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: ⢠Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ⢠Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ⢠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: ⢠Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ⢠Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ⢠Weigh...
Overvaccination Risks: A Vet's Perspective on Balancing Pet Health and Vaccination Needs
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
13 minutes
1 year ago
Overvaccination Risks: A Vet's Perspective on Balancing Pet Health and Vaccination Needs
Overvaccination of pets is a controversial topic with serious health implications? š¤In the latest episode of Call the Vet Show, I delved into the hot potato issue of vaccination, addressing the concerns and risks associated with overvaccination. šļøI talk about the importance of vaccinations as a core strategy to prevent dangerous infectious diseases, like the parvovirus outbreaks currently occurring in various parts of New Zealand. However, I also highlighted the need to avoid overvaccination...
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: ⢠Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ⢠Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ⢠Weigh...