The Independent Vet with Dr. Beth Barrett

Dog Days in the Water

Swimming, Splashing & the Stuff Nobody Warns You About Season 1 · Episode 12 Run time: ~29 minutes Host: Michael Dargie Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM Michael has s

Worms & Wildlife: Echinococcus Multilocularis in Alberta

Season 1 · Episode 11   Run time: 26 Minutes   Host: Michael Dargie   Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM Every so often a topic comes with a name so intimidating that peo

Keeping Your Cat Mentally Fit

Season 1 · Episode 10   Run time: 44:44 Minutes   Host: Michael Dargie   Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM Michael has been a cat person his whole life, and for most of

Summer Safety For Your Fuzzy Friends

Season 1 · Episode 09   Run time: ~1 hour 2 minutes   Host: Michael Dargie   Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM Summer is one of the best seasons for making memories with

Behind the Barn: Meet the Team

Season 1 · Episode 08 Run time: ~35 minutes Host: Michael Dargie Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM  Episode Description Ever wonder who all those people are at your vet

Spay, Neuter, or Wait?

Spay, Neuter, or Wait? The Independent Vet — Season 1, Episode 7 Released May 6, 2026 Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM   Host: Michael Dargie   Runtime: 38:15 Episode

Pet Dental Health

Yes, your pets need to brush too. Bad breath might seem like a small thing—but it's often your pet's way of telling you something more is going on. In this episode, M

Fleas, Ticks & Parasites: What You Need to Know in Alberta

  Featuring: Dr. Beth Barrett, DVM — Barrett Veterinary Practice Host: Michael Dargie Runtime: ~40 minutes Spring has arrived in Alberta — and so has tick season. In

Equine Nutrition Demystified

Horse nutrition can feel complicated. Grain, hay, supplements, fiber, protein … it's easy to get overwhelmed trying to do the best for your horse. In this episode, Dr.

Puppy & Kitten 101: What Every New Pet Parent Needs To Know

In this episode, Dr. Beth Barrett lays out the essentials every new puppy or kitten guardian should know. Whether you've just brought home a wiggly eight-week-old pup or

What's The Best Diet For My Pet?

Episode Summary If you've ever stood in the pet food aisle feeling completely overwhelmed by the options—grain-free, raw, organic, life-stage formulas, food that costs mo

How To Help Your Pets Live Longer: Healthy Habits From Day One

Welcome to the very first episode of The Independent Vet, the podcast that helps you give your fuzzy family the best life possible. In this episode, Dr. Beth Barrett—ve