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Off Leash with Dr. Pete
by Off Leash Podcast
Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!
Episodes
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Are You a Responsible Pet Owner?
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly brings in her friend Ben for a very honest conversation about something every dog owner can relate to: are we actually doing everything we should be doing for our pets? What starts with questions about fatty tumors and supplements quickly turns…
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Q&A: Itchy Dogs, Vaccines & Gut Health
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly brings another round of listener questions to Dr. Pete, covering everything from dog treats and vaccines to skin problems, digestive issues, liver enzymes, and senior dog health. It’s a wide-ranging Q&A filled with practical advice for pet owners...
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Can Bird Flu Affect Your Pet?
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete take a closer look at a new concern surrounding raw pet food: avian influenza, or H5N1. As bird flu continues to affect poultry, dairy cattle, cats, and other mammals, they discuss why uncooked animal ingredients are getting more...
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What To Know Before You Move With Your Pet
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete talk about something many pet owners don’t think about until moving day: how changing homes can affect your dog or cat. A new house means unfamiliar smells, a different yard, new neighbors, and an entirely new environment for your pet...
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The Hookworm Problem
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete dive into a growing concern in veterinary medicine: drug-resistant hookworms. Hookworms themselves aren't new, but some strains are becoming harder to treat with the dewormers veterinarians have relied on for decades. Dr. Pete…
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Q&A: Copper Storage, Puppy Food & Grass
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly puts another round of listener questions in front of Dr. Pete, covering everything from copper storage disease and puppy nutrition to grass eating, fish oil supplements, flea prevention, and common misconceptions about pet health. Dr. Pete begins…
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The Truth About Pet Vaccines
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete tackle one of the most debated topics in veterinary medicine: Are we overvaccinating our dogs? With so much conflicting information online, it can be difficult for pet owners to know which vaccines are essential, which are based on...
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Q&A: Puppy Food, Allergies & Myths
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly brings your questions straight to Dr. Pete for another listener Q&A covering everything from puppy nutrition and food allergies to probiotics, pork-based diets, and some of the biggest myths circulating on social media. If you've ever wondered how...
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Should You Breed Your Dog?
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete tackle a question many dog owners eventually ask themselves: Should you breed your dog? While the idea of raising a litter of puppies can sound exciting, responsible breeding involves far more than pairing two dogs together. From…
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Looking Beyond The Symptoms
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete share the story of Ellie, a Labrador whose persistent diarrhea and weight loss left multiple veterinarians searching for answers. Dr. Pete explains why chronic diarrhea isn't always caused by parasites or a simple stomach upset. He...
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Are Dog Breed Stereotypes True?
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete tackle one of the biggest myths in the dog world: how much does breed actually determine a dog's personality? From Golden Retrievers and Chihuahuas to Dobermans, Pit Bulls, and Border Collies, they discuss which stereotypes have some...
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The Truth About Toy Breed Puppies
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete dive into one of the biggest challenges facing owners of tiny breed puppies: hypoglycemia. Using a real-life case involving a young Yorkie, Dr. Pete explains why very small puppies can suddenly become weak, lethargic, or unresponsive,...
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The Raw Food Debate
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete take on one of the most controversial topics in pet nutrition: raw diets versus kibble. After Molly returns from Global Pet Expo, where raw and fresh pet foods dominated the conversation, she and Dr. Pete break down the claims behind...
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Firework Fright
Fireworks, thunderstorms, road trips, and summer celebrations can be exciting for us—but for many dogs, they can be some of the most stressful days of the year. In this episode of Off Leash, Dr. Pete and Molly discuss why so many dogs struggle with noise anxiety and travel stress, and what pet...
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Jaime Simpson: Saved by Dogs
In this heartfelt episode of Off Leash, Molly sits down with service dog trainer, advocate, and disability educator Jaime Simpson to share a story of resilience, purpose, and the life-changing bond between humans and dogs. Jaime opens up about living with epilepsy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, vision...
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Pure and Natural
At the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Molly sits down with Samantha from Pure and Natural Pet, a woman-founded company that's raising the bar for transparency in the pet wellness industry. From USDA-certified organic grooming products to innovative dental care solutions, Samantha shares how Pure and...
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Behind Closed Doors: What Really Happens When Your Dog Goes to the Back Room at the Vet
Before the exam, before the blood draw, and before your dog heads "to the back"—what really happens at the veterinary clinic? In this episode of Off-Leash, Dr. Pete and Molly pull back the curtain on one of the biggest mysteries in veterinary medicine: what happens when your pet disappears behind...
