  Kristi's (from Madison Wisconcin) feline will stop at nothing to eat anything and everything in site, including raw potatoes!  With she and her veterinarian at a loss as to what the cause of her kitty's ravenous appetite is, Kristi has turned to our hosts to offer their take on what could be at play in this case.  The answers are so varioable and involved that Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen decided they had to dedicate an entire episode to Kristi's questions!  Send listener e-mail questions/comments to be address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Veterinarian hosts Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen weigh in on the merits - or lack thereof - of feeding pets home cooked diets versus commercially prepared canine and feline diets.  E-mail comments to be discussed on the air by Drs Roger and Karen to comments@web-dvm.net.   For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, please visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Drs Roger and Karen discuss the differences of chemotherapy for dogs and cats that have cancer in comparison to chemotherapy in humans.  Drs Karen and Roger discuss that consideration for choosing chemotherapy should be taken under consideration with the ultimate goals of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine, the subsequent side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy as the result of these goals.  Cancer is the number one killer of dogs and the number two killer of cats, so the probability that your pet may contract cancer and are one day faced with important treatment decisions is high, so this is a very important episodeto listen to even if your pet is currently perfectly healthy.   E-mail any comments or questions for Drs Roger and Karen to discuss on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. Read more of Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen at their respective blogs, Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

Dr.'s Roger and Karen debate the merit of controversial catch, spay/neuter release  (TNR) programs for feral cat populations.  Tune in to hear multiple points of view from the effectiveness of these feral feline programs, to the negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and even public health.  Send comments to be discussed on the air by Dr.'s Karen and Roger to comments@web-dvm.net.

Food allergies in dogs and cats can manifest in disease of the gastrintestinal tract, skin and ears, and respiratory systems.  Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss how a hypoallergenic food trial is correctly implemented, why they commonly fail, and why food trials are a common sourse of frustration for pet owners and veterinarians alike.  For more content from Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.  E-mail comments for our co-hosts to address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen expand on Dr. Karen's recent article on the necessity for vaccinations for indoor only cats.  What are the real disease risks for cats that spend their lives inside?  Are vaccinations necessary at all?  Tune in and find out what our veterinarians think.  Send comments to be discussed by our hosts on the air in upcoming episodes to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, see their respective blogs at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen make the case for why it is a better choice to have your pet spayed or neutered in Dr. Roger's AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital instead of choosing low cost dog and cat spay/neuter clinics.  Dr. Karen shares her insight on the world of discount spay/neuter clinics and advises pet owners to make the right choice if low cost is the only possible option due to financial constraints.  See more of Dr. Roger 's and Dr. Karen's content at their blogs, Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.  Send listener e-mails to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss Ice Melt and other possible winter dangers for your pets.  Is Ice Melt as hazardous as it is often made out to be?  What is pet safe Ice Melt and is it worth the added cost to purchase it?  Is frost bite a serious concern?  How long can a pet be out in the cold before frost bite is a risk? Tune in to find out to the answers to these and other questions.  E-mail our hosts at comments@web-dvm.net to have your e-mails discussed on the air.  Read Dr. Roger's and Dr. Karen's blogs resepctively at Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com.

In the midst of having to have his Labrador Retriever, Nacho (pictured on the show page), in an Elizabethan collar for an an extended period of time, Dr. Roger shares his empathy with pet owners whose pets and households that have to endure the cone. There is a reason refusal to leave the collar on as directed is one of the top - and one of the most frustrating for veterinarians - owner compliance failures that lead to bad consequences. It is because they are not fun!

Sometimes, E-collars are the only method to keep pets from licking or chewing at wounds, incisions or bandages. However, there are certain circumstances where alternatives to the traditional e-collar work that are less cumbersome to the pet (and pet parent). Unfortunately for Dr. Roger and his dog, alternatives are not workable options for the location and nature of Nacho's wound; but in the midst of his frustration with his very large and not very graceful dog wearing a giant big satellite dish on his head for 2 weeks, he discusses alternatives to the E-collar that are workable in certain situations.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

Dr. Roger introduces his new co-host, Dr. Karen Louis, practicing veterinarian and blogger (VetChick.com) highlighting one of Dr. Karen's recent articles about coconut oil therapeutic uses in dogs and cats.  The veterinarians discuss whether coconut oil has the therapeutic potential it is commonly hyped to have for pets. or if there is any possible harm that can come from feeding or applying coconut oil.  Tune in and find out!

