Podcast Episodes

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 5 months 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 5 months, 3 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 6 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 6 months, 3 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 7 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 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Must-Have Whelping Supplies for a Breeding Kennel

Season 1 Episode 179

Dr. Andrea Hesser, a veterinarian specialized in theriogenology, provides a comprehensive overview of what you need in your whelping toolkit. The presentation covers essential and emerging approaches…

Published on 9 months ago

Manage Your Brood Female: Throughout Pregnancy to Repeat Breeding

Season 1 Episode 178

Dr. Cheryl Lopate continues our discussion about providing optimal care of a brood female throughout pregnancy and lactation. We review whelping box considerations to help you set up a dam, so she ca…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manage Your Brood Female: From Birth to Retirement

Season 1 Episode 177

Dr. Cheryl Lopate discusses the best age to breed a female, why health clearances are important, and how genetic testing can help evaluate potential mates.

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Published on 10 months ago

Breeding Healthy Dogs, Part II

Season 1 Episode 176

Dr. Carla Barstow joins us for part two of her discussion about the tips & tricks you need to know for the best possible breeding outcomes. We close this year's symposium with an invaluable discussio…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago