Podcast Episodes

Newborns: When Puppies Crash and Burn!

Season 1 Episode 199

Discover the differences between neonates and adult dogs and why the first few weeks of life are critical. Learn about optimal husbandry, emergent conditions, support of the neonate and when to invol…

Published on 10 hours ago

Pre-Breeding Genetic Counseling

Season 1 Episode 198

Assessing a dog’s health and genetic background prior to breeding are key to minimizing the risk of passing on inherited diseases to offspring. Dr. Carla Barstow explains what’s involved in making in…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Most Common Breeding Problems

Season 1 Episode 197

Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT discusses how to avoid common problems with breeding. The number one cause of reproductive failure is improper timing. Learn about normal cycling behavior, cycle intervals an…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements: Achieving Optimal Health

Season 1 Episode 196

RuthAnn Lobos DVM, CCRT, CVAT addresses the common claims made around supplements, explaining the quality, safety, and efficacy of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 4 weeks 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 3 weeks 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 4 months, 2 weeks ago