New Guidelines for Pet First Aid from RECOVER-Jrnl Vet ER and Crit Care, 2026 Recently pet first aid options were evaluated for what works, what doesn’t, and what may be dangerous to the pet and/or pet owner. Here’s what they found: And of course...
More infoThink your senior cat is healthy? Think again… First of all, “senior” in cats refers to cats aged >12 years old. A study just completed at The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine (Herrera K, JAVMA 2026) involving 129...
More infoI can check my cat’s heart status at home? Tell me more…. The leading cause of death in adult cats 9 years of age and older is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HM). HCM affects 1 in 7 cats. Cats can appear normal (asymptomatic) for many years then...
More infoYay! It’s officially summer…now let’s protect your pet! Pets, some more than others, are vulnerable to sun-induced skin lesions. Dogs and cats with light skin, short hair, or thin hair coats (or the hairless breeds) are prone to sunburn, skin...
More infoWhat’s the deal with CATNIP? A new interesting finding… Vet Candy reported in their recent June 8, 2026 episode some interesting findings about catnip. We all know that cats seem to lose their minds (not all, however as it’s genetically...
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More infoCushing’s Disease in Dogs: Natural vs. IatrogenicIs your dog suddenly drinking the water bowl dry, asking to go outside all night, or developing a pot-bellied appearance? It might not just be aging—it could be Cushing’s disease. What is Cushing’s...
More infoFake Pet Meds: The Cyclosporine Scare “Today on Speaking of Pets, we’re tackling a troubling new trend — counterfeit pet medications being sold online. The latest warning centers on cyclosporine, a drug commonly prescribed to treat itchy...
More infoA wonderful, informative hour with VetCardioBro podcast host, Dr. Jonathan Goodwin. You’ll learn about murmurs, do pets have heart attacks (?), congestive heart failure, etc.. An hour of great information with a touch of humor. Tune in!!
More infoPemphigus Foliaceus (PF) in Dogs and Cats A Pet Owner’s Guide for the Speaking of Pets Website soppodcast.com If your pet suddenly develops crusty sores, scabs, or pustules on the skin, especially around the face or paws...
More infoSwelling under the eye? It may not be the eye! At Speaking of Pets Podcast, we talk a lot about the signs pet owners shouldn’t ignore — and this is one of them. Facial swelling just below the eye is often caused by a tooth root abscess...
More infoPeople forget winter can be prime itch season for pets. It’s not all about spring and summer pollen! Winter allergies are usually INDOOR ALLERGENS because of all of us spending more time inside w/ the furnace running. Triggers include: DUST...
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