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Animal General with Dr. Mike
by Pittsburgh Podcast Network
The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!
Episodes
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Narcotics and Pets
In today's addition of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, another question comes up regarding what over-the-counter products are safe to give to animals. Dr. Mike touches on topics like, what is okay to give to your house pets regarding narcotics and tells listeners to make sure to ask your...
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Blindness in Dogs
In Episode 46 with Dr. Mike Hutchinson of Animal General, a question from a listener sparks discussion of blindness in dogs. Dr. Mike talks about what causes blindness in dogs and what to do when this occurs. Remember, Don't Just Live and Let Live, Live and Help Live. If you have questions...
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Listener Questions, 6th Airing
In this edition, Dr. Mike answers more of your questions! The first one pertains to two dogs and their osteoarthritis of the joints; the second addresses a preventive remedy for cleaning ears and the last question that Dr. Mike answers is about a dog eating its own feces and how to prevent that...
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Listener Questions, 5th Airing
In episode 44 with Dr. Mike Hutchinson from Animal General, your questions are answered! The first question from a listener is regarding a Beagle with a Urinary Tract Infection and the remedies for that. The second and final question pertains to a German Shorthaired Pointer with idiopathic…
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Pet Food Recalls
Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! In today's addition, Dr. Mike Hutchinson addresses the newsworthy topic of pet food recalls. Dr. Mike talks about the Vitamin D concerns from pet food companies and how you can find out if your pets food is...
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The Holidays and Your Pets
Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Today, Dr. Mike talks about Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, the holiday season and sharing times with family and giving gifts. He also touches on the subjects of keeping your animals safe around Christmas trees,...
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Listener Questions, 4th Airing
Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson. In this episode of Animal General, Dr. Mike answers two questions from listeners. To begin, he addresses a circumstance where a cat has had diarrhea for 19 weeks. The second question addresses the topic of…
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Grain-Free Dog Food - Additional Thoughts
On this episode of Animal General, Dr. Mike revisits and answers questions on the topic of grain-free dog foods and the warnings that come with it. Remember, Don't Just Live and Let Live, But Live and Help Live. If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike's website at...
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Winter With Pets
In this episode, Dr. Mike talks about the cold weather dangers with our pets. Veterinarians around the U.S. agree that our pets should be indoors when temperatures go down to around 40 degrees. Even with a fur coat, they shouldn't get that cold. But what we know is that pets can get frostbite…
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Thanksgiving and Your Pets
Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Today, Dr. Mike talks about Thanksgiving (his favorite holiday of the year). A very important time to make sure your pets are safe around the food and guests. Thanks for listening, and remember, Don't Just…
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Listener Questions, 3rd Airing
Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson. Today, Dr. Mike answers questions from listeners. This edition features questions about a new German Shepard puppy and what to get them for a chew toy, what a good insurance for your pet might be and lastly,...
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Halloween And Your Pets
On this edition of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, Dr. Mike talks about handling your pets during the spooky holiday of Halloween! Dr. Mike will give safety tips to be weary of this Halloween during trick-or-treating and around the house rules. Remember, don't just Live and Let Live, but...
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Listener Questions
On this episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, Dr. Mike answers questions from you! The first question is about a hip displacement with a German Shephard dog. The second questions concerns bathing your pet and lastly, training your animal to become a service animal! If you have...
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-talent talks- LIVE Featuring Dr. Mike
Clarifying the Facts VS Fiction about Stem Cell Therapy for both Animals and Humans. PITTSBURGH, PA - Dr. Mike was the featured speaker as part of the talent network, inc. -talent talks- series. (Insights, Tips & Discussions with entertainment and media industry professionals.) Larry Richert...
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The Mother of All Emergencies: BLOAT in Your Dog
What is a Bloat? What do you do about it? How do you prevent it? I can't tell you how many people have approached me and have said, my sister's dog bloated or my neighbor's dog bloated, and the dog was in a very serious state, what can I do to prevent it in my dog. Listen or watch this episode…
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Stem Cell Basics: Pluripotent Stem Cells
We're talking about pluripotent stem cells again to give you some updates with what's going on, and how about a youth factor? Maybe we're on to something that can help our brain function, help our heart function, and maybe one day we can take cells from a younger person and put them in older…
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Medical Cannabis and Pets
Joining me this week is a guest with an expertise in a current hot topic: medical cannabis. Focusing his work on navigating through the risks to the benefits of this treatment, is Dr. Rob Silver. Dr. Silver will share the history of medical cannabis (including why he prefers to call it this…
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Keeping Your Dog Around With Better Training
In this show, I touch upon on what I think is one of the most valuable topics in veterinary medicine: dog training. This is for dog owners, the #1 cause of euthanasia in dogs is not a disease, but a behavioral problem. With me I have an expert, world-renowned dog trainer Paul Anthony from AB…
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Who Does Number Two Work For?
