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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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00:03:08

Can Dog Poo Really Make You Sick? (Ep. 106)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/10/16

Leaving dog poop on the ground can spread disease in dogs but can do poop make you sick? Join me as I talk about the dangers and public health risks associated with dog poop and even answer the question “Can dog poop make you blind" Read the article or watch the video: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/can-dog-poop-make-you-sick Check out Jasons YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMIS4CocjETXotex1OASKQ

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00:14:16

Stop Your Dog Biting Your Child - it's a real risk!...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/10/09

70% of children that are bitten by a dog are actually bitten by a dog that they know and love.If you don’t think your family dog would ever bite one of your children think again and follow these 6 tips to prevent your dog biting your child. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/stop-your-dog-biting-your-child

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00:06:22

How Your Vet Stays Up-to-Date: I go back to school!...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/10/05

Have you ever wondered how your vet stays up to date with all of the latest news and developments. We live in a time where we are able to do so much to help our dogs and cats get better whenever they become unwell or injured and keep them healthy through their life. Show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwne8mzok-M

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00:09:17

Are Your Pets Teeth Getting Them Down? (Ep. 103)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/10/02

Make no mistake cat and dog dental disease is painful. That's not all though, it can also cause poor body health and has been linked to diseases like kidney disease and heart disease as well as mean the treatment of various other conditions (like diabetes) harder. Aprils podcast "Why does my dog do that": https://anchor.fm/dogmentor Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/pet-dental-disease

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00:13:31

Palliative Care - what you should know (Ep. 102)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/28

Palliative care for dogs and cats is a serious thing to consider in a number of different situations. If your pet has an untreatable condition that will ultimately be fatal, if they have a condition that will result in a severely compromised quality of life despite not being fatal, or if they are old and just starting to decline in general. show notes: https://youtu.be/DeGnBMeYRy8

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00:08:26

Celebrate Welfare Improvements + work for more! (Ep....

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/27

Today I just want to really celebrate some of the improvements in welfare that have happened just recently over the last few months, or are about to happen. Lucy’s law, the banning of electric shock collars and tail docking in different countries through to the total ban of all cosmetic surgery. show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/animal-welfare-celebration

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00:14:32

How to Overcome a Fear of Dogs - or help others! (Ep....

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/20

Don’t let a dog phobia control what you can and can’t do when this fear can be overcome. Follow these 11 steps for how to get over a fear of dogs and start going where you want and enjoying life to the full! And if you love dogs then learn how you can help those who are afraid. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-get-over-a-fear-of-dogs

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00:12:55

CBD for Dogs - Miracle Cure or Fad? (Ep. 99)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/18

It seems like you can’t look anything up on the internet at the moment without reading claims that CBD for dogs will cure any and every medical problem imaginable. From seizures, to pain, to anxiety and even cancer; CBD oil is the miracle cure your vet is unlikely to be talking about...or is it! Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/cbd-oil-for-dogs

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00:14:04

How to Keep Your Pet Pain Free + Happy (Ep. 98)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/14

A common worry is how to keep your dog or cat pain free. Join me as I go through my 6 step plan to keep your pet pain free, as well as how best to work with your vet to make sure that your pet is as happy, healthy, and comfortable as possible. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-keep-your-pet-pain-free

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00:09:22

Are You a Cherry Picker?! Evidence Matters (Ep. 97)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/11

Cherry picking data is one of many forms of bias that can make a huge impact on the conclusions you make when you are looking into and researching something online. Knowing what cherry picking is and how to avoid it will allow you to make better informed decisions. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/cherry-picking-data

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00:14:56

How to Afford Vet Bills (Ep. 96)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/06

Affordable pet care can be a challenge, especially if your pet needs a major surgery, becomes very unwell or needs emergency vet care and you have no money. In this episode of #DrAlexAnswers I discuss 7 strategies to answer how to afford vet bills so you can keep your pet as health as possible and give them the treatment they need. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-afford-vet-bills

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00:10:16

Senility in Dogs: everything you need to know (Ep. 95)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/09/04

Senility in dogs, canine dementia or canine cognitive dysfunction are different names for the same disease. Our pet dogs are living longer than ever and as a result senility is also becoming a common problem. Unfortunately though it is only recognized and treated in a small proportion of those dogs actually suffering from dementia. Join me as I go through the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, prognosis and life expectancy of canine cognitive dysfunction. Taking action at an early stage has

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00:17:35

Help your Senior Pet Age Well and with Dignity (Ep. 94)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/30

Aging is inevitable and with it comes health and quality of life challenges. Caring for senior dogs takes a bit of planning to help them to age gracefully and in this episode I’m going to give you some suggestions on how to help your old dog age gracefully, remain engaged and stay happy. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/health/caring-for-senior-dogs

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00:11:08

Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to STOP It! (Ep. 93)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/28

It’s a simple questions: “Why do dogs eat their own poop?”. There are however many potential reasons which I’m going to break down for you today as well as go through my top strategies for how to stop this disgusting problem. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/health/why-do-dogs-eat-their-own-poop

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00:11:05

Is Your Cat in Pain (and are you sure)?! (Ep. 92)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/24

If you’re asking is my cat in pain then you need to know these 25 signs of pain in cats. Cats are very good at hiding their pain and the signs are much more subtle than in dogs. In fact, unless you know what to look for you might not even realize there is a problem. Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/disease/is-my-cat-in-pain

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00:14:39

How to keep Your Cats Teeth Clean - #DrAlexAnswers...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/21

Good oral health is vital for good body health. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your cats teeth clean (and how to keep cats teeth clean without brushing!) then using one of these strategies will help keep your cats teeth clean and mouth healthy. If you have a question you want answered then leave a comment down below including #DrAlexAnswers. Better yet, sign up to my newsletter to give your question priority: http://bit.ly/OPH-newsletter Show notes:

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00:05:49

Is Your Pet Getting Better DESPITE Their Treatment?...

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/16

Might your dog or cat get better despite what they are given rather than because of it? I’ve already discussed the placebo effect in animals, or more specifically caregiver placebo. And in this video I want to discuss another simple concept we should all be aware of known rather fancily as regression to the mean. Stay tuned! Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/drugs/the-placebo-effect-in-animals

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00:09:26

How to Feed Multiple Cats Different Diets (Ep. 89)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/14

If you’ve got more than one cat you’ll know just how difficult it can be to feed them either different diets and different amounts. In this article I go through 5 strategies for how to feed multiple cats different amounts and how to keep cats from stealing and eating each others food. If you have a question you'd like me to answer let me know and make sure you include #DrAlexAnswers Show Notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/health/how-to-feed-multiple-cats

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00:15:15

Are Grain Free Foods Killing our Dogs? (Ep. 88)

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/09

Are grain-free diets causing our dogs to die of heart failure? Just what is the deal with the recent FDA announcement that grain-free diets are being investigated for this and should you think about changing your dog's diet? Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/disease/is-grain-free-dog-food-killing-our-pets

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00:08:13

Episode 87: Early puppy socialization is VITAL

Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex ·

2018/08/07

The importance of early puppy socialization should not be underestimated. Puppy socialization is vital for the future health and well-being of your dog and in this podcast episode I discuss 5 reasons why you must socialize your puppy while they are young. Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/health/early-puppy-socialization

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