Heartworms are a big deal, and so is heartworm preventative. In this episode we talk about why it's so important.

Remember the episode about dog food? Now it's time to talk cats.

We're back for Season 2! Val and Tucker get caught up and discuss the limitless options that exist for dog food.

Veterinarians are dying of suicide in disproportionate numbers to any other profession. Dr. Val welcomes special guest Dr. Jenna to discuss this horrifying statistic.

"You're a vet so you must be banking, right?"... well, it's complicated. Dr. Val explains the economic realities of working in the veterinary industry.

Are home remedies you find on the internet typically "effective"? Dr Val also tackles the myth of the "free pet".

Today Dr. Val discusses some things to look for when deciding "is this an emergency" when your pet is feeling sick

Dr. Val talks spays and neuters and answers questions on whether vets are getting rich upselling you services and "extra appointments"

Lots of things around the home can be big problems for your pets. Some you may know about, but some of these will probably come as a surprise!

Last episode we talked about some over the counter drugs that can be given to pets. This week we go over drugs that you should never EVER give to your animals.

You've probably read online about some over the counter drugs for people that you can also give to your animals. In this episode Dr Val examines some of these drugs and also answers questions like; "do brand names matter?" and "will using these save me a trip to the vet?"

Anesthesia is a big deal for both people and animals. In this episode Dr Val talks about the risks, how those risks can be minimized, how costs come into play, and how as a pet parent you can decide the best course of treatment for your animal.

Dr. Val Hartwick tells her story of how she decided to become a vet and discusses some of the twists and turns along the way to opening Tabor Road Vet Hospital.