Know Your Pet (and Vet)!

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you the advice I’d give my younger self fresh out of vet school.Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / HelloLINKS👩🏻‍⚕️ Behavior Consultations and More 📞╰┈➤ My website📰 Know Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter 📧╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfoote📃 Resources 📎╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIPxlFzDi0&list=PLuWbgX2lXPAp7v1QmzbfasCFyiFdY67yC📺 YouTube 🎥╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill╰┈➤ Senior Dog Separation Anxiety MOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you my experiences with rabies and talk about rising cases in the United States (mostly focused on Illinois).Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / Hello1:11 Vet school5:04 Rabies in my area12:09 Changes in human/animal relationships14:55 Vaccine resistance in clients17:23 Rabies titers19:30 Getting my own rabies titers checked20:30 Rising cases27:30 Practical advice30:04 Announcements and OutroLINKSReferences╰┈➤ CDC report: https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00533.html╰┈➤ Illinois rabies surveillance: https://illinois-doit-prod-idph.amsadobe.com/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/diseases/rabies/surveillance-map.html╰┈➤ Rhesus monkey human rabies vaccine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6341639/Behavior Consultations and More╰┈➤ My websiteKnow Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfooteResources╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist╰┈➤ ArmOR Hand GlovesYouTube╰┈➤ How Armor Hand Gloves help assist with a Cat Mouth Exam╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill By Yourself╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill the Low Stress Way (with 2 people)╰┈➤ Medicating a feisty cat╰┈➤ How to towel wrap a cat for Low Stress Senior Cat careMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldSocial Media Management: Glenda WoldThumbnail: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you the second part on why veterinary team members do not use safety gear. Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / HelloLINKSBehavior Consultations and More╰┈➤ My websiteKnow Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfooteResources╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist╰┈➤ ArmOR Hand GlovesYouTube╰┈➤ How Armor Hand Gloves help assist with a Cat Mouth Exam╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill By Yourself╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill the Low Stress Way (with 2 people)╰┈➤ Medicating a feisty cat╰┈➤ How to towel wrap a cat for Low Stress Senior Cat careMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you the research on why veterinary team members do not use safety gear. Stay tuned for part 2!Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / Hello03:33 The first study06:18 The second study 09:19 The third study12:18 The fourth study14:41 My dog bite story17:30 Reflections on the studies19:41 Where do we go from here?24:00 OutroLINKSBehavior Consultations and More╰┈➤ My websiteKnow Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfooteResources╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist╰┈➤ ArmOR Hand GlovesYouTube╰┈➤ How Armor Hand Gloves help assist with a Cat Mouth Exam╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill By Yourself╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill the Low Stress Way (with 2 people)╰┈➤ Medicating a feisty cat╰┈➤ How to towel wrap a cat for Low Stress Senior Cat careMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you the emotional burdens on cat owners medicating their cats, and how to help them.Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / Hello03:48 Reviewing the study08:36 A Mayo Clinic study on cat bites09:13 Cat bite story11:00 Anxious behaviors of cats16:50 What do these study results mean?27:12 Conclusion29:54 OutroLINKSBehavior Consultations and More╰┈➤ My websiteKnow Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfooteResources╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist╰┈➤ ArmOR Hand GlovesYouTube╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill By Yourself╰┈➤ How to Give a Cat a Pill the Low Stress Way (with 2 people)╰┈➤ Medicating a feisty cat╰┈➤ How to towel wrap a cat for Low Stress Senior Cat care╰┈➤ How Armor Hand Gloves help assist with a Cat Mouth ExamMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda Wold Hosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you what senior dog separation anxiety is, how it happens, and 7 ways to help an anxious old dog.If you have had any notable experiences of senior dog separation anxiety, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at [email protected] rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Affiliate links included.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFERECOMMENDED PRODUCTSPurchasing products through these links helps support this show.Calming CollarVetoquinol Zylkene 450-mg Capsules Calming Supplement for DogsVetriScience Composure Long Lasting Calm & ConfidentAssisi HaloLINKS👩🏻‍⚕️ Behavior Consultations and More 📞╰┈➤ My website📰 Know Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter 📧╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfoote📃 Resources and Citations 📎╰┈➤ Aging in the Canine and Feline Brain╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIPxlFzDi0&list=PLuWbgX2lXPAp7v1QmzbfasCFyiFdY67yC📺 YouTube 🎥╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Your Pets╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Cats: Train Them to Get Into the CarrierMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on Substack❗Disclaimer for all related content:Dr. Foote is a veterinarian and animal behaviorist. The advice of Dr. Foote is for informational and educational purposes only, and not intended to be used as medical advice for your pet. Dr. Foote’s content does not