As has been his tradition since 2010, Dr. Roger has his yearly year's end wrap up show, this one for calendar year 2015.  From the evolution of the Trifexis and Convenia "controversies," to the fading of the veterinary pharmacy, to the increasing difficulties of average pet owners being able to afford quality veterinary care, Dr. Roger covers all of the major themes and pet trends (from a veterinary medical perspective) for 2015.

Doctor Roger educates about the benefits of vitamin C in the prevention/treatment of chronic recurring urinary tract infections in dogs.  Tune in to find out how this natural approach to mananagent of canine health can reduce the incidence and severity of urinary tract infections in dogs.

Dr. Roger discusses a very easy, affordable solution for prevention of dental disease in dogs and cats.  Dental disease in dogs and cats is the second most common chronic disease, making Dr. Roger's suggested strategy for dental disease prevention in dogs and cats outline in this episode very important.  What's more, your pets will also love it!  Tune in to find out!  E-mail comments or questions for Dr. Roger to discuss on the air in future podcasts to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger talks about the troubling trend of dog and cats breeders giving veterinary health advise they are not qualified to give, and an increasing number of pet owners willing to take their advice as a credible veterinary medical source.  Dr. Roger cites recent cases and examples where pet health advice given by breeders led to very dangerous circumstances.

We can guess about the nature of what a tumor may be, but until it is analyzed at a cellular level by a veterinary pathologist, no one can know for certain what it is.  Tunue in to this episode why Dr. Roger feels very strongly that whenever a tumor is surgically removed from a dog or cat, regardless of location, it should be sent off for for analysis.

Dr. Roger exposes one of the most troubling and common acts of malpractice in veterinary medicine: engaging in oral surgery to extract diseased teeth without dental x-ray capability.  He explains why dental x-ray is not only an invaluable diagnostic tool for recognition of lesions below the gumline (40% of dental lesions in cats, 25% of dental lesions in dogs), but why it is a potential act of veterinary malpractice to perform tooth extractions without post extraction dental x-rays. E-mail all questions or comments for Dr. Roger to address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger discusses the lastest veterinary medical misinformation campaign against the long established antibiotic Convenia that requires only a one time injection, separating fact versus fiction in this latest manufactured veterinary medical "controversy."  Dr. Roger also discusses cases of troubling consequences of this latest wave of veterinary medical misinformation.  Be sure to tune in to learn the truth about the anbiotic Convenia froma veterinarian with 7 years plus experience with the medication.

Dr. Roger discusses case examples he recently saw in his animal hospital, of the troubling aftermath of discount canine and feline spay/neuter clinics in his area.  Many dog and cat express spay and neuter clinics market themselves as cheaper alternatives to general animal hospitals that offer the same level of service.  Realistically, however, many discount spay and neuter clinics are able to offer spays and neuters at the prices they do because they cut corners in a number of dangerous ways.  Listen and find out why, as with most things in life, when it comes to veterinary surgery, you get what you pay for.  E-mail question or comments for Dr. Roger to aaddress on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger reports on a recent dangerous canine influenza outbreak plaguing the US Midwest and is rapidly spreading.  Find out what you need to do to protect your dog from canine influenza by knowing risk factors, recognition of disease, prevention/immunization, and treatment options should your dog get sick with flu.

Households that have at least one cat as a pet increase each year, yet an alarmingly low number of cats receive regular well care (39.8% of cats compared to 81.8% of dogs). In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the reasons for this phenomenon common misconceptions regarding feline wellness, and common barriers to cats owners opting to have their cats receive regular veterinary well care. Dr. Roger offers solutions to overcoming these barriers and increasing the ability and willingness of cat owners to participate in regular feline well visits.

Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at ⁠⁠⁠Premier Veterinary Care⁠⁠⁠, and author of the top selling book, ⁠⁠⁠The Man In The White Coat⁠⁠⁠.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at ⁠⁠⁠Web-DVM.net⁠⁠⁠ and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

A recent lawsuit filed against Nestle Purina PetCare Company is claiming that one of the company's most popular dog food brands contains toxins that are poisoning and even killing people's pets.  Dr. Roger discusses this lawsuit and the credibility of its claims.  Tune in and let Dr. Roger help sift through all of the media chatter to offer his experience as a biochemist and doctor of veterinary medicine to provide an objective perspective on the lawsuit claims.  E-mail comments or questions to be addressed on the air by Dr. Roger to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger continues his preventative pet health care series, this week discussing non-core vaccines, that is, vaccines for disease that not all dogs and cats may be at risk for because of lifestyle and/or geographic location.  E-mail all comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger turns his attention to cats and continues his preventative pet health care series discussing the very important feline core vaccine, FVRCP, which consists of immunization against rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus, and panleukopenia virus.  E-mail all questions comments to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.