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On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We hear about a 6 month old Australian Shepherd puppy named Kenny that Dr. Defalque saw for a severe skin disease caused by demodex, a mite that lives in the hair follicle (this disease is often called demodectic mange or demodecosis). The classic treatment usually takes an average of 10 weeks with daily oral ivermectin, and the disease can be notoriously difficult to treat. Because ivermectin is not safe to use in all dogs (Australian shepherds, collies and several other breeds often have a genetic mutation that causes them to become very sick or even die if given ivermectin), Dr. Defalque used a new class of drugs called Isoxazolines off-label to help this puppy. And it worked!

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/good-news-for-dogs-with-demodex-and-mdr1-mutation-collies-shepherds-etc-isoxazolines-instead-of-ivermectin-for-parasitic-diseases-twin-trees-vet-talk-podcast

P.S. I just want to add a quick apology to Dr. Defalque for taking more than a year from the time of our interview to finally edit and publish this episode (my excuses: busy life, chronic computer problems, and general burnout/ aversion of the veterinary profession). I appreciate so much you taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise!

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.

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The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

#pethealth #demodex #mange #australianshepherddogs #pets #veterinaria #doghealth

About Dr. Vincent Defalque, DVACD:

Following graduation from the University of Liege (Belgium), Dr. Defalque completed an internship at Vet’Agro Sup (France), then a dermatology residency at Michigan State University. He became a board certified veterinary dermatologist in 2006. Dr. Defalque is a Past-President of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, and currently serves as the Canadian representative at the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Defalque works at North West Veterinary Dermatology Services in Vancouver, BC and St. Albert, AB. His special interests include the diagnosis and management of ear diseases in dogs and cats as well as feline dermatology.

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also teaches Bee Medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students.
In this episode we will focus on advice for beekeepers and troubleshooting bee colony loss. We discuss common honeybee diseases like the va roa mite and foulbrood, the use of medications like antibiotics in bees,  hive autopsy, and the recent mandatory involvement of veterinarians in backyard and commercial honeybee farms due to new FDA regulations, the importance of joining your local beekeeper's association as well as providing diverse nectar sources for pollinators by planting wildflowers and native green spaces.
Pollinators are in major danger. Many of them are facing extinction. If you want to help pollinators here are some simple things you can do: Buy organic. Don't use pesticides. Plant wild native flowers. Support your local farmers and local beekeepers by going to the farmers market and buying locally grown food and honey.
We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!Check out the first episode in this bee series where we discuss the importance of bees with respect to the economy and global food security, the major threats to bees, how to help the bees, and much more.
FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/chatting-bee-medicine-with-the-bee-veterinarian-twin-trees-vet-talk
WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.

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On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we have the honour and privilege of hosting the great Dr. Chris Orton. He is a veterinary heart surgeon at Colorado State University, and is one of the leading veterinary cardiac surgeons in the world. He is highly regarded for having started the world's first veterinary open heart surgery program many years ago.

In this episode (part 1: overview) we discuss a new medical breakthrough, which Dr. Orton and his team have pioneered at Colorado State University. The new minimally-invasive procedure is called Transcatheter Edge To Edge Mitral Valve Repair (also known as TEER or the V-Clamp Procedure), and this new technology has completely revolutionized the way mitral vale disease (MVD) can be treated in dogs.

This is truly a new frontier of veterinary medicine. Stay tuned for the rest of the TEER trilogy (or tetralogy -no pun intended) where we will discuss the specifics of the new procedure and how it works to repair the mitral valve, patient selection, comparisons between TEER and open heart surgery, Dr. Orton's journey to becoming a leading authority in veterinary heart surgery, and more.

The main advantages of TEER compared to open heart surgery for mitral valve repair include safety/ low-risk, quick recovery, cost, and availability. It is inherently minimally invasive. In the future, the procedure will become much more widely available, as more centres will be able to offer the procedure. Dr. Orton and his team at Colorado State University are committed to training other centres to help bring this amazing new treatment to more dogs with mitral valve disease.

