Petcorps Professional Pet Care Pawdcast

Today's episode is all about a topic that pet guardians often find to be alarming and disgusting at the same time. If you have a male dog and you've noticed an unusual discharge coming from his penis, then this short episode is for you. We explain exactly what that discharge is and whether you need to worry about it.

In this episode, Dr. Alex Avery answers pet guardians frequently asked questions about dog waste. If you've ever wondered if dog waste really is harmful for the environment...or maybe you are curious as to whether you and your kids could become infected because of dog waste...this episode is for you. Find out... - Why mowing over dog waste is meaningless - Why dog waste doesn't make a suitable fertilizer - What the real health risks of dog waste are - How to properly dispose of dog waste - Whether composting dog waste is an effective means of disposing of waste and if it is actually safe Our Pet's Health is all about providing a healthier, happier life for you and your pets. Dr. Alex Avery is a veterinarian with over 12 years of general practice experience. To learn more about Our Pet's Health visit https://ourpetshealth.com.

On this episode, my wife Jeannie Smith puts me in the hot seat and interviews me about PetCorps Professional Pet Care and how we are improving life for people and pets. Links and videos mentioned in this video- Get business startup ideas by visiting entrepreneur.com Listen to inspiring stories of entrepreneurs on EO Fire with John Lee Dumas - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurs-on-fire-with-john-lee-dumas/id564001633?mt=2 Check out Pat Flynn’s YouTube channel for tips on starting your own podcast - https://m.youtube.com/user/SmartPassiveIncome The Dirty Truth About Dog Poop No One Ever Told You https://youtu.be/f0f6f4npqMM Why do Dogs Eat Their Own Poop: and How to Stop It https://youtu.be/B59gLIaenZc International Directory of Pooper Scoopers https://pooper-scooper.com Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists https://apaws.org

In this episode, author Eileen Anderson joins me in a discussion about her book, Remember Me? Loving and Caring for a Dog With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. What is CCD? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the PetCorps Professional Pet Care Show. Here are some links for various references on today's show: BUY A COPY OF EILEEN'S BOOK- https://amzn.to/2Di3eMf Link to Quality of Life Scale by Pawspice- https://pawspice.com/quality-of-life-scale.html Visit Eileen's Webpage- https://dogdementia.com

On today's episode, Lisa Bentley, a dog behavior trainer, joins me in a discussion about managing anxiety in dogs. Lisa emphasizes in this episode that the source of our dog's anxiety is us, the humans. In order to minimize anxiety, we must learn to understand our dog's language. Dogs need leadership. The best leadership comes from a balanced and confident pack leader. When we fail as humans to provide the leadership dogs need, dogs will rise to the occasion and usually that results in anxious behavior. To contact Lisa, message her on Facebook.

In this episode, Dr. Jean Dodds from The Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust joins me to talk about the research they are doing to redefine rabies immunity. Make a donation to the Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust by visiting https://rabieschallengefund.org

Invisible fences are a popular way of containing your pets. Are they safe? Are they effective? And how exactly do they work? According to PETA, invisible fences are not safe. Electric shock can be painful and may stimulate aggression in your dog. According to Pet Playgrounds, invisible fences are only about 70% effective. While they do keep your pets contained inside the fence perimeter, they don't provide safety from wild or stray animals or the unscrupulous dog-napper that wanders onto your property. The fences work by administering a shock to the dog through a special collar placed around the dog's neck. Before the dog gets a shock, though, an audio signal that only the dog can here serves as a warning to a dog who comes close to the fence boundary. Join the conversation Have you ever used an electric underground fence? If so, what are your thought? Are they safe? Share your story by emailing us at pawdcast@petcorps.net.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, or TCVM, is one of the oldest forms of medicine on the planet. Dr. Josie Beug, a holistic veterinarian, explains the theory behind the ancient practice and how it is used to treat medical issues in modern animals. Discover your dog's constitutional type with Dr. Josie's online quiz. Take the quiz at https://5elementquiz.dog Download a free PDF to make your dog a happier and healthier dog today. https://happyhealthydog.today Thinking about switching to a raw food diet? Get your copy of A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs by Kimberly Gauthier. Before you vaccinate your pets again, request a titer from Protect the Pets. https://protectthepets.com PetHub is helping lost pets get home faster with their unique digital ID tags. Get yours today

Tonya Christiansen is a certified pet food nutrition specialist and she joins us on this episode of the pawdcast to help bring clarity to the subject of feeding our pets. What should we be feeding our pets? Tonya recommends a fresh raw food diet. One of the main reasons she recommends raw is because of the moisture it provides for your pets. "Dogs and cats need about 80% moisture in their diets," according to Tonya. "Kibble diets do not provide adequate moisture and the only time our pets drink from their water bowls is when they are thirsty." Why are synthetic vitamins bad for dogs and cats? Synthetic vitamins are not always as bioavailable as natural vitamins. What can be done to optimize a kibble-based diet? "If you can't afford a raw food diet...the important thing is to do the best you can." Tonya said the simplest thing to do is add moisture to kibble in the form of bone broth or goats milk. It helps the body remove toxins. Sustainably sourced krill oil is a healthy option for Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty

It’s summertime and that means families and pets are enjoying more time outside. As fun as summer can be, it’s also important to be aware of the dangers of summer. In this episode, Beckie Mossor, RVT and Lacie Davis, Shelter Manager join me to talk about summer safety and disaster preparedness. What suggestions do you have to help pet owners protect their pets this summer? Exposure to the heat can result in people and pets getting overheated. “One of the biggest mistakes I think a lot of pet owners make is shaving their dog’s coat,” Beckie said. PRO TIP: Research your dog’s breed before cutting their coat to ensure they don’t need it to stay temperature regulated. Be aware of the temperature of surfaces dogs are walking on. This includes sidewalks and parking lots. The surface can become very hot and could result in burns on the pads of your dog’s feet. Be aware that pets can lose water while panting (make sure pets have access to water so they don’t get dehydrated!!) Be aware of the climate conditions before

