Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
Dr Alex Avery
172 episodes
1 month ago
š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
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š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
Acupuncture for Pets (what every pet parent needs to know)
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
14 minutes
1 year ago
Acupuncture for Pets (what every pet parent needs to know)
š¾ Do you know just how effective acupuncture is for our dogs and cats?In answering one listener question I dive into the placebo effect in both humans and animals, shedding light on the importance of understanding what the evidence says, or doesn't say.And it's not just acupuncture. Understanding the intricacies of alternative treatments and their impact on our pets' well-being is crucial for making informed decisions as pet parents.We dive into the multimodal approach to pet care, incorporat...
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
