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Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Polly ReQua

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12:57

Seizures and Dogs....What you need to know to protect...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/03/10

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL about seizures. What do you do if your dog has a seizure? What Are the Symptoms of Seizures? Symptoms can include collapsing, jerking, stiffening, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, drooling, chomping, tongue chewing, or foaming at the mouth. Dogs can fall to the side and make paddling motions with

13:59

What are puppy mills and how can we protect our furry...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/03/06

Welcome to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Dr. Meredith Rives, Owner of Natural Touch Veterinary Care in Evanston, IL about puppy mills and what we can do to stop the madness. Welcome Merry…..Please tell us about puppy mills and how we can stop this awful business. Buyer Beware: The Problem with Puppy Mills Choosing to bring a new canine companion into your life is an exciting but involved decision-making process, especially when deciding where to

08:41

Want the skinny on spaying or neutering your pet? Dr....

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/02/27

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL, about spaying or neutering your pet and when is the best time to do it. By spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll help control the pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized in the United States each year simply because there aren’t enough homes to go around

11:27

Dog training tips to keep you positive with your...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/02/20

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kersti Nieto, trainer at Dog Training Camp USA in Raleigh, NC on what to do when you become frustrated with your dog and dog training. Things are not going as plan - what do you do? COUNT TO TEN In these moments it’s critical that I don’t let my temper get the best of me, because my dog is going to associate that anger and negative energy with being introduced to stranger dogs. The solution? Rather than

11:01

What are rabies and how do you protect your dog from...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/02/18

Rabies is a severe, and often fatal, viral polioencephalitis that specifically affects the gray matter of the dog's brain and its central nervous system (CNS). The primary way the rabies virus is transmitted to dogs in the United States is through a bite from a disease carrier: foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats. Infectious virus particles are retained in a rabid animal's salivary glands to better disseminate the virus through their saliva. Once the virus enters the dog's body, it replicates in the

12:59

Need a behaviorist for your dog that is counter surfing?

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/02/10

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kersti Nieto, trainer at Dog Training Camp USA in Raleigh, NC about tips on how to find a dog trainer. Here are some frequently asked questions from pet parents who are seeking professional behavioral help for their pet: What are the differences between pet-behavior professionals? Trainers Pet trainers use a number of different titles, such as “behavior counselor,” “pet psychologist” and “pet therapist.”

13:44

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia and how do you protect...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/01/29

You are listening to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont about Canine Hip Dysplasia. What is it and how do we protect our dogs? Canine Hip Dysplasia in Dogs The hip joint is composed of the ball and the socket. The development of hip dysplasia is determined by an interaction of genetic and environmental factors, though there is a complicated pattern

0:44

Thank you for a great 2016! Here is to a successful...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/01/18

Bark & Wag would like to thank you for being a subscriber. We have lots of interviews planned in 2017 to keep you informed. We are grateful for your support.

07:04

Is your dog a swimmer? How to use Essential Oils to...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2017/01/08

You are listening to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Sara DeTienne, Essential Oils Representative about ear infections and how Essential Oils can help. Maddie, our Black Lab, is a big swimmer and I would love to be proactive with her ears and use oils before an infection starts. How can Essential Oils help? Canine ear infections are most often caused by bacteria or yeast overgrowth. Ear mites, growing hair, trapped water, tumor or foreign

10:19

Ready to party like a rock star and your pooch eats...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/12/31

Bottom line after talking to a few Veterinarians - they do not care what drugs you are taking, they want to save the dog. Get the dog to your Vet. Symptoms to look out for: Severe depression Walking drunk Lethargy Coma Low heart rate Low blood pressure Respiratory depression Dilated pupils Coma Hyperactivity Vocalization Seizures

15:11

Keep your BFF safe over the Holidays with these...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/12/24

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL on how to keep your pets safe during the Holiday season. Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets The holidays can be an exciting time of year for you and your pet, but they also pose hidden hazards for your furry friends. And nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinarian. This holiday

13:54

Are you thinking of a new pet for the Holidays? Why a...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/12/18

You are listening to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua. Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont to shed light on shelter dogs. With somewhere between 5 and 7 million homeless animals entering U.S. animal shelters, it’s unconscionable to suggest, as one writer did in the Washington Post, that adopting a pet from an animal shelter is a bad idea. (See a comprehensive refutation from Washington

08:06

Are you allergic to dogs? How about a chicken as a pet?

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/12/07

Today we talk to Kari Fisher, chicken flock owner, about owning chickens as pets.

13:13

Gross! My dog is scooting! What are anal glands?

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/11/22

Today we talk to Dr. Laura, owner of GreenTree Animal Hospital, in Libertyville, IL on the gross topic of anal glands. You may not think of that dog in your bed as a predator, but at heart, he is. And like all predators, your dog has anal sacs (anal glands) located on both sides and slightly below his anus. They produce fluid with a distinctive odor that identifies him and tells other dogs his sex, approximate age, health status, and other things. Healthy anal glands express, or empty, this fluid

04:29

Does your dog ever have a reverse sneezing attack?...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/11/14

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite Vets, Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss reverse sneezing. Dogs have a condition we call a 'reverse sneeze.' It may also be known as a 'pharyngeal gag reflex'. It is termed a reverse sneeze, because it sounds like the dog is rapidly pulling air into his nose, whereas in a 'regular' sneeze, the air is rapidly pushed out through

09:35

Does your dog have separation anxiety? How can we...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/11/07

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Robyn Santor, owner of Spirit Dog Training in Fairfax, VT as we discuss separation anxiety. Recently, my mom rescued a Golden Retriever who has severe separation anxiety. I wanted to bring Robyn on the podcast to discuss why pets gets separation anxiety and what we can do to help our pets. Welcome Robyn One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when

07:48

Veterinarians tips on protecting your dogs nose and...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/10/30

Today we are talking to one of our favorite Veterinarians, Dr. Laura Brown, Owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital, in Libertyville, IL as we discuss how to protect your Prince or Princess from the harsh winter. Tips on protection for paws and noses. One of the biggest threats to healthy paw pads is the salt used to melt ice on driveways, roads and sidewalks. Prolonged contact can lead to chemical burns on dog paws. If your dog is limping by end of a walk, deicing products may be hurting his feet. Try

07:52

Does your dog counter surf? We need to correct that...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/10/24

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Robyn Santor, owner of Spirit Dog Training in Fairfax, VT as we discuss counter surfing. Learn tips on breaking this bad habit.

14:23

Gross...your dog has fleas! How do dogs get fleas and...

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/10/08

You are listening to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk and I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont to learn more about fleas. How do dogs get fleas? What do they look like? And how do you prevent fleas. Welcome Susan…. How Do Dogs Get Fleas? Dogs can catch fleas just about anywhere. Here are some of the most common ways your dog can pick up these pests. Is your pup a walking flea magnet? In order to

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Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk ·

2016/09/18

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Carey and Adam Brown, Owner of Simple Oil Girl and Simple Oil Guy, from Bend, Oregon. We are going to discuss oils for pets. I wanted to interview Carey to discuss what are oils for pets, how do you use the oils and what type of issues can you treat with oils? Welcome Carey and Adam..... Just as aromatherapy can benefit humans both physically and psychologically, it can also benefit dogs. It is important

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