Special Pets, Special Needs

Episode 36 – Ethical Issues Surrounding Special Needs Pets

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:33:41 +0000

Guest: Dr. Bernard Rollin, Professor of Philosophy/Animal Sciences/Biomedical Sciences, and University Bioethicist, Colorado State University.

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Episode 35 – K9 Units

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:44:38 +0000

Guest: Officer Stephen Ryan, San Francisco Police Department

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Episode 34 – Sports Conditioning

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:53:52 +0000

Andrea and Krista of Scout’s House talk about sports conditioning.

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Episode 33 – Therapy Animals

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:03:04 +0000

JoAnn Turnbull of Delta Society talks to us today about what it takes to turn your pet into a therapy animal.

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Think Your Pet Would Be A Good Therapy Animal?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:35:24 +0000

Ever think your dog or cat would make a good therapy pet? Find out today when we talk with JoAnn Turnbull of Delta Society about what it takes to turn your pet into a therapy animal. That’s at 1:30pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com.

Episode 32

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:20:05 +0000

A talk with veterinary neurologist Dr. Anne Chauvet about a crippling disease that strikes only older pets.

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Episode 32: Vestibular Disease

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:55:18 +0000

Join us today when veterinary neurologist Dr. Anne Chauvet talks about a crippling disease that strikes only older pets. Tuesday, July 27th, at 1:30pm Pacific.

Episode 31: The role of a veterinary oncologist in managing cancer

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:18:28 +0000

Michael S. Kent, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Dr. Michael Kent is an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California at Davis. Considered a rising star in veterinary radiation oncology for his research and clinical work, Dr. Kent is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and of the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 31 Cancer Research

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:18:36 +0000

For access to research papers about veterinary cancers and other medical conditions, go to http://pubmed.gov.

And after August 1st, you can learn more about the exciting work being done at the Comparative Cancer Center at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California at Davis by going to http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccc.

Episode 31: What’s New in the War on Cancer

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:41:21 +0000

On today’s show Dr. Michael Kent from the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will talk about recent advances in veterinary cancer care, including stereotactic radiosurgery for treating brain tumors in dogs. That’s at 1:30pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com.

Episode 30 – Could Your Dog Have Lyme Disease?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:54:43 +0000

Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM, ECVIM, Cornell University joins us to talk about Lyme Disease in pets.

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Show Notes for Episode 29: Pet Nutrition

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:41:31 +0000

If you’re interested in finding a credentialed pet nutritionist, here are the websites recommended by Dr. Fascetti in our show:

www.acvn.org

www.aavn.org

Episode 29 – Pet Nutrition

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:34:17 +0000

Dr. Andrea Fascetti from the University of California at Davis to talk about the role of nutrition in managing and preventing disease in dogs and cats.

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PLEASE NOTE: NEW TIME FOR OUR RADIO SHOW

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:27:38 +0000

Sorry for the last-minute notice but we just found out Scout’s House’s radio show, Special Pets, Special Needs, will be airing at 1:30pm Pacific time from now on, not 1pm. Please adjust your settings!

We’re Back! Don’t Miss Tuesday’s Show on Pet Nutrition

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:48:48 +0000

We’re back from our (much needed!) hiatus and have a slew of great guests lined up for the months ahead. Joining us this Tuesday, July 6th, at 1pm Pacific time will be Dr. Andrea Fascetti from the University of California at Davis to talk about the role of nutrition in managing and preventing disease in dogs and cats.
     Dr. Fascetti is considered one of the leading veterinary nutritionists in the country and as such has strong opinions about what to feed your pet.  For example, did you know that in most cases it’s in the animal’s best interest to eat a commercially available food? Or that home-cooked diets, although almost always delivered with the best of intentions, can be harmful to your pet? Or that there are risks to adding nutritional supplements to a complete and balanced commercial diet?
     Yeah, neither did I.
     So if you want to learn more about things like “diet drift” and the value of “feeding trials,” then don’t miss our show on July 6th at 1pm Pacific time. And bring your questions!

