Episodes
Today, we have VetriScience supplement expert, Dr. Delomba on the show.  She answers FAQ on supplements, discusses ingredients she likes and even shares 3 of her favorite supplements on the episode!  Links to the products below: VetriScience Composure Chews (calming) VetriScience Golden Years Calm and Confident Chews (dementia and calming) VetriScience Fast Balance GI Paste (diarrhea)
Published 11/13/22
Published 11/13/22
In this episode we discuss anticipatory grief with clinical psychologist, Dr. Katie Lawlor and veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman.  Anticipatory grief is so common amongst pet parents and in this episode we break it down and give some tips on how to deal with it.
Published 02/15/22
This week, I have the amazing Dr. Lippman back again and we are discussing the ins and outs of senior dog diets!  Should every senior dog be on one? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
Published 12/14/21
In this episode, we highlight what we'll be focusing on during our holiday season on the podcast.  We'll be covering 6 important topics for senior dogs and their pet parents to include Tips for Surviving the Holidays, Anticipatory Grief with Dr. Lawlor and Dr. Lippman,  Boarding Senior Pets, Coughs in Older Dogs, and why we need to pay attention and so much more!
Published 11/11/21
This week, we are kicking off season 2 with an amazing guest, Dr. Elizabeth Delomba from Vetriscience!  Dr. Delomba helps us discuss common challenges we have with senior dogs during the holidays as well as tips to help avoid them including some supplements we love!  Special thanks to Dr. Delomba and Vetriscience on this episode!
Published 11/11/21
This week we go through survey results on pet health insurance from YOUR perspective.  We surveyed hundreds of pet parents on social media and here's what they had to say. 
Published 07/15/21
This week we have an amazing guest, Dr. Gamboni on to discuss pet health insurance.  Dr. Gamboni shares the journey her own senior dog Mr. Cole went through and how pet health insurance saved them tens of thousands of dollars in the end.
Published 06/11/21
This week we talk about 4 things pet parents can do when they start noticing their older dog's health declining.  Life moves quickly with our senior dogs.  In our episode this week, Dr. Tarantino shares some changes she has been noticing with Becca her 16 year old labrador mix this week and what she's been doing about it.  
Published 05/15/21
This week we are joined by the lovely Dr. Lisa Lippman to discuss the latest blood test called the NuQ test.  Unlike traditional bloodwork, this test CAN help detect cancer like hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma in dogs.  Listen as Dr. Tarantino and Dr. Lippman discuss how they will use it.
Published 04/29/21
This week we have a mini-episode updating our pet parents on two projects Dr. Tarantino is working on.  The first is a patreon account for pet parents that are struggling with the loss of a pet.  The patreon community is called Pet Loss Community and Dr. Tarantino has teamed up with the amazing Dr. Lisa Lippman (vet) and Dr. Katie Lawlor (clinical psychologist).  The next is the Senior Dog Happiness Formula course for pet parents of senior dogs which is coming out this summer 2021.
Published 04/19/21
Has your dog been diagnosed with a heart murmur or heart disease?  This week, Dr. Tarantino is back and takes you through the difference between heart disease and heart failure and how to monitor for heart failure with your dog! 
Published 04/01/21
This week, Dr. Tarantino discusses grief around losing a pet and how her and her and her fiancée cope when losing a dog.  
Published 03/20/21
Collapse in an older pet can be really scary.  This week, we bring back the amazing Dr. Gordon to discuss collapse or syncope in older dogs.  He discusses the common causes and other important need to knows as a pet parent. 
Published 03/05/21
Your dog needs a lot of things throughout the year and one of them that we believe in here so much is annual wellness bloodwork.  For our seniors, we often do wellness bloodwork twice a year.  But why do vets like Dr. Tarantino recommend it so highly. ...
Published 02/20/21
This week, Dr. Tarantino goes over a  common questions from senior dog pet parents: Will routine bloodwork pick up on cancer?  As you can imagine, the answer is a bit complex.  Listen up as Dr. Tarantino sheds light on the topic.
Published 02/11/21
This week we have Dr. Gordon discuss old dog vestibular disease! This disease can be very scary for us when we see it and understanding why it happens and the usual progression can be invaluable to helping us get our senior dogs through these events. ...
Published 02/05/21
This week we share the final part of our Stem Cell therapy in dogs interview with Dr. Julie Reck.  We'll dive into our selection process for picking patients for this therapy and share what our experience with stem cell therapy has been like for some of...
Published 01/28/21
Learn about the basics of stem cell therapy in dogs with our guest Dr. Julie Reck.  What are stem cells and how can they be used in dogs?   This is episode 2 out of 3 on stem cells and builds on last week's episode on Mobility and Stem Cells.  So if you...
Published 01/21/21
So many of us struggle with mobility issues in our senior dogs. Here, Dr. Reck and Dr. Tarantino cover 4 of the most important principles for pet parents to know about with regards to mobility in their dogs. Following this episode, they discuss their experience with a newer therapy to help mobility in our dogs, stem cell therapy.
Published 01/14/21
Geriatric seniors need A LOT of extra help and often they get left behind! Dr. Tarantino discusses 3 ways we can help our oldest, crunchiest dog friends!
Published 01/06/21
The holidays here are so are increased visits to the vet! Dr. Tarantino discusses 4 tips to keep your dogs out of trouble and avoid a trip to the ER this holiday season.
Published 11/30/20
In this episode, learn about 3 changes that every pet parent can do at home to help support their dogs joints and mobility in their home. Especially important for senior dogs but helpful for all dogs!
Published 11/19/20
This week, Dr. Tarantino and her guest Dr. Brent Gordon cover the topic of anticipatory grief and the fear that so many of us have of losing something we love. Whether you have the occasional fear or the constant fear, this episode is for you and discusses this all too common phenomenon among pet parents of senior dogs who are often considered family members by us. Dr. Tarantino and Dr. Gordon share their personal experience with anticipatory grief and 4 helpful tips for dealing with it.
Published 11/04/20
This week Dr. Tarantino helps us answer the questions, "When is my Dog to old for a dental?" Listen on as she discusses the most important criteria for pet parents to think of when considering anesthesia in an older dog.
Published 10/26/20