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The Marty & Laura Show

Laura Reeves & Dr. Marty Greer

Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves deliver unique, fun, fact based conversations about pet health. Greer is the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year and author of “Your Pandemic Puppy.” Reeves is the host of the wildly popular, award-winning Pure Dog Talk podcast. From pro tips on selecting your new dog to what your dog’s runny eyes or your cat’s runny nose mean and what you should do about it, Marty and Laura will meet you where you are (in the car, on the treadmill, walking the

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

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60 — Dreams of Becoming a Veterinarian, Through the...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2026/02/04

In this episode, Laura Reeves and Dr. Marty Greer kick off an exciting new series focused on kids. From STEM education and scholarships to real-world advice about what it takes to become a veterinarian, this conversation is packed with insight for parents, educators and animal-loving kids dreaming of a future with animals.Special guest Cora, a 10-year-old aspiring veterinarian and dog breeder, asks smart questions and steals the show.Brief Show NotesIntroducing a new Kids’ Corner initiative,

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28:04

59 -- Arctic Blast Survival: Safety Tips for Dogs,...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2026/01/28

Arctic Blast Survival: Safety Tips for Dogs, Cats, and LivestockWhen brutal Arctic temperatures hit, our pets feel it just as much as we do—sometimes more. In this special cold-weather episode of The Marty and Laura Show, veterinarian Marty Greer and host Laura Reeves break down practical, real-world advice to keep dogs, cats, and outdoor animals safe during extreme cold snaps.From frozen paws and vomiting show dogs to outdoor cats, heated water bowls, booties, jackets and emergency preparedness,

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28:45

58 — Does My Dog Have a Drinking Problem?

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2026/01/21

Does My Dog Have a Drinking Problem?Excessive drinking and urination in dogs can be alarming—and it’s rarely something to ignore. In this episode, Laura Reeves and veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer take a deep dive into polydipsia and polyuria (PD/PU), breaking down the most common causes, the less common “zebras,” and the critical diagnostic steps every dog owner should understand before restricting water.Brief Show Notes:Common causes of excessive thirst in dogs: kidney disease, diabetes, Cushing’sLess

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37:36

57 — When You Hear Hoofbeats… Think Zebras: Rare Dog...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2026/01/14

When You Hear Hoofbeats… Think Zebras: Rare Dog & Cat DiagnosesMarty and Laura dig into veterinary “zebras”—unusual or easily-misdiagnosed conditions in dogs and cats. Using the classic medical rule “when you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras,” they explain what these rare presentations can look like, when they’re urgent, and why a complete history (boarding exposure, wildlife encounters, travel, family/breed background) helps your veterinarian reach the right diagnosis faster.What

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33:49

56 — Helping Anxious Dogs (and Cats) Through Vet...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2026/01/07

Helping Anxious Dogs (and Cats) Through Vet Visits & Holiday Chaos Holiday gatherings, noisy celebrations, and busy schedules can spike anxiety in dogs—and even cats. In this episode of The Marty and Laura Show, host Laura Reeves and veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer dig into the real-world challenges of anxiety, fear and stress-related behaviors in pets, especially during high-trigger seasons.They cover what doesn’t work (spoiler: Benadryl and acepromazine aren’t true anxiety solutions) and explain

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55 -- Why Dogs Lick Their Feet (and What It Means)

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/12/31

Why Dogs Lick Their Feet (and What It Means)If your dog is constantly licking, chewing, or biting their feet, it’s not “just a habit.” In this episode, Marty and Laura break down what foot licking really signals, why the red-colored staining happens, and how to sort out environmental allergies vs. food sensitivities.You’ll learn why some dogs become “closet lickers,” why elimination diets must be strict for 12 full weeks and what modern prescription options may help itchy dogs feel better.🐾 In This

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32:39

54 — Kitty Litter Box 101: The Real Reason Cats...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/12/24

Kitty Litter Box 101: The Real Reason Cats “Miss” (and How to Fix It)The Marty and Laura Show with Dr. Marty Greer + Laura ReevesIf you live with a cat, you already know the truth: litter boxes are not exactly glamorous. But as Marty Greer points out in this episode of The Marty and Laura Show, litter box issues are one of the most common reasons cats lose their homes — and that’s why this “un-fun” topic is actually incredibly important.In today’s deep dive, Laura Reeves and veterinarian Marty Greer

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28:08

53 – Too LITTLE or Too MUCH: Addison’s vs. Cushing’s...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/12/17

Too LITTLE or Too MUCH: Addison’s vs. Cushing’s Disease in DogsIn this episode, Marty and Laura dive into two often-confused but fundamentally opposite adrenal diseases in dogs: Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) and Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism). While both involve the adrenal glands, one is caused by too little hormone production and the other by too much.Marty explains the anatomy and function of the adrenal glands, how these diseases present very differently in real life, and why

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28:04

52 – Enjoying a Winter Wonderland with Your Pet

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/12/10

Enjoying a Winter Wonderland with Your PetMarty and Laura share great ideas for enjoying a winter wonderland with your pet. From snow angels to snow mountains to skijoring, they walk you through all the fun activities with a few safety precautions.Should your dog have outfits and boots for the cold weather? Marty and Laura have some pro tips and a few funny stories about outfit failures on their own dogs.“There are some tricks and tips to this,” Marty says. “First of all, I think the most dangerous

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28:04

51 – STINKY! Holiday Grooming Prevents an...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/12/03

