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Fresh Scoop
Hosted by Morris Animal Foundation · EN
The science of animal health is ever-changing, and veterinarians need cutting-edge research information to give their patients the best possible care. Each month, join Dr. Kelly Diehl, Scientific Adviser at Morris Animal Foundation, as she interviews Foundation-funded researchers and discusses the clinical implications of their work. Whether you're a practicing veterinarian, technician or student, or just an animal-loving science geek, Fresh Scoop is the podcast for you. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.
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Episode 63: What pet owners need to know about integrative medicine in dogs and cats
Dec 7, 202300:36:48Tap to summarizeJoin Drs. Kelly Diehl and Rob Silver as they discuss integrative veterinary medicine, including supplements such as herbs, pre- and probiotics and mushrooms, as well as safety guidelines and education resources for pet parents and veterinarians. Morris Animal Foundation does not endorse products presented in the context of our podcasts.
Transcribe →Episode 62: Understanding Colic in Horses
Nov 2, 202301:01:06Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl talks with equine health expert Dr. Sharanne Raidal about colic in horses. The pair talk about diagnosis, causes and treatment. Dr. Raidal also covers her latest research on the risks of transportation on colic.
Transcribe →Episode 61: What do we know about the effects of spay/neuter on health and behavior in dogs?
Oct 5, 202300:41:55Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl sits down with Valerie Benka and Audrey Ruple to discuss their new paper looking at associations between obesity/overweight and gonadectomy status, sex, age at gonadectomy, and breed size. They also discuss how their study is similar, and where their findings differ, from previously published studies.
Transcribe →Episode 60: CBD Use and Companion Animals, What We know And What We Don't Know
Sep 6, 202301:02:03Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl sits down with Dr. Al Chicoine to learn more about CBD and its potential to treat diseases in dogs and cats. The pair discuss the basics of how CBD interacts with receptors in the body, what we know from published studies, what we don't know (yet) and what's on the research horizon.
Transcribe →Episode 59: The Dog Aging Project, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and Beyond - What we can learn about dog health from large studies
Aug 2, 202300:38:58Tap to summarizeDrs. Kelly Diehl and Audrey Ruple discuss the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and the Dog Aging Project, and what we can learn about dog health from these large, prospective studies.
Transcribe →Episode 58: Brush Up on Your Pet's Dental Health
Jul 6, 202301:00:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr Kelly Diehl sits down for a question-and-answer session with Dr. Lauren Richman, a second-year veterinary dentistry resident, to discuss dental health in dogs and cats. The pair cover preventive care, common dental problems and what pet owners can do to keep their pets smiling!
Transcribe →Episode 57: Osteoarthritis therapy for dogs and cats
Jun 8, 202300:34:56Tap to summarizeDrs. Kelly Diehl and Nina Kieves talk about osteoarthritis in cats and dogs including clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and what pet parents can do to keep their furry friends comfortable and active!
Transcribe →Episode 56: Lymphoma in cats and dogs
May 3, 202300:35:41Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl chats with Dr. Emily Rout from the Clinical Hematopathology Laboratory at Colorado State University about lymphoma in dogs and cats. The pair focus on diagnosis of lymphoma as well as what the team at CSU is learning about new subtypes of this cancer in dogs. The pair also touch on other blood abnormalities that can look like lymphoma but are benign.
Transcribe →Episode 55: Tackling diseases affecting fresh water and sea turtles
Apr 6, 202301:05:45Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl sits down with turtle and tortoise experts Dr. Justin Perrault of Loggerhead MarineLife Center and Dr. Greg Lewbart from North Carolina State University to discuss the health threats affecting wild turtles and tortoises and learn more about their efforts to improve the well-being of these unique, and often over-looked, animals.
Transcribe →Episode 54: Environmental toxins, Cancer and Pets
Mar 1, 202300:36:41Tap to summarizeDr. Kelly Diehl sits down with Dr. Lauren Trepanier, Professor of Internal Medicine and the Assistant Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to discuss what is known - and what isn't - about the link between environmental toxins and pollutants and cancer development in dogs and cats. The pair take a deep dive into the current literature and Dr. Trepanier discusses her research projects focused on answering these questions
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