All things Ozone therapy.. how we make it, it’s effects on the body, when we use it and its practical application in veterinary patients. Ozone therapy is a safe, effective and cost effective way to support the immune system and has broad appl

Getting the point! Acupuncture in our animal companions!

May 30th, 2023 55m 20s

This is the 1st part of the holistic veterinary series and are starting with a look at acupuncture in our animal companions.. a bit of history, what it is, how it works and what the benefits are. And there's a special guest named Oetzi!!

You’re invited to a live event Dec 11 at 7 pm PST!!

Dec 6th, 2022 8m 7s

On Dec 11 2022 Dr. Daniela Castillo (vegan vet extraordinaire!) will be interviewing me about my ethical journey into the veterinary profession. This will be highlighting what veterinarians who are vegan and/or animal rights activists experie

Lar Par: more than a change in her bark

Aug 22nd, 2022 43m 54s

Have you heard of Laryngeal Paralysis ? Most pet parents actually haven’t. It is a disease that affects the nerves innervating the muscles of the larynx, causing breathing difficulties, changes in voice and more. It can start with things as co

A dog's age.. a look at why we decline with age

May 24th, 2022 35m 45s

Why do our pets decline with age?? Well inflammation is a central cause. Dr V is talking about the Dog Aging Project, their research on ‘inflammaging’ and why we age.

Getting a second veterinary opinion.. when you need one and why

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 10m

Getting a second medical opinion for your pet can be life saving. But when do you need one and why?? Dr. V talks openly about when you should start to consider finding a new perspective.. how to approach your vet and how to prepare for the 2nd

Gut Instincts... a discussion about the GI microbiome and health

Jan 5th, 2022 1h 4m

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, dysbiosis. What does it all mean? Dr V is talking about the microbiome, a diverse group of trillions of microbes living in the large intestine of your pet (and you), and its relationship to your pet's healt

Tis the season!!! What foods to avoid feeding your pets

Nov 24th, 2021 42m 9s

The holidays are a time of celebration, togetherness, food and drink!! It is also a time when there is an increased incidence of pets being admitted to the hospital for poison ingestion. Knowing what some of these toxins are, can help pet par

What the health?!!

Oct 18th, 2021 1h 21m

Dr V chats openly about what health actually is, and the difference between optimal health and the absence of observable disease. She discusses how to spot good health and when it starts to change, and gives a countdown of the top 20 signs t

Fleas!! The Not So Good the Bad and the Ugly..

Sep 5th, 2021 1h 34m

Fleas thrive during the warm and humid months.. they can infest your home, carry diseases and make your pets miserable. But the medications available to treat fleas come with the potential for serious adverse affects. So what do we do?? Dr. V

Pet Food For Thought

Aug 8th, 2021 1h 1m

Nutrition is the foundation of health. But with all the pet foods on the market, the conflicting information and all the differing opinions, how can you choose the healthiest foods for your pets? Dr. V is discussing the Maillard reaction and

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs and Cats

Jul 8th, 2021 54m 34s

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease is one of the most common causes of rear limb lameness and pain in dogs (and less commonly cats). In this podcast, Dr. V discusses the anatomy of the stifle (knee) joint, and discusses the causes, the diag

Managing Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats

Jun 10th, 2021 46m

Dr. V is discussing osteoarthritis in dogs and cats. What it is, its causes and possible treatment options. She focuses on the pain syndrome that frequently accompanies the disease and its management. She discusses supplements and nutraceutica

Anxiety and Stress in Our Pets: It's Complicated

May 19th, 2021 52m 22s

Dr. Voulgaris discusses anxiety in dogs and cats, its causes, some treatment options and she discusses the effects of stress on health. She gives an overview of the stress response, what happens when we get stuck in sympathetic drive and des

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: Getting to the Root of the Matter

Apr 28th, 2021 40m 5s

Today's podcast is all about cats. In this podcast Dr. Voulgaris discusses Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) - what it is, the most common underlying causes, the root of the matter and cornerstones of treatment.

Mighty Mitochondria

Apr 21st, 2021 30m 40s

Mitochondrial health is essential if we are to support health in our pets. Here we discuss mitochondrial health, energy production, the causes of dysfunction and what we can do about it.

The Who.. The What and.... The Why

Apr 14th, 2021 30m 6s

In the 1st episode Dr. Voulgaris is setting the stage for her podcast and offering the reasons for doing the show. She is telling her story, offering her credentials and touches upon the prevalence of chronic disease in humans and in our pet

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