Ask the Vet
Your favorite radio show about pets is now a podcast! In partnership with Sirius XM, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center presents ‘Ask the Vet,’ a podcast all about the pets we love and how to care for them. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus answers questions for pet parents, chats with leading animal experts, and talks about the most concerning issues for our furry friends.
Ask the Vet
27. Help Your Dog Live Healthier and Longer with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
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The Animal Medical Center
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a veterinarian who empowers pet owners to enhance the wellbeing of their animals. Dr. Becker believes in a common sense approach to maintaining vibrant companion animals and an unconventional, integrative approach to addressing disease. Tune in as they discuss:
- How Dr. Becker got started as a veterinarian
- The catalyst for her book, "The Forever Dog - Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer"
- How genetics and environmental factors impact canine health and longevity
- The D.O.G.S. strategy
- Planning for dog health issues based on genetic predispositions
- Customizing your dog's exercise plan for their physical and mental needs
- The lifestyle factor that the oldest dogs in the world have in common
Also on this month's show:
- How loyal pup Ruby saved her human's life - twice!
- Animal news
- Listener Q&A
Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A!
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