Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!

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Episodes

Fleas Gone Wild

Wednesday May 29, 2024

Wednesday May 29, 2024

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

Wednesday May 22, 2024

Wednesday May 22, 2024

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

Wednesday May 15, 2024

Wednesday May 15, 2024

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

Wednesday May 08, 2024

Wednesday May 08, 2024

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

Wednesday May 01, 2024

Wednesday May 01, 2024

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

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

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

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

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!

Sorry, Your Dog’s Fat

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Lots of great topics we get into this week with Dr. Pete. We cover pancreatitis while discussing some stories about one of Dr. Pete’s dogs, Bandit. Bandit had a way of finding himself in a multitude of situations including hanging out at a bar, and eating pork til his heart was content. This leads us into another great conversation about people having fat dogs. Many people have dogs that are overweight and they just don’t even know their dog is eating too much. We talk about over feeding including snacks from the table. We sure appreciate you listening and watching and hope you’ll subscribe on Apple and Spotify as well as check out the full video versions of these podcasts on YouTube!

Dog Anxiety and Torn ACL’s

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

This week Dr. Pete and Molly discuss a variety of topics starting with a little bit of cat conversation. We cover kitty litter robots, catio’s (cat patios) and every cats obsession with getting into fights with birds. From there we jump back to dogs and the topics very from dog anxiety to ACL issues with dogs. Lots of people have dogs that experience anxiety and while some dog owners recognize it, others don’t. Being there for your dog when it happens can help them ease through it. Lastly we talk about pet insurance and why you’ll wish you had it as well as reading the ingredients from another dog treat during our weekly segment: Label Wise. Thanks for listening and leave us a review. Also don’t forget to subscribe for more great knowledge about your dogs or pets!

Candy Companies Make Dog Food?

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Pete and Molly talk about something not a lot of people realize, that your dog food is being made by a company that’s known for candy. If you look up who owns most of the dog food companies out there, you’ll find they aren’t being made by veterinarians and people that work with animals. They’re likely being produced and delivered by a company that’s more versed in the candy world. Is that who you want dictating your dog’s diet? We also talk about broken dog tails and when it’s just a sprain as well as some other information important to the safety and well-being of your best friends! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

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The Off Leash Mission

We started the Off Leash Podcast because we wanted to share information with pet owners that could make a difference in the way you care for your animals. Our podcast is closely related to our dog food brand, Voyager Dog Food. Voyager is a passion project that was born from a need for change in the dog food industry. Look us up and see why! When it comes to your animals we're not here to say what you want us to say, we're here to be an advocate for your pets! Like we always say, treat the treatable and prevent the preventable. Thanks for listening!

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