TEER uses transesophageal echocardiography and fluoroscopy to guide placement of the V-Clamp device (developed by Hongyu Medical in Shanghai, China) to reduce the leak (backwards flow of blood) across a diseased mitral valve.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/a-new-hope-for-dogs-with-mitral-valve-disease-mvd-teer-v-clamp-twin-trees-vet-talk-podcast

-photo credit:⁠ Instagram: @corgnelius⁠

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Teaser

0:42 Intro: Christopher Orton, DVM, PhD, DACVS

1:24 Mitral Valve Disease Background

01:56 It started with a trip to Shanghai Jan 2020, TEER in humans

03:05 credit to Hongyu Medical in Shanghai, China

03:16 This new procedure has revolutionized the treatment of canine mitral valve disease

03:44 Contrasting open heart surgery for mitral valve repair

04:39 Advantages of TEER: minimally invasive, safety, recovery, availability

05:06 Pioneering TEER and training new centres

06:47 The quick recovery

7:29 Refining the technique and sharing the knowledge

7:45 Patient criteria: age, weight, stage of MVD

9:15 The procedure

10:19 how to sign up

11:25 Thank you Dr. Orton!

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.

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The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

#cardiology #veterinarysurgeon #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #veterinarian #vetschool #cardiologist #pethealth #pets #heartsurgery #heartsurgerysurvivor

What are the signs and symptoms of underlying heart disease in pets?

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).

We discuss the signs of heart disease in dogs and cats to watch for, and some tips to monitor your pet for signs of impending heart failure before it gets so severe that the pet showing obvious signs of dying from congestive heart failure.

If your vet suspects your dog or cat may have an underlying heart problem, a referral to a cardiologist can provide you with important information about the type and stage of the heart disease, and if any intervention is needed.

If your pet has any indication of heart disease (even a very soft murmur, exercise intolerance, shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmia, etc.) it very is important to have the heart evaluated, and to see a cardiologist whenever possible. If heart disease goes undiagnosed, it can continue to get worse under the surface and eventually culminate in a big emergency like congestive heart failure (CHF). We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

RELATED CONTENT ON OUR CHANNEL:

-Dog Heart Murmur -What Does It Mean? Is it Serious?: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/dog-heart-murmur-what-does-it-mean-is-it-serious-twin-trees-vet-talk-free-vet-advice-podcast

-The Amazing World Of Veterinary Cardiology: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/the-amazing-world-of-veterinary-cardiology

-IT'S NOT OVER! Grain Free Dog Food & Heart Disease: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/its-not-over-grain-free-dog-food-heart-disease

-Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog / CHF: https://youtu.be/4LmR37ShaNw

- 3 Tips from the Emergency Vet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q0fm1mf7Xw&t=761s

-Genetic Heart Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXKwbK2S4UY

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Teaser

0:51 Intro, Q) what are the signs of heart diseases ?

1:08 symptoms of heart disease can be vague

1:37 monitor the sleeping breathing rate

03:30 exception: pleural effusion esp. in cats

04:05 what is congestive heart failure (CHF)?

4:24 symptoms of CHF (backwards vs forward failure)

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/signs-heart-disease-in-dogs-and-cats-twin-trees-vet-talk-free-vet-advice-podcast

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.

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My vet said my dog has a heart murmur- What does it mean? Do I need to do anything? Should I be concerned? 

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

We discuss the causes of heart murmurs and the steps a pet owner should take to find out the significance of the heart murmur and whether indicative of a serious heart problem. If your vet detects a heart murmur in your pet, a referral to a cardiologist can provide you with important information about what is causing the murmur and if any intervention is needed. The cardiologist will perform an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) to assess the heart rhythm, and an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to assess size, shape, and function of the heart, and to detect any structural or functional abnormalities. Sometimes additional tests may be needed. 