replace the guidance and recommendations of your veterinarian, behaviorist, or professional trainer.FTC: My content may include affiliate and/or sponsored links which means your support helps move our mission forward.Privacy policy: https://sally-foote-dvm-s-school.teachable.com/p/privacyKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you what my own pets have taught me about careful observation, and not being fooled by behavior.If you have had any notable experiences of an animal acting fine but really being very sick, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at [email protected] rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / Hello01:08 Lester03:27 Bella06:40 Binx09:48 A lesson I learned10:16 What I’d tell my younger self13:39 Hiding illness vs losing skill14:10 Continuity of care14:55 A recent behavior case I had16:37 Advice for the veterinary team member19:09 Advice for pet owners19:25 OutroLINKS👩🏻‍⚕️ Behavior Consultations and More 📞╰┈➤ My website📰 Know Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter 📧╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfoote📃 Resources 📎╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIPxlFzDi0&list=PLuWbgX2lXPAp7v1QmzbfasCFyiFdY67yC📺 YouTube 🎥╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Your Pets╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Cats: Train Them to Get Into the CarrierMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Places to share, support, and donate to in the midst of these wildfires: Ontario Native Women’s Association, Mikinakoos Emergency Funding, Red Cross, True North Aid, Indigenous Climate ActionWelcome to Know Your Pet (and Vet)!In this episode I share with you lessons I learned at the Veterinary Behavior Symposium 2026 in Seattle.If you have had any notable experiences with networking, conferences, and continuing education, as a veterinarian or pet owner, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at [email protected] rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFETIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction / Hello2:10 Advice to veterinarians with imposter syndrome2:52 My first time attending the Veterinary Behavior Symposium5:28 A study on adding a second medication to an existing SSRI prescription9:07 A study about a feline dry food that dilutes urine and acts as a calming supplement13:51 A study on the wide variation of pain assessments and symptoms between veterinarians18:01 A more effective calming medication for dogs19:44 Oral gel for cats (plus, a demo with Binx!)24:00 A survey on the most effective pre-exam medication protocol for client compliance27:48 The second day of the conference, the practical forum28:38 A round table on multiple medication protocols29:06 A psychiatrist and behaviorist talk about micro-nutrients reducing anxiety in animals32:36 A study on CBD34:21 Compassionate Behavior Euthanasia 37:26 After the conference 38:10 Outro LINKS👩🏻‍⚕️ Behavior Consultations and More 📞╰┈➤ My website📰 Know Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter 📧╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfoote📃 Resources 📎╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIPxlFzDi0&list=PLuWbgX2lXPAp7v1QmzbfasCFyiFdY67yC📺 YouTube 🎥╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Your Pets╰┈➤ Storm Safety for Cats: Train Them to Get Into the CarrierMOREContact: [email protected] Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone!I wanted to do a quick check-in with you all. The newsletter will return to its fortnightly (every 2 weeks) schedule after the podcast goes out next week.Last week, I thought I would try the video podcast approach, as that is popular with other podcasters. A video of my podcast is regularly posted on YouTube, so I thought I would try it on Substack as well. Knowing what appeals to the Substack audience helps me create relevant content, and knowing how you like to listen to the podcast is also helpful. Here is the audio-only version of last week’s podcast.For future reference, if I move forward with video podcasts, all video podcasts from Substack can be listened to as audio-only. On the left side of the video in the Substack article, there is a camera icon and a headphones icon. Click the headphones icon for audio-only.Thank you,Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Know Your Pet and Vet!In this episode I share with you how to find safe, effective over-the-counter supplements to calm dogs and cats. If you have had any experiences with over-the-counter supplements you’d like to share on the podcast, tell me your story in the Substack or Spotify comment section, or email me at [email protected] to be included in “listener mail”.Please rate and review to tell me what you thought of the show.Thanks,  Dr. Sally J. Foote 🩺🐾 DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFELINKS👩🏻‍⚕️ Behavior Consultations and More 📞╰┈➤ My website📰 Know Your Pet (and Vet)! Newsletter 📧╰┈➤ https://substack.com/@drsallyjfoote 📃 Resources 📎╰┈➤ Butterscotch’s Thunderstorm and Fireworks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIPxlFzDi0&list=PLuWbgX2lXPAp7v1QmzbfasCFyiFdY67yC 📺 YouTube 🎥╰┈➤ https://www.youtube.com/@DrSallyJFooteMOREContact: [email protected] Podcast Art: Glenda WoldPodcast Production: Glenda WoldHosted on SubstackKEY WORDSvet bills, veterinary care, budgeting, budgetting, the cost of veterinary care, senior cat, senior cat care, senior dog, senior dog care, old dog, old dog care, cat mom, cat dad, animal care, pet training, animal husbandry, low stress, low stress care, low stress veterinary care, fear free, low stress handling, fear free handing, low stress certification, fear free certification, dog, dogs, veterinarian, veterinary career, vet life, ditl, ditl of a veterinarian, ditl of a pet owner, pet parent, day in the life of a veterinarian, day in the life of a pet owner, dog trainer, cat trainer, cat toys, dog toys, healthcare This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsallyjfoote.substack.com/subscribe