Podcast episodes - Your Vet Wants You to Know

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Mission Renal: Tests and Staging for Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets

In Part 2 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, Dr. JD Foster, small animal internal medicine and nephrology expert joins to explain how veterinarians interpret blood and urine tests to diagnose kidney disease, what IRIS staging means, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. Sponsored by Royal Canin and Elanco, this guide empowers pet owners with Real Education for Navigating Advanced Longevity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease.

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Mission RENAL: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets

Spot CKD early. Learn symptoms, testing, staging, and how to help your cat or dog live well with kidney disease.

A female veterinarian examines an English bulldog.

HEAR Now Part 2: Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Ear Infections

Dog ear infections are one of the most common reasons for vet visits. In Part 2 of our HEAR Now series, veterinary dermatologists explain what brown discharge really means, why infections may not go away, the risks of untreated infections, and why home remedies can do more harm than good. Learn safe, effective treatments to help your pet.

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HEAR Now: Help, Educate, Assess and Regulate Frustrating Ear Infections

Dog ear infections are one of the most common reasons for vet visits. In Part 1 of our HEAR Now series, veterinary dermatologists explain why infections keep coming back, how allergies and ear shape play a role, and what treatments can help your pet.

3 Big Mistakes Owners Make When Testing for Dog Food Allergies (and what to do instead)

Dog allergy myths busted: grains, cutting out chicken, and blood tests. Don’t make these mistakes with dog food allergies. Get expert, evidence-based answers.

Ear Infections in Cats – Could It Be Ceruminous Cystadenomatosis?

Ceruminous cystadenomas look like tiny purple ‘blueberries’ in the ear. Learn how they cause infections and how laser treatment brings relief.

A veterinarian looks through an otoscope inserted into a cat's ear. This image is designed to highlight how a veterinarian finds an inflammatory polyp in the ear canal of a cat.

The Complete Guide to Inflammatory Polyps in Pets: Diagnosis and Treatment

Inflammatory polyps are non-cancerous growths that can develop in the ears, throat, or middle ear of cats and dogs, most often affecting young cats and French Bulldogs. While benign, these growths can cause chronic ear infections, noisy breathing, head tilt, or even neurologic signs if left untreated. In this episode, listeners will learn how CT scans and video otoscopy help veterinarians accurately diagnose and safely remove inflammatory polyps, why steroids are an important part of treatment, and what recovery looks like for pets.

Ear Masses in Dogs and Cats

Discover how CT scans and video otoscopy help diagnose and treat ear masses in dogs and cats, from benign polyps to malignant tumors.

Your Vet in the wild – Alpacas in Peru

In this first episode of Your Vet in the Wild, join Dr. Brittany Lancellotti as she takes you on a fun and informative journey to Peru to learn all about alpacas! Questions submitted by little listeners will be answered about their unique physical traits to their important role in the Peruvian culture. This episode is filled with fascinating facts, common misconceptions, and a closer look at how alpacas are cared for in the Andes. Plus, we’ll share fun tidbits that kids will love about these gentle, social animals!

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On the Move Together: Safe & Smart Travel With Dogs

Planning to travel with dogs? Whether you’re hitting the road or flying with a dog, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti shares her top tips for keeping your pet safe, calm, and comfortable during summer travel from professional to personal experience. From choosing the right gear to navigating dog-friendly hotels and airports, this episode is your go-to guide for vet-approved vacation planning for a trip with your dogs.