Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Pain Management

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This week we wanted to discuss a topic that impacts almost every pet and pet owner and that is pain that your animals may be dealing with at some point in their lives. If you’ve had a pet go through difficult struggles with pain it can be terrible to watch them struggle. In this times we wanted to give them something to make it feel better and often times people think they can simply give human drugs to their pets. It is important that you don’t! We talk about the different types of medication and pain management options available for animals. Always consult your vet before giving anything to your dogs and cats! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Veterinary Burnout

This week we sat down with Dr. Pete to talk about a topic that lots of veterinarians have had to deal with throughout their career: veterinary burnout. Just like doctors and nurses, having burnout as a veterinarian is extremely common with how fast paced a day can be as a veterinarian or vet technician at a clinic. Your day can take a turn quickly depending on what types of cases you have in and out each hour. Lots of people experience burnout and this podcast gives you a look into what a normal day to day can look like. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Nutraceuticals & Managing At Home

This week we wanted to touch on a topic that’s becoming increasingly popular in the US for people’s pets: Nutraceuticals! Dr. Pete joins Molly to discuss there these non traditional methods of treatment may actually be a huge benefit to your dogs and cats and their overall wellbeing. Have you tried any at home management that has been super successful? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message on the Voyager Instagram and let us know what you’ve done and what worked vs what didn’t. In this podcast we cover a range of different treatments and mostly cover some of the most common ones. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Crazy Stories From the Vet Clinic

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to relive some of the wildest stories he can remember. from being seduced on a visit to see a horse to dogs eating trays full of pot brownies, this episode is full of hilarious and wild moments from a local Michigan veterinary clinic. If you can imagine, these stories seem to never end and probably won’t for as long as humans are caring for animals as a part of their daily lives. You won’t want to miss this one! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Do You Know Dog Breeds?

This week we’re in studio with some awesome topics surrounding dog breeds. After putting out a clip on social channels talking about which dog breeds are the worst to own, we got a lot of comments challenging our takes and also asking questions about other breeds. We thought it would be a great chance to go through a few of those things with Dr. Pete. We talk about golden retrievers, chihuahuas, labradoodles and some other very common breeds and discuss their pros and cons. We also talk about where these breeds actually came from quickly and wrap up with the ultimate questions when adopting a dog. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Linda Milanesi; Assistance Dogs

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Milanesi, CEO of Assistance Dogs of the West, to learn more about assistance dogs and the role they play in everyday life for some people. Assistance dogs have been a part of life for a long time in society, and here in the United States, we’re utilizing these incredible dogs in more ways every day. It is likely that someone you know or have seen around uses a service dog on a daily basis and the difference they make is noticeable for everyone who comes into contact with them. Linda explains some of the work they do with these dogs to prepare them for their role in someone’s life and also all the ins and outs of running Assistance Dogs of the West. This incredible episode is packed with interesting information and gives a great perspective on the importance of assistance animals as a whole. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

What’s Killing Our Dogs?

This week Dr. Pete and Molly are in studio talking about a difficult topic, what is actually killing our dogs? We review some of the things that people consider to be common issues for dogs like Parvo and Heartworm and we reveal what we are seeing more commonly than these things by a long shot. We discuss how dogs are being diagnosed and treated and what the best practices are in terms of care for your dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Separation Anxiety

This week on the podcast we sit down to discuss a topic that many people have experienced with their dogs and other pets: Separation Anxiety. Have you had a dog that just freaks out when you leave? Maybe they get into things that they shouldn’t, maybe they bark the entire time you’re gone or who knows what else. If you’ve dealt with this, you know it can be a huge hurdle. Today we discuss some different ways to try combatting the issue. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Lindsey Berg; Dog Training 101

This week we’re back with one of our favorite guests, Lindsey Berg. Lindsey is a dog trainer extraordinaire and she’s here to help answer some of our listener questions on dog training and how to handle all types of different situations with your dog. We talk about how to control accidents in the house, when to be firm and keep the rules you have or haven’t set for your dog and lots of other very common dog owner questions. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

When Dogs Don’t Play Nice

This week we sit down with Susan Chinchillo and Lindsey Berg to talk about an extremely important topic that many dog owners never really consider: what happens when dogs don’t play nice with each other or humans? Susan shares a chilling story about an experience she had with a rescue dog named Fred. When dogs fight do you know how to intervene? This can be an extremely scary and disturbing scenario. Listen in to this podcast to learn more about how to be proactive and reactive. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!