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Mixed animal veterinarian, Dr. Tracey Westegaard, reviews the  Pet Poison Helpline's top 10 toxicities for dog and cats.  Tracey elaborates on each toxin for both dogs and cats and filters it down to what you really need to know.   https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

Mixed animal veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, shares her lofty goal of neutering a gazillion cats in one day on this short but sweet podcast. Tracey normally rambles on forever but she was able to keep it under 10 minutes  yet still full of exciting, jam-packed knowledge on what to expect when your male kitty is neutered.  This episode is more about the "how" than the "why".  We hope you're inspired to make an appointment after listening to this podcast.

Mixed animal veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, shares behind-the-scenes details about your female dogs' ovariohysterectomies - also known as a spay.   This is actually a major abdominal surgery, even though it is  done routinely.   Listening to this episode will hopefully give you peace-of-mind that your pet is in the best care.  This is not a "why" episode but more of a "how" episode. 

Mixed animal veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, explains what goes on behind the closed doors of the surgery suite  when your male dog is being neutered, de-sexed, castrated, emasculated.  Sounds terrible, doesn't it? it's not so bad, really.  Enjoy this first podcast episode in a series on routine surgeries.  The sound quality is a bit off in this episode,  sorry for the inconvneience.

Mixed animal veterninarian, Dr Tracey Westegaard, shares tragic information about rabies worldwide. She doesn't want to ruin your day but she feels there is more you need to know about rabies than what is printed on your pets Rabies Certificate. 

Mixed animal veterinarian, Dr Tracey Westegaard, knows that no one plans for a pet  emergency. In this episode, she gives practical tips for actually planning who to call, what to expect and how to pay for the emergency visit. She also reminds everyone that sugar gets you further than spice especially in a highly emotional, scary, time sensitive emergencies. Don't be a jerk to the people you need help from! 

Mixed animal veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, gives you the low down on magnesium crystals that can form in the bladder of dogs and cats and cause all sorts of problems. You'll want to listen to the end to find out if these stones/crystals can be dissolved with prescription diets or have to be removed surgically. 

Marshall Animal Clinic veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, talks about fire hazards in your home that involve pets and what to do to minimize that risk and have a plan in the event of a fire emergency. We're all guilty of putting off emergency planning. Listen to this podcast to get a little fire safety motivation.

Marshall Animal Clinic Veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, talks about the best ways to help you dog when they are fearful of loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks. Noise aversion affects 1/3 of all dogs to some degree. She discusses both environmental modifications and drug interventions. 

 Marshall Animal Clinic Veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, answers the common question  "why do dogs eat poop? what can we do to stop it?"    Episode 11.  

Marshall Animal Clinic Veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, gives you both a history and biology lesson in this all-things-giardia podcast. Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite of humans in addition to being a common cause of diarrhea in dogs. You really need to listen to this one.  Episode 10. 

Marshall Animal Clinic veterinarian, Dr Tracey Westegaard, discusses the "what" and "how" of corneal ulcers in dogs, cats and horses. This common eye injury can go south quickly if not treated quickly and effectively. Listen and learn.