Podcast Episodes

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 5 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 5 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 5 months, 4 weeks 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 6 months, 1 week ago

Understanding Patellar Luxation

Season 1 Episode 185

Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT joins us from Purina to explain how a dog’s anatomy can cause patellar luxation, or a “slipped stifle.” Learn about the prevalence of this painful genetic condition and how i…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Probiotics: Gut Health Toolbox

Season 1 Episode 184

Martha G Cline, DVM DACVIM (Nutrition) joins us from Purina to discuss the impact of probiotics on a dog's health at all life stages.

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tackling Common Reproductive Emergencies

Season 1 Episode 183

Dr. Carla Barstow explains the clinical signs and best practices for dealing with common emergency conditions in females including pyometra, dystocia and post-partum complications. Dr. Barstow also a…

Published on 8 months ago

How Nomographs Can Improve Puppy Immunization Outcomes

Season 1 Episode 182

Dr. Laurie J. Larson, DVM, a veterinary immunology expert, explains how canine core viral vaccines work and what nomograph analysis can do to help improve our puppies’ chances of reaching full immuni…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Ins and Outs of the OFA

Season 1 Episode 181

Dr. Fran Smith, DVM, President of the OFA, teaches our community how canine health testing can benefit your breeding program. She also shares insights into the history of OFA, its mission, and proces…

Published on 9 months ago

All About Canine Liver Flukes

Season 1 Episode 180

Drs. Kate Aicher and Lea Poellmann discuss the emerging parasite (heterobilharzia americana) that causes canine liver flukes, also known as canine schistosomiasis. This presentation covers the life c…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago