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The Expert Vet™ - Podcast

The Expert Vet™

 Tracie Hotchner

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations.Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.

Medicine Self-Help Education Science & Medicine Health Training
Update frequency
every 23 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
63
Years Active
2013 - 2018
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Detecting Kidney Disease Early

Detecting Kidney Disease Early

A ground-breaking new test to identify early kidney disease in cats
00:18:17  |   Mon 24 Sep 2018
Bladder Stones and Infections in Dogs

Bladder Stones and Infections in Dogs

Everything you need to know about dogs and bladder stones and infections
00:17:54  |   Mon 21 May 2018
Urinary Crystals in Cats

Urinary Crystals in Cats

Dr. Donna explains that urinary crystals are the biggest health issue in cats
00:17:47  |   Mon 07 May 2018
Diets for Cancer Patients

Diets for Cancer Patients

Dr. Donna Spector talks about diets for cancer patients and what sorts of foods to include
00:21:21  |   Tue 06 Mar 2018
Deadly Potential of C-DIFF Bacteria

Deadly Potential of C-DIFF Bacteria

Prevalence of C-DIFF bacteria and its potential to turn deadly
00:23:44  |   Mon 25 Dec 2017
Skin Problems, Flaking Skin, Hair Loss

Skin Problems, Flaking Skin, Hair Loss

Dr. Donna discusses skin problems, flaking skin, hair loss
00:22:51  |   Mon 04 Dec 2017
Is Broccoli Toxic to Dogs?

Is Broccoli Toxic to Dogs?

Is broccoli toxic? Dr Donna's answer: YES and NO
00:19:40  |   Mon 07 Aug 2017
Abuse of Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Disease

Abuse of Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Disease

After this show you may know more than your vet about over-use and mis-use of antibiotics for urinary tract disease.
00:23:42  |   Mon 26 Jun 2017
Can Dogs Give Kids Strep Throat?

Can Dogs Give Kids Strep Throat?

Some pediatricians mistakenly tell parents the family dog is how their child got strep throat
00:22:52  |   Mon 08 May 2017
Intra-Species Research Seredipity Provides Unexpected Cures

Intra-Species Research Seredipity Provides Unexpected Cures

Research scientist Terry Beardsley on serendipity in intra-species medical research leading to unexpected cures, including promising treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs
00:36:00  |   Mon 27 Mar 2017
How To Manage Feline Urinary Tract Issues

How To Manage Feline Urinary Tract Issues

Dr. Donna talks about how FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) can be managed.
00:26:12  |   Mon 06 Feb 2017
10 Tips to Prevent Bloat

10 Tips to Prevent Bloat

Top 10 tips to prevent bloat, dogs most susceptible, warning signs, contributing factors
00:25:43  |   Tue 03 Jan 2017
Importance of Annual Blood Work

Importance of Annual Blood Work

Annual blood work from your cat or dog can save or extend their life: early detection means easier management
00:28:58  |   Mon 21 Nov 2016
Does Your Dog Have an Eating Disorder?

Does Your Dog Have an Eating Disorder?

Is your dog a picky eater or have underlying medical condition? How to prepare nutritionally balance home-made meals.
00:22:30  |   Mon 07 Nov 2016
Immune Mediated Diseases: What You Need To Know

Immune Mediated Diseases: What You Need To Know

Dr. Donna Spector discusses immune mediated diseases
00:24:43  |   Mon 11 Jul 2016
Should You Spay But Spare Ovaries

Should You Spay But Spare Ovaries

Find out why Dr. Donna doesn't recommend an alternate spaying method that spares the ovaries
00:30:28  |   Mon 20 Jun 2016
Keep Aging Pets Pain-Free

Keep Aging Pets Pain-Free

Specialist needed to know all the options in keeping a pets pain-free, especially as they age with chronic conditions
00:20:53  |   Mon 23 May 2016
Chastity Belt for Female Dogs (Delayed Spaying)

Chastity Belt for Female Dogs (Delayed Spaying)

Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS): solution to problem of preventing your dog from getting pregnant when you delay spaying
00:21:39  |   Mon 02 May 2016
Over-medicated, Undiagnosed Urinary Tract Infections

Over-medicated, Undiagnosed Urinary Tract Infections

Sterile urine culture needed to avoid over-medicated and misdiagnosed urinary tract infections
00:25:00  |   Mon 28 Mar 2016
Warning Tale (about tumors) with Happy Ending

Warning Tale (about tumors) with Happy Ending

Many vets assume all tumors are cancerous, euthanizing dogs “on the spot” --- but some tumors are benign
00:35:42  |   Mon 01 Feb 2016
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