The Space Coast Pet Podcast

Spinal disc disease is on the rise

In his first ever video podcast, Dr. Roger discusses the rise of spinal disc disease, aka., intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), in dogs. Tune in to learn about recognizin

Are there infectious diseases we can catch from our pets?

In the last episode, Dr. Roger detailed some common parasites that can be transmitted to people. He follows up in this episoide with zoonotic infectious disease, that is,

Beware of The Monsters Within!

Dr. Roger details the danger internal parasites can pose to your pets, as well as the danger they can pose to your human family. Tune in to learn about how dogs and cats

How/what should we be feeding our dogs?

Dog parents are constantly bombarded with pet food marketing and opinions on what is best to feed their dogs now more than ever. In this episode, Dr. Roger revisits the p

Why Chewy is bad for pet health care

Dr. Roger details why the Chewy corporation is bad for pet health and veterinary medicine in general. The reasons behind Dr. Roger's stance on Chewy may surprise you, so

The unique health needs of little dogs

While all sizes of dogs share the same physiology, there are certain health concerns that have different levels of prevalence depending on the size/breed of the dog. In t

How AI and other rapidly advancing technologies are revolutionizing veterinary medicine

AI is changing all aspects of our lives, in business, day to day living, how we access information, and of course, health care. In this episode, Dr. Roger details how AI

Pet insurance, PLEASE!

Dr. Roger makes his case for pet parents to carry Pet Insurance for their pets. Based on his extensive experience in his own practice and recently covering shifts in a 24

What is Pet Equity and why should pet parents know about it?

Private equity has been making a strong push into the veterinary industry. Just 10 years ago, veterinary clinics owned by private equity investment firms and corporations

Rising anti-vax sentiment leading to sharp rises in preventable dangerous infectious diseases in pets

Anti-vaccine sentiment in the veterinary industry is rising, and with it, sharp rises in prevantable dangerous infectioud disease. Canine Distemper, once considered near

What can I do to help my itchy dog???

Being itchy can compromise quality of life every bit as much as being in pain, and chronic severe itch from skin allergy is common medical concern in dogs. Thankfully in

How the Iran War will impact veterinary costs.

Th Iran War is causing far reaching economic consequences, including possible significant increases in the costs of veterinary care. In this episode, Dr. Roger outlines w

Is cancer on the rise in pets?

Cancer is currently number 1 cause of death in dogs and the number 2 cause of death in cats. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses if current statistics represent a rise i

Everything you need to know about kidney failure in cats

Kidney failure is the most common cause of death among cats. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses all aspects of kidney failure, from proactive prevention to conventional

Preparing pets for a safe and healthy summer

The Groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Summer will be here before you know it. Tune in as Dr. Roger offers a number of tips for keeping your pets safe and happy this

An effective and natural approach to calm an anxious dog

Dr. Roger has observed a steady uptick over the years in stress/anxiety disorders in dogs. In this episode he discusses natural solutions to relieve stress in our nervous

Top 5 Pet Resolutions 2026!

In his annual first podcast of the year, Dr. Roger offers pet parents top 5 preferred pet New Year's resolutions - at least from his point of view - for 2026. Tune in to

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Roger!

Welcome to Dr. Roger's Thanksgiving episode. Beyond wishing his beloved listeners a happy thanksgiving, in this episode, Dr. Roger educates about hidden holiday dangers f

All about cats episode

Cats are a unique species that millions of people cherish as companions and furry family members. They bring so much life to our homes in ways that are different from dog

Dog parvo outbreak and the troubling reasons behind it

Dr. Roger reports on a current parvo outbreak in dogs. Parvo is a very contagious and deadly disease seen in dogs caused by parvovirus. It is also a very preventable dise