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The Expert Vet™

by Tracie Hotchner

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations.Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.

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Episodes

  1. Detecting Kidney Disease Early

    A ground-breaking new test to identify early kidney disease in cats

  2. Bladder Stones and Infections in Dogs

    Everything you need to know about dogs and bladder stones and infections

  3. Urinary Crystals in Cats

    Dr. Donna explains that urinary crystals are the biggest health issue in cats

  4. Diets for Cancer Patients

    Dr. Donna Spector talks about diets for cancer patients and what sorts of foods to include

  5. Deadly Potential of C-DIFF Bacteria

    Prevalence of C-DIFF bacteria and its potential to turn deadly

  6. Skin Problems, Flaking Skin, Hair Loss

    Dr. Donna discusses skin problems, flaking skin, hair loss

  7. Is Broccoli Toxic to Dogs?

    Is broccoli toxic? Dr Donna's answer: YES and NO

  8. Abuse of Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Disease

    After this show you may know more than your vet about over-use and mis-use of antibiotics for urinary tract disease.

  9. Can Dogs Give Kids Strep Throat?

    Some pediatricians mistakenly tell parents the family dog is how their child got strep throat

  10. Intra-Species Research Seredipity Provides Unexpected Cures

    Research scientist Terry Beardsley on serendipity in intra-species medical research leading to unexpected cures, including promising treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs

  11. How To Manage Feline Urinary Tract Issues

    Dr. Donna talks about how FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) can be managed.

  12. 10 Tips to Prevent Bloat

    Top 10 tips to prevent bloat, dogs most susceptible, warning signs, contributing factors

  13. Importance of Annual Blood Work

    Annual blood work from your cat or dog can save or extend their life: early detection means easier management

  14. Does Your Dog Have an Eating Disorder?

    Is your dog a picky eater or have underlying medical condition? How to prepare nutritionally balance home-made meals.

  15. Immune Mediated Diseases: What You Need To Know

    Dr. Donna Spector discusses immune mediated diseases

  16. Should You Spay But Spare Ovaries

    Find out why Dr. Donna doesn't recommend an alternate spaying method that spares the ovaries

  17. Keep Aging Pets Pain-Free

    Specialist needed to know all the options in keeping a pets pain-free, especially as they age with chronic conditions

  18. Chastity Belt for Female Dogs (Delayed Spaying)

    Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS): solution to problem of preventing your dog from getting pregnant when you delay spaying

  19. Over-medicated, Undiagnosed Urinary Tract Infections

    Sterile urine culture needed to avoid over-medicated and misdiagnosed urinary tract infections

  20. Warning Tale (about tumors) with Happy Ending

    Many vets assume all tumors are cancerous, euthanizing dogs “on the spot” --- but some tumors are benign

  21. New Thinking about Spaying/Neutering

    New Thinking about Spaying/Neutering

  22. Allergies in Dogs (Cause/Treatment)

    How allergies occur in dogs and how immuno-therapy works to reduce allergic reactions

  23. Spleen tumor may not be malignant

    Many vets assume spleen tumors are cancerous, but many are benign and treatable

  24. Your Cat is Likely Overweight

    per Dr. Donna, 88% of owners of overweight cats do not think their fat cats are fat!; overweight cats at risk for diabetes

  25. Diabetes in Cats Man-Made Problem

    Diabetes in cats is a man-made problem (feeding dry food); breeds most at risk: Russian Blue, Siamese and Burmese, Maine Coon

  26. How Common: Adverse Vaccine Reactions

    Breeds at-risk for a bad reaction to vaccination and when/how Vaccicheck test can help

  27. High BP Silent Killer for Pets Too

    Blood pressure check as part of animal pet exam: high BP silent killer in pets too, can be managed with same meds

  28. Chronic Disease Masking Other Ills

    Chronic diseases can mask more dangerous conditions due to tunnel vision from the treatable condition

  29. Danger of Elevated Liver Enzymes

    Dr. Donna explains why elevated liver enzymes really matter in a blood test

  30. All About Lyme Disease

    All About Lyme Disease

  31. Dog Flu Sweeping Through Chicago

    What you need to know about H3N2, the dog flu sweeping through Chicago

  32. Hidden Allergies in Dogs

    The hidden allergies in dogs & ways to treat the symptoms, the SPOT Platinum test & "bio-individuality"

  33. The Expert Vet #5035 (03-02-2015)

    Dr. Donna focuses on elevated liver enzymes in blood tests, critical, especially for older dogs

  34. The Expert Vet #5034 (01-26-2015)

    The Expert Vet #5034 (01-26-2015)

  35. The Expert Vet #5033 (01-05-2015)

    The Expert Vet #5033 (01-05-2015)

  36. The Expert Vet #5032 (12-01-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5032 (12-01-2014)

  37. The Expert Vet #5031 (11-3-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5031 (11-3-2014)

  38. The Expert Vet #5030 (10-6-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5030 (10-6-2014)

  39. The Expert Vet #5023 (9-15-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5023 (9-15-2014)

  40. The Expert Vet #5029 (8-04-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5029 (8-04-2014)

  41. The Expert Vet #5028 (6-30-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5028 (6-30-2014)

  42. The Expert Vet #5027 (6-02-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5027 (6-02-2014)

  43. The Expert Vet #5026 (5-05-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5026 (5-05-2014)

  44. The Expert Vet #5025 (3-31-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5025 (3-31-2014)

  45. The Expert Vet #5023 (3-05-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5023 (3-05-2014)

  46. The Expert Vet #5024 (2-05-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5024 (2-05-2014)

  47. The Expert Vet #5022 (1-22-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5022 (1-22-2014)

  48. The Expert Vet #5021 (1-15-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5021 (1-15-2014)

  49. The Expert Vet #5020 (1-08-2014)

    The Expert Vet #5020 (1-08-2014)

  50. The Expert Vet #5019 (12-25-2013)

    The Expert Vet #5019 (12-25-2013)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM,

is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations.Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.

HOSTED BY

Tracie Hotchner

CATEGORIES

kids family pets animals

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