Veterinary Advice, Animal News & Views With Hosts, Dr. Roger Welton & Dr. Karen Louis

Tonight’s episode deals with a very common disease area in dogs and cats: the spine and spinal cord.  Most pet owners would likely be astounded by the frequency with which I see injuries and disease of the spine, a frequency which approaches 3-5 newly diagnosed cases per week.  Whether we are dealing with simple muscle strains, intervertebral disc injuries, autoimmune disease, infection, vascular accidents, or degenerative spinal disease, the bottom line is this: disease of this region is common, and recognizing it as soon as possible to get treatment on board ASAP is the most effective way to deal with it. As always, listeners are invited to post comments and questions to be addressed by Dr. Roger on the air by e-mailing them to comments@web-dvm.net

Dr. Roger discusses recent sensational news stories regarding the dangers of communicable disease that pets pose to pet owners, especially those that share their beds with their pets.  While some of these dangers are real and should be taken seriously, Dr. Roger takes the sensationalizm out of the reporting, presents it objectively, and discusses how you can keep your pets and family safe from communicable disease.  Tonight, there are also 3 excellent listener e-mail questions that Dr. Roger will address on the air.  Feel free to send your questions or comments to be addressed on on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Tonight Dr. Roger discusses the common canine behavioral disorder known as separation anxiety. Joining Dr. Roger to shed light on separation anxiety, how to recognize it and manage it, is L.A. based Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks. Steve's website is http://stevebrooksk9u.com/, and we encourage all to visit after tonight's broadcast. Both Dr. Roger and Steve will be addressing listener e-mail questions tonight, and as always, we invite you to submit your own questions or comments to be addressed on the air at: comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger delves into the increasingly popular trend of feeding dogs and cats raw meat as a staple of their diet.  Although the veterinary industry as a whole is generally not in favor of this feeding approach, Dr. Roger presents this practice objectively, drawing from both science and his own clinical observations of patients fed this type of diet.  Lastly, if you are a proponent of raw feeding, Dr. Roger focuses on the best approach to doing it correctly to minimize risk and optimally provide for the nutritional needs of your dogs and cats.  Both proponents and opponents of raw feeding stand to learn a great deal from this episode, so please tune in and and offer your comments to be addressed on the air at: comments@web-dvm.net.

Dr. Roger discusses the troubling increase in cases of this dangerous strain prone to becoming immune to our best antibiotics, while also having occassional ability to jump species and infect humans.  Learn more about MRSA and how you can protect your pets and your family from this dangerous disease.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses 3 e-mail questions submitted by listeners.  Send your questions/comments to be addressed on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.

In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses some simple priorites pet owners should strive for this year to provide optimal wellness and quality of life for your pets.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses three e-mail listener comments on the air throughout the broadcast.  To send your questions or comments for consideration to be addressed on the air, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net

Tonight, Dr. Roger reviews the state of veterinary medicine the pet care industry, and animal welfare in 2011, highlighting triumphs and new innovation, as well as discussing some of the less savoring news items and areas that need improvement. Plus, Dr. Roger addresses 4 listener e-mail questions on the air, one all the way from Australia!

Dr. Roger discusses the recent trend of pet food companies (and many pet care professionals) pushing the health benefits of grain free, preservative free, pet food diets. He begins with the origins of this movement and sifts through what is true and what is not.

Dr. Roger discusses these controversial non-medical procedures and whether they are justifiable to perform or inhumane and unnecessary.  Should we go so far as to ban these procedures?  Plus Dr. Roger addresses 4 listener comments submitted by e-mail.  To have your questions/comments addressed by Dr. Roger on the air, e-mail them to comments@web-dvm.net

Dr. Roger sheds light on the phenomenon that despite being statistically the US's most popular pet, feline veterinary visits  are more often overlooked than their canine counterparts.  What's more, this trend is getting worse.

Dr. Roger discusses enjoying pet fun this Halloween season being careful  to avoid unique dangers this time honored tradition can pose for your pets.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses listener e-mail questions on the air.

Dr. Roger discusses legitimate modalities for finding afforable wellness veterinary care for you pet during challenging economic times.  Plus, Dr. Roger addresses your e-mail questions and comments on on the air.

Dr. Roger begins his new season with the announcement of the completion of a project he worked the entire off season on - a project that stands to be of great benefit to pet owners!  Dr. Roger also discusses the ever so common problem of the chronically itchy pet.

Dr. Roger debunks the 10 most prevalent misconceptions people have about the feline species.  Plus as always, Dr. Roger takes your e-mails, live chat and toll free telephone comments/questions live on the air.  Pre-show e-mail is comments@web-dvm.net, e-mails received up until 6 PM the night of the show will be included in the program.

Dr. Roger discusses the increasing availability of cage free chicken eggs as a means to enjoy a staple American food source, while treating the egg laying chickens more humanely.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show.

Dr. Roger discusses the increasing danger of Lyme Disease to people and dogs alike, as well as offers the most effective ways to prevent the disease.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show.

Dr. Roger offers a rare insight into things that pet owners do that most annoy veterinarians.  Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, live chat, and e-mail comments live on the air.  Send your pre-show e-mail comments to comments@web-dvm.net.  E-mails received up until 6 PM EST the night of the program will be included in the show.

Dr. Roger debunks the 10 most prevalent misconceptions people have about the canine species.  Plus as always, Dr. Roger takes your e-mails, live chat and toll free telephone comments/questions live on the air.  Pre-show e-mail is comments@web-dvm.net, e-mails received up until 6 PM the night of the show will be included in the program.

Dr. Roger refrains from a prepared topic for discussion in order to spend the entire hour addressing listener questions live on the air.  As wlays, questions may be submitted by live toll free call in, live chat, or preshow e-mail questions (comments@web-dvm.net).  Pre-show e-mail questions will be accepted up until 6 PM the night of the live show.

Dr. Roger reports on research indicating that more than 50% of dogs and cats in the United States are obese! Dr. Roger discusses the health risks of obesity, as well as solutions to this increasing epidemic. Plus, Dr. Roger takes your calls, chats questions, and e-mails live ont he air.