Episode 28: No-Kill Animal Shelters Episode

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:06:31 +0000

This week on Special Pets, Special Needs: Guest Lisa from Pets In Need-a no-kill animal adoption shelter-talks about bringing back dogs & cats from public facilities when they have run out of time.

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Episode 28: No-Kill Animal Shelters

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:49:50 +0000

If you’re interested in learning more about Pets In Need, a no-kill animal shelter in Redwood City, California (or adopting one of their many absolutely lovable dogs or cats!), please visit http://www.petsinneed.org.

Episode 27 – Use of Probiotics to Control IBD in Cats

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:29:14 +0000

We dive into Dr. Craig Webb’s research into the use of probiotics to control Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Cats.

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Show Notes for Episode 27: Use of Probiotics to Control IBD in Cats

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:03:32 +0000

If you’d like to support Dr. Craig Webb’s research into the use of probiotics to control Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in cats, please go to the Morris Animal Foundation website at http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/studies/current-studies/ and select:

1) ”Feline” for the Category, and
2) “Gastrointestinal Diseases” under Diseases/Species

Dr. Webb’s study, D06FE-048: Improving Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, will come up. Just click “Support This Study” at the bottom of the page to help.

Show Notes for Episode 26: Lifetime Care Planning for Your Pet

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:50:25 +0000

For more information about 2nd Chance 4 Pets and the comprehensive lifetime care planning resources they have to offer, please go to http://2ndchance4pets.org.

Episode 26 – Creating a Lifetime Care Plan for Your Pet

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:38:04 +0000

Amy Shever of 2nd Chance 4 Pets talks with us about creating a Lifetime Care Plan for Your Pet

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Episode 26: What Would Happen to Your Pet If Something Happened to You?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:38:32 +0000

Find out what would happen to your pet if something happened to you–and how to create a lifetime care plan for your pet–when we talk with Amy Shever of 2nd Chance 4 Pets tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30th, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com

Episode 25 – Pain Management in Cats

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:12:02 +0000

Guest: Dr. Sheilah Robertson from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine joins us to talk about pain management in cats–how to recognize signs of pain in your cat and what you and your veterinarian can do to help.

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Episode 24 – Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:51:21 +0000

Join us when acclaimed animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin joins us to talk about some of the most common animal behavior issues she sees in dogs today, including what triggers those issues and how to fix them.

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Tomorrow’s Show: The Top Five Behavior Problems in Dogs—And What To Do About Them

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:25:01 +0000

Joining us tomorrow on Special Pets, Special Needs will be acclaimed animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin talking about the most common behavior issues in dogs and how to fix them. That’s Tuesday, March 2nd, at 1pm Pacific time on PDX.FM.

No-Kill Shelter Show Rescheduled

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:56:22 +0000

We’re so sorry but our show on the controversy surrounding no-kill animal shelters had to be rescheduled due to illness. Please join us Tuesday, March 13th, at 1pm Pacific for that show.

Episode 24: The Controversy Around No-Kill Shelters

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:01:15 +0000

No-kill facilities seem like the future of animal shelters everywhere. But the no-kill shelter concept is as controversial as they come. Join Scout’s House tomorrow, February 16th, at 1pm Pacific when we talk to Lisa Simmons, Executive Director of Pets In Need, a no-kill shelter in Redwood City, California, about the no-kill concept and why people hate the idea. Only on PDX.FM http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com

Episode 23: Dr. Gail Smith Talks About the PennHIP Radiographic Technique

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:40:47 +0000

Veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gail Smith, the Founder and Director of the Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP), talks about the PennHIP radiographic technique–and how it can predict the likelihood of your dog getting Degenerative Joint Disease/osteoarthritis later in life.

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Will Your Dog Get Arthritis?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:28:55 +0000

Join us for next Tuesday’s show when veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gail Smith, the Founder and Director of the Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP), talks about the PennHIP radiographic technique–and how it can predict the likelihood of your dog getting Degenerative Joint Disease/osteoarthritis later in life. 1pm Pacific time on PDX.FM.

