Ask the Vet: Recent Episodes
Alpine Animal Hospital
Alpine Animal Hospital veterinarians answer calls with helpful advice for caring for animals both small and large in this rural community. The show airs on the third Thursday of every month on KDNK at 4:30pm.
On this episode of Ask the Vet, Veterinarian Technician Darren Houser and Dr. Jenn Davis chat about pet cancers and treatment options.
Veterinarian Technician Darren Houser and Dr. Louise Marren chat about pet insurance best practices.
On this episode of Ask the Vet, host Darren chats with Dr. Louise Marron about antibiotic resistant bacteria and other topics related to antibody stewardship.
On this episode of Ask the Vet, host Darren brings in Customer Service Specialist Gloria as they talk about pet loss prevention.
This week veterinary technicians Baylee and Daren will discuss behavior and training to celebrate “National Train Your Dog Month”!
Dr. Kate Swindell and Darren host a lively discussion about contagious diseases in pets and what you can do to keep your furry friends healthy.
Today, Alpine Animal Hospital vets talk about different requirements for traveling with your pets.. plus a question from a listener.
The end of our pet's life is never easy to deal with, but being prepared can help with the transition. Dr. Jennifer Davis and Veterinary Technician Darren discuss different ways we can be ready for this difficult time.
Hosts discuss all things summer! Dr. Mellissa Gisleson and nurse Darren give listeners tips on how to keep pups cool this hot summer. More tips on how to keep anxious dogs calm during 4th of July and thunderstorms.
...in the spring! And, according to Dr. Chuck Maker, that means grass-eating animals will be going through some dietary changes. This month on Ask the Vet, he and Jane Bachrach talk about signs of spring in your animals' manure and more.
Dr. Davis and Rochelle from Alpine Animal Hospital talk common pet toxins that lead to poisoning, including household products, human foods and medicines, insecticides, and compost!
Dr. Melissa Gisleson and Nurse Darren discuss when to spay dogs of different sizes and breeds, helping pets prepare for the procedure and the best ways to heal, including...the dreaded cone.
What factors should you consider when adopting a pet? This month, Alpine Animal Hospital Vet Dr. Louise Marron and nurse Darren Houser talk about the importance of considering factors like time, finances, other pets, home-size, activity levels, and more when finding the right pet for you.
It's the holiday season. Is it also finally time to look a gift horse in the mouth? Hosts Dr. Chuck Maker of Equine Animal Hospital and Jane Bachrach will talk about this and much more about large animal health during the winter season.
Do you know about pet-friendly sunscreen? A caller hears about this and other ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer in our pets from Alpine Animal Hospital veterinarian hosts Dr. Louise Marron and Darren Houser.
Alpine Animal Hospital veterinarians Angela Durkac and Darren Houser inform listeners about pet obesity: it's consequences and methods for prevention.
Jane Bachrach is joined by Dr. Chuck Maker to share advice for keeping our animals well during the intense August heat and recent prominence of thick smoke in the area.
This month on Ask the Vet Dr. Liz Foster and Vet Tech Emily Yannarella outline facts regarding transmission of COVID-19 through domestic pets. A caller asks about a finnicky cat who doesn't like her kidney-friendly diet. Our hosts also discuss COVID-19 safety protocols in veterinary clinics, and the impacts that the pandemic has had on pets, and the services they need.
Dr. Chuck Maker and Jane Bachrach host a COVID-centric Ask the Vet focusing mostly on horses.
Beth Broome and Dr. Melissa Gisleson recognize February as "Responsible Pet Ownership Month."
Dr. Jen Kelley of Alpine Animal Hospital joins Beth Broome chat about alternative therapies on Ask the Vet. The recording of this broadcast was interrupted by maintenance work at the radio station.
Dr. Chuck Maker of Alpine Equine Hospital talks about caring for large animals in cold environments.
Today on Ask the Vet, Beth Broome and Dr. Melissa Gisleson of Alpine Animal Hospital talk about pet adoption.