Norma Cooper is the co-founder of Forever Homes for Paws, a non-profit rescue organization dedicated to helping shelter pets find a forever home. What is Forever Homes for Paws? Forever for Homes for Paws is a rescue that started three years ago in Radcliff, KY. They help shelters and other rescues in the area. Their mission is to place animals that have been lost or abandoned. How successful have you been? Over 1,000 dogs adopted in three years. What are some reasons pet owners surrender their pets? Bad decision when selecting a pet A bad lifestyle fit Not enough time to care for a pet The death of a pet’s owner What does it mean to have a lifestyle mismatch? Sometimes it is as simple as living in an apartment and getting a cute puppy that turns out to be a large breed dog unsuitable for apartment living. Other times, it could be a result of working long hours and not having the necessary time to care for a pet. It isn’t necessarily the result of a bad choice at the outset…changing lifestyles might result

Lorien Clemens is the Vice President of Marketing at PetHub, a company dedicated to helping lost pets get home faster. They have increased the return to owner rate to approximately 96% within 24 hours thanks to their Digital ID tags and premium services. What is PetHub? PetHub is a powerful, centralized platform for responsible pet owners to store their pet’s information. PetHub, at its core, offers a free online profile that includes information about their pet’s identification, as well as dietary, behavioral, and medical needs. July is “Lost Pet Prevention Month.” How and why did this educational event get started? July, historically, is a busy time of the year for animal shelters and lost pets. Pets typically go missing due to high anxiety (from fireworks to thunderstorms) so the idea of Lost Pet Prevention Month was born out of that. During July, PetHub will be featuring content that helps pet owners work on managing their pets’ anxiety so they don’t get lost in the first place. What kind of identificatio

Episode 4 Show Notes Dr. John Robb is the veterinarian behind Protect the Pets, an organization whose mission is protecting pets from unnecessary vaccination. According to Dr. Robb, “The purpose of vaccination is to produce immunity. Once those antibodies have been established, then they would neutralize the virus if it came into that pet or a human being.” Dr. Robb continued, “We can measure those antibodies with a simple blood test called a titer. Once you have established immunity by checking a titer and finding those circulating antibodies, to give another vaccine doesn’t make the pet any more immune…But vaccines, of course, can have adverse events so you’re putting the pet at risk for no reason. That’s over-vaccination.” This episode is brought to you by PetCorps’ Dog Waste Removal Service. Get 12% off with Promo Code RADIO when you request a quote from https://petcorps.net/pooper-scooper.html. Offer is good for the Louisville and Elizabethtown, Kentucky area. If you live outside our service area, find a

Jacey Debiak is a professional dog trainer with the Playful Paws in Radcliff, KY. She has been training dogs for over 15 years. This episode is brought to you by PetCorps’ Dog Waste Removal Service. Get 12% off with Promo Code RADIO when you request a quote from https://petcorps.net/pooper-scooper.html. Offer is good for the Louisville and Elizabethtown, Kentucky area. If you live outside our service area, find a scooper from one of these national directories: http://apaws.org http://pooper-scooper.com Is dog training necessary? Why? “Dog training is absolutely necessary,” Jacey said. Dog training isn’t necessarily about teaching your dog obedience or how to perform fancy tricks…it’s more about communicating with your dog in a way that you understand your dog and your dog understands you. Describe a typical day on the job. Jacey said there is no typical day on the job. While she might have a plan for how she would like the day to go, the dogs could be having an off day, the owners could be having an off day,

Terry Suchernick is a professional cat groomer with the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City and the Northland Animal Wellness Society. She has over three decades of experience grooming cats. This episode is brought to you by PetCorps’ Dog Waste Removal Service. Get 12% off with Promo Code RADIO when you request a quote from https://petcorps.net/pooper-scooper.html. Offer is good for the Louisville and Elizabethtown, Kentucky area. If you live outside our service area, find a scooper from one of these national directories: http://apaws.org http://pooper-scooper.com Is cat grooming necessary? Why? While cats are usually self-sufficient and often groom themselves, cat grooming is necessary because it helps get rid of matted hair on long-hair cats and it helps avoid overgrown nails. Describe a typical day on the job. “With cat grooming, there is no ‘typical’ day on the job,” Terry said. Every day comes with new sets of challenges. Some cats love to be groomed and are very cooperative when being handled. Other c

Is it safe to feed my dog a raw food diet? With Special Guest Kimberly Gauthier from keepthetailwagging.com One of your pet's most basic needs is food. With so many choices, what is the best way to feed your dogs? In recent years, holistic and integrative veterinarians have encouraged the use of a "species appropriate diet." Dogs fed a kibble diet are experiencing cancer, allergies, joint issues, and behavioral problems. How long have you been feeding raw and what made you switch from kibble to raw? In 2013, Kimberly Gauthier switched her dogs to a raw food diet when her dog Rodrigo was experiencing chronic allergies, ear infections, skin rashes, itchy paws, digestive issues, joint issues, and behavioral issues. This all happened within the first three years of his life, and he was constantly going back to the vet for treatment. Soon after that, she heard about the raw food diet. She did some research and when Rodrigo developed another rash, she made the switch thinking she didn't have anything to lose if she