If your pet has any indication of  heart disease (even a very soft murmur, exercise intolerance, shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmia, etc.) it very is important to have the heart evaluated, and to see a cardiologist whenever possible. If heart disease goes undiagnosed, it can continue to get worse under the surface and eventually culminate in a big emergency like congestive heart failure (CHF). We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

RELATED CONTENT ON OUR CHANNEL:

-The Amazing World Of Veterinary Cardiology:  https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/the-amazing-world-of-veterinary-cardiology

-IT'S NOT OVER! Grain Free Dog Food & Heart Disease: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/its-not-over-grain-free-dog-food-heart-disease

-Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog / CHF:  https://youtu.be/4LmR37ShaNw

- 3 Tips from the Emergency Vet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q0fm1mf7Xw&t=761s

-Genetic Heart Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXKwbK2S4UY

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals: https://www.ofa.org/

-AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding: 

https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/

https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/dog-heart-murmur-what-does-it-mean-is-it-serious-twin-trees-vet-talk-free-vet-advice-podcast

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/dog-heart-murmur-what-does-it-mean-is-it-serious-twin-trees-vet-talk-free-vet-advice-podcast

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE  👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grqePv7zKX0&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2&t=6s

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On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 year-long internships and a 3 year residency). He talks to us about recent advances in the treatment of heart disease in pets, including pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasty, a new minimally-invasive method for treating mitral valve disease, and open heart surgery. Finally, he tells us about some of his most inspiring cases, including a labrador with atrial standstill , his own dog that had congenital heart disease, and a cat with aortic thromboembolism (also called ATE or saddle thrombus).We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 year-long internships and a 3 year residency). He talks to us about recent advances in the treatment of heart disease in pets, including pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasty, a new minimally-invasive method for treating mitral valve disease, and open heart surgery. Finally, he tells us about some of his most inspiring cases, including a labrador with atrial standstill , his own dog that had congenital heart disease, and a cat with aortic thromboembolism (also called ATE or saddle thrombus).We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/the-amazing-world-of-veterinary-cardiology

SEGMENTS: 

00:00 Teaser 

0:43 Intro, advances in veterinary cardiology

3:45 Dr. Harmon's journey to becoming a veterinary cardiologist

5:41 typical day in the cardiology department

06:44 inspiring case #1: Lucy the dog with a pacemaker

08:04 Inspiring case #2  Harmon's own dog had congenital heart disease

08:27 Inspiring case #3 Angel, a cat with saddle thrombus , aortic thromboembolism

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK!  An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. 

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3 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY VET THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET'S LIFE

1) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP! If you wait too long, it could be too late. This is especially true for concerns such as laboured breathing, pale gums and weakness. You know your pet best, so if you are worried or concerned, "when in doubt, check it out!"

2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE. Learn as much as possible about dangers that face your pet, such as household poisons, seemingly harmless objects (like toys, clothing, garbage and rocks), other animals, and vehicles. Pets are like toddlers and they need a responsible adult/babysitter to protect them from danger. 

3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO. Have a plan in place, know your nearest emergency clinic, have the ASPCA phone number on speed dial. Know basic first aid training and CPR. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. The cost of medical treatment in an emergency, and the owners' ability to pay for it, is probably the most important factor that determines whether a pet will receive the medical care it needs. The best way to protect yourself is to have good medical insurance for your pet. Do your research.

DISCLAIMER

The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

#doghealth #cathealth  #cardiology  #veterinarysurgeon #veterinarian #vetschool #cardiologist  #pethealth #pets #pacemaker #heartsurgerysurvivor

Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs?

