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153: Dr. Karen Becker and “The Forever Dog”

By |2025-07-14T17:39:41-04:00August 17, 2021|Podcasts|

Dr. Karen Becker "believes in a deliberate, common sense approach to creating and maintaining vibrant health for companion animals and an unconventional, integrative approach to addressing disease and re-establishing wellbeing in ill pets." She joined Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith for a lively discussion about canine health and well-being and her upcoming book, The Forever Dog.   Resources: Dr. Becker's Bites (healthy treats for dogs) Pre-order The Forever Dog, by Rodney Habib and Dr. [...]

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130: Alien Invasion or Old Age? Why Your Dog’s Reactivity May Be Increasing.

By |2025-07-14T13:58:23-04:00September 22, 2020|Podcasts|

Does your dog see aliens in every corner of the yard and let you know the invasion is imminent? Perhaps he's come more sensitive to noises such as thunder, or is scared by shadows? If you're lucky, your dog may be able to sense space invaders before they land! But, more likely, she's getting older and her senses are dimming, and movement, noises, and shadows are now scary for her. In this [...]

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128: The Big “C” with Veterinary Oncologist, Dr. Erin Malone

By |2025-07-14T13:56:47-04:00August 25, 2020|Podcasts|

"I'm sorry, but your dog has cancer," can be heartbreaking and terrifying for owners to hear. Dr. Erin Malone, veterinary oncologist at MedVet Columbus joins Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring to talk about cancer, treatment, quality of life, and what it means for the many pet owners who will face this diagnosis in their beloved pet.   Resources: Websites for more information on cancer: MedVet Medical Oncology MedVet Radiation [...]

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126: Spay or Neuter, Part 2: Hormones and Beyond!

By |2025-07-14T13:54:25-04:00July 28, 2020|Podcasts|

In part 2 of our series with Barbara Dobbins on spaying or neutering your dog, we have a far ranging discussion that includes: the role of hormones in the life of a dog, the effects on behavior when you alter your dog, and whether or not a connection exists between spaying and neutering and cancer.   Resources: Websites: Assisting Decision Making on Age of Neutering Podcasts: YFD 125: Is It [...]

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125: Is It Always The Best Choice To Spay Or Neuter Your Dog?

By |2025-07-14T13:48:36-04:00July 14, 2020|Podcasts|

To spay or neuter your dog may seem like a no-brainer decision, but is it? Are there unintended consequences to when or if you alter your pet? Is this always the right decision for you and your dog. In Part 1 of this two part series on Spay and Neuter we talk with Barb Dobbins, author of the Whole Dog Journal article, To Neuter, or Not to Neuter Your Dog: That is the [...]

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