Heal the Beast: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts with Dr. Philipp Schott

In this episode of "Ask the Vet," Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Philipp Schott, veterinarian, bestselling author, and storyteller, to discuss his new book Heal the Beast: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts. Together, they explore surprising and quirky stories of animal healers across cultures and centuries, while reflecting on what these traditions teach us about the bond between humans and animals.Topics include:Why caring for animals has been universal throughout human historyHow wars and plagues helped spark the foundations of modern veterinary medicineThe scourge of rabies from ancient Egypt to todaySuperstitions, misguided cures, and the return of alternative approachesThe emotional, practical, and spiritual reasons people treat animalsWhat the history of veterinary medicine reveals about its futureAlso on this month’s show:Viral trending animal story featuring Maple, the retired police dog who now protects honeybeesAnimal news, including radioactive rhino horns to fight poaching, U.S. cities ranked by pet-friendliness, and TSA warnings about transporting petsPet Health Listener Q&A on moving cross-country with cats, managing recurring ear infections in dogs, and knee problems after a common orthopedic surgery in dogsDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X!