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Pam O’Hara; Breaking Barriers
In this episode of Off Leash, we sit down with Pam O’hara, a disabled service dog handler, advocate, and dog sport enthusiast who is redefining what accessibility looks like in the canine world. Recorded live at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, this heartfelt and inspiring conversation dives into...
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David Teaster; The Future of Dog Collars
Fresh from Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Molly sits down with David Teaster of Satellai to talk about the future of pet safety, GPS technology, and AI-powered pet care. From virtual fencing and real-time GPS tracking to activity monitoring and health insights, David breaks down how Satellai’s smart...
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Nina Ottosson; Every Dog Needs a Job!
In this episode of Off Leash, recorded live from Orlando, the host sits down with renowned dog enrichment designer Nina Ottosson of Outward Hound to talk about the growing world of dog puzzle games and interactive feeders. Nina shares how her puzzle products help dogs stay mentally stimulated,...
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Listener Questions: Dog Health Deep Dive
This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we’re diving into your questions—from dental health and puppy diets to treats, chews, and controversial topics like grain-free food and overprocessed kibble. We talk about what dogs actually need, what’s often misunderstood, and how small choices—like treat...
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Microchipping Matters
On this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, Molly and Dr. Pete talk about why microchipping could be the difference between losing and finding your pet. What would you do if your dog or cat went missing? In this episode, we dive into one of the simplest — yet most important — tools pet owners…
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When Is the Right Time to Say Goodbye?
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions any owner will ever face—and in this deeply honest episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, the conversation tackles that reality head-on. Dr. Pete opens up about the emotional weight of euthanasia, sharing thoughtful insights from years…
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Canine Search and Rescue
In this episode of Off-Leash with Dr. Pete, we dive into the intense and fascinating world of canine search and rescue with special guest Beth, an experienced handler working on the front lines. From tracking lost hikers to locating critical evidence, these highly trained dogs are doing work most...
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1% vs 30%: The Dog Health Problem No One Is Talking About
In this episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we flip the script on how dog owners think about disease risk. For years, the conversation has been dominated by Parvo, Lyme disease, and heartworm—and for good reason. They’re serious, they’re scary, and they’ve been drilled into every dog owner’s…
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Unusual Cases & Vet Stories with Dr. Pete
In this episode, we kick things off with some lighthearted banter before diving into a series of real-life stories from Dr. Pete’s years in veterinary medicine. From a childhood memory involving a broken finger to a recent unusual case with a cat’s jaw, the conversation flows naturally into some…
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From Taurine to Toxic Metals: Dog Food Questions Answered
This week on Off Leash with Dr. Pete, we embark on a deep-dive Q&A featuring Dr. Pete—covering some of the most important questions in canine nutrition and health. We kick things off with a discussion on taurine and its link to heart disease, including a shocking statistic about Dobermans and…
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Inside Canine Rehab: Helping Dogs Move & Recover with Dr. Laurie McCauley
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laurie McCauley to explore the world of canine rehabilitation, mobility, and overall wellness. From underwater treadmills to chiropractic care, Dr. McCauley shares her experience working with dogs across a wide range of conditions and lifestyles. We dive into...
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Andrea Libretti; Changing Dog Futures
We are so happy to have Andrea Libretti back on with us to talk about the exciting things that MYOS is working on including a new way to give your dog a better life and longevity. Humans and animals alike struggle as they age in part due to muscle loss and MYOS has been hard at work to help give...
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Josh Lambo: Sidelines and Supplements
This week on Off Leash, Molly is joined by Josh Lambo who was a professional soccer player, the 9th most accurate NFL kicker of all time, and now animal performance enthusiast. Josh is doing some exciting work with his time, working on performance supplements for dogs and working on another…
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A Trip Down Memory Lane
This week, Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to look back on what had changed and what has stayed constant during Dr. Pete’s career which spans 50 years of veterinary work! Would you believe the prices of work back then? Or even how things were done and what advancements have been made in the...
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Ongoing Care, Listener Questions Pt. 2
This week Dr. Pete is with Molly at VMX in Orlando answering some more of the questions we received from our podcast listeners. These questions pertain to lots of dog owners who may be asking themselves the same questions or in the very least as useful knowledge for dog care going forward. We...
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Tick & Heartworm 101
This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Pete to talk about something that affects almost every dog owner: Ticks and Heartworm. This may not become a large part of your dogs life if you follow your veterinarian’s advice about treating for these two things. If you don’t, your dog could be at risk of...
