Synopsis
Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis are both experienced, practicing veterinarians that write extensively on their respective blogs (Web-DVM.Net and VetChick.com). They co-host this show to discuss the topics that inspire them to blog, while offering their unique experiences and training to offer listeners varied perspectives on pet issues of the day.
Episodes
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The ABCs of Canine and Feline Wellness
24/03/2011 Duration: 58minDr. Roger discusses all of the essential components of a comprehensive wellness program for your dogs and cats. Plus, as always, Dr. Roger addresses your calls, live chat comments, and pre-show e-mails live on the air.
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Heartworm Disease: Facts vs. Fiction (cat owners should listen too!)
10/03/2011 Duration: 50minDr. Roger discusses heartworm disease in dogs and cats, a common but poorly understood disease. From overall risk, to treatment and prevention, Dr. Roger educates pet owners about this deadly disease. Cat owners be sure to tune in - what you will learn about heartworm in cats may surprise you. Plus, Dr. Roger takes all your call and chatroom posts live. Archive listeners can post pre-show e-mail questions up to 6 PM EST the evening of the broadcast at comments@web-dvm.net.
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Health and wellness web portal...for pets?
03/03/2011 Duration: 48minDr. Roger interviews Nicolas Chereque, PR representative for pet health and wellness megasite, PetMD.com. Plus, Dr. Roger and his guest address your calls or chatroom posts live on the air. The live chatroom will be open 10 minutes prior to shwo time. Archive listeners are free to post pre-show e-mail questions to be addressed live on the air at comments@web-dvm.net. E-mails sent as late as 6PM EST the day of the show will be included in the program.
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Bad teeth, BAD HEALTH!
17/02/2011 Duration: 57minDr. Welton discusses the most common adverse health condition of dogs and cats: periodontal disease and gingivitis. Tune in for this one folks, as the consequences of leaving it untreated, as well as the solutions to this problem, may surprise you. Plus, Dr. Welton addresses your calls and live chat comments, as well as pre-show e-mail questions, live on the air. Chat room opens 10 minutes prior to show start time and archive listeners may send pre-show e-mail questions to comments@web-dvm.net.
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Diabetes in dogs and cats...symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
10/02/2011 Duration: 53minDr. Welton discusses diabetes in dogs and cats with veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Teresa Goodson of Affiiated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida. Phone lines and chatroom will be open for live questions and comments, and for archive listeners pre-show questions can be posted at: comments@web-dvm.net (please include first name and state of residence in your message).
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Its all about you time again, pet owners!
03/02/2011 Duration: 01h01minDr. Welton will not be interviewing a guest this week, but instead makes himself available in this 100% advice show! Feel free to call in toll free to ask your questions, post questions via our chatroom, or for our archive listeners, send a pre-show e-mail to comments@web-dvm.net.
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Hip dysplasia in dogs: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
27/01/2011 Duration: 57minDr. Welton interviews board certified veterinary surgical specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Christiansen about hip dysplasia, a common, yet poorly understood bone disease in dogs. Plus, Dr. Welton and his guest take your questions and comments live by call-in, pre-show e-mail, and live chatroom. Chatroom will be open 10 minutes prior to broadcast.
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Dog Training the Australian Way
20/01/2011 Duration: 52minDr. Welton interviews Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist of Bark Busters USA. Learn about dog training with a unique approach that incorporates body language and voice control -- that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. Plus, Dr. Welton and his guest take your questions or comments live by call-in, pre-show e-mail, and live chatroom. Chatroom will be open 10 minutes prior to broadcast.
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Ethical and responsible breeding.
13/01/2011 Duration: 54minDr. Welton discusses ethical and responsible breeding with AKC champion English Cocker Spaniel Breeder, Toni Langley. Learn why good breeding is so important, why pet store purchases are a bad idea, and how to research the quality of a breeder. Chat room will open 10 minutes prior to start time for live questions, and Dr. Welton and Toni will take your toll free calls live. Archive listeners, feel free to e-mail questions and comments to be aired live at comments@web-dvm.net.
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Fish Oil Derived Omega-3-fatty acids : The Elixir of Health (if properly processed)
06/01/2011 Duration: 01h31sDr. Welton discusses the many health benefits of dietary supplementation with omega-3-fatty acids with holistic veterinary medicine expert, Dr. Jean Hofve. New Format: Chatroom will be open for listeners to post questions for our expert, but archive listeners may pre e-mail us questions for our expert or Dr. Welton at comments@web-dvm.net. Plus, our featured animal news story and Dr. Welton takes your calls live.
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Final Thoughts for 2010
23/12/2010 Duration: 37minDr. Welton will open up the lines throughout this final broadcast of 2010, while offering final thoughts for the year.
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Treating cancer in dogs and cats...Can we?...Should we?
16/12/2010 Duration: 45minDr. Welton discusses veterinary cancer medicine with veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Teresa Goodson.
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Helping the helpless
09/12/2010 Duration: 40minDr. Welton interviews Florida rescue rep for the Italian Greyhound Club of America, Anne Marie Burgess. Tune in as Anne Marie discusses the selfless, at times rewarding, at times frustrating work she and her organization perform in efforts to save and find homes for abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs. Plus, Dr. Welton discusses news and views and takes your calls live.
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Pain management through rehabilitation.
02/12/2010 Duration: 42minA special interview with veterinary surgery resident and rehabilitation practioner, Dr. Ashok Padmanabhan. Plus, news and views, and Dr. Welton takes your calls live.
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Insights into the day to day operations of a zoo!
18/11/2010 Duration: 45minSpecial interview with Keith Winsten, Executive Director of the Brevard Zoo. Plus, animal news and views, and Dr. Welton takes your calls live on the air!
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Protecting ourselves and our pets from a killer.
11/11/2010 Duration: 30minUrban sprawl and human development put us and our pets increasingly at risk for this deadly infectious disease. Veterinary advice, animal news and views with host, veterinarian and Veterinary News Network Reporter, Dr. Roger Welton.
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Cutting edge application of stem cell technology in veterinary medicine
04/11/2010 Duration: 41minA special interview with board certified veterinary surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Christiansen. Veterinary advice, animal news and views with host, practicing veterinarian and and VNN reporter, Dr. Roger Welton.
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Special interview with Ted Rheingold, creator/owner of pet megasites Dogster.com and Catster.com
28/10/2010 Duration: 36minVeterinary advice, animal news and views with host, veteirnarian and Veterinary News Network reporter, Dr. Roger Welton.
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Pets and pet owners alike beware, leptospirosis is on the rise
21/10/2010 Duration: 30minVeterinary advice, animal news and views, with your host, veterinarian and Veterinary News Network reporter, Dr. Roger Welton.
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Veterinary pharmacy home delivery
14/10/2010 Duration: 42minDr. Welton interviews Ted Root, President and CEO of Vetcentric, the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and therapeutic and wellness diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary practices.