Poop being used to cure diseases? It's not your typical treatment, but Dr. Mike will share all the benefits of this seemingly disgusting option for pet owners. With the chance to help animals with ailments such as GI tract issues, there is no job too dirty for veterinarians to consider including...
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Stem Cell Listener Questions
Dr. Mike is back reviewing your listener questions and further breaking down all the vast information on stem cells. David Sedelmeier, of Talent Network, joins him this week to discuss this popular topic from a layman's perspective. Ask Dr. Mike - You can submit your questions to be asked and...
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Advice for Owners, Fun Pet Gadgets and Listener Q's
All new week with listener questions, veterinary advice and even top tech gadgets for the pet! This time, Dr. Mike tackles the stomach, with questions on inflammation of the stomach and possible digestive issues. He also discusses a topic you may be surprised hearing about: medical maggots. Dr....
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Stem Cell Pioneer and Expert Dr. Neil Riordan
Delve deeper into the stem cell world with pioneer and expert Dr. Neil Riordan. Co-founder/chief science officer of the Riordan-McKenna Institute, founder/chairman/chief science officer of the Stem Cell Institute and author of Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide, he's here to discuss ongoing stem…
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BACTERIOPHAGES WITH GUEST DR. SULAKVELIDZE
Bacteriophages or "phages" (viruses that infect bacteria) are some of the oldest and most ubiquitous organisms on the planet. Where antibiotics fail, phages are nature's way of evolving to fight new bacteria strains. Consumed unintentionally daily by humans and pets alike, phages offer...
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Police Officers and K9 Partners: Guests Officer Jim Brown and his K9 partner Ruke
From detecting narcotics to patrol work, sniffing out bombs to protecting their handlers, K9 police dogs are not your average dogs. Special guest Officer Jim Brown (and his K9 partner Ruke) shares his experience working with police dogs. He delves into why it's important to keep them in peak…
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Listener Q&As: Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Urinary Incontinence and Cushing's Disease
This week, Dr. Mike is back to answer more listener questions. He'll tackle a question about cranial cruciate ligament disease (ACL injuries) in dogs and whether surgery is the best treatment option available. The second question is all about urinary incontinence and how to help your struggling...
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A Pet's Guide to Grandma's Fruitcake this Holiday Season
It's that time of year again. Families gather to exchange gifts and share meals. Though we always want to, is it safe to include pets? What foods from the table can be given and what should be avoided? Are turkey and ham safe? What about Grandma's fruitcake or rum balls? And when it comes time to...
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Identical Twins Separated in Time – Pet Clones with Dr. Shawn Walker and Melain Rodriguez of Viagen
Pets –we love them– so much so, that the idea of cloning a pet to preserve and extend their lives is an intriguing, yet seemingly unrealistic idea to many… until now. Answering questions on the science of how genetic preservation and cloning works and addressing what to expect from a cloned pet…
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A Cancer Vaccine?! with Guest Dr. John Yannelli, Ph.D
Cancer- the dreaded diagnosis for people and pets alike. We've all heard of chemotherapy and radiation, but what if there was a new therapy? Guest Dr. John Yannelli of the University of Kentucky Medical Center shares the advancements taking place with an immunotherapy vaccine being offered for...
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Follow Up Listener Stem Cell Question
This week I answer a couple follow up questions from last week's video cast which was on Adipose Derived Stem Cells - what I consider to be a "gold therapy". I'll discuss Prolotherapy and PRP (platelet rich plasma). You'll find out what each of those terms means, if either are a good substitute…
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Science Fiction Becoming Science Fact: Stem Cells and Osteoarthritis
This week on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, a video refresher on adipose derived stem cells is given and how it's being used to treat osteoarthritis is discussed. Dr. Mike explains how we develop osteoarthritis and how stem cells are being used as an alternative, autologous treatment in...
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No Bones About It: Home Remedies, Addison's disease and Pet Behavior Issues
This week, I tackle a question sent in by a listener about Addison's disease in dogs. I'll address prognosis and treatments so you know what to expect with this diagnosis. I also share some practical home remedies to use on your pets including for allergies and skunks. Finally, I'll discuss the...