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Love Your Dogs, Listener Questions
This week we sit down at the VMX in Orlando with Dr. Pete to answer some listener questions that you guys have emailed us! We go through a bunch of different topics including diet, paw licking and yeasty paws, as well as some complex situations involving some of our listeners dogs and how Dr.…
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Lindsey Berg; Dogs In a Modern World
This week Molly is joined by Lindsey Berg of Loc Dogs Training to go through some of the challenges our dogs face that we don’t normally consider: stresses of the modern world. We don’t really take the time to see how it can be difficult for our dogs to adapt to the modern lifestyle that we’re…
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Internet Dog Myths
Been doing any late night scrolling on the internet? We have! And we’ve come across countless videos of people giving advice about what is or isn’t going on with your dogs. Everything from food toppers to holistic herbal teas. So we decided it would be good to save a few of these and get Dr. Pete...
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BIG NEWS; A Win For Dogs
We are back this week with incredible news about a groundbreaking study that we’ve been grateful to be a part of working on for a few years. We’ve been working alongside some incredible people to help shape the future for dogs and dog owners when it comes to the food we give our best friends. A...
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Pain Management
Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This week we wanted to discuss a topic that impacts almost every pet and pet owner and that is pain that your animals may be dealing with at some point in their lives. If you’ve had a pet go through difficult struggles with pain it can be terrible to watch...
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Veterinary Burnout
This week we sat down with Dr. Pete to talk about a topic that lots of veterinarians have had to deal with throughout their career: veterinary burnout. Just like doctors and nurses, having burnout as a veterinarian is extremely common with how fast paced a day can be as a veterinarian or vet...
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Nutraceuticals & Managing At Home
This week we wanted to touch on a topic that’s becoming increasingly popular in the US for people’s pets: Nutraceuticals! Dr. Pete joins Molly to discuss there these non traditional methods of treatment may actually be a huge benefit to your dogs and cats and their overall wellbeing. Have you…
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Crazy Stories From the Vet Clinic
This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to relive some of the wildest stories he can remember. from being seduced on a visit to see a horse to dogs eating trays full of pot brownies, this episode is full of hilarious and wild moments from a local Michigan veterinary clinic. If you can imagine, these...
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Do You Know Dog Breeds?
This week we’re in studio with some awesome topics surrounding dog breeds. After putting out a clip on social channels talking about which dog breeds are the worst to own, we got a lot of comments challenging our takes and also asking questions about other breeds. We thought it would be a great...
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Linda Milanesi; Assistance Dogs
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Milanesi, CEO of Assistance Dogs of the West, to learn more about assistance dogs and the role they play in everyday life for some people. Assistance dogs have been a part of life for a long time in society, and here in the United States,...
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What’s Killing Our Dogs?
This week Dr. Pete and Molly are in studio talking about a difficult topic, what is actually killing our dogs? We review some of the things that people consider to be common issues for dogs like Parvo and Heartworm and we reveal what we are seeing more commonly than these things by a long shot.…
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Separation Anxiety
This week on the podcast we sit down to discuss a topic that many people have experienced with their dogs and other pets: Separation Anxiety. Have you had a dog that just freaks out when you leave? Maybe they get into things that they shouldn’t, maybe they bark the entire time you’re gone or who...
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Lindsey Berg; Dog Training 101
This week we’re back with one of our favorite guests, Lindsey Berg. Lindsey is a dog trainer extraordinaire and she’s here to help answer some of our listener questions on dog training and how to handle all types of different situations with your dog. We talk about how to control accidents in the...
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When Dogs Don’t Play Nice
This week we sit down with Susan Chinchillo and Lindsey Berg to talk about an extremely important topic that many dog owners never really consider: what happens when dogs don’t play nice with each other or humans? Susan shares a chilling story about an experience she had with a rescue dog named...
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Alex Langbell; Bird Dog Problem Solving
This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly is joined by founder of GunDog Outdoors and bird hunting legend, Alex Langbell. Alex has had a vast array of experiences with dogs including working extensively with and around top tier hunting dogs, as well as treating injured dogs for many years now...
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Elderly Dog Care
This week on the podcast Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to discuss how we should best care for our elderly dogs. As dogs get older, just like people we begin to notice small issues and things that pop up that may be cause for concern. If you’re wondering what you should do or how you can help your...
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Proof is in the Pudding
This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to help you make sense of all the different food and food allergy advice you will receive about your dogs. From your vet to nutritionists and online video ads, it’s hard to figure out exactly what’s going on and who to trust. We break down the ins and outs of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!
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Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash...
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