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Join 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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.

Drs. 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.

In 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!

Drs. 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!

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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

Dr. Kelly Diehl chats with Dr. Gabriele Landolt of Colorado State University about the "flu" in animals. The pair discuss how influenza viruses perpetuate in the environment and how some, but not all, animals are affected by influenza. Dr. Landolt discusses how to keep companion animals such as dogs and horses safe when influenza strikes. The pair also touch on how these viruses can mutate to infect new species, including people

Dr. Kelly Diehl discusses hemangiosarcoma in dogs with a team of experts from the University of Minnesota. The group talk about new data regarding this deadly cancer of dogs, the latest research findings and how new ways of approaching the disease could save lives.

Dr. Kelly Diehl discusses MRSA and pets with Dr. Meghan Davis of Johns Hopkins University. The pair talk about Dr. Davis's research on how MRSA, people and pets intersect, and they discuss steps pet parents can take to keep their pets – and themselves – safe.

Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Barbara Kitchell about the latest research using repurposed drugs in veterinary medicine, with a focus on new cancer therapies for pets.

Bats have a reputation as virus spreaders – is that fair? What's the truth about bats, viruses and the spread of disease. Host Dr. Kelly Diehl asks virus expert Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth to separate truth from fiction when it comes to bats and their viruses.

Rabies is an ancient disease but there's still a lot to be learned about prevention, treatment, and the impact the disease has on global health. Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Darryn Knobel, an epidemiologist and rabies expert, about his work on rabies in animals, the effect of rabies on human health, and his hopes for the future.

Drs. Kelly Diehl and Felix Duerr discuss the ins and outs of osteoarthritis in dogs and cats. Dr. Duerr shares his experiences treating this very common disease of older pets and discusses the latest information on treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs and cats, including his cutting-edge research projects.

Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Kris Hiney about horse behavior and how a deeper understanding of behavior can have a major impact on horse welfare. Dr. Hiney talks about her new study focused on teaching horse owners, veterinarians and caregivers how to recognize subtle clues to horse affective states, and what she hopes to accomplish long-term to improve horse welfare.

Dr. Kelly Diehl and Dr. Kristyn Vitale get catty as they discuss feline behavior. Learn about house soiling, training, scratching behavior and a whole lot more! i25yPkpaAwxghBktCL7F

Dr. Kelly Diehl chats with Dr. Julia Labadie, Golden Retriever Lifetime Study epidemiologist, and gets an update on the latest facts and figures as the Study reaches its tenth anniversary!