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The Good (Pets), The Bad (Bacteria), and the Diarrhea
Are our pets' microbes making us feel good? Is the "Lassie Effect" the real deal? Millions of people around the world are pet owners and as the saying goes, "dog is man's best friend." This week I examine how pets truly are beneficial to our overall health whether it's socially, physically,...
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Incessant Ear Infections? Let's Talk Allergies!
Hi, and thanks for tuning in again! In this podcast, I'm going to talk about what if your dog had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Should you get him vaccinated again? That's a very common question and I think it's an important one. Also, how about food allergies? "My dog keeps getting ear...
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Picking Your Purrfect Pet
As a vet, we're asked all the time - how do I know the best breed of dog or cat? With so many pets winding up in shelters, I want to arm you with some tricks and tips on how to prevent coming home with the wrong puppy or kitten for your lifestyle. I'll touch upon temperament testing, as well as...
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Top 5 Common Diseases in Cats
Cats - An animal so beloved by many owners across the country and world, that a broadway musical was created in its name! But with the popularity of these animals, comes diseases far too many cats face. This week on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, he will cover the top 5 diseases…
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LIVE in Studio with Dog Owners
Dr. Mike takes questions from pet owners in studio! Dr. Mike welcomes to the studio Sarah, Kathleen and Megan - and Izzy, Sarah's 8-year-old Pugle (Pug/Beagle mix). The ladies ask Dr. Mike some off-the-cuff questions about their dogs, including: What are the most effective weight loss methods for...
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Meow-nificent Cats
It's all about cats on this week's podcast! Everyone hears "dog is a man's best friend," but often their furry, big personality opposites get a different rap. I'll turn the tables and share all about how cats are actually good for our health and our children's health. You'll learn about general…
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Q&A (Dog Anxiety, Incessant Barking, Skunks and more...)
In this episode, Dr. Mike answers more questions from listeners, read by his youngest son, Slade. Questions addressed by Dr. Mike include: How to treat a dog with separation anxiety (medication vs. behavior training)? What's the best way to stop a dog from incessantly barking? If a pet is sprayed...
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Answering Listener Questions About Dogs
In this episode, Dr. Mike answers questions from listeners about dogs and the conditions canines can contract. Can a neutered dog still breed? Should you withhold water from a bloated dog? Can a full moon really cause seizures in dogs? What causes some dogs to drool more than others? How benign…
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Stem Cell 101: Part 3
The Heart Makers, 3-D printed organs, spinal injuries, Hip Dysplasia – these are just some of the stem cell cases I touch upon in this week's part 3 of Stem Cell 101. Are you curious about people and whether this technology can translate to us? I'll tell you about an option available now for…
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Stem Cell 101: Part 2
This week, I delve deeper into the stem cell stratosphere to discuss current climate with the university researchers and the clinicians. I address conditions currently being treated in animals including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), liver and kidney issues, allergies and even…
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Stem Cell 101
You hear it in the news - athletes and celebrities, dogs and horses being treated with stem cells. But what does it all really mean? In fact, what is a stem cell anyway? You may have heard about Embryonic, Amnionic, Adult and Umbilical Cord stem cells, but have you heard the terms Totipotent,...
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FAQ's for Paws, Claws and the Parents of them All!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Blood tests for Cancer? Brushing pet's teeth? Cats imitating snakes? Brewers yeast and garlic tablets for fleas? This week I tackle some of your most curious questions including these and others with answers that may surprise you! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to…
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Summertime, Rabies and Influenza – Oh my!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome back to my third podcast! In the first half of the episode, I focus on rabies and influenza in our pets including symptoms, diagnosis, vaccinations and treatments. I'll also address common wildlife to be aware of as potential carriers and I'll even name some cute…
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A Different Spin to Pet Nutrition
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Raw food diets, grain free diets and commercial food diets?? Should I be adding digestive enzymes to my pet's food? How do I know what is best to feed MY cat or dog? In this week's podcast, I'm going to break down some differences in popular diets as well as introduce you to...
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Ticks, Lyme Disease and Your Dog
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In my inaugural podcast, I have decided to start with a current hot topic of ticks, Lyme Disease and your dog. I will cover helpful tricks and tips, things you may know and things you may not, all pertaining to this epidemic issue so many of us are facing with our pets today....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!
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The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine...
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