Welcome to Pawsit, a podcast production of myBalto! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert once a week as they discuss everything from commonly asked questions about your pets, share viewpoints on controversial topics regarding pet care in the modern age, and introduce you to fun and unique products in the veterinary industry that can help improve the life of your pet! Pawsit is unique in that Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert share their experiences from both general practice and emergency medicine, respectively. Pawsit takes questions directly from the audience with emails to podcast@mybalto.com and frequently has guest speakers to share new and exciting innovations in the world of pet care!
We are so excited to be joined by Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, The Honest Vet on social media.
We got a chance to learn about her background, and about how she is using social media to promote great veterinary advice and content. Dr. Hammond is helping to make accurate information fun and accessible to her many followers. Follow her on intagram @thehonestvet and check out her website linktr.ee/thehonestvet.
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On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert answer one of our wonderful listener's question about her cat's dry skin. We generally discuss some things that could be occurring and some things you can try at home to address it. Here on Pawsit we love to answer your burning questions! It is always important to remember that you should check with your vet to make sure that any new treatments or remedies that you are considering tr...
Join us to continue our discussion on pet nutrition as we sit down with another expert in the field of nutrition!
On this episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam are joined by Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and PhD Scientist Dr. Caitlin Getty to talk more about nutrition. Dr. Getty helps to dispel some common misconceptions and myths about pet food. You don't want to miss this one! Join us and learn more about how nu...
Join us for another stop on our nutrition series!
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert got the opportunity to sit down with Brian Quinn the Senior Marketing Leader CPG & RETAIL | BRAND & INNOVATION for Solid Gold. We wanted to make sure to include a holistic food during our nutrition series, and we were so fortunate to get a chance to learn all about this innovative brand, that has actually been around for many y...
On today's episode Dr. Sam sits down with Board certified nutritionist Dr. Susan Wynn, DVM DACVIM (nutrition) who is the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs for Instinct, and Stephanie Striar, CVT who is the the Veterinary Education & Training Manager for Instinct (who also just completed her post graduate degree in animal nutrition) to learn about raw pet food.
We discuss the misconceptions of what a raw d...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert start the conversation about picking the right food for your pet. As veterinarians we have found this topic to be one of the most confusing, controversial and important conversations we have with owners. (As well as all of our friends that want advice on the BEST food to feed their beloved pet. )
Food is the building block of health in people and in animals. We show love with food. So...
**Repeat episode**
Hi all, we needed to take the week off this week, so we are replaying this episode. It's one we really like, and we hope you find it helpful!
Pet care is expensive and we know the difficult decisions owners face everyday when choosing what diagnostic or treatment to perform. Besides myBalto (which you should all sign up for to save money on pet care :) ), there are other options to help red...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert welcome Anja Skodda a biotech engineer and the founder of Happy Bond.
It all started with a bulldog named Tony that loved to skateboard, but due to joint disease, was struggling. His scientist mama, went to work to find a solution, and Happy Bond was born.
We love to introduce our listeners to extraordinary people, that set out to solve problems to improve the lives of pets...
Well, it's dental month again! No matter how much we might try, it is hard to maintain your dog's oral health. So, in true Pawsit fashion, we are introducing you to a passive, yet effective way to clean your dog's teeth.
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert welcome Dr. Joe Roetheli, PhD to the show. He is the Co- founder/CEO of Pets Best Life, and the inventor Yummy Combs. This unique dental treat was dev...
On today's episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert sit down with Dr. Christine, a fellow veterinarian and a co - founder of Jope.
There are so many joint supplements on the market, and even as veterinarians, it can be overwhelming to decide which is best. As veterinarians, we are trained to follow an evidence based approach to treatments and medications. However, there is so little true evidence to support one supplement ove...
On today's episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam get the chance to sit down with Dr. Stephanie Morley, president of Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices to discuss the convergence of clinical veterinary practice and product development that allows for innovation in veterinary medicine. Dr. Morley brings a unique perspective with a background in business and clinical medicine, prior to moving into industry. Additionally she shares with...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about one of the most common conditions we see in both cats and dogs, arthritis. Dogs and cats are living longer then ever before, and it is so important to make sure that they stay mobile and comfortable as long as possible. Join us as we discuss what you can do for your pets as they age.
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at podcast@...
Many medical conditions require oxygen for your pet to either be transferred safely from one vet clinic to another, to help while they heal or to manage a chronic condition. On this episode, Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam are joined by the cofounder of Pawprint oxygen, Blake Dube. We learn about how accessible and safe it can be to have oxygen for your pets at home. Join us and learn about this innovative company and how they are helping ...
Cats are notoriously good at hiding when they are sick. Sometime it takes days, even weeks, for an owner to be able to recognize that there is a problem. That is precious time that could make a big difference in helping your cat. Enter Moggie, the first cat-only health wearable that tracks changes in behavior in order to help pet parents and vets catch illnesses earlier and promote a better quality of life.
Dr. Robert and...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert welcome Andrea Bazett a certified dog trainer and the cofounder of Pack Animals; an app and hub designed to support the mental and physical health of dogs and their owners. Dog behavior and training is such a big and important topic that has a major impact on the lives of dogs and their families. On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss behavior and some training philosophies with Andrea...
Happy New year to all of our listeners!
It's 2024 and we have a brand new year with lots of exciting goals. Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert as they discuss what they are looking forward to in the year ahead. They discuss personal and professional goals for the new year!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at podcast@mybalto.com. We are happy to make an entire podcast abou...
Following the holidays we often see an uptick in cases of pancreatitis in veterinary medicine!
On this episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about pancreatitis. They discuss what it is, how it can present and how it is treated. Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss what they have seen in their clinics and how different this disease can be from mild to very severe!
Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about why there is a wait when you go to the veterinarian. As an emergency veterinarian, some of the things that cause people to wait for many hours with their dogs differ from what may cause a delay in a general practice like where Dr. Sam works.
There are however several factors from staff to patient behavior and condition that overlap regardless of the practice type. Tune in ...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss what we know about the new upper respiratory disease that has been in the news. Should we panic? Quarantine our dogs?
Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss what we know now. It is important to know that different areas are experiencing different things and you should always trust your veterinarian as they know what is happening in your area.
Thanks for tuning in and as alw...
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert get a chance to sit down with Madisyn Jensen the Hospital Director of the Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Sorento Valley and discuss what happens behind the scenes in a veterinary hospital. Madisyn shares her experience and philosophy on leadership. Her unique journey from Client Care Supervisor up to Hospital Director shaped the way she approaches her job. If you have ever wondered what goes ...
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