Episode 22 – Krista Niebaum: Conservative Management For Your Pets

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:04:21 +0000

Scout’s House Director of Rehab Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, talks to us about conservative management, what it is, and how it can be used to help your pet live a more comfortable life without surgery.

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Conservative Management: What is it–and is it right for your pet?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:13:49 +0000

Does your pet need surgery but the vet says she isn’t a good surgical candidate? Would you rather not put your do or cat through surgery? Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26th at 1pm when Scout’s House Director of Rehab Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, talks to us about conservative management, what it is, and how it can be used to help your pet live a more comfortable life without surgery. That’s Special Pets, Special Needs–only on PDX.FM.

Episode 21 – Dr. James Lavely: Disk Disease, DM, Wobblers and More

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:01:38 +0000

We talk again with veterinary neurologist Dr. James Lavely from the VCA Animal Care Center about disk disease (also known as IVDD), degenerative myelopathy, Wobblers/CVI, and spinal stenosis–all conditions that can cause serious neurological issues in our pets.

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Disk Disease, Wobblers, and Other Neurological Issues That Affect Our Pets

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:40:58 +0000

Today we talk again with veterinary neurologist Dr. James Lavely from the VCA Animal Care Center about disk disease (also known as IVDD), degenerative myelopathy, Wobblers/CVI, and spinal stenosis–all conditions that can cause serious neurological issues in our pets. Join us at 1pm Pacific at PDX.FM.

Episode 20 – Part 2 of 2: Pet Loss & Bereavement

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:28:33 +0000

In Part Two of our series on pet loss and bereavement, Grief Counselor Bonnie Goodman talks about the stages of grief and its physical effects, and she offers some effective strategies for coping with the loss of a pet.

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Episode 19 – Part 1 of 2: Pet Loss & Bereavement

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:56:37 +0000

Grief Counselor Bonnie Goodman join us for this special show which will air in two parts. An experienced human and pet grief counselor, Bonnie will talk about the symptoms of bereavement and strategies for coping with the loss of a pet, as well we why we so often feel shame or guilt for grieving for our pets.

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Show Notes for Episodes 19 & 20: Pet Loss and Bereavement

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:07:25 +0000

Here are Bonnie Goodman’s list of resources for pet loss and bereavement:

Pet Loss Resources

Pet Loss Support Hotlines

ASPCA Pet Loss Support Hotline
(877) 474-3310
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline
517-432-2696 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-253-3932 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evenings (Eastern time)
Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
508-839-7966 (no hours stated on their web site; call for more information)
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine “C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Support Hotline”
877-394-2273
University of Florida Pet Loss Support hotline
352-392-2235 Leave a message and someone will call you back within 24 hours weekdays; weekend calls are returned on Monday

Online Support Groups:
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org

Recommended Books:
Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love, Lorrie Greene, Ph.D., J. Landis, 2002
Grieving The Loss of a Pet, Betty J. Carmack, 2003
The Loss of a Pet, Sife, Ph.D., 1998, 2005
Coping with the Loss of a Pet, Christina M. Lemieux, Wallace R. Clark, 1992
How to Roar: Pet Loss Grief Recovery, Robin Brown, 2005

Especially for Children:
Lifetimes B. Mellonie & R. Ingpen, Bantam Books, 1983
Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?Sally Sibbett, B. Libby Press, 1991
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
H.A. Nieburg & A. Fisher, Harper & Row, 1982 (out of print – check with your library)
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst, Aladdin Books, 1975

Coming Up Next–When Your Best Friend Dies

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:57:30 +0000

Last December, my 12-year-old black Lab mix, Cairo, died very suddenly from an especially fast-moving cancer. To be honest, a year later I’m still missing him terribly, which is why I’m happy to have Grief Counselor Bonnie Goodman join us for Tuesday’s show. An experienced human and pet grief counselor, Bonnie will talk about the symptoms of bereavement and strategies for coping with the loss of a pet, as well we why we so often feel shame or guilt for grieving for our pets.

Bonnie is board certified in thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling, a certification that demonstrates one’s expertise and involvement in the field of death, dying and bereavement, and she is a member of The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement and The American Academy of Bereavement.

