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Not Your Veterinarian

Have questions about your pet? You need a veterinarian. Every week life-long pet owner Autumn talks with Dr. Chris Pagel, a Wisconsin veterinarian with years of experience in treating everything from tiny kittens to full size bears, in attempt answer pet questions and cut through the b.s.You need a veterinarian, we have a veterinarian, but it"s not your veternarian. Remember: no podcast, video, message board, chatroom, or internet search can ever replace a real life veternarian who knows your pets

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45:14

Allergic Reaction

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/10/11

Everyone knows someone with allergies and sometimes that someone is your pet. Dr. Chris Pagel once again shares his knowledge - explaining why allergies usually show up as skin conditions in our pets, what you can do to help your pet, and why "allergies" might be the last diagnosis your vet reaches.

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46:31

Enriching Your Pet's Life

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/10/04

Pets, like their people, can get bored. Dr. Chris is here to talk about how you can tell if you have a bored pet and what you can do about it.

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48:11

Pet Anxiety

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/09/26

Most of us who own pets know that they can get very anxious during thunderstorms, fireworks, or when we leave the house. But when that anxiety starts to cause problems for the person and the pet, what can we do? And why are they so worried anyway?As ever, there’s no substitute for a real life visit with a real life vet, who knows your pet and your situation. Though we hope you’ve found our podcast inspiring, we are not your veterinarian.

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38:54

Picky Eaters: A Fork In the Discussion

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/09/19

Pets are sometimes picky eaters, but did you know that there’s a reason your pet might be picky? And that it’s a reason you should really know?Dr. Chris, board certified Wisconsin vet, talks about why a pet might be a picky eater from the start or why they might have suddenly become one.As ever, any questions you have about your pet should be discussed with your veterinarian. While we are a veterinary podcast, we are not your veterinarian and no podcast, message board, forum, or anything else should

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45:37

Fleas!

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/09/13

We talked about mosquitoes in our episode on heartworm and ticks in the episode on Lyme, so to round out the big three bloodsuckers, today we talk about fleas – how your pet gets them, how to get rid of them, and how to keep them from showing up in the first place.Questions about Cat Scratch Disease? Use the links below to learn more:American Academy of Family Physicians: Cat-scratch DiseaseCenters for Disease Control: Cat Scratch DiseaseWisconsin Department of Health Services: Cat-Scratch Disease

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46:27

Tanks-A-Lot

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/09/05

Fish! As promised at the end of our last episode, we set out to talk about fish. However, the topic is bigger than expected, so we try to focus on just one aspect of fish-keeping - the aquarium. You know...the tank the fish live in. The glass box thing.Only trouble is, Dr. Chris has real trouble staying inside the box on any topic and now is no exception.

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39:54

Feline Hyperthyroidism

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/08/29

According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, feline hyperthyroidism will affect 10% of cats over 10 years old, making it the most common endocrine disorder in middle-aged and older cats. Dr. Chris Pagel joins us (as ever) to talk about how hyperthyroidism develops, how you treat it, and how it can be cured.

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41:21

The New Kitten Owner Crash Course

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/08/22

Alright - it doesn't matter where or how you've gotten a kitten, but you have one now. It's old enough to be away from it's mother, but...now what?Dr. Chris, the Kittenarian himself, is here to answer that question and go over more things a kitten owner needs to know.

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46:48

Training

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/08/15

We start with talking about potty and crate training and somehow get to talking about training in general. Maybe we should try some of that focus training we talk about.

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50:44

Taking Care of Your Pets' Teeth

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/08/07

Nobody likes going to the dentist and your pets are no exception. However, like people, just because they don’t like it, doesn’t mean they don’t have to go. Veterinarian Dr. Chris Pagel talks about the apex importance of making sure that your pet’s mouth says healthy and how to see that it does – hopefully without the massive bill.

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44:21

Lyme's Disease

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/07/31

Humans and dogs share many things in life: companionship, living space, adventures, snacks, and Lyme’s Disease. Wait. What? Here to talk about Lyme in dogs (he’s not qualified to treat humans) is Wisconsin veterinarian Dr. Chris Pagel. Note: this episode was recorded back in May, before the podcast went live. We meant to save it for next year, but due to an unanticipated scheduling gap, we figured, “Hey, ticks are still out there, this is still pertinent information, let’s release this now.”If you

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45:53

The Age of Arthritis

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/07/25

Arthritis has been a part of getting older since the time of the dinosaurs (no, really, it has) and animals can suffer from it in their golden years just like people can. Dr. Chris explains what arthritis is, what can make it worse, and how it can be treated.Remember no podcast, website, message board, forum, or anything online can take the place of a real life analysis by a real life vet. If you have a question about your pet or any treatment we talk about in today’s episode, make an appoint with

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36:42

Everything You Wanted To Know About Cat Litter But...

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/07/17

When it comes to taking care of cats, litter is generally pretty far down on the list of things cat owners – uh, I mean, staff – like to do. However, it’s one of the most important, and stressful, parts of having a cat and Dr. Chris is here with all the ins and outs of litterbox issues, litterbox use, litter type, and the rest.

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46:08

When to Visit the Vet

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/07/10

Sometimes the question is not, "What should I know before taking my pet to the vet?" but "Should I take my pet to the vet?" or "Do I go now or do I wait?"Though nobody can answer than question is except you - and YOUR veterinarian - you can get some guidance from Wisconsin vet Dr. Chris.

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48:54

Flying with Fido

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/07/05

Autumn and Dr. Chris talk about travelling with your pet - what you need, what they need, and why it might not be the best choice at all - whether it's a dog, a cat, a horse, or a monkey.

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48:07

Summer Safety

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/06/26

Summer sees an uptick in vet visits every year. Whether it’s the heat, the lake, the barbeque, or any other Interesting Outdoor Thing, pets - dogs in particular - can face some serious dangers. Dr. Chris goes over some of those dangers and how you can protect your pet.

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41:11

All About Heartworms

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/06/19

Dr. Chris and Autumn talk all things heartworm releated - what they are, how animals get them, how you treat them, and, most importantly, how you prevent them.

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39:23

How to Read Pet Food Label

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/04/24

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the pet food aisle. What do all the cans, bags, photos, and claims mean? Which ones are important? What's just marketing? What's this stuff really made of? And what the heck am I supposed to feed my pet?Though it's always important to get your own vet to answer any questions you have about your pet's food, we're here today to at least explain what some of that stuff on the bag, or the can, really means.To read the American Association of Feed Control Officals'

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38:12

The First Trip to the Vet

Not Your Veterinarian ·

2023/04/24

Everyone will have a first vet visit - whether its a new vet, a new pet, or a new owner - and today we're going over all the things you need to know for your first trip to the veterinarian. Also, tips for experienced pet owners (especially those with difficult pets) for those follow up visits.

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