This Vet's Voice: Recent Episodes
Melissa Lynn, DVM
This Vet's Voice Podcast features a pet parenting perspective by Melissa Lynn, DVM. Listen as she shares her expert pet parenting advice! She’s your veterinarian…unfiltered.
E-Collar, Buster Collar, THE CONE OF SHAME. No matter what we call it, the e-collar is a necessary evil that all pet parents have to live through at some point in their journey.
Learn all the reasons why they are so very important!
And hear Dr. Melissa answer the question, “Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s?”
For a more information about Dr. Dewhirst’s work, click here: https://forsyth.org/person/scientist/floyd-dewhirst
Podcast Page: https://thisvetsvoice.com/podcast
Email Dr. Melissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Dr. Melissa weighs in on the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The AVMA links on pets and coronavirus:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19
Podcast Page: https://thisvetsvoice.com/podcast
Email: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
In this episode Dr. Melissa kicks off season three by chatting with her good friend—and rabies expert—Dr. Ingrid Garrison a public health veterinarian from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Dr. Garrsion shares her insights about the deadly virus and what pet parents can do to prevent the spread.
Useful Links from the Show:
Rabies Prevention in Pets and People (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – General information on how to prevent rabies in both pets and people https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/index.html
Rabies cases for the entire United States (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) – Check with your State Department of Public Health for the most current information on rabies cases. https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/location/usa/surveillance/index.html
Animal Rabies Prevention and Control Compendium (National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians) – Includes information on vaccination of animals against rabies and all licensed rabies vaccines for animals in the U.S. These are only recommendations. You must check with your city, county, and state for rabies vaccination requirements for where you live. http://www.nasphv.org/documentsCompendiaRabies.html
RABIESAWARE.ORG – Quick reference for rabies vaccinations laws for each state. https://www.rabiesaware.org/
Information on rabies cases in Kansas – This website contains information on the number of animals tested for rabies and the number of animals positive for rabies as well as information on prevention, information for veterinarians, healthcare providers, local health departments, law enforcement, and wildlife professionals https://keap.kdhe.state.ks.us/Ephtm/PortalPages/ContentData?CID=109
Kansas Rabies Control Regulations – http://www.kdheks.gov/epi/human_animal_health.htm
Kansas Rabies Disease Investigation Guideline – Information on how local health departments conduct investigations into all rabies-positive animals in Kansas to prevent spread of this disease to humans and other animals. http://www.kdheks.gov/epi/disease_investigation_guidelines.htm
Bats found in Houses – Bats can have rabies and spread this disease to people and pets. You cannot tell if a bat has rabies, or not, by looking at it. If you find a bat inside your home contact your local or state health department for a rabies exposure consultation. You can find more information about how to safely capture a bat at this website https://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Wildlife-Damage-Control/Bats-in-Houses
State and Local Rabies Consultation Contacts –https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/resources/contacts.html
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/podcast
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Email Dr. Melissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
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I'm back! Listen to this little preview for SEASON 3! A few changes are on the horizon!
Dr. Lissa opens up and shares about the struggles she's facing trying to be a great vet AND a great mom. Sometimes you can't be both...
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Ashley Logsdon, from the Mama Says Namaste Podcast joins us and shares her tips for traveling cross-country with pets!
All the helpful links for the Pet Travel Episode!
https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/
https://www.instagram.com/fieldtripgypsies/
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel
https://www.bringfido.com/
https://www.rover.com/
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Have an itchy dog? Dr. Lissa explains the causes and management options available.
Helpful Links from the episode:
FDA article about grain-free diets.
In this episode Dr. Lissa explains everything you ever wanted to know about anal glands!
Podcast Page: https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
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In this episode test your ability to determine what a true veterinary emergency is.
Get the download! Pet Parents First Aid Survival Guide
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Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Episode 009-The Spay Neuter Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa explains all the details about spaying and neutering. The terminology, the procedures and the importance of doing it.
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Episode 008-The Grass Eating Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa explains why your dog eats grass.
Characterization of Plant Eating in Dogs (Hart, Sueda and Cliff)
Self-induced Increase of Gut Motility and the Control of Parasitic Infections in Wild Chimpanzee (Huffman, Canton)
Leaf-swallowing by chimpanzees: A behavioral adaptation for the control of strongyle nematode infections (Huffman, Page)
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
This is Episode 007-The Holiday Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa shares tips for keeping your pet healthy during the holiday season.
Pet MD Chocolate Toxicity Tool
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Page
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast with Lissa Lynn, DVM of This Vet’s Voice
This is Episode 006-The Gold Star Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa shares tips and suggestions for being a “Gold Star” veterinary client. With the help of many other veterinarians (via Facebook), she reveals the most commonly encountered frustrations in the veterinary world.
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
Jump to the intro episode: 000 The Why Episode
Other Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
This is Episode 005-The Doodle Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa breaks down everything Doodle! Hear the breed history, learn if they are truly “hypoallergenic” and know what the genetic designations (F1, F1b, F2b) actually mean!
Psychology Today Interview with Wally Cronon:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201404/designer-dog-maker-regrets-his-creation
Scientific article in from the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology:
https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749%2812%2900793-2/abstract (journal of allergy and clinical immunology)
Podcast Page:
https://thisvetsvoice.com/fur-reals-podcast
#googadoodle
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Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast with Lissa Lynn, DVM of This Vet’s Voice
This is Episode 004—The Vet Tech Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa celebrates veterinary technicians! She discusses what a vet-tech is, what it takes to be one, and all the hard work that techs put in to make sure that your pet is loved and comfortable.
Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast with Lissa Lynn, DVM of This Vet’s Voice
This is Episode 003—The Don’t Ask Episode
In this episode Dr. Lissa explains the struggle with discussing euthanasia in public. She also digs deep into a veterinarian’s need to keep the act of euthanasia separate from her personal life. She pleads for pet parents to not “steal the happy moments.”
Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast with Lissa Lynn, DVM of This Vet’s Voice
This is Episode 002-The Food Episode
- In this episode Dr. Lissa explains
- the possibility of feeding a vegan diet
- the dangerous of a raw diet
- the potential heart-risk of grain free diets
Mentioned in the show: the FDA warning about grain free diets
Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast with Dr. Lissa Lynn, DVM of This Vet's Voice
This is Episode 001 "The Flea Episode"
- In this episode Dr. Lissa explains why dish soap (and other "all-natural" products) DON'T work at killing fleas.
- She explains the complex life-cycle of the flea and why that makes it so hard to control.
- She also describes why your veterinary team is the BEST source of information for controlling fleas.
Helpful Links:
Email Dr. Lissa: contact@thisvetsvoice.com
The Blog: https://thisvetsvoice.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thisvetsvoice
Twitter: @lissalynndvm
Welcome to The Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast! This is the first episode of season 1..."The Why Episode"
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Learn a little more about Lissa Lynn, DVM the host of the Fur-Reals Pet Parenting Podcast and author of the blog This Vet's Voice (http://thisvetsvoice.com)
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Send your questions, comments and concerns to contact@thisvetsvoice.com