Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Is Having Pets Unaffordable?

Today we dive into some of the expenses involved with having a pet at home and what you need to be prepared for if you choose to get an animal. We discuss whether there’s a budget to what you’re willing to spend on the health of your dog and Dr. Pete talks about the commitment you made to that animal. We also discuss fleas and ticks and what you need to do to protect your pet as well as some potential misinformation on food packaging labels. Thanks for listening and be sure to review and subscribe wherever you’re tuning in!

The Truth About Horse Racing

This week Dr. Pete recalls his time as a veterinarian at horse races and events and this leads us into some discussion about horses, and the care of some of these racing horses. The world of horse racing is quite a crazy deal with high stakes and horse owners willing to go as far as they need to to win. We consider what’s happened with so many horses losing their lives and the way horses are trained including the use of drugs to improve horse performance. Thanks so much for listening and please leave subscribe and review!

Gluten Intolerance & Seizures

This week Dr. Pete and Molly read a couple of listener questions which leads us down a conversation all about dogs having gluten intolerance issues and other rare conditions that can affect your dog. Your dogs diet can have a lot to do with their overall health and that’s why we always talk about how important it is. We also talk about how your dogs diet could potentially be causing seizures in your best friend. Hopefully some of this info reaches people it can help! You can help us with that by sharing and subscribing! Thanks for listening!

Fleas Gone Wild

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to discuss a topic that many people can relate to: my dog has fleas! If you’ve ever had a dog or pet with fleas you know how difficult they can be to deal with. We talk about how fleas operate and how they end up in your house as well as ways to prevent them and how to deal with them if you find yourself in that situation. Fleas run rampant and they’re super tough to get a grasp on. Dont forget to submit any questions you have to teams@voyagerdogfoodco.com or directly on Instagram. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!

Bad Breath and Xylitol

This week we welcome back Dr. Pete from his wild vacation down in Mexico. Dr. Pete has some fun stories from his trip to start things off before we get into the nitty gritty. We talk about some new information regarding copper storage disease and what we think about the findings. We also talk about caring for your dogs teeth and dealing with bad breath. Turns out some toothpastes contain xylitol which can kill your dog. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that’s harmless for humans but could cause major problems and even death for you dogs. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe for all our content about caring for your pets!

Gluten Free & CBD

This week on the Off Leash podcast, Molly and Ben sit down to talk about multiple topics including some popular diets and treatments. We chat about dogs following the trends of human diets from vegan dogs to gluten free diets and more. Just because you want a certain diet that works for you doesn’t mean it will be good for your dog! We also discuss CBD and its rise in popularity in dog products and treatments. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe!

New Best Friend: ADOPT VS. SHOP

This week Ben and Molly sit down to talk about a range of topics including some new things in the dog world, as well as random conversations about dogs and caring for your dogs. Then we get into adoption vs. picking your dog out with a breeder or kennel and how to find out if you’re getting a dog from a reputable place. There are a hundred different experiences both good and bad on either end of the spectrum and Molly and Ben talk through some of the red flags to look out for when getting your new pet. Shoot us a message on Instagram and let us know your experience! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe!

Dog Training 101: Where To Start

While Dr. Pete is away, Molly is joined by Ben from Voyager Dog Food to talk about training dogs and just being a dog owner! They chat about where to start with your training, how to avoid or break bad habits and a whole lot more. From doing away with food aggression to the first few weeks as a new dog owner there’s tons of good tips and tricks in this episode. Ben and Molly both have owned and trained dogs of all types and temperaments. Do you have a puppy at home or maybe just a dog with a mind of its own? This is a must listen episode! Thanks for joining us and be sure to subscribe!

Dog Food Myths

This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, animal and food sciences specialist and Voyager Co-Founder, Tim Vande Giessen, joins us to talk all things dog food. We talk about some dog food myths, as well as chelated copper in dog food and how it’s had a negative impact on dog food and the wellbeing of our pets. Tim has a vast knowledge of animal food and has used his expertise to help make Voyager what it is today. Thanks for listening and please be sure to subscribe to hear more about how to best care for your best friends. Also leave us a review!

Mouse Poison & UTI’s

This week we cover a range of topics that all matter to the health and safety of your dog! Dr. Pete starts the podcast off talking about mouse poison, and how it has evolved into new a poison that is approved and championed by the FDA but has no known antidote if your dog were to get into it. This could cause serious issues if you use it and your dog happens to find it before a mouse does. We also talk extensively about UTIs in dogs and how to prevent or treat them. Thanks for listening to the Off-Leash podcast! Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review!