Podcast Episodes

Infertility in Stud Dogs

Season 1 Episode 195

Victor Stora DVM, DACT, reviews the the art and science of keeping your stud dog fertile. Dr. Stora covers libido fluctuations, semen collection tips, nutritional support, infection prevention and ag…

Published on 9 hours ago

Managing the "Oops" Pregnancy

Season 1 Episode 194

Andrea Hesser, DVM DACT joins us from Purina to discuss what to do in the case of an unplanned breeding, including the medical options for terminating an 'oops' pregnancy.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Getting a Jump Start on Good Oral Health in Puppies

Season 1 Episode 193

Understanding normal oral anatomy will help you detect common abnormalities to look for when evaluating the oral health of puppies. Christopher Smithson DVM, DAVCD, & Emily Duca, DVM join us to discu…

Published on 1 month ago

How to Read & Understand Your DNA Test Results

Season 1 Episode 192

Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT, joins us from Purina to discuss current DNA technology, including single versus panel tests. Learn how to understand risk assessment from a single gene disease test and how …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Understanding Pet Food Regulations & Labels

Season 1 Episode 191

Martha G Cline, DVM DACVIM (Nutrition), joins us from Purina to discuss how to read pet food labels effectively, and how you can make informed dietary choices for your dogs.

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Published on 2 months ago

Tackling Canine Infertility in Females

Season 1 Episode 190

Dr. Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT, joins us from Purina to teach us about the most common ailments in canine breeding programs that affect conception and carriage of pregnancy, including diagnosis and tre…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canine Cancer from a Breeder's Perspective

Season 1 Episode 189

Breeders hold the blueprint of their dogs’ future in their hands. Understanding the hereditary links and the role of selective breeding is vital to reducing cancer prevalence. Being proactive, rather…

Published on 3 months ago

Optimizing Canine Health Through Proper Life Stage Nutrition

Season 1 Episode 188

RuthAnn Lobos DVM, CCRT, CVAT joins us from Purina to host an in depth discussion about proper life stage nutrition.

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Genetic Health Testing 101: Tools Every Breeder Should Know

Season 1 Episode 187

We're joined this week by Dr. Micah Halpern, the founder and principal scientist at GenSol Diagnostics, to discuss how genetic health testing works and how it can lead to better breeding decisions. L…

Published on 4 months ago

If a Little Is Good, More Must Be Better

Season 1 Episode 186

Dr. Julie Cecere, DVM MS DACT, joins us from Purina to discuss common prescription drugs and whether they are suitable for breeding dogs and neonates.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago