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Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex

It can be tough to know the best way to look after your dog or cat. Join veterinarian Dr. Alex for a weekly dose of pet health advice, news, and discussion. Want to give your pet the best care possible? Then you need to listen and subscribe!

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00:19:11

I'm Here to Answer Your Questions! (#146)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/06/22

This week I'm bringing you a taste of The Dr Alex Answers Show, answering all of your dog and cat health questions, where I'm talking about skin lumps and bumps, post vaccine skin swelling, and anal gland expression. Get your question answered at http://dralexanswers.com

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00:09:44

Pets are NOT Disposable (#145)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/06/14

In today's throw-away culture, there is a worrying thought that pet dogs and cats are also disposable. Something to discard if you lose interest in them or health problems develop. Here are my thoughts! Download my just-released drug information sheets and access my free resource library here

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00:14:52

Steroids in Dogs and Cats: The essential guide to...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/06/06

Prednisone is a powerful steroid to treat many different diseases in dogs + cats, but steroids also come with the potential for serious, disruptive side-effects. Learn why this common drug is used, the common side effects of steroids and how they are different in dog's and cats, and understand when alternative treatment options may be the best bet. Full show notes here

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00:07:01

The Importance of Vet Nurses: the unsung heroes of...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/05/30

Vet nurses and veterinary technicians are a vital part of your dog and cat’s healthcare team. Find out how hard it is for them to qualify and what they actually do every day. I bet you’ll be surprised! Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/what-vet-nurses-do

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00:06:42

Is Your Cats Diet Giving Them Tuberculosis - just 1...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/05/24

If you're feeding your cat a commercial raw diet, or any sort of raw food, could it be giving them tuberculosis? It sounds crazy, but it's potentially true that raw diets cause TB in cats! This is an update of just the latest pet food scandal, following on from the vitamin D fiasco of a few months ago. If you are interested in the safety, risks and benefits of the diet you are feeding your pet then you should check out my free ebook which discusses the feeding of raw vs kibble. Get your free copy

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00:16:58

Itchy Dog? Keep Their Skin Allergies in Check (#141)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/05/17

A dog who is always itchy is little different to a dog in constant pain. Skin allergies are miserable. Stop your dog scratching all the time with this 6 step treatment plan. Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-treat-dog-skin-allergies

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00:07:17

Fancy a Cat Burrito? The simple towel wrap to give a...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/05/10

The Cat Burrito Towel Wrap stops you getting scratched or bitten + is a simple, effective, yet gentle technique to retrain your cat for nail clipping, giving them a pill, or even getting them into their carrier! If you can't quite follow along with the audio, make sure to check out the video in the show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/cat-burrito-towel-wrap

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00:05:48

Checking Your Cat for Fleas - Don't miss them! (#139)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/05/02

If your cat is scratching, licking themselves bald, or has developed lots of little scabs on their skin then you really need to know how to check your cat for fleas. Fleas are an incredibly common cause of itching in cats, and it’s not always as obvious as you might think to know if your cat has fleas or not! Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-check-a-cat-for-fleas

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00:06:28

Kill Those Fleas and Destroy the Infestation! (#138)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/04/26

Finding fleas is just the beginning...getting rid of a flea infestation can be a real battle but not if you follow this 3 step strategy! Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-kill-fleas-on-a-dog

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00:11:19

New Baby? Help Your Pet Cope! (#137)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/04/18

Having a baby is one of life's greatest joys...just not for your pet dog or cat! A few simple steps can reduce their stress, letting you focus on your new arrival Find the Parent Pacifier here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5eSwAzbDqAWy7xzwqc_Hw Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/new-baby-stress

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00:09:44

Why Is My Dog Itchy...It's Driving Them Crazy?! (#136)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/04/11

Kicking off skin month, this episode runs through the 5 main causes of an itchy dog. Getting the right diagnosis is vital if the itch and scratching is to stop and your dog's skin condition kept under control. For more skin discussion head over to http://dralexanswers.com

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00:20:28

Will a Raw Diet Kill You and Your Dog?! (#135)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/04/04

There are some well documented risks to feeding raw diets to your dog or cat. Does serious infection happen every day though, and how do these risks stack up against the feeding of kibble? Todays episode answers these questions and more! Download my free raw feeding ebook: https://www.subscribepage.com/rawebook Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/raw-vs-cooked-dog-diets

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00:23:29

The Benefits of Feeding a Raw Diet...Really?! (#134)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/03/28

Raw diets are getting a lot of press online at the moment on blogs, forums and social media. Today is part 1 of my discussion of the actual evidence behind raw feeding claims, and I'm starting with the benefits of raw diets for dogs and cats. Download my free raw feeding ebook: https://www.subscribepage.com/rawebook Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/raw-vs-cooked-dog-diets

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00:07:18

Better, Faster, Cheaper Vet Treatment with 1 Simple...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/03/21

This one simple tip that almost everyone will be able to do could help save you time and money the next time your pet is unwell, as well as help your pet get better faster or receive the best treatment sooner! Be sure to subscribe and also check out my other podcast "The Dr Alex Answers Show"! Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/save-time-and-money-at-the-vet

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00:14:53

Tubular Ligation: is it really a spay alternative for...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/03/14

Tubular ligation in dogs is a method of sterilizing dogs that involves either tying a ligature around the uterus of a dog or making an incision in the uterus meaning that there is no way that pregnancy could ever happen. It is different to spaying because the ovaries are left untouched. This means that a female dog who has had tubular ligation will still come on heat and her body will still experience the pro's and con's of these hormones being present. Is this really a good idea? Find out all about

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00:11:22

A Little Extra Weight Makes All The Difference to...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/03/07

2 identical dogs, the only difference being that one is overweight and one is fit and lean. Such a small difference can have a huge impact on the health of a dog as well as their life expectancy. Don't underestimate the impact of obesity on dogs lives. Keeping a healthy weight is one of the best ways to help your dog live longer. In today's episode, it's story time as I talk you through the lives of Max and Bailey. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/obesity-life-expectancy

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00:18:55

Giveaway Launch of The Dr Alex Answers Show (+ 1st...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/02/28

I'm excited to be able to announce the official launch of my new podcast, "The Dr. Alex Answers Show", and to celebrate I'm also running a giveaway for some great prizes to suit any pet lover! The Dr. Alex Answers Show is a Q&A podcast where, each week, I answer 5 of your dog or cat health questions. If you like what you hear today there are 2 other episodes already released so check them out and let me know what you think! Head over here for more information and to enter the competition -

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00:08:27

Phenobarbital: The Best Dog Epilepsy Treatment? (Ep....

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/02/21

Penobarbital is one of the most common drugs used in the treatment of dog epilepsy and to control seizures. Before starting, you need to know how well it works, learn about the side-effects and how to monitor your epileptic dog taking phenobarbital. Epilepsy and seizures is a distressing condition for your dog to be diagnosed with but with the right treatment the seizures can be very well controlled. Phenobarbital is often the first choice and this episode goes through what you need to know about

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00:06:30

Deadly Diet - the Hills Dog food Recall (Ep.128)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/02/14

Just last week the pet food manufacturer Hill’s issued a recall of some of their prescription diets because they were found to contain very high levels of vitamin D - something that causes kidney failure and death! I reached out to them for some answers to explain how this pet food recall happened, what checks are in place and what they are doing to make sure that something like this doesn't happen ever again. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/does-your-dogs-food-contain-rat-bait

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00:07:25

Should You Treat a Dog After Just One Seizure? (Ep. 127)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2019/02/08

If your dog has had one or more seizures and has been diagnosed with epilepsy, one of the first decisions you will have to make is when should you start treatment for epilepsy in dogs. The aim of epilepsy treatment in dogs is to reduce their frequency and severity, not prevent all seizures. All drugs also have the risks of side-effects and cost money to give and then monitor. As a result the decision to start treatment is based on a risk-benefit analysis. This episode though discusses the general

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