In this episode of The Pet Factor, we discuss mammary tumors in cats and dogs; including diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. We also discuss the best way to prevent them in your pet. In Pet Health news we talk about how the COVID-19 virus is indirectly affecting veterinary medicine and a possible case of a canine infection. Riley is our case of the week and Brittney details the practical reasons to get your cats and ...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, our help topic is bladder stones in dogs, the causes, how we diagnose them, and different ways they can be treated. In our Pet News segment we introduce Simparica Trio, the first all in one parasite preventative in a convenient Chewable tablet, available this April and a Ukranian inventor comes up with a way to deal with your pet’s being bored when you are away. The Pet Cube in an i...

In this episode of The Pet Factor we talk about the blocked cat, a life-threatening condition where the urinary tract becomes obstructed and emergency care is essential. We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment. In Pet News, Purina will be launching a new cat food to reduce allergies in people and Chinese pet owners modify surgical masks to protect their cats from coronavirus; but is it necessary? Our case of th...

In this episode of the pet factor, we discuss the types and causes of glaucoma in cats and dogs, how we diagnose the condition, and treatment options available to pet parents. We start off with our Pet News segment and an update on the Super Bowl ad for Scout from Weather tech that now has inspired another donation for the University of Wisconsin Vet School. Dr. Hosek discusses a study that tries to determine if dogs...

This week on The Pet Factor, we talk about congestive heart failure in pets; the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. In Pet News, a North Carolina shelter offers the World’s Worst Cat for no adoption fee and gets hundreds of takers! RenalTech from Antech predicts it your cat is at risk for developing renal failure using artificial intelligence. Cash is the Case of the week and we talk about what his MDR1 gene ...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, we finish our two-part series on elbow and hip dysplasia talking about treatment options including supplements, medications, surgery and alternative therapies. In Pet News we bring you the story behind the WeatherTech Super Bowl ad featuring Scout MacNeil, a dog who beat the odds with a tumor on his heart thanks to the valiant efforts of the vets at the University of Wisconsin Veter...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, we start a two-part series on Elbow and Hip dysplasia. We talk about what it is, which dogs are most susceptible and what signs to watch for. We also discuss the best ways to diagnose the condition. We will conclude with treatment next week. In Pet news, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) releases their first update on guidelines for dealing with FIV and Feline ...

In this episode of The Pet Factor we talk about Aural Hematomas that result from damage to the ears, including the causes and various treatments including non-surgical and surgical. Our Pet News segments reports on a study that tests if parrots can be selfless; a survey of Millennials that shows they chose their own pet’s health needs over their own, and research showing that childhood exposure to dogs can reduce the...

In our 21st edition of The Pet Factor we talk about Fatty Liver Syndrome in cats, also known as Yellow Cat disease and Hepatic Lipidosis. We’ll go over the causes, diagnosis and treatment as well as prognosis if your cat develops this serious condition. In Pet News, we have a story warning about the fake CND pet products inundating the market and why vets are reluctant to prescribe these products; Brittney talks abou...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, Dr. Jim and Brittney talk about Addison’s Disease in pets, a disease resulting from decreased adrenal gland function. They discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The Pet Health News Segment includes a story on Facial Recognition App for dogs, aimed at reuniting lost pets with their owner; the approval of a new oral Flea Preventative for cats, Credelio Cat from, Elanco; and a...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, we discuss Cushing’s Disease in pets, where the adrenal glands overproduce hormones. We talk about the causes, diagnosis and treatment. In Pet Health News, a Florida vet reports an unusual dental problem in a rescue dog, Pet Health insurance companies report on the most Popular Dog and Cat names for 2019. A behaviorist discusses the main causes of aggressive behavior in cats and way...

In our last podcast of the year, we discuss hyperthyroidism in cats where they produce too much thyroid hormone; the causes, diagnosis, and treatment. In Pet Health News, the CDC has put out a warning about a multi-drug resistant infection apparently contracted from puppies in pet stores. We also report on a study to identify Cat whisperers, and research on how to prevent stress in your dog. Our Case of the Week is a...

In this episode of The Pet Factor we explore a common hormone deficiency in dogs, Hypothyroidism. What to look for, how we diagnose and treat, and how it can be over diagnosed. Our Pet Health News segment includes a story that warns about toxic mushroom exposure in dogs, a voluntary cat food recall but J.M. Smucker, and a warning from the FDA on the use of Topical Pain medications and pets, especially cat. The Case o...

In this episode of The Pet Factor, find out why pets get pancreatitis, how we diagnose and treat, and ways you can prevent it. In Pet Health news learn about a potential cure for Feline Infectious Peritonitis and why you can’t have it. Enroll you dog in the Dog Aging Project! DogAgingProject.org. Learn about Bear, the Koala sniffing dog and how he is saving these endangered animals from Australian Bush Fires. In Tech...

The Pet Factor hosts are talking about diabetes in dogs this week. Why is it different from diabetes in cats, how we diagnose, treat, and manage the condition and the challenges that we face in difficult cases. In Pet Health News we talk about a German Shepherd dog trapped in perpetual puppyhood, an experimental diet to make cats less allergenic to their owners, and a study that is trying to measure the changes in mo...