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What is a Podcast? It is a totally FREE audio file which can be listened to and even downloaded to your computer or MP3 playing device such as cell phones, ipods, etc..

What are these Podcasts? Marko Kulik from www.pets.ca interviews Dr Christopher Lee on various veterinary topics. For a link to the entire list of Pets.Ca podcasts which include dog trainers, pet-human interest stories and more - click the icon to the right!

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Don't forget to look at all the other free podcasts and blogs that cover animal behavior, animal care, and animal interest stories at www.pets.ca/blog.

Podcast #51 features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee In this podcast we discuss most of the important topics that surround vaccinating pet cats. We cover topics like the different types of vaccines (killed, modified live and recombinant), core versus non core vaccines, why indoor cats STILL need vaccines and vaccinations that are no longer recommended.cats.
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Feline Vaccines
Dog Vaccines #50. features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee. In this podcast we discuss most of the important topics that surround vaccinating pet dogs. We cover topics like what is a vaccine, why we vaccinate, when to vaccinate, over-vaccination, vaccines that are no longer recommended etc. Thanks to Winston from our  Pets.ca Forum for suggesting this topic. This is a two part podcast and the next show will be devoted entirely to vaccinating cats.
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Dog Vaccination
Dogs - Cats - Pets with Cancer #49. In the interview we talk about what cancer is, different types of cancers, the differences with regard to humans and pets that have cancer as well as cancer treatments.
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Cancer & Pets
Signs of Illness in Dogs and Cats #47. In this podcast we discuss the signs of illness in cats and dogs and we also discuss myths about illness. Many pet owners mistakenly think that all they have to do is touch their pet’s skin or nose and they can diagnose illness in that simple way. This is a dangerous mistake and in this podcast we discuss why.
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Signs of Illness
Holiday Hazards Podcast #45. In this interview we discuss holiday hazards for cats and dogs and focus on the more common hazards. We also dispel a few myths on just how toxic certain items can be for our pets. For instance; most people think that poinsettias are incredibly toxic to pets. Although they are toxic, the mistletoe is far more toxic than the poinsettia.
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Holiday Hazards
Anal Sacs. Podcast #44 In this interview we discuss scooting in dogs and the serious issue of impacted anal glands. Dr. Lee talks describes 2 ways to empty your dog’s anal sacs (if you are a courageous do-it-yourselfer).
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Anal Sacs
Dehydration. Podcast #42. In this interview we discuss dehydration in cats and dogs. We talk about why our pets get dehydrated, we talk about simple tests that may indicate dehydration and we talk about treating dehydration.
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Dehydration
Summer Heat. Podcast 41. In this interview we discuss how the heat and sun affects cats and dogs. We talk about sunburn and heat-stroke in dogs and cats as well talk about general tips to keep cats and dogs heat-safe during the hot summer months.
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Summer Heat
Early Spay and Neuter. Podcast #40. In this interview we discuss the early spaying and neutering of dogs and cats from between 8 and 16 weeks of age. Normally cats and dogs are spayed or neutered at 5-6 months.
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Early Spay and Neuter
Large Dog Problems. Podcast #39. In this interview we discuss diseases and health problems common to large dogs. Some of these problems include elbow and hip dysplasia as well as bloat.
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Large Dog Diseases
Small Dog Diseases. Podcast #38. In this interview we discuss diseases and health problems common to small dogs. Some of these problems include; luxating patella, Legg Perthees disease, hip dysplasia, brachiocephalic (smooshed face) problems, collapsed trachea and oral diseases.
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Small Dog Problems
Dog to cat and cat to dog diseases. Podcast #37. In this interview we discuss diseases that cats can give dogs and dogs can give cats. Some of these diseases include; ringworm, bite wounds cat scratch fever and more.
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Dog to Cat Diseases
Diseases we can get from our pets! Podcast #36. In this interview we discuss 6 diseases that humans can get from their pets. The term for diseases that you can get from your pets is called zoonotic disease or zoonosis.
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Zoonosis
Kidney Failure. Podcast #35. In this interview we discuss general kidney failure in cats and dogs. (as opposed to kidney failure due to infection, tumors, cystic disease etc.) We talk about signs of kidney failure which often include loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss, increased urination etc. We also discuss changing diets, foods to avoid and medications that can help with kidney failure in pets. 
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Kidney Failure
Bad Food for Pets. Podcast 33. In this interview we discuss certain foods that cats and dogs should avoid. Foods that we discuss avoiding include grapes, raisins, onions, garlic (and members of that whole family) Macadamia nuts, chocolate and high fatty foods. Eating these foods can cause specific consequences to dogs and cats, even death in certain cases. Take a listen for specific doses and consequences.
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Bad Foods
Healthy Pet Treats. Podcast #30. In this interview we discuss giving dogs and cat treats. We talk about the ratio of treats to a healthy dog or cat food and we talk about some great treats in general. We also touch on the issue of food allergies and diseases where certain treats that are normally good, become terrible choices.
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Healthy Treats
Blood Titers. Podcast #28. In this interview we discuss titers. Lots of people have heard of titer tests and vaccine titers for dogs and cats and many people get confused about them. Dr. Lee gives us a primer and demystifies titers for us.
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Blood Titers
Senility #20. In this interview we discuss senility or what is termed Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome CDS. Listen hear to understand the signs of CDS and what you can do to help a pet that may have CDS.

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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Podcast descriptions written by Marko Kulik of www.pets.ca
Podcast interview conducted by Marko Kulik of www.pets.ca

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