I think this will be an exceptionally good show for all of us who have lost–or will soon lose–someone we love, human or otherwise. Join us Tuesday at 1pm Pacific on PDX.FM.

Episode 18 – How to Make the Best Health Care Decisions for Your Pet

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:00:26 +0000

Guest: Dr. Janet Lowery is the Supervising Veterinarian at Scout’s House and also a general practice veterinarian with Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital in Menlo Park, CA

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How to Make the Best Health Care Decisions for Your Pet

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:58:16 +0000

With all the veterinary professionals I work with, you’d think I’d make confident decisions about my pets’ health care–but I don’t! Join me tomorrow when I talk with Dr. Jan Lowery, a general practice vet with years of emergency clinic experience, about how to make the best health care decisions for your pet. And bring your questions! Tuesday, 12/22, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com–or download it later for free from iTunes (search “Scout’s House”).

Episode 17 – Common Neurological Issues In Dogs And Cats

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:17:26 +0000

Guest: Dr. James Lavely is a Board-certified veterinary neurologist with the VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, CA

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Show Notes: A Look at Veterinary Neurology

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:11:56 +0000

If you’re interested in learning more about the seizure study Dr. Lavely talked about on the show today, please call (888) 598-7125 ext. 208 to find a participating clinic near you.

And if you’d like to find a Board-certified neurologist in your area, here’s the website Dr. Lavely recommends:

http://www.acvim.org

Finally, if you’re interested in having your pet seen by Dr. Lavely at the VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, California, please call (707) 584-4343.

Thanks for listening! We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions, let us know at info@scoutshouse.com

Episode 16 – Pet Nutrition

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:36:43 +0000

Guest: Dr. Susan Wynn talks with us regarding pet nutrition including homemade diets, raw diets, and nutritional supplements

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Show Notes: Pet Nutrition with Dr. Susan Wynn

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:47:12 +0000

For a lot of great information about pet nutrition, please go to Dr. Wynn’s blog at http://susanwynn.com. You can read about her work as a veterinary nutritionist at Georgia Veterinary Specialists in Atlanta there, as well as her blog posts on pet nutrition (see links on the lefthand side of the page).

A Critical Look at Pet Nutrition with Dr. Susan Wynn

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:43:30 +0000

Buckle your seatbelts–it’s going to be a bumpy show! Dr. Susan Wynn, veterinary nutritionist with Georgia Veterinary Specialists, joins us again to talk about the always-controversial topic of pet nutrition, including homemade diets, raw diets, and nutritional supplements. Join us today at 1pm Pacific at PDX.FM.

Episode 15 – Rehabbing a Dog’s TPLO Repair

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:02:13 +0000

Guest: Scout’s House Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, talks with us about a case study on rehabbing a dog’s TPLO repair.

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Why Rehab a TPLO Repair, Anyway?

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:06:08 +0000

After spending thousands of dollars on a TPLO surgery to repair your dog’s bum knee, why spend more money on post-operative rehab therapy? Find out tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com or download later from iTunes (search Scout’s House).

Happy Thanksgiving!

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:28:41 +0000

We’re taking this week off, so please enjoy our show with Dr. James Cook from the University of Missouri on the new Tightrope surgey he developed for dogs in need of knee surgery for CCL tears.

Show Notes for Stem Cell Therapy Show

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:06:28 +0000

If you’d like to talk to Dr. Vulliet about including your dog or cat in his stem cell study, please email him at regenavetlabs@gmail.com.

Episode 14 – Stem Cell Therapy and Degenerative Myelopathy

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:46:04 +0000

Guest: Dr. Richard Vulliet about his research at the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

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Tuesday: The Promise of Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs

spudalley@me.com (PDX.FM) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:57:02 +0000

Could stem cell therapy be the cure for degenerative myelopathy (DM) and cardiomyopathy in dogs? Find out Tuesday when we talk with Dr. Richard Vulliet about his research at the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Tuesday, November 17th, at 1pm at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com