Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health

The Uncomfortable Truth About Kibble and Ultra-Processed Pet Food

Are you worried about what goes into your pet’s food bowl? Overwhelmed by conflicting advice online about kibble, raw, and fresh diets? In this episode, we unravel the t

Why pets are getting sick so young (it’s not what you think)

Are you worried about your young pet's health? Confused by all the advice swirling online about kibble, vaccines, and vet care? In this eye-opening episode of "Call

Choosing the Best Epilepsy Treatment for Your Dog: Conventional and Alternative Options

Is your dog struggling with epileptic seizures? Wondering about the best treatment options to help them live a full and happy life? In this episode of the Call the Vet p

The Pet Testing Dilemma: What Matters Most When Money Is Tight

Making medical decisions for your pet isn’t always straightforward—especially when budgets, emotions, and complex treatment options all collide. In this episode, Dr. Ale

Pet Cancer: What Most Owners Don’t Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quality of Life

What happens when your beloved pet gets diagnosed with cancer? In this episode of the Call the Vet podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with board-certified veterinary oncologist

Navigating Tough Decisions: Molly’s Story and How to Choose the Best Care

😮 Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesn’t mean we should—sometimes doing everything isn’t the best choice for their quality of life! 🐾 Rece

When Every Minute Counts: How Your Pet Could Be a Hero

🚨 Did you know there’s NO national blood bank for pets? When a dog or cat needs a life-saving transfusion, it’s down to local donor animals—often the pets of clinic staff

The Shocking Reality of Misdiagnosis in Pets

Can you believe that one common dog disease is misdiagnosed 50% of the time! So then, how can we trust the accuracy of a diagnosis if our beloved pets are suffering? 1️⃣

The Secret Pet Pain Killer Side Effect Every Pet Owner Needs to Know About

🛑 Is Your Pet's Pain Relief Doing More Harm Than Good? 🧑‍⚕️In this compelling episode of the Call the Vet podcast, veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery uncovers the painkil

This new pet drug made me so angry (unpacking the issues)

😡 The cost of a new veterinary drug for hypertension in cats is skyrocketing by 1200%, and it's not even a new active ingredient! 1️⃣ Amlodipine, a drug we've

The Essential Cat Owner's Guide to Hyperthyroidism and Treatment Options

This is one of the most common diseases to affect middle-aged and elderly cats. Is your furry friend losing weight despite a ravenous appetite? Are they jittery, with a

The diminishing returns of your pet's healthcare

🔍 "The improvement in pet health care may not be the best thing for you and your pet." What?! Before you get the wrong idea, let me explain what's behind this statem

The truth about pet meds that big pharma doesn't want you to know

Are you tired of shelling out big bucks for your pet's medications while knowing their human counterparts cost a fraction? Tune in to this eye-opening episode where

Spaying Your Dog: pros, cons, and timing recommendations for 2024

Deciding the best age to spay your dog can be a pivotal choice in ensuring a long, healthy life for your pet. With various factors to consider, such as breed size, poten

Unpacking the Crisis: navigating the challenges of modern veterinary care

😲 Are you concerned about the rising costs of vet care? You're not alone and this episode dives deep into the issues plaguing the pet health care space, affecting yo

Optimizing Care for Dogs with Elbow Dysplasia (and arthritis): Practical Advice

🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶 🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive d

Old Dog Health: exploring the link between heart failure and seizures

Increasing age can bring increasing health complexity and in this episode, we unpack a complex listener-submitted scenario about a 14-year-old Chihuahua battling congesti

Anesthetic risk and surgical safety (what you need to know to keep your pet safe)

😱 Don't gamble with your pet's life. When it comes to your furry friend's surgery, knowing the risks is crucial for their safety! 🩺 Surgery may not be jus

Unraveling a multi-dog mystery (with lessons for every pet parent)

🐾 Get ready to tackle this itchy pet mystery with Dr. Alex answering a question sent in by listener Trish that addresses some really key pet-care pearls. From narrowing d

Is withholding pain relief ever OK (or even beneficial?)

🐾 Did you know that it used to be common for veterinarians to withhold pain relief for pets with joint injuries or wounds? The thinking was that this was needed to preven