Owning a pet

Hello to the Pawsit Pawdience! We have really missed our weekly podcast, but we are back with a special edition to introduce two amazing guests that are truly making a difference in the lives of pets!On this episode we are joined by Dr. Ken Lambrecht and Dr. Joey Goldthorpe, both veterinarians and Co-founders of Healthy Pet Connect. We get the chance to talk to them as they embark on the 13th annual Fit Pets for Rescues Ideal weight challenge! Over the last 12 years, they have helped hundreds of dogs & cats reach their ideal weight & raised $27,000 for rescues in the process.They guide us through the story of how it all started with Healthy Pet Connect, a free pet preventive healthcare app that offers monthly subscriptions for remote patient monitoring of weight management, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, osteoarthritis, IBD/lymphoma and many others. By providing real time data transfer, they help prevent unneeded visits and increases accessibility. Alert flags to both the pet parent and their veterinarian are consistent with recommendations from board certified veterinary nutritionists and published peer reviewed guidelines. Come take a listen and learn about how this revolutionary approach is changing lives! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

After 2 years of weekly podcasts, Dr.Robert and Dr. Sam are taking a break from weekly podcasting. We have truly enjoyed our Pawsit journey, and are so thankful to our listeners. We do plan to occasionally broadcast our content on YouTube when important topics come up, but the weekly format will be on hold for the time being.This is bittersweet for us, as the reason we are shifting our focus is because the MyBalto foundation is growing and we are realizing our original goal of helping animals in need. At this time we need to channel our energy 100% into the success and growth of MyBalto. Thank you all for your support over the last 2 years. Please continue to follow us on social media!mybaltofoundation.org

On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert sit down with Angie Winters, author of the new book “Don’t train your dog.” A universal handbook designed to empower dog parents to achieve happiness and good behavior regardless of their pet's age, breed, or sex.Angie has obsessively studied, raised, and rehabilitated many dogs and helped their parents with a careful understanding of dog emotion and effective communication. Join us as we learn about Angie’s cutting-edge dog parenting philosophy.Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss the new proposal in Colorado to create "mid-level" veterinary professionals. Prop 129 in Colorado is the proposition that sparked this conversation. In veterinary medicine our technicians operate much like human nurses, and then some. Do we really need to add this new position? Will this solve the problem of access to care, or cause new unintended consequences? Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam have a frank discussion about their concerns with this proposal. Join us to get our perspectives on this important issue!Also, it is Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, and we at MyBalto and the Pawsit podcast would love to send a heart felt shout out to all of the hard working, brilliant and caring veterinary technicians out there! We love you!Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

Getting a new pet is so exciting, and it’s a very big commitment. What happens if something unexpected occurs or if the circumstance is not optimal for the owner or the new pet. Is it ever ok to consider rehoming? On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss rehoming pets. They discuss how to know when it is necessary, and what the process may look like. It is never an easy decision, but sometimes the safety and well being of either a human or the animal make it a real necessity.Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam gets the chance to sit down with one of her wonderful veterinarian receptionists to discuss what it takes to do this crucial, and sometimes very challenging, job. Erica Forkner has worked with Dr. Sam as a veterinary receptionist for the last 2 years and she graciously joins us to share her insights and experiences. People often come to the vet in times of high excitement and high anxiety. Often, the gate keeper to getting a pet the proper care and advice they need flows through the receptionists. Take a listen and learn how they do it!Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam’s husband Paul joins her to fill in for Dr. Robert while he is on a well deserved vacation. This is Paul’s second time on the podcast, and since we just love having him on the show, we thought we would do it again! Come take a listen as Dr. Sam and Paul discuss some of the differences between owning a pet before and after kids. Paul shares a bit of the non-veterinary perspective to pet ownership! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss some helpful veterinary apps.  There are tons of apps that make our everyday lives easier. So, we thought we would talk about a few interesting veterinary ones that we have found. Take a listen and learn about some useful veterinary resources in the palm of your hand!Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam has two very special guests join her while Dr. Robert is away at a veterinary conference, her two daughters, Charlotte and Nora!Nora and Charlotte give us a little insight into what it is like to have a mom that is a vet. Come and listen to this silly and special episode. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!

On today’s episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert are honored to be joined by a legend in the veterinary world, Dr. Terry Fossum.  Dr. Fossum is a board certified surgeon, that very literally "wrote the book" on veterinary surgery that has become the text book and book of reference for veterinarians around the world. She is now helping pets in a whole new way through her company Dr. Fossum's Pet care. Inspired by the needs of her own beloved dog, she went on the search for natural products that could help support him as his elbow dysplasia and arthritis started to rob him of his mobility. She found the products on the market to be plentiful, but lacking the scientific proof of safety and efficacy. Thus, along with her partner, fellow veterinarian Dr. Richard Gebhart, Dr. Fossum's Pet care was born. Take a listen and learn as we start the conversation about CBD in veterinary medicine, along with other products and tools to to support cognitive dysfunction. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at [email protected]. We are happy to make an entire podcast about the topic or answer the question on a shorter segment, depending on the discussion! We video this podcast as well which you can join in on at myBalto's youtube channel!