STINKY! Holiday Grooming Prevents an Embarrassing ProblemMarty and Laura tackle a stinky problem for pet owners, explaining why holiday grooming can prevent an embarrassing situation.Anal glands are the dog’s version of the scent glands on a skunk. They also express those glands when they are nervous or afraid. The glands can also become impacted or infected. Pet owners can avoid the embarrassment of their dog scooting his bottom across the carpet during holiday parties with a simple but effective

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32:02

50 – Five Tips for Fun, Safe Holidays with Pets

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/11/26

Five Tips for Fun, Safe Holidays with PetsMarty and Laura offer up five pro tips for a fun and safe holiday with pets. Sidenote, keep your eyes peeled for Marty during the National Dog Show on NBC at noon Thanksgiving Day.Tip 1… Canned pumpkin, which may well be not entirely pumpkin, is great for dogs and cats! Give them a tablespoon in their food *before* you make the pie.Tip 2 … Making soup stock from the turkey carcass? Save the cooked veggies for the dog’s dinner so they can join the

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49 – Shout Out to Our Heroes: Responsible Pet Owners

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/11/19

Shout Out to Our Heroes: Responsible Pet OwnersMarty and Laura are giving thanks and a shout out to the heroes of the week, responsible pet owners. These are folks who make sure their pets are fed and trained and vetted even when times are tough.This week’s giving thanks charity is No Pet Hungry America.“Millions of families across the country face impossible choices every day between paying rent, buying groceries or feeding their pets. No Pet Hungry America is here to change that.“We provide pet

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48 – Giving Thanks: Science Helps Pets Live Longer,...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/11/12

Giving Thanks: Science Helps Pets Live Longer, HealthierMarty and Laura give thanks for recent science breakthroughs that help our pets live longer, healthier lives. From decoding the canine genome to Artificial Intelligence, our pets are benefitting from scientific research.Organizations such as the AKC Canine Health Foundation support this research which benefits all dogs, purebred and mixed breed, as well as frequently providing information that expands knowledge for treating human diseases

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47 – Giving Thanks for Our Veterinarians

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/11/05

Giving Thanks for Our VeterinariansMarty and Laura share their thanks for veterinarians and staff who sacrifice to care for our pets.“We know you're stressed,” Marty said of veterinarians and staff. “Your pet is sick. You were up all night cleaning up whatever it is that you had to clean up. And it's really hard to be gracious and to be lovely on the phone or in person when you're in that stressful situation. But I can't even begin to emphasize how important that is.“The hardest job that we have at

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46 – Giving Thanks for the Pets in Our Lives

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/10/29

Giving Thanks for the Pets in Our LivesMarty and Laura kick off a month of giving thanks for the pets in our lives. Our animals brighten our days, bring us together with friends, provide companionship and comfort year round. So we decided to celebrate that special connection throughout November.Since November is the month of giving, we’re also highlighting a different organization dedicated to animals and the people who love them each week. This week Marty shares information about her own

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45 – “Howloween”: Costumes and Doorbells and...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/10/22

“Howloween”: Costumes and Doorbells and Chocolates, Oh MY!Marty and Laura are joined by Glinda the Good Witch to talk about Halloween and the fun, as well as potential pitfalls, for our pets.“Everybody wants to address their pet up in a cute little costume,” Marty noted. “And you know, some of them are fine and the pets are comfortable in them and they're not scary and they're really cute. And sometimes we're expecting just a little too much of our pets, depending on the pet and what they like.“We

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44 – Fear Free Handling for Vets and Groomers

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/10/15

Fear Free Handling for Vets and GroomersMarty and Laura talk about the concept of fear free handling of pets by veterinarians and groomers. A concept popularized by veterinarian Dr. Sophia Yin, the reality of working with pets to lower their stress in new situations isn’t all that new, Marty noted.“I think fear free and low stress handling are important techniques. But this isn't new. And that's part of the frustration that I have with this, is we've always done things this way. It didn't have a

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43 — Diabetes is Manageable with Early Detection

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/10/08

Diabetes is Manageable with Early DetectionMarty and Laura discuss the challenges of diabetes in pets, how to prevent, diagnose and manage the disease."Dogs that develop multiple episodes of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, they will oftentimes then become diabetic because there's so much scarring of the pancreas from the pancreatitis," Marty said."If you have a dog that's diabetic, they're going on insulin or you're not going to be able to keep them going," Marty added. "So you

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32:59

42 – Heart Healthy Ideas for Pets

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/10/01

Heart Healthy Ideas for PetsMarty and Laura share heart healthy ideas for our pets from weight management to fitness to genetics.“We can't really talk about prevention without talking about genetics,” Marty said, “because from the very inception of a puppy, we can control their genetics to a certain extent. There are DNA tests. And there are phenotype tests that we can do for cardiac disease.“I think it's really important if you're buying a dog from a breed that tends to have cardiac disease, that

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41 – ITCH! Ear Mites Cause Scratching and Permanent...

The Marty & Laura Show ·

2025/09/24

ITCH! Ear Mites Cause Scratching and Permanent DamageMarty and Laura tackle the big itch of ear mites, how to prevent, diagnose and treat them in your cats (and even dogs.)“There are hundreds of mites in these cats ears, so it's no question that they are intensely itchy,” Marty said, while Laura opined the image was the stuff of nightmares.“When we see an ear infection in a cat,” Marty said, “it's ear mites or somehow related to ear mites. And in a dog it may start as ear mites, especially if it's a

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