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On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

We discuss the problem with trendy new diets ( vegan, vegetarian, grain-free), stemming from ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, peas, and dried beans that have been associated with dogs developing heart problems. Since the FDA warning against grain-free dog food, the FDA has halted its investigation but the problem has not gone away.  Pet food manufacturers are still making diets with these problematic ingredients, so it is important to read the label on your pet's food and discuss with your veterinarian.  If your pet has been fed a diet with these ingredients and there is any indication of heart disease (even a very soft murmur, exercise intolerance, shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmia, etc.) it very is important to have the heart evaluated. The damage can be reversed in the earlier stages, but in the later stages it is devastating. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Diet-associated DCM update from Lisa Freeman (Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist at Tufts University):: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2023/02/diet-associated-dilated-cardiomyopathy-the-cause-is-not-yet-known-but-it-hasnt-gone-away/

-Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals: https://www.ofa.org/

-AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding: 

https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/

RELATED CONTENT ON OUR CHANNEL:

-Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog / CHF https://youtu.be/4LmR37ShaNw

- 3 Tips from the Emergency Vet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q0fm1mf7Xw&t=761s

-1.7 Preventative & Wellness Care for Pets (Dangers to Avoid #7 of 7): https://youtu.be/qmWZGJZQR9I

-Genetic Heart Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXKwbK2S4UY

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK!  An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.   SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talk CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: -Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/twintreesvet-Visit our WEBSITE: http://www.twintreesvet.com-Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/twintreesvet/-Like us on FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/twintreesvet/

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2

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Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs?

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

We discuss the problem with trendy new diets ( vegan, vegetarian, grain-free), stemming from ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, peas, and dried beans that have been associated with dogs developing heart problems. Since the FDA warning against grain-free dog food, the FDA has halted its investigation but the problem has not gone away.  Pet food manufacturers are still making diets with these problematic ingredients, so it is important to read the label on your pet's food and discuss with your veterinarian.  If your pet has been fed a diet with these ingredients and there is any indication of heart disease (even a very soft murmur, exercise intolerance, shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmia, etc.) it very is important to have the heart evaluated. The damage can be reversed in the earlier stages, but in the later stages it is devastating. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Diet-associated DCM update from Lisa Freeman (Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist at Tufts University):: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2023/02/diet-associated-dilated-cardiomyopathy-the-cause-is-not-yet-known-but-it-hasnt-gone-away/

-Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals: https://www.ofa.org/

-AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding: 

https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/

RELATED CONTENT ON OUR CHANNEL:

-Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog / CHF https://youtu.be/4LmR37ShaNw

- 3 Tips from the Emergency Vet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q0fm1mf7Xw&t=761s

-1.7 Preventative & Wellness Care for Pets (Dangers to Avoid #7 of 7): https://youtu.be/qmWZGJZQR9I

-Genetic Heart Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXKwbK2S4UY

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK!  An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.   

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talk 

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DISCLAIMER

The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

#doghealth #grainfree #dognutrition #cardiology  #veterinarysurgeon #veterinarian #goldenretriever #rottweiler #pethealth #pets

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉  https://youtu.be/gwavvNPpT4Q

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On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). 

We discuss of the most common health problems requiring surgery in popular dog breeds such as labradors, golden retrievers, English bulldogs, French Bulldogs and rottweilers. We discuss hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and brachycephalic airway syndrome. If you are interested in getting one of these breeds, make sure you know what health problems are lkely to come with that breed so that you can be prepared (get insurance ahead of time!). Make sure to watch our other videos about common eye and neurologic problems in certain breeds. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

RELATED CONTENT:

-Dog Breed Eye Health Problems To Screen For: https://youtu.be/-8rJYwud9vc

-How to Become A Veterinary Neurology Specialist & What Does A Neurologist do? https://youtu.be/Iq9BqDPoPOw

-1.6 BAD GENETICS (Dangers to Avoid #6 of 7): https://youtu.be/vwckW6IsXCQ

-Genetic Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats: https://youtu.be/oXKwbK2S4UY

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: https://www.ofa.org/

-AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding: 

https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/

-AKC Breeder Education Courses: https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/breeder-education-courses/

-Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership

https://www.avma.org/policies/guidelines-responsible-pet-ownership

-Responsibilities of Pet Ownership

https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/responsibilities-of-ownership

WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK!  An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. 

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