Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua  Today we are talking to Dr. Meredith Rives, a Veterinarian and owner of Natural Touch Veterinary Care about vaccinations. What should we know when we visit our Veterinarian? This is a hot topic and we got the scoop. Please make sure to Subscribe and Rate on iTunes.

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss first aid for your pet. Everyone who shares a home with a pet should have a basic pet first-aid kit on hand. Keep your pet's first-aid kit in your home and take it with you if you are traveling with your pet. One way to start your kit is to buy a first-aid kit designed for people and add pet-specific items to it. You can also purchase a pet first-aid kit from a pet-supply store or catalog. But you can easily assemble your own kit by gathering the items on our lists below. Pet-specific supplies Pet first-aid book Phone numbers: your veterinarian, the nearest emergency-veterinary clinic (along with directions!) and a poison-control center or hotline (such as the ASPCA poison-control center, which can be reached at 1-800-426-4435) Paperwork for your pet (in a waterproof container or bag): proof of rabies

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Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Dr. Kathy Sennello, a Veterinarian at Veterinary Specialty Care in Mount Pleasant, SC. We are discussing the different type of Vet Specialists you can visit with your dog.  Dr. Sennello, thank you for taking the time to talk to all of us.  What is a Veterinary Specialist? What is a Specialist? What type of training do they receive? How do you find one in your area? What is difference between your family Vet, a Specialist and what they offer you and your pet?   Veterinary Specialists A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and has passed an examination that evaluates their knowledge and skills in that specialty area. Currently, there are 22 AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations comprising 41 distinct specialties. Veterinarians can be specialists in behavior, ophthalmology (eye diseases), internal medicine, surgery, denti

Welcome to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua   Today we are talking to Dr. Laura Brown, a Veterinarian and Owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss medication.  Helpful tips when giving your pet medication.   

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kelly Burkholder, owner of Dirty Hairy Dog Wash, from Daphne, Alabama.  Many of us take our dogs to the groomer. What happens during that time of drop off to pick up? Many of us simply just drop our dogs off and assume we left our beloved four-legged companion in capable hands. However, we are assuming a lot. Leaving the dog with the groomer is much like leaving him with a day care or the vet. We entrust the groomer with our dog's health and safety, not just the length of the cut or the trimming of the nails. Leave Your Contact Information On the very first visit, any responsible groomer will ask all new clients to fill out a grooming card. A grooming card includes your vet's number, your cell and home phone numbers and who to call in case of an emergency. Provide Physical Health Info Any grooming shop worth its salt makes sure that each canine client is up to date on its vaccinations. This ensures the greater sa

You are listening to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont about the signs of an aging pet. Welcome Susan…. 11 Signs Of Aging Every Dog Owner Needs To Look For Age creeps up on all of us, even our dogs. The signs can be subtle, easily missed while we go about our daily lives. However, being aware of and paying attention to the signs of aging in your dog could help you catch health issues early, which may make treatment easier and less expensive. Not to mention save your dog discomfort. If you notice any of these, it’s time for a vet visit. #1 – Slowing Down Do you have to encourage your dog to run up the hill when he used to beat you to the top? Slowing down can be a sign of early arthritis, thyroid issues, etc.  #2 – Gaining Weight As your dog gets older, you might notice her getting pudgy. This can be a sign of many things such as a slowing metabolism, thyroid issues,

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking to Dr. Laura Brown, a Veterinarian and owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss Ticks. Yuck! They are out there and what can we do to protect our dogs? Dr. Brown, thank you for taking the time to talk about ticks with our dogs.  Welcome and please let us know more about these gross insects? TICKS Ectoparasites are organisms that live on the outside of an animal. Ticks are fairly common ectoparasites of dogs (and cats). How often you see ticks on your dog and how severe a tick assault will be depends on the region of the country in which you live, the time of year (tick activity varies in warm and cool weather), the habits of your dog, and how and when you use tick control products. Some ticks can infest dogs that spend most of their time indoors, and even dogs that only spend brief periods of time outside can have ticks.  How will ticks affect my dog? Ticks attach to your dog by inserti

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk. This is the teaser for the first episode coming